Android: Low on space. Phone storage space is getting low.

This is probably the biggest pain in the ass that we Android users face. I can't really remember the circumstances as I've cleared mine quite awhile back, but it does include problems like not being able to update your apps and logging into your Gmail account to name a few.

The solution? Clearing up your Android's internal memory! Why? Our phone uses it's internal memory as it's RAM therefore the more space there is on the phone the faster it will function (my own theory... no idea if there's any truth to it! LOL!) and the other obvious reasons is removing that irritating icon at the top and being able to access our mail and update our apps in the marketplace.

From my experience, there's only 3 ways worth your time to solve this problem.

1. Rooting your android (Not recommended)
I like to keep things simple and my android is not rooted as well. But yeah, this way we are able to transfer all our data freely from our phone's internal memory and our SD card as well as other benefits which I will not be explaining in detail.

2. Apps2SD (compulsory for all froyo users)

App 2 SD

Just download it from the marketplace. This application is used to transfer movable applications to your SD card easily. The down side? Not all apps can be moved which still uses alot of space.. but it's not a major thing, you'll find out why in the next method.

3. Clearing up unnecessary Contacts Data. (Most effective!)
Our Androids stores up alot of unnecessary contacts data with it's syncing and actually uses up most of the phone's internal memory. Hence clearing it will probably give you an extra 20 to 100++ MB depending on how many contacts you have in your list and the amount of data stored in it.

DON'T WORRY: YOU WON'T LOSE ANY OF YOUR CONTACTS OR THEIR CONTACT DETAILS (e.g. name, phone number, address, email, facebook etc etc etc)

It's been awhile since i've done it and I'll try to remember the steps. So if it work's leave me a comment!

Step 1: Back up
1. Go to All Apps
2. Open People/Contacts
3. Press Menu
4.Click on Import/Export
5. Export to SD card
6. Click Google. *take note of where and the name of your file is for which Google/SIM/Phone*
 (it should look like this /sdcard/google_username_000001.vcf)
7. Confirm export - Click OK
8. Repeat steps for SIM and Phone *remember to take note of the file location*

*this step takes quite awhile if you have alot of contacts on your phone

Optional: to be really safe you can backup your contact files to your computer in case anything goes wrong =)

Step 2: Clearing the Contacts Storage
1. Go to Settings
2. Go to Applications
3. Go to Manage Applications
4. On the tabs menu click on All
5. Click on Contacts Storage
You will see a large amount of data and storage space used here!
6. Click Clear Data - this will delete your entire contact database so make sure you have done the backup steps or you'll lose all your contacts!

Your data and storage should be at 0.0MB, if it's not you can go to the People application earlier and individually delete all of them to prevent duplicated contacts.

Step 3: Restoring Contacts
1. Go to All Apps
2. Open People/Contacts
3. Press Menu
4. Click on Import/Export
5. Click Import from SD card
6. Click Google
7. Click Import one vCard file
8. Click on the file you've noted down earlier in Step 1
(e.g. google_username_000001.vcf)
9. Repeat for all steps accordingly for Phone.

Step 4: Syncing your Contacts (Optional unless your really need to... cause this will just cause another build up of low storage memory)
1. Go to Settings
2. Click on Accounts & sync
3. Turn on your Auto-sync (this will sync your phone contacts and data with your facebook, google, twitter etc etc.)

Thats it! You will notice that your phone will have ALOT of extra internal memory.

Note: This was written entirely on memory and the author will not be held responsible for any damage occurred or lost of data in your Android. There are more accurate and detailed guides about this on other pages if you want to be safe.

Testimony:

- I personally tried this method with my phone. My contact storage before clearing the contact storage was 19.43 MB and after following the tutorial, my contacts storage went down to 4.07 MB. Thanks! - Jason , Malaysia


- since clearing the contacts storage really wasnt enough to solve my space problem. i went and cleared data for my fb, mail, dialer storage and dunno what else. everyhing is fine.. except, all my msgs are gone. LOL, but return...i get 50mb freed up. - Joanne, Malaysia

The World Heavyweight Championships: The ID, Ego and Super Ego

There's a warfare going on inside my head. A battle between my principles and my feelings. My ego and my desires are contradicting. Who shall come out the champion? My ID or my Super Ego? Time will tell...

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THE ID, EGO & SUPEREGO

OUR PERSONALITY IS MADE OF UP OF THREE MAIN INTERACTING SYSTEMS:

ID:  

THIS IS PRESENT AT BIRTH.  THE ID OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE PLEASURE PRINCIPLE I.E. IT SEEKS PLEASURE AND AVOIDS PAIN.  IT IS OUR INSTINCT.  IF WE WANT TO DO A PARTICULAR THING WE WILL DO IT.  FOR EXAMPLE, IF WE ARE IN A LESSON AND WE WANT TO GO TO SLEEP, WE GO TO SLEEP.

