topic Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can install more apps? in Tablets

16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can install more apps?

Figroll — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:20:12 GMT

I bought this tablet in 2016 and love using it as it is so reliable, But, has it reached the end of it's usefullness. I can't add any more apps unless I delete one. Most, if not all apps download to internal storage despite there being a 64GB external storage SD card. I save all of my photos and files on that card but can't get any apps to save on the card.

Is there a way to increase the internal storage and if so how is it done.

Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can instal..

manu08manu — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 15:28:14 GMT

I don't think it is possible to change the Internal storage unless you do a motherboard replacement or desolder/resolder a larger memory chip

Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can instal..

Joeeye — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 16:10:51 GMT

You cannot change the internal storage size.

Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can install more apps?

JAMES4578 — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 17:33:36 GMT

@Figroll As has been mentioned unfortunately it is not possible to increase he internal storage. Best to check to see if any files can be removed, you may wish to back up before doing so. It is advisable to clear cached data. You can also make use of cloud and local storage (such as Pc/flash drives) Some information here https://geekflare.com/free-up-memory-on-android-phone/

In any case it is not advisable to store apps on an SD cards due to the lower speed and possible failure. You may though wish to consider an upgrade.

Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can install more apps?

Figroll — Fri, 18 Aug 2023 18:39:58 GMT

I have done all I can to free up internal storage. When I bought the Tablet 16GB was OK for my needs but since then I find I need to use more and more apps. Ridiculous things like parking, I have 9 apps. I can't uninstall some apps that were on the Tablet when I bought them they can't be removed. They take up nearly 10GB. It should not be sold as 16GB when so much Samsung stuff is already installed, I would move some apps to the SD card, ones like the parking ones, if I had the option. I looked at new Samsung Tablets today and was surprised to see ones with just 32GB internal storage but it does not say how much of the 32GB is available to use after Samsung installs it's stuff. It is vital to know that. Why sell it as 32GB storage when 32gb is not available to use.

The 128GB Samsung tablets are very expensive so I must look for a cheaper one. Any suggestions?

Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can install more apps?

Members_fs6QCz1 — Sun, 15 Sep 2024 15:36:17 GMT

So hey u can buy the Xaomie Redmei Pad Pro 5G tablet which has a good ram of 8 gigs and a 256 gigs of internal storage I am also thinking of changing my tablet too u know it also has a dual sim card. So and if I want a operator of Samsung then u can also buy the nubia red magic nova gaming tabet before u criticise me if a gaming thing can handle heavy games it can also handle heavy work. And we all know how heavy gamers are so hey.

Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can install more apps?

icashootnstar — Thu, 10 Apr 2025 23:04:02 GMT

I'm in the same boat. 16 GB of data, 11.3 of which is taken up by bloatware. Samsung is known for it.

Re: 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab A, can I increase internal storage so I can install more apps?

Keikozz — Wed, 04 Jun 2025 07:37:27 GMT

I have one app downloaded on this device, no storage rlly not fair with storage tbh