Thread: How do you have that much memory available?

Ok, I started discussing this in another thread earlier and figured I'd just start a new topic about this. Right now when I reboot the phone the best I can get is ~30MB. My OS Version is BBCM v7.1.3. I have shrunk the OS and removed the following:
All Languages
BB Messenger
Flickr
Google Talk
ICQ MSN Msgr
Yahoo Msgr
Application Center
Default Backgrounds
Help Files
TTY
VCAST
VodaPhone
VZNav
Additionally I removed all of the non-English files associated w/the upgrade to Docs-to-Go and all of the associated modules...

Now, here is what I have loaded:
BBFileScout 1.1.0.1
Bloomberg 1.9.6.5
Viigo (never leave it running - open to use then clear cache and close) 3.1.330
BBAmped Blue Today Theme w/Red Bkgrd 1.0
eReader 1.0.30
Flight Path 1.1
Google Maps 3.0.2
Google Sync 0.5.15 (I guess this runs in the background...)
GPS Tracker 1.8.2
LogMaid 0.4 (I guess this runs in the background...)
Facebook 1.6.0.21 (I don't leave it running actively but am logged in...)
AIM 2.2.39 (Only open to use then close)
Word Mole
Brick Breaker
Opera Mini 4.2
Pattern Lock Lite 1.0.0.0
Poynt 1.3.1.29 (Only open to use then close when finished)
Qik 0.1.11
QuickPull 2.1.1
Slacker 2.0.2 (Only open to use then close when done)
TalkLock 1.0.1 (I guess this runs in the background...)
Tiltris 1.4.090206
Trapster Mobile 3.1.0 (Only open to use then close when finished)
Blackberry App World 1.0.0.30

So if there are any recommendations or something glaring obviosu I can do to improve available memory, please let me know. Like I stated, on bootup from a battery pull I usually start right around 30MB and then over the course of 24hrs can drop as low as 12-13MB. I use QuickPull to do a reboot at 7AM each day. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

P.S. Wait until my next post about GoogleSync and multiple calendars - can't wait to see if anyone has some sound advice there... I'll post that later...

Originally Posted by ktklein

Ok, I started discussing this in another thread earlier and figured I'd just start a new topic about this. Right now when I reboot the phone the best I can get is ~30MB. My OS Version is BBCM v7.1.3. I have shrunk the OS and removed the following:
All Languages
BB Messenger
Flickr
Google Talk
ICQ MSN Msgr
Yahoo Msgr
Application Center
Default Backgrounds
Help Files
TTY
VCAST
VodaPhone
VZNav
Additionally I removed all of the non-English files associated w/the upgrade to Docs-to-Go and all of the associated modules...

Now, here is what I have loaded:
BBFileScout 1.1.0.1
Bloomberg 1.9.6.5
Viigo (never leave it running - open to use then clear cache and close) 3.1.330
BBAmped Blue Today Theme w/Red Bkgrd 1.0
eReader 1.0.30
Flight Path 1.1
Google Maps 3.0.2
Google Sync 0.5.15 (I guess this runs in the background...)
GPS Tracker 1.8.2
LogMaid 0.4 (I guess this runs in the background...)
Facebook 1.6.0.21 (I don't leave it running actively but am logged in...)
AIM 2.2.39 (Only open to use then close)
Word Mole
Brick Breaker
Opera Mini 4.2
Pattern Lock Lite 1.0.0.0
Poynt 1.3.1.29 (Only open to use then close when finished)
Qik 0.1.11
QuickPull 2.1.1
Slacker 2.0.2 (Only open to use then close when done)
TalkLock 1.0.1 (I guess this runs in the background...)
Tiltris 1.4.090206
Trapster Mobile 3.1.0 (Only open to use then close when finished)
Blackberry App World 1.0.0.30

So if there are any recommendations or something glaring obviosu I can do to improve available memory, please let me know. Like I stated, on bootup from a battery pull I usually start right around 30MB and then over the course of 24hrs can drop as low as 12-13MB. I use QuickPull to do a reboot at 7AM each day. Thanks in advance for any help you can offer.

P.S. Wait until my next post about GoogleSync and multiple calendars - can't wait to see if anyone has some sound advice there... I'll post that later...

Well some of the apps you posted are known memory hogs. I have highlighted them. To see a noticeable increase you can either remove those or shrink your OS to improve memory.

I guess I can remove App World and Log Maid since I rarely use them but I do use the others quite a bit. I'll have to start there I guess and see what happens... Thanks for the quick response.

