How to move programs to a memory card. How to transfer Android apps from internal memory to memory card and vice versa on Samsung Galaxy
Instructions on how to transfer applications to a memory card
The ability to transfer applications to a memory card appeared in the unforgettable Android 2.2, but it worked very badly. However, users at the very least managed to free up the device's internal storage. This option has been removed in Android 4.4. They probably thought that smartphones already had too much internal memory. This continued until the release of OS 6 version. In it, the possibility of transfer appeared again. In a slightly modified form. However, even after this, the ability to port applications to external drive did not appear on all firmware. Even modern versions of Android on some devices do not always have such a useful option. But it already depends on the manufacturer. Now let's talk about the ways in which you can transfer applications to an external drive.
Methods for transferring applications
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It is worth noting that in order to transfer applications to a USB flash drive, you will need a memory card with a fairly high data transfer rate. It is best if the drive complies with Class 10. Otherwise, programs will start for a very long time. And there will be almost no sense from such a transfer.
There are not so many of them. And the choice of a particular method depends entirely on the firmware, which in this moment installed on the user's smartphone. The whole question is whether it supports such an option or not.
- Transfer by regular meansAndroid. This option is good only if the firmware of the device a priori supports such a function. In this case, it is better to use the OS tools, since the system itself knows how and what is best to do.
- Transfer using apps. This option is for those whose firmware, for one reason or another, cannot transfer application data (and the programs themselves) to an external drive. But third-party utilities can handle this quite well.
So, we have two ways to transfer. Now we need to consider them in more detail, since the process itself is rather complicated and requires preliminary preparation. Let's start with the simplest and most obvious: transfer using the OS.
It should be noted that some applications cannot be transferred. Things like alarms, widgets, live wallpapers, and all system apps don't migrate. And even if you try, they will definitely not work after that. So such a feint should be done only with third-party applications.
Using standard Android tools
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This is the first and most The right way. The mobile OS itself knows how to properly transfer application data to a USB flash drive and keep them working. Yes, and it is much easier to do than with third-party programs.
If the firmware on your smartphone really supports this option, then there will be no problems with the transfer. The system will do everything on its own. The user only needs to complete a few steps.
Nothing more is required from the user.
First, tap on the settings icon on the gadget's desktop, then move to the item "Applications", select the one you want and click on it. In the list of options there will be a button "Move to SD card". It needs to be pressed.
The transfer will start automatically. However, upon completion, the system will issue a corresponding warning. By the way, the OS does not know how to move open applications. So first you have to close the program.
However, as mentioned above, this way is not suitable for everyone. If your firmware does not support this transfer option, then you should consider other methods. And that's what we're going to do now.
It is worth noting that after updating the OS version (for example, by air), all settings may go astray. Including applications that are located on an external drive. So after each update, it is highly advisable to check the location of those programs that you previously transferred. In case of failure, you will have to repeat the procedure.
Using Third Party Programs
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Third party applications are capable of transferring installed programs on the external card memory. However, working with them is quite difficult. In some cases, you even need to prepare a memory card. And we'll talk about all this now.
Move to SD Card
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This is a small utility that can be easily downloaded from Google Play. It has a very compact size and is able to work with internal and external drives even without superuser rights.
However, this particular program is not very reliable.. Sometimes she can't do her job. But in some cases, even this application is quite capable of helping. And the program is very easy to work with.
First you need to download the application from Google Play and install it. Then you need to run the program, open the menu (with a simple swipe to the right) and tap on the item "Move to memory card".
The program will do the rest
All application data will be moved. Including the program itself. FROM system utilities the program is not working. After the transfer, it is recommended to restart the device.
If this application did not cope with the task, then you should try another. Something is sure to fit. By the way, with this program you can also manage and delete APK files.
AppMgr III
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Nothing more is required from the user
The application will do the rest automatically. Naturally, after performing all the operations, it is advisable to restart the smartphone. Then all changes will be applied.
Also, this application can clear the cache, freeze programs and delete them without confirmation. But recent activities Requires root and superuser rights. So you can't use them on a normal device.
Link2SD
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And this is heavy artillery. This free utility is capable of a lot. But it requires root and superuser rights. But the app works amazingly. It will transfer all programs to an external drive with a 100% guarantee.
However, to work with this utility, the flash drive must be prepared accordingly. It must have a special hidden section, which will be used as memory for applications. You can create such a partition using Recovery.
Turn off the smartphone and then turn it on while holding the volume buttons. In different devices, recovery can be launched different ways. First, find out how it runs on your smartphone. Then we will get to the main recovery menu. Here you need to select "Advanced".
Then tap on the item "Partition SD Card".
