Android OS size on new XZ

[WillHarris23067]

Collected my 32GB XZ a couple of days ago and have been setting it up.

Just noticed that the OS and a handful apps (only about 15 additional apps in total) has used up 46% of the phone storage.  The OS alone accounts for 10.6 GB.  Just checked my old Z2 which is running the same Android 6.0.1 and it's 4.5GB.

I did use the Xperia Mobile Transfer app which although worked well did crash a couple of times so had to abort it and retry until it finally worked.  Could this be the issue?

[_alexdon_]

@WillHarris23067 You could give it a try and clear cache for the entire device and restart. You could free up some space. However, you can take a look here too:

http://talk.sonymobile.com/t5/Xperia-Z3/Android-System-uses-almost-10-GB/m-p/1087946#M2521

[WillHarris23067]

Many thanks.  Cached data was only a few MB but did it anyway.  Just don't want to do a factory reset as it took ages to set it up how i like it.

Just wondering if the failed Xperia Transfer data is sitting somewhere 😕

[_alexdon_]

You can also take a look at normal data from any apps you might have uninstalled but still have data stored. Although, android system takes a lot of memory.

[WillHarris23067]

Cheers, will check the uninstalled / disabled apps data as well.

Just seems strange how exactly the same OS on my Z2 takes up half the space.  Guess it doesn't really matter as i only use the phone storage for OS and apps and all media goes on the micro sd.

I wonder if Android 7 will take a bit more.

[_alexdon_]

As I can see until now, each cookie release occupies more memory, in relation with hardware intended for each device.

[WillHarris23067]

Had an email back from Sony tech today saying 10.5GB or thereabouts for the OS is completely normal.

[_alexdon_]

@WillHarris23067 That's good to know. If I will find something else, I will let you know.

[DarkEyEinc]

Could it be because 64bit?

[_alexdon_]

@DarkEyEinc Yes, that is a good point.