[App request] Drop Cache [released]

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[App request] Drop Cache [released]

asked 2015-04-05 17:42:26 +0200

rburkhanov

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updated 2015-09-24 13:56:45 +0200

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I've found that I can hardly survive more then 3-5 days without rebooting my Jolla. I have to do that because of apps starting more and more slower, hanging now and then, other productivity problems. In the days of N9 I used Drop Cache app (http://my-meego.com/software/applications.php?fldAuto=1289&faq=25) to solve all that problems without rebooting. Unfortunately I didn't managed to find anything like that for Jolla.

If someone could make (or point me at the already existing) native SFOS app with the same functionality, it would be really helpful.

UPDATE Seems like the new Sailfish Utilities option "Reset UI" is doing this job, so closing this question as "released".

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The question has been closed for the following reason "released in a software update" by rburkhanov
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you can easily script this and then plug it into an app in openrepos called ShellEx. that way you can launch it with a few taps rather than having to drop down to a terminal.

droll ( 2015-04-23 03:30:16 +0200 )edit

Could you share the script, please? Not all of us are developers.

eson ( 2015-04-23 09:16:42 +0200 )edit

you can easily script this and then plug it into an app in openrepos called ShellEx. that way you can launch it with a few taps rather than having to drop down to a terminal.
droll ( 2015-04-23 03:30:16 +0200 )edit
Could you share the script, please? Not all of us are developers.
eson ( 2015-04-23 09:16:42 +0200 )edit

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answered 2015-04-05 18:37:08 +0200

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updated 2015-04-27 22:43:53 +0200

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Well, not a nifty app. But, in terminal you can do this quite simple:

Note: you need to be root (devel-su)

To free pagecache:

# echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches

To free dentries and inodes:

# echo 2 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches

To free pagecache, dentries and inodes:

# echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches

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Thanks! Would be great to have some GUI for that. 'Cause it's just more convinient ) But it's already better then nothing.

rburkhanov ( 2015-04-05 19:53:31 +0200 )edit

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It would make sense to add this feature to the Sailfish Utilities App.

wanderer ( 2015-04-15 16:28:31 +0200 )edit

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Adding it to ShellEx might make it more convenient without needing a dedicated GUI :-)

bruce_one ( 2015-04-23 06:34:33 +0200 )edit

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answered 2015-04-23 09:46:00 +0200

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updated 2015-04-28 01:34:52 +0200

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enable developer mode on your jolla
set a password for it
launch Terminal
type cd /home/nemo (obsolete as you should already be in /home/nemo)
type vi dropcache.sh

tap i (should show --insert-- at the bottom) then enter the following lines

#!/bin/sh
echo 1 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches 
echo 2 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches 
echo 3 > /proc/sys/vm/drop_caches

tap ESC to exit editing mode (--insert-- disappears) then enter :x (shows at the bottom left)
enter chmod +x dropcache.sh to make it executable
launch ShellEx from launcher
create a new task
Give it a name - such as Drop Cache
in the command to run type (replace (develpwd) with what you entered in step #2 above)
```
sh -c "echo (develpwd) | devel-su -c "/home/nemo/dropcache.sh"
```
save the task and test it out.

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Thanks a lot! Very useful.

eson ( 2015-04-23 09:50:50 +0200 )edit

I replaced (develpwd) with my devel-su password,but didnt work.shellEx gives me: Command Drop Cache Starting... Password:

Program returned exit code 255

Note that i put " after the password to match the one preceding it which is not available in your guide.What am i doing wrong ?

babooo ( 2015-04-26 11:23:41 +0200 )edit

in the last line of my instruction i forgot to add a double quote after .sh"

try this (assuming your pwd is fish)

sh -c "echo \" fish\" | devel-su -c /home/nemo/dropcache.sh"

droll ( 2015-04-26 13:08:42 +0200 )edit

Still not working. Auth failed & Returned the same error 255

babooo ( 2015-04-26 13:59:57 +0200 )edit

can you show me a screenshot of your shellex command? also attach your copy of dropcache.sh.

droll ( 2015-04-26 14:06:07 +0200 )edit

[App request] Drop Cache [released]

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