Now you need to select the type of file system (EXT3 is best), select the size of the partition itself, the swap partition (Swap) and move the slider to create the appropriate partitions on the drive.
Now all that remains is to wait for the process to complete and then restart the smartphone. And only then can you start transferring data to the drive.
Dear readers, I want to tell everyone how to work with external memory cards on Android. After all, if your device writes that there is not enough space, and you insert a USB flash drive, this does not mean that this message will disappear immediately. Because you need to distinguish between a place on the device and on a flash drive. These are sometimes different storages and you need to be able to work with them so that there is no inconvenience, so the first step is to learn how to copy files from Android to a memory card.
Initial steps for copying
This will require the presence of any explorer, but if there is no built-in one, I advise you to use ES Explorer or Total Commander. They are available for free and have wide functionality. I will use ES File Explorer.
With all these devices, you can easily copy or move files.
I propose to see how to move Android from internal memory to a flash card. In fact, the whole procedure is similar to how it is done on a PC.
Execution steps
If you are interested in transferring data to an Android memory card, and not copying it (so that the file is deleted from the device’s memory and appears on the flash drive), you need to do everything in the same way as in the previous steps, only select “Cut” at step 2.
For those who like to play (work with the cache)
As you know, all downloaded applications are installed by default on the internal memory of the device itself. And it happens that one toy can take up the entire memory of the device, after which the ability to install other applications disappears. Such games necessarily have a cache (folder with files) and usually take up a lot of space. So, you can transfer the cache to the Android memory card, while the game will work, and the space on the device will be freed up for other needs.
Instruction
- Go to SD Card and select Android folder.
- Now I want to explain that the cache is in the Data and Obb folders. To make it easier to understand, for example, the game has a cache called "Racing2".
- You need to cut the “Racing2” folder from SD Card / Android / Data and paste it into External SD / Android / Data.
- Also cut with the same name from SD Card / Android / Obb and paste into External SD / Android / Obb.
But how do you know which folder is needed? This is another plus of ES File Explorer because it shows icons of programs in each folder that is responsible for the work. By the icon and you can determine the desired one.
Saving photos
I’ll also tell you how to automatically save photos to a memory card in Android.
This is done through a setting in the camera itself.
Working with contacts
Working with the browser
And finally, I'll show you how to save downloaded from the browser to the Android memory card, using the example of UC Browser.
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Hello. It depends on which video player you are using. Usually, standard player automatically switches clips. That is, if there are several clips or episodes of a series in the folder, then by opening the first clip in the list, the player will automatically switch clip by clip. You just go to the desired folder (with clips), select the first clip, open it with the MX player and it will automatically scroll through the videos sequentially, one after another. Everything that is in the folder, then he will play.
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Where exactly is the "Insert" button blocked? In the stock application-Explorer? In Settings or even in a third-party application like ES File Explorer or Clean Master? And how was the USB device connected? Through an OTG (On The Go) cable or in some other “interesting” way?
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Hello. Yes. In each device, the developer can name the storages in his own way, this, in principle, does not matter. The names are needed only for the convenience of identification (that is, so that the user himself can see where which drive is).
Angela 03/04/2016 00:48
Good day! Through Total Com does not do any copy / move actions from the android memory to the connected flash drive. Choose a tick desired folder on Android, then the folder where I want to copy to the USB flash drive is not ticked, but I fail, I press copy and no action. Why and how to move the information? THX
Team V-ANDROIDE 16.03.2016 11:02
Hello. To easily move files, you can also use standard tools (file explorer). Moreover, for such purposes it is best to use a standard file manager, since it is more convenient than a commander for copying and transferring files. The Commander is used for other purposes, as it has additional functions (for example, for FTP access or access to system folders). There is a more convenient conductor ES-explorer. In general, the procedure is basically the same everywhere. Copy the folder or file, open the folder where you want to paste the copied object and paste. I don't see anything complicated. Just third party programs very confusing, and the standard explorer is as simple as five cents, so it is best to use it to copy and transfer data.
Eugene 06/22/2016 15:34
Hello. I have a problem with copying files from the memory of a smartphone (meizu mx4 pro 11 gb) to a flash drive connected via an otg cable. Root is. The smart sees the flash drive, but when copying more or less weighty files to it (for example, movies sized 5-7 gb), the copying process itself is reset at 60-70 percent. I tried to mount using stickmount and copy (and move too) to usbStorage via third-party file managers (total commander, Xplore) after adding these applications to the “allowed” list in the root control system. This did not help - when copying to usbStorage, the total commander gives an error “access denied”. Tell me please, what could be the problem? Maybe just the smartphone's memory is not enough for buffering?