Originally Posted by ktklein

I guess I can remove App World and Log Maid since I rarely use them but I do use the others quite a bit. I'll have to start there I guess and see what happens... Thanks for the quick response.

Sure thing. Do you use VZNav? That is one of the worst memory offenders on your app list.

The first group I listed were all Shrunk and removed from the Phone when I wiped and loaded BBCM v7.1.3.

Originally Posted by ktklein

The first group I listed were all Shrunk and removed from the Phone when I wiped and loaded BBCM v7.1.3.

I see. But still the other apps are on your list will prevent you from getting much more available memory.

I just used CrackUtil to remove BB App World and LogMaid and am awaiting my 4-5min reboot right now. Hopefully removing these will yield a bit more memory. I'm still perplexed how others state they have 20+ apps loaded and have memory in the 40-50MB range. How can that be?

30.9MB after removing BB APP World and LogMaid.

Originally Posted by ktklein

I just used CrackUtil to remove BB App World and LogMaid and am awaiting my 4-5min reboot right now. Hopefully removing these will yield a bit more memory. I'm still perplexed how others state they have 20+ apps loaded and have memory in the 40-50MB range. How can that be?

Because those people have either Shrunk their OS down so far down where only the necessary programs to boot are required. And as stated, certain apps are just worse on memory then others. I have a ton of apps (never shrink my OS) and I boot up with about 48mb. But I typically stay around 38-40mb once things stabilize.

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Originally Posted by ktklein

30.9MB after removing BB APP World and LogMaid.

Also go into your media and make sure that default wallpapers/ringtones/etc were actually removed. I have had in the past removed them, yet, they still showed up and used memory. Other than that, I believe your memory is accurate based on number of apps that you have installed. Some cause more of a leak and some less, and if you want to keep them all, I would recommend a daily reboot.

Ok I just also deleted using BBFileScout all of the Sample Pictures, MMS Stuff, etc. and only kept ringtones & folder icons - that was from \System...

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Originally Posted by ktklein

Ok I just also deleted using BBFileScout all of the Sample Pictures, MMS Stuff, etc. and only kept ringtones & folder icons - that was from \System...

That's what I meant. Now do a battery pull and watch your memory grow

Ok, did a battery pull and after rebooting I'm now seeing 30.9 still...

And while I think I know the answer to this I'll ask any way for good measure: Does it have any bearing at all on available system memory how much data (pix, music, movies, etc.) I have on my 8GB card? I don't think it does but just had to ask...

After clearing the event log I got it up to 31.0MB...

Originally Posted by jlevy73

Because those people have either Shrunk their OS down so far down where only the necessary programs to boot are required. And as stated, certain apps are just worse on memory then others. I have a ton of apps (never shrink my OS) and I boot up with about 48mb. But I typically stay around 38-40mb once things stabilize.

So what more can I do to get a bootup closer to 48mb like you do?

Originally Posted by ktklein

So what more can I do to get a bootup closer to 48mb like you do?

You would have to remove some of the programs you like using. But here is the thing, memory is a major misnomer that people pay way to much attention to. As long as your phone is running smooth I really wouldn't worry about. If you start seeing you phone lag and a lot spinning clocks that's another but typically that only happens when you get down to 5mb or less.

I do see the spinning clock here and there but not all of the time. I tried removing the Zen Theme and that backfired in a big way, but I was able to get my phone back up and running quickly - I guess if I removed Docs2Go I'd reclaim quite a bit but for the time being I guess I've done all I can unless I decide to remove more apps. Thanks for all of the quick responses!

I think I'm going to also shorten the amount of active items GoogleSync keeps on my calendar and see about purging some older emails as well. I have to believe those may have some positive impact...

Originally Posted by ktklein

I do see the spinning clock here and there but not all of the time. I tried removing the Zen Theme and that backfired in a big way, but I was able to get my phone back up and running quickly - I guess if I removed Docs2Go I'd reclaim quite a bit but for the time being I guess I've done all I can unless I decide to remove more apps. Thanks for all of the quick responses!

Yeah don't remove the Zen theme lol. Docs to go would give you a couple of MB's of memory.

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If your phone works, just go with the flow. Otherwise, you may end up in a Memorynonymous meeting.

The way I see it, the phone is meant for maximum use, not maximum free memory preservation.

Originally Posted by louwiid

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If your phone works, just go with the flow. Otherwise, you may end up in a Memorynonymous meeting.

The way I see it, the phone is meant for maximum use, not maximum free memory preservation.

Well said Dr. Lou!