Android app cache (patches) get cleared every couple of reboots

[javier995]

:O

Never heard of it :/ checked my mobile bible, and it has a nifty 4GB of internal memory which is pretty cool

Mine's soooo low about 50-100 MB of 'usuable' internal space :'(

Yes, but the only problem is that STS app gets loads of data. It really goes by quickly. I believe this version was one of the first ones. Although I don't think that's the problem. Maybe it's a problem with the app itself?


@Bron
On your phone it's different. Clearing cache after every couple of reboots? Weird. I don't have this problem because I rarely reboot my phone. It's always on. Do your other apps get their cache cleared also?

[javier995]

Got it! Now do you have any apps thays give you the exact (or close to exact) memory you have on your phone?

For example I use this app and it help me keep track of my memory issues.




As you can see I am low on memory. This app lets me clear a whole bunch of stuff at a push of a button. This app is very accurate, in my opinion. I would like you to get this app and tell me what memory it says you have.

[bronislav84]

Got what?

Anyway they have started to. STS forum app stared doing it recently too, where it would keep a cache between reboots before. I dunno what goes in there, since I know it keeps images in the app data and not the cache. Gotta clear the app data every once in a while. I clear it around 50mb.

Rebooted recently. SL cleared cache and PL didn't.

Btw keeping your device on all the time is bad dude. You should reboot every once in a while, even with a task killer.

The running tab on apps says 217 used and 354mb free.

[javier995]

Got what?

Anyway they have started to. STS forum app stared doing it recently too, where it would keep a cache between reboots before. I dunno what goes in there, since I know it keeps images in the app data and not the cache. Gotta clear the app data every once in a while. I clear it around 50mb.

Rebooted recently. SL cleared cache and PL didn't.

Btw keeping your device on all the time is bad dude. You should reboot every once in a while, even with a task killer.

The running tab on apps says 217 used and 354mb free.

I really don't care what happens to this phone, since I only use it to play SL and PL. Now tell me, what's the amount of memory you have left? It just sounds like you have low memory.

[bronislav84]

It's on the bottom of that post dude.

BTW I recently uninstalled a big game, Princess Punt mentioned above, after finishing all the free content. At this point I'm hoping this bug does turn out being a device thing, as it seems STS might not be able to do anything.

Anyway I think it might be some sort of, let's call it a defensive measure on my phone, where it starts to clear caches if internal memory is low. Will get back to you after next reboot on how it went.

[javier995]

It's on the bottom of that post dude.

BTW I recently uninstalled a big game, Princess Punt mentioned above, after finishing all the free content. At this point I'm hoping this bug does turn out being a device thing, as it seems STS might not be able to do anything.

Anyway I think it might be some sort of, let's call it a defensive measure on my phone, where it starts to clear caches if internal memory is low. Will get back to you after next reboot on how it went.

Sorry I didn't see it, I have to stop posting while half asleep lol. Ok well yes that's all it seems to be, your phone taking action bc internal memory is low.

[bronislav84]

I'm just guessing here. Only thing I can think of. Need some time to confirm.

[javier995]

I'm just guessing here. Only thing I can think of. Need some time to confirm.

Take your time, since we would like to know what's the source of the problem.

[bronislav84]

Ok an update on this.

Seems to be a device thing after all. When internal space gets low (for my phone low is around 140mb), the phone ceases to keep even caches that aren't supposed to be cleared on reboot, like STS games which are meant to keep their caches. Rebooted two times recently and had cache for both games both times.

Dunno if this is for all devices or just some. Would be nice if the Devs could program their games to override this defensive mechanism and always keep cache until cleared manually?

[javier995]

Ok an update on this.

Seems to be a device thing after all. When internal space gets low (for my phone low is around 140mb), the phone ceases to keep even caches that aren't supposed to be cleared on reboot, like STS games which are meant to keep their caches. Rebooted two times recently and had cache for both games both times.

Dunno if this is for all devices or just some. Would be nice if the Devs could program their games to override this defensive mechanism and always keep cache until cleared manually?

Nice now we know the problem. Its not all devices because my phone doesn't do that, so it must be some. I don't think devs can overwrite this bc its just a phone problem.

[bronislav84]

Seriously must you quote me when I'm the last post? It's more taps. I'm sorry but having to scroll through my post twice to see the actual reply is just bothersome.

Maybe they can, though. I hope they can.

[javier995]

Force of habit sorry. -_-

Anyways, glad we sort of solved your problem.

[bronislav84]

Sorta did and sorta didn't really.

I must watch the size of apps like this forum app, which can grow due to it's data, which can push the internal into the low zone.