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Writing to application internal storage - frequency limit?

I have an application which periodically receives files and saves them in the internal storage (i.e. data/data/app_name/files), sends them via email, and finally deletes them. It is all working fine, but I'm wondering if there is a limit to how many times I can write to the internal storage. My current application repeatedly writes and deletes data - which is required. Would it be better to use the cache memory?

Thanks in advance for your help.

Solution

  • but I'm wondering if there is a limit to how many times I can write to the internal storage

    Not really. Eventually, the flash cells will wear out. Try not to do tens of thousands of I/O operations per day, and you should be OK.

    Would it be better to use the cache memory?

    Cache storage is on the same internal storage as is the internal storage that you are already using.