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Delete sample media and cache to free BlackBerry memory

Posted by Joe on September 25, 2008

I had a rather frustrating BlackBerry moment a week or so ago. I had just installed eOffice for BlackBerry so I could write my review. To do so, I had to free up some device memory. So I deleted a few unused applications, and there was enough space to install eOffice. Only, I noticed that afterwards my call logs were erased. Not only that, but new calls weren’t staying in there for more than a minute. After checking my device memory (same place as you find your PIN), I realized the problem. I had none. I was using basically every application on my phone, so what could I delete?

So we go to Options — Advanced Options — Applications to bring up the menu. First up, the BlackBerry Sample Video. This is up at the top of the list, near important-looking things like BlackBery Core Applications and BlackBerry System Software, so you might think twice about deleting it. Don’t. Roll over it with the trackball, hit the Menu button, and hit Delete. There’s little to no reason to have that on your Berry, especially if you need space.

(space saved: 64,284 bytes)

You can also clear the cache and cookies in your browser. First, launch the browser, and hit the Menu key. Select Options, and then click Cache Operations. Clear History should be highlighted. Click it. When you hit the Back button to exit, it’ll take a second to actually empty it.

(space saved: 67,444 bytes)

You can also clear Pushed Content and Cookie Cache to save even more memory. The only problem with these browser functions is that they build back up when you use your Internet. Oh well. Just make it a habit to clean them early and often.

(space saved: 48,000 bytes)

There. Now go install a new app to take up your newly cleaned memory.

Hat tip to BlackBerry FAQ.

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3 Comments ↓

#7932 MALIK on November 14th, 2008 at 1:17 pm

APP ERROR IS STUCK ON MY SCREEN 8300

#9005 How to solve any BlackBerry problem | BB Geeks on January 14th, 2009 at 2:14 pm

[...] Cooper reminds me that freeing up flash memory can do the trick, too. You can check out how to trim the fat from your BlackBerry, or you can start by deleting sample media files and your Internet cache. [...]

#14358 Clean up your memory for an optimized BlackBerry | BB Geeks on September 30th, 2009 at 10:01 am

[...] place to start is sample media. These sample audio and video files come preloaded on your BlackBerry so you can test the media [...]

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