System and method for managing applications on a computing device having limited storage space

摘要

A device and method are provided for managing applications stored on a wireless device having limited storage space, wherein each application includes one or more components. Predefined criteria for each component are monitored. A trigger is generated in response to a trigger event. Components to be deleted are selected in response to the trigger in accordance with the predefined criteria. Further, there is provided a method for providing access to a component of an application for execution on a wireless device having limited available storage space. A visual representation of the component is provided for presentation to a user. A user request for accessing the component is facilitated via its visual representation. The component is wirelessly retrieved from a data source in response to the user request. The component is installed on the wireless device.