Team V-ANDROIDE 13.07.2016 20:28
Hello. The flash drive is most likely formatted in the FAT32 file system, otherwise Android would hardly have seen it and could work with it. But, there is a reverse side of the coin. The FAt32 system, although detected by Android, does not allow you to copy files larger than 4 GB. This is due to the file system itself. NTFS works with large files, but such file system Android, most likely, simply will not see and will not be able to work with such a flash drive. So, you do not need to download files larger than 4 GB to your phone. I understand that these are films. But, believe my experience, it makes no sense to download such films on phones and tablets. The fact is that high quality on a small screen will not feel as good as on a large monitor. Therefore, a 720p movie will be more than enough for you. For a phone, this is the maximum. More high resolutions will simply be meaningless, and you will not see the difference. Yes, if you see it, it will be so insignificant. In general, download movies with lower quality, then the file sizes will be acceptable for downloading to a USB flash drive.
Team V-ANDROIDE 25.08.2016 11:22
Hello. Game cache cannot be transferred anywhere. It works only in the folder where it should be. Typically this is Android\Data or Android\Obb (depending on the game). You cannot transfer the game cache from these folders, since the game will not work. The bottom line is that these are system folders and when you start games, the system goes here, and if you delete the necessary game files from here, the system simply will not find them. The article simply describes how to copy ordinary files in general (move from internal memory to a card and vice versa), but this does not apply system files games or apps. This applies to photos, videos, music and so on. Even when you move the game to the SD card (), the game cache still remains in place. Only moved files are transferred, and the cache is always in one place.
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Hello. It is possible that there is some kind of write protection. That is, files can be read, but written - the function is blocked. Perhaps you are trying to copy too big file. There are several nuances here. Android can work with memory cards that are formatted in the Fat32 file system. But, this file system allows you to copy only files whose size does not exceed 4 GB. If the file is larger than 4 GB, the message “Remove write protection” or another write error will appear. If small files cannot be copied to the card, then the problem is something else. In this case, you can try to format the flash drive at a low level. This is done through a computer (insert a memory card into a laptop card reader) and format using the Low level format program. After low-level formatting, the flash drive must be formatted again in normal mode (as you usually do in WIndows) to the Fat32 file system. And only after that you insert it into the phone.
The memory on smartphones is non-rubber, despite the vast amount of information that many of us store on them. That is why some manufacturers to this day do not refuse the possibility of expanding the built-in memory using MicroSD cards.
The current flagships support cards up to two terabytes in size, which greatly increases the internal reserves of smartphones. However, this does not solve another problem - all applications are automatically installed in the internal memory, and its amount cannot be expanded. In this regard, we decided to write an article on how to make sure that everything is saved to a memory card. It offers several ways for owners at once different devices- starting from budget models, in which 4-8 GB are built in and ending with flagships on latest versions operating system Android.
We save applications to a memory card using standard means
In most modern smartphones, the procedure for transferring applications (games and programs) can be carried out using a few taps. Unfortunately, there is no way to activate their automatic installation on MicroSD. Therefore, we will have to be content with manual transfer. So, for this you must do the following:- We go to the "Settings" menu;
- We find the item "Applications" there. In some sections, it may be referred to as "Application Manager";
- We select the application we need there. In our case - the game "CSR Racing";
- The information in the window is updated. Now you need to tap on the "Move to SD card" button;
- After a few seconds, the inscription on the button will change to “Transfer to device”, which tells us about the successful transfer of the application and the release of internal memory.
We use Clean Master to transfer data to a memory card
As noted above, this method is analogous to the previous version of transferring to an SD card. We suggest you immediately start reviewing the instructions:Ready! The memory on the device itself has been freed. By the way, if we compare the two methods already presented, then we advise you to choose the second one - using the Clean Master application. So you will spend much less time due to the fact that you can select several games and programs at once.
Connecting the memory card to the internal memory
In Android 6.0+, a way to expand memory using an SD card became available. True, we want to warn you right away that it works only on some devices - not all manufacturers have implemented this function in their shell. So let's get started:
It is also worth noting that not all SD cards are suitable for this kind of operation. It is important that the external memory card belongs to the 10th class and corresponds to the declared speeds of reading and writing data.
Swap Android internal memory with memory card (requires Root)
Another well-known method, most used on devices with a small amount of internal memory, is to replace the internal memory with an SD card. You should already be rooted and installed root application explorer. You must do the following:
Ready! From now on, everything that you download will automatically be installed on the SD card. As you can see, there are enough a large number of ways to make sure that everything is saved to a memory card, you need to choose only one of them, depending on which version of the OS you have installed, what exactly you want to get and whether there is a Root on the device.
