With the development of technology, content is becoming more and more voluminous, which leads to a constant lack of free space on our devices. Fortunately, many smartphones have a special slot for a memory card, with which you can significantly increase the amount of free memory on your phone. Some users refuse to purchase SD cards and hope that the internal memory of the device will be enough for them. They often make mistakes and still buy microSD, which is perhaps difficult to do without. As a result, it becomes necessary to move all the data accumulated for months (and possibly years) to a memory card. This is exactly what will be discussed later. This article will take a closer look at how to transfer apps from internal storage to SD card in Android. Let's figure it out. Go.
Consider popular utilities
Unfortunately, the ability to transfer applications is not available on all versions of the Android operating system. Therefore, this operation can only be performed by owners of Android above 2.2 Froyo (inclusive) and below 4.4 KitKat. Also, not every application will be able to do this. It is necessary that the developers provide for such an opportunity, otherwise you will not succeed.
Now let's go directly to how this is done. The first step is to open "Settings" and go to "Applications". Select the utility or game that you would like to move. If the program is installed in the main memory, then you can move it by clicking the "Move to SD-card" button. In this way, in turn, one by one, transfer each available program.
You must click the appropriate button in the application properties
If there are a lot of applications on the smartphone, this method can be tedious, because you have to open each utility in turn and add it separately. So, this process can take you a whole day. Fortunately, there are more comfortable ways to solve this problem.
For example, use a special utility called FolderMount. With its help, it will be possible to move even those programs that are not available for transfer in a standard way.
For the application to work correctly, do not forget about root rights
You need to be root to install and use FolderMount. Then download and install this utility on your smartphone. Next, you will need to give the program root-rights at its request. Through the "Application Analyzer" you can see a list of all games and programs that are available for transfer. FolderMount will then prompt you to create a folder on the SD card that corresponds to the internal storage folder. Agree to this action to begin the data movement process. All this may take some time. Depends on the size of the folder being moved. When FolderMount completes the operation, tap on the pin icon located next to the folder. As soon as it turns green, you can close FolderMount, as this indicates that the partition has been mounted.
Continue to follow the instructions
The application cache is very important and often takes up even more free space than the program itself. Fortunately, the cache can also be moved to a memory card using FolderMount. After launching the application, tap on the "+" icon located in the upper right. In the input field, write the name of the game or program whose cache you want to transfer. Then select the folder with the cache, which you will find along the path "SD / Andoid / obb / utility name". Next, in the "Purpose" section, select the folder on the SD-card where the cache will be moved. After filling in all the points, tap on the pin icon, as in the previous case, and wait until it turns green.
Usually the cache size is rather big, so you will need to wait
The undoubted advantage of this utility is that it is available for all versions of Android. In some cases, you may need the full version of FolderMount. However, do not rush to get upset, it costs only one dollar. Agree, this is very little money for a comfortable and full-fledged expansion of the memory of your phone.
In addition to FolderMount, there are other programs that allow you to transfer games and utilities from internal memory to microSD. One of these programs is Link2SD. A very easy-to-use, handy utility that also does the job well.
The application displays information on the size of programs in the list and card of each of them
Another great software product is AppMgrIII (App 2 SD). It's also free and is a great solution to data migration. In addition, using AppMgr, you can clear the cache and delete junk files from your smartphone. In AppMgrIII, all programs on your smartphone are divided into groups:
- On Phone. Those stored in internal memory can be transferred to microSD.
- On SD Card. Those that are already stored in external memory.
- Phone Only. These are the applications that cannot be moved.
First of all, pay attention to the "Movable" tab (On Phone, Movable) and the size of the cache
If you want to immediately install games on a memory card, then, unfortunately, this will not work. In any case, the game will be installed on the main memory, and from there it will have to be transferred to the SD card. This function is available only through the Move2SDEnabler utility.
These are the ways to move games and applications from the main memory of a smartphone to external memory. As you can see, this is done quite simply and quickly. Working with microSD is much more convenient and pleasant, so feel free to copy all the data there. Write in the comments if this article helped you to understand the issue and share with other users your experience in conducting such operations.
Probably, each of us faced the problem of lack of memory or simply wanted to transfer applications to a USB flash drive, since the memory was already full, and games and applications could not be transferred to MicroSD and annoyed by the notification "Not enough memory on the device, some functions may be limited."
Even if I uninstalled many applications and games, there was still not enough memory. But how to increase memory without losing everything? Later in this article we will look at and find out how to solve this problem.
Immediately I want to warn you that neither I nor the site administration are responsible for your actions. You do everything at your own peril and risk.
P.S The article uses the most simplified words for better understanding.
To continue, you will need:
- MicroSD Card with a class of at least 6 (preferably 10 class) and a size of more than 4 GB
- (To create a second section)
- (For transferring apps and games)
- (For transferring games with cache)
To increase memory, we will have to transfer your applications to the so-called second section of the MicroSD card (needed for transfer), and we will create it ourselves. If you already have a second section on your map, you can skip this item.
Creating a second microSD partition
1. Save all files on another medium (For example, on a computer)2. Disconnect the microSD card along the path "Settings / Memory / Disable memory card"
3. If you have ROOT rights, install, if not -
4. After starting, double-click on the "+" 
5. Select "Ext4" in Part 2. If you have Android 2.2-2.3 device, select "Ext 3" 
6. In Part 2, select the size, how much you want to allocate memory in MB from the card for applications and games (The more the better) 
7. Look at the first graph with a white stripe, with the amount of remaining memory and enter these numbers in Part 1 
8. Check if you did everything right. If everything is correct, click on the menu button or on the so-called "three dots in the corner", and click on "Apply changes" 
Everything, the most difficult thing is over, you can reconnect the memory card (Settings / Memory / Connect the memory card), transfer the files back to the USB flash drive, but before that you can notice that the size of the memory card has decreased. This is as it should be, because we have created the second section.
Setting up the transfer to the second section
We need to install the program (Google Play)
After installation, open the app. You should see a window like this. Select "Ext 4" or "Ext 3" for Android 2.2-2.3 and click on "OK".
After rebooting, open the app. You should see a list of applications.
We will now look at what can be migrated and what is best not to migrate.
Let's just say that system applications should never be transferred. You never know what will happen. Therefore, it is better to transfer custom applications (Those that you installed yourself). I do not advise you to transfer those applications that you actively use (for example, Browser or WhatsApp there, and the like).
And to make it more convenient, the application has sorting. To do this, you need to click on "Even three stripes" and select "Custom".
A list of your applications should appear in front of you. Now you can select those applications that you want to move to the second section and send them there. Click on "Three Dots", then on "Several", select the applications to transfer and click on "Send".
A few minutes of waiting and you're done! You have more memory, and you can still download games and applications and transfer them. If you dig into the Link2SD settings, you can enable auto-link. This is a function that automatically transfers the application to the second section of the map, thereby making your life easier.
Also in the settings you can change themes, buy the Pro version and so on. But now is not about that. In general, we figured out the main problem. But, I want to tell you, Link2SD does not transfer game cache (Game cache is .obb files along the path Android / obb / "game package name"). So what should we do? Let's talk further.
Transferring game cache and data to a microSD card
Cash games can be transferred using an excellent program called. I must say right away that the cache is transferred to the flash drive itself, and not to the second partition.
Open the application, and swipe from the left edge of the screen to the right