How to increase internal memory of Samsung Galaxy Y GT-S5360

Samsung Galaxy Y is a highly popular entry level android phone. The device is economic and easy to use. People of all regions are great fond of this device. The elegant style of this device attracts everyone.

The most annoying part of Galaxy Y is poor RAM and low internal memory.

In this article we will show you how to increase internal memory of  Samsung Galaxy Y GT S5360.

Before You Begin:


Warning:
Rooting voids the device warranty. Do at your own risk These methods are given by xda experts. Always make a backup of all important data. These methods are highly device specific. Please don't try this for other handsets.

Steps:

1. First of all rooting of the device is necessary. Please check How to root Samsung Galaxy Y (GT S5360) for rooting this device.
2. Partition of memory card should be done. Process for partition is given below.
• Download and Install Mini partition tool.
• Make two partition in your SD card.

Partition 1:

Label: Android-SD

File System: FAT

Partition Size(in MB): 1536 MB (1.5GB for 2GB SD Cards) or 836MB (for 1GB SD Cards)

( for Cards above 2GB, deduct 1 GB for the second partition) 

Partition 2:
Label: Android-EXT(EXT Number): Ex. Android-EXT2/EXT3 or EXT4
File System: EXT3 (preferable file system) 
"For EXT partition it is advisable to keep the size limited to 1 GB for all SD cards above 4GB."

• Install link2sd from playstore.
• Open Link2sd. It will ask the Second partition of your SD card. Select the second partition that you have made.
• Now it will ask you you to restart. You can do it now or its better to check the current memory info from Menu--> Storage Info.
• Now Restart.  
• Open Link2SD and filter Applist to show only User Apps by tapping on the funnel icon and then select User.

Move An Application To Second Partition :

• For moving an app to sd card, Select an application and  tick the following:
• Link application file (the .apk file itself)
• Link dalvik-cache file
• Link library file (if an app have lib files)

Uninstall Bloatwares:

• In order to uninstall bloatwares, Filter the applist to show only the system apps.
• Tap on the Application and press Uninstall. It will give you a warning. Never mind, just continue.

There you go! You have successfully incresed the Internal Memory of your Galaxy Y GT S5360!!!

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