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Media Storage App needs Network?

The_Horak

Well-Known Member
May 14, 2011
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Okay, so I downloaded the app, TrafficInfo, and am having it keep track of the apps that use network data. Under the 'System' tab in the app (it has a tab for downloaded apps and one for system/preinstalled apps), Media Storage has received 20+ MB of data and sent 7+ MB as well. The app is technically labeled in TrafficInfo:
Media Storage
DRM Protected Content
Storage
Content Manager
When I click on the app in TrafficInfo, it sends me to 'Manage Applications,' looking at the System app, 'Media Storage App,' where I have the options to Force Stop or Clear Data. What is this App? does it get data while I'm listening to music? If so, WHY? Why does it need Network Access? Any info would be really helpful.
 
"Media" is a multi-purpose app which stores an index of all your media files, keeps your ringtone settings, and it's a general download manager too.

Everything you download from the Android Market appears to come from "Media." It shows as "Media" when you hit *#*#4636#*#* (Battery history/Network usage), and as "Gallery" when you go to Settings/Data manager/Data meter/Show usage by activity.
 
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