How To Solve “Insufficient Space On The Device” Error In Android

Many of the android users face this problem when you are installing some new application in your mobile phone.You can follow the below solution to overcome the "Insufficient Space On The Device" error

Step 1 -Uninstall Google Play Services Updates

This is the most efficient solution to fix this problem. This error has been seen in latest version of google play service so by uninstalling updates of google play services this problem can be easily fixed.

·        Tap on menu and go to Settings.

·        Now select applications and switch to All apps tab.

·        Search for Google Play Services and select it.

·      Click on Uninstall Updates, So that it will switch google play service to the default factory version.

·    Now the error is totally fixed. If you want then you can again update google play service from playstore.

Step 2 - Transfer Images To Sd Card

 

When an image is taken, it gets stored to internal storage device. Move the storage facility from internal to SD card. This will make more space in the internal device and always it is recommended to store the images, videos, audios, etc. in the SD card for more security.

Step 3 - MOVE APPS TO SD CARD

 

You can try moving the apps from internal device storage to SD card. But, some of the apps require the root permission to do so while others don’t. By this, you can store the apps in the internal storage space and the data file will be stored in the SD card and thus, more space will be available in the internal device.

If these doesn’t works well you can try and reboot the phone using “wipe cache partition”. The below steps will guide you to reboot in Samsung devices, steps maybe same for others too but, the settings may differ.

Step 4 - REBOOTING YOUR ANDROID DEVICE

1.      Switch off the phone and while doing, hold the Volume-up key.

2.      While hold it, press the Home key.

3.      While both the keys are been holed, press the Power key.

4.      Free the keys and the logo appears.

5.      Hold the Volume down key and select wipe cache partition.

6.      Choose the option and press Power key.

7.      If the wipe is over, select Power key to reboot.

8.      The set will then be restarted.

Step 5 - CLEARING THE CACHE

Sometimes the cache may contain unwanted items. A cache stores the data temporarily while surfing in the web. You can remove the items by clearing the cache. It doesn’t affect adversely. To clear cache;

Go to Setting » Apps » choose the app » clear cache

Step 6  - REMOVE UNWANTED APPS

There may be unwanted applications installed in the device and it may be taking your space unnecessarily. Try to remove the apps which are not used by you, it will help you to free space and new apps can be downloaded.

To uninstall the app,