Show pagesourceOld revisionsBacklinksBack to top × Table of Contents No space left on device How do I free up some space? Still not enough free space I need many MB (GB) free space No space left on device Issue: When trying to install a package, you get the error message No space left on device Root cause: Too little space available on your device's flash. (happens easily on devices with only 4MB flash) How do I free up some space? By removing packages you installed after flashing OpenWrt onto your Router. You cannot remove packages on the SquashFS partition, which is included in the image you flashed. Still not enough free space This happens easily with recent firmware on 4MB Flash devices. You can press-fit an OpenWrt image into this small flash by building your own image, with only the packages you need, tailored for your usecase. You can build your own image and remove packages that are not needed for your usecase via Image Builder via custom build I need many MB (GB) free space If you need even more space for package installation, you probably want Extroot. If you just want simple USB storage for e.g. pictures, video, music, see Using storage devices. See also OPKG troubleshooting: Out of space FAQ, after installation, free space, low flash, opkg, LuCI, install packages, install, packages, error This website uses cookies. By using the website, you agree with storing cookies on your computer. Also you acknowledge that you have read and understand our Privacy Policy. If you do not agree leave the website.OKMore information about cookies FAQ after installation free space low flash opkg luci install packages install packages error Last modified: 2019/10/27 10:12by tmomas