EGO: 

THE EGO HAS TO DECIDE BETWEEN THE DEMANDS  OF THE ID AND THE SUPEREGO.  IT OPERATES ACCORDING TO THE REALITY PRINCIPLE.   IT CONTROLS THE ID'S DRIVE FOR IMMEDIATE SATISFACTION UNTIL AN APPROPRIATE OUTLET CAN BE FOUND.  SO, FROM THE EXAMPLE OF THE ID,  ABOVE, THE EGO WOULD SAY THERE IS NO BED HERE BUT I COULD LAY ON THE TABLE. 

SUPEREGO: 

THE SUPEREGO DEVELOPS FROM THE OEDIPUS COMPLEX. THIS IS THE MORAL PART OF THE PERSONALITY; A PRODUCT OF SOCIALISATION.  THE SUPER EGO IS DIVIDED INTO TWO PARTS; THE EGO-IDEAL AND THE CONSCIENCE.  THE EGO-IDEAL IS THE STANDARDS OF GOOD BEHAVIOUR THAT WE ASPIRE TO.  THE CONSCIENCE IS SEEN AS AN "INNER VOICE" THAT TELLS US WHEN WE HAVE DONE SOMETHING WRONG.  DEPENDING ON WHETHER THE EGO-IDEAL OR CONSCIENCE IS ACTIVATED, THE SUPEREGO IS SEEN AS THE SOURCE OF REWARDS I.E. FEELINGS OF PRIDE AND SATISFACTION AND OF PUNISHMENTS I.E. FEELINGS OF SHAME OR GUILT, RESPECTIVELY.  SO AGAIN, CONTINUING WITH THE SAME EXAMPLE, YOUR SUPEREGO WOULD SAY THAT YOU CANNOT POSSIBLY GO TO SLEEP IN A MIDDLE OF A LESSON.

THE DEMANDS OF THE ID ('I WANT IT, I WANT IT NOW') AND THE DEMANDS OF THE SUPEREGO ('NO IT'S WRONG') FREQUENTLY CONFLICT.  THE EGO DEALS WITH THIS CONFLICT BY OPERATING UNCONSCIOUS DEFENCE MECHANISMS.

Source

The Wingman... possibly the most under rated role in society!

According to Wikipedia:-

A Wingman is a role that a person may take when a friend needs support with approaching potential partners. A wingman is someone who is on the "inside" and is used to help someone with relationships. There seem to be gender differences such that females' friends help them avoid undesirable potential partners, while males' friends help them attract desirable potential mates.

WARNING: This post is written under the influence of alcohol!

Alright, as simple as it can get, a wingman is someone who takes up a supportive role to support the "gamer" to close "the deal". 

Easy right?

HELL NO!!! Wikipedia gives a very vague description saying that a wingman is to assist approaching potential partners. In this case, any idiot or bum from the side of the road can do so. To me, a  REAL wingman's job is to create a boost in value to the "gamer" who is approaching the potential partner. In order to do this, the wingman has to have a certain value and selling points himself. Imagine all the butt kissers "helping" the gamer, "oh my gosh, you're from this band" or "hey your shirt is very nice" , yeah it may create some false temporary (did i mention un-impact-ful?) value, but it's nothing to stay. 

However, imagine a well dressed person, or someone of authority or position  approaching you and complimenting you or having a conversation? Doesn't that mean something more? 

A wingman's job isn't as easy as just approaching and complimenting. He has to do a little research about the potential "target", make jokes, remind the "gamer", push him back onto track, take control of the surroundings (example is creating atmosphere by working with the DJ or the bartenders in the club), and everything possible to ensure that that deal is closed. He has to know when to come in and when to leave, the right words to say, not to appear cocky and arrogant, and not to draw too much attention to himself. In reality, a good wingman does 80% of the work while the gamer does 20% which is focused on the target and himself. This will work especially well if the wingman is someone of value, like the resident DJ or a sports celebrity.

Ideally, a wingman is often someone of high confidence, above average looks, dresses well and well aware of how the "game" works. This creates the impression that the people you hang with are of a certain standard and the target will WANT to be in the crowd, hence she WORKS harder to impress the "gamer".

A wingman should always understand the "actual" value of the gamer. He is in control of creating the intended "value" for the gamer. Be it a "false" or "real" value, it stands in the hands of the wingman, as girls often analyse a person by way he reacts to his crowd or surroundings. If a wingman creates a value that is way above the actual value of the gamer, the "relationship" won't last. On the other hand, if the value is too low, the gamer will likely not even score. 

Not as easy as it seems eh? 

The support role in anything in life has always been under rated. How often has the back end staff of an IT company been published in a magazine or newspaper? How many coaches are recognized for the performance of the team? When do song writers or audio engineers become more famous than the artists?

Yes it is a tough job and everybody wants to stand in the lime light. But somebody has to do it! It's actually alot more fun and gives you alot more perspective towards the "game"! Everyone has a role to play, plan yours out now. Not everyone has to be the star!

Added:

1. A good wingman knows his role and will NEVER cock block the gamer.

2. Analyzes the situation and ensures that the gamer doesn't do anything that may turn the target off.

3. Takes control and steps in when appropriate.

4. Does his homework and advices the gamer accordingly.

5. Will never be in reach of the target and must never outshine the gamer.