[Q] 8gb Internal Memory became 4gb After Flashing CM12.1

[remzkee903]

After flashing CM12.1 my internal storage only shows 4gb of total space. The phone originally came with 8gb of internal storage, and is just after I did this that it was reduced. I did clean up all the Dalvik cache, I also tried doing a new factory reset, but still it's showing only 4gb. Is this normal?

 

[remzkee903]

Anyone?..

 

[saedlar93]

4.5gb /data
2gb /system
boot, recovery, /cache ... etc. the rest gbs
and that's 8gb distributed on all the partitions needed for any android system to work.
samsung in a way is trying to make you think that you can use the hole 8 gb, but you cant because the system needs half of that

 

[remzkee903]

Thanks for response. My question was.. is it normal that the total storage before was 8GB but after flashing CM12.1 it became 4GB?

Stock ROM and before flashing:

After Flashing to CM12.1:

So where did the remaining 4GB?

 

[saedlar93]

yeah its normal, cm shows only the data partition size witch is around 4.5gb and Samsung shows the whole size witch includes system, cache, recovery, boot ... etc partitions witch is 8gb

Sent from my SM-J500H using XDA Labs

 

[remzkee903]

Thank you so much for the quick response. All my queries has been solved now. Appreciate your help sir..

 

[Aneeskhan]

After flashing CM12.1 my internal storage only shows 4gb of total space. The phone originally came with 8gb of internal storage, and is just after I did this that it was reduced. I did clean up all the Dalvik cache, I also tried doing a new factory reset, but still it's showing only 4gb. Is this normal?

 

[#Henkate]

After flashing CM12.1 my internal storage only shows 4gb of total space. The phone originally came with 8gb of internal storage, and is just after I did this that it was reduced. I did clean up all the Dalvik cache, I also tried doing a new factory reset, but still it's showing only 4gb. Is this normal?

https://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=69560590&postcount=5 .

 

[Zuleiy]

My phone used to have 8gb before flashing now it has 4gb. Please note that it includes 2.5gb which is for system data and the rest is for use. Is this normal? And what can be done to rectify this?

 

[GuestK00363]

My phone used to have 8gb before flashing now it has 4gb. Please note that it includes 2.5gb which is for system data and the rest is for use. Is this normal? And what can be done to rectify this?

Yup it is completely normal. You have 4 GB space for your personal use. Rest space is being utilised by the Android System.

 

[Jaypiz]

after factory resert my j7 it shows 4 gb internal memory and with which it says its full yet i havent installed any apps or have any files or pictures in my phone. what could be the problem.

 

[mosheen drift]

I have a Samsung Galaxy j120zn mobile with 8 gb internal storage but only 4 gb is useable another 4 gb is said to be system memory. My question is how can i get 4 gb system memory to be redused to 2gb and useable internal memory to be around 6 gb where i can download things... .........plizzzzzz help

 

[claudiotar]

Same problem here. Flashed New android 7.0 on my Galaxy J7 Prime, memory was 32gb, now it's 4gb. Any help?

---------- Post added at 08:50 PM ---------- Previous post was at 08:26 PM ----------

I was already rushing to get the money to buy a new one. Flashing another rom was NOT an option, it lasts around 48 hours with my internet connection to download a rom. Googled a bit... SOLUTION FOUND! Go in settings, factory reset, and after reset it went back to 32GB! PROBLEM SOLVED.

 

[Thoutr]

My phone is Mi 4i after system reboot and software flashing internal memory which was 16gb is now showing as 2gb in storage , could u please help me , because I've done reboot , reset factory and all

 

[who_man_b_yung]

Follow these steps

Thanks for response. My question was.. is it normal that the total storage before was 8GB but after flashing CM12.1 it became 4GB?

Stock ROM and before flashing:

After Flashing to CM12.1:

So where did the remaining 4GB?

1. Install OrageFox recovery (Not tried this on TWRP)
installation link: https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-j5/development/official-orangefox-recovery-project-t3941742

2. On OrangeFox recovery=> Menu=> Manage Partitions

3. Then do Resize FS for Data and System

Thats all

I also faced this issue. This methode is worked for me :angel: