surface memory left on a refresh boot

[johninsj]

Ok so I reset my surface again. This time I started with 17gb. Then after first wave of updates 18 of them went to 15.5gb. Then second wave 12 of them down to 15.2gb and the final of 17 updates puts me down to 14.8gb. So I have a little more than 1gb then the previous reset. Which I'm thankful for. But still leaves the question to what's gonna happen when Microsoft takes all the space for updates? also id put images up but theres no button on here that shows up to add the photos. I browse for the photo but that's it.

When RT updates store apps, it keeps the previous version around for a few weeks, unless disk space is low. In either case it should eventually recover that space.

The 32GB device doesn't have a ton of space for user files, but there is nothing stopping you from getting a 64GB sd card for $40 and using it for your storage. That's what I do.

 

[Zeroplanetz]

Yea I picked up 64gb card already. I just gotta figure out how to store the apps on it now.

 

[Zeroplanetz]

Question for people who have setup there microsd card.
1 - to link the apps do they all have to be in one location? Or can I use the hard drive and card? Also will updates work normally once the card is setup?
2 - does my music photos and videos have to be linked into the card as well or can that be on the hard drive? Like if the Xbox music app is on the card does the music itself have to be on the card as well? Thanks for any info in advance.

 

[Zeroplanetz]

Ok so Tuesday night I put in for a warranty exchange and it was delivered today (Thursday) around lunch time. That's super fast if you ask me. I came across two dead pixels and my touch cover I noticed at the seam when flip to the back started pull. Anyways, with this new machine I have slightly more memory, the keyboard seems more responsive on the touch screen and my screen is over all more vibrant. Its not just me that notices it either. I don't know if there's some system tweaks done or what. Also my replacements were brand new. So yea I dunno but I'm glad I got a replacement now lol.