The internal memory on the phone is expensive. Gadgets with a large volume are expensive, so many are faced with the problem when it is necessary to transfer applications to a memory card in Android 7.0. There are two ways to perform the move: from the manufacturer and third-party software.
Each smartphone has the default function of transferring from internal memory to an SD card. The process is not complicated, so we will consider it in stages.
- 1. On the main screen, click "Settings".
- 2. Look at the "General" tab. There will be a category "Applications" at the bottom.
- 3. From the list that appears, select the right software that you are going to export.
- 4. Now find something like a category called phone storage or SD card.
- 5. By clicking on "Change" specify the route - SD-card.
- 6. Otherwise, it remains to agree with the changes and wait until the end of the export of the application.
Some inaccuracies in the description of Android 7.0 are not excluded. Various installed themes or others third party applications change menu names easily. However, based on this scheme, you will still understand the course of action.
Third-party software for transferring applications to an SD card
If for some reason it is impossible to transfer the application according to the scheme from the manufacturer, we resort to using third-party software. Officially, in stores you can download a lot of programs that will help you export from internal memory. Their management is reduced to a few taps in the menu - everything is intuitive. The following programs are in great demand in the market:
- AppMgr III
- Link2SD
- Recovery utility
- EaseUS Partition Master
- Link2SD
Not everyone works on smartphones. The EaseUS Partition Master application will require manipulation from a computer. In addition to exporting, moving software can be deleted, renamed, and much more. Third-party utilities are more convenient than factory settings due to advanced features. Although you will have to spend more time learning the export process.
You will also need to get root access in Android 7.0. All manipulations are possible only on behalf of the developer.
Root rights are opened by using the appropriate applications. More details can be found on the subject on the Internet. Be sure to check the availability of the root access function before switching to using software to export applications.
Features of internal and external memory
It should always be taken into account that the internal memory of the smartphone provides a more stable operation of applications. Some game manufacturers, due to this feature, remove the possibility of exporting their products. That is, to move given function must be implemented by the manufacturer. Not all software can be transferred to external memory. There are no options here - there is no memory, you download other games and programs where the export function is implemented.
The SD card is not suitable for storing many powerful applications. because of high performance they need to work directly in symbiosis with the processor. Moving to external media will decrease performance, which will cause a number of problems. Therefore, despite the availability of export, such a function is not always appropriate in its application.
Conclusion
I hope you figured out how you can transfer applications to a memory card in Android 7.0, and you also know the key differences between the internal and external memory on his Android device. If you have other questions and difficulties in using it, ask questions in the comments on this page or our groups in contact.
Sooner or later, every user of Android devices is faced with a situation where the internal memory of the device is about to run out. When you try to update existing or install new applications, in the store Play market a notification pops up saying that there is not enough free space, to complete the operation, you need to delete media files or some applications.
Most apps are installed to internal storage by default. But it all depends on what place the developer of the program prescribed for installation. It also determines whether it will be possible to transfer application data to an external memory card in the future or not.
Not all applications can be transferred to a memory card. Those that were preinstalled and are system applications cannot be moved, at least in the absence of root rights. But most downloaded applications tolerate the “move” well.
Before starting the transfer, make sure that there is enough free space on the memory card. If you remove the memory card, the applications that were transferred to it will not work. Also, do not expect applications to work in another device, even if you insert the same memory card into it.
It is worth remembering that programs are not completely transferred to the memory card, some of them remain in the internal memory. But the main volume is moved, freeing up the necessary megabytes. The size of the portable part of the application is different in each case.
Method 1: AppMgr III
The free AppMgr III (App 2 SD) has proven itself as best tool to move and remove programs. The application itself can also be moved to the map. It is very easy to master it. There are only three tabs on the screen: "Relocatable", "on SD card", "In phone".
After downloading, do the following:
Another useful feature is the automatic cleaning of the application cache. This technique also helps free up space. 
Method 2: FolderMount
FolderMount is a program designed to completely transfer applications along with the cache. To work with it you will need ROOT rights. If there are any, you can even work with system applications, so you need to carefully select folders.
And to use the application, follow these instructions:
Method 3: Move to SDCard
The easiest way is to use the Move to SDCard program. It is very easy to use and takes only 2.68 MB. The application icon on the phone may be called "Delete".
Using the program looks like this:
Method 4: Regular means
In addition to all of the above, try to carry out the transfer using the built-in tools of the operating system. This feature is only available for devices with Android version 2.2 and higher installed. In this case, you need to do the following:
But what if the Android version is lower than 2.2 or the developer did not provide for the possibility of moving? In such cases, third-party software, which we talked about earlier, can help.
Using the instructions in this article, you can easily move apps to and from your storage card. And the presence of ROOT-rights provides even more opportunities.
