The fix changes some values in a file named vold.fstab which allows the apps and their data to be stored in the external sdcard, which, in most devices, can be of sizes upto 32 GB, providing you a significant breathing space.
If you are having Xperia Go, Xperia Sola or Xperia Miro, then have a go at the little tutorial below. Before starting off, take a Nandroid backup of your device and backup all your apps data to be safe.
- Root your device. (If the fix is not enough of a reason for you to root your device, see the full list of awesome things you can do after rooting your device.)
- Install any File Browser with root permissions (we recommend Root Explorer).
- Go to this folder: /system/etc
- A file named vold.fstab must be present there. Rename that file to vold.fstab.bak (or take a backup of this file in your sdcard.)
- Download the file specific to your device:
- For Xperia Go
- For Xperia Miro
- For Xperia Sola
- Extract the zip file and copy the vold.fstab file to the same path at which you renamed the file i.e. to /system/etc
- Reboot your device.
- Restore your apps' data.
You have successfully got rid of the silly little annoyance. Enjoy your increased storage. If you have any other Android device and face the exact same problem, drop a PM to Nosmaster with your vold.fstab to get a modded (and fixed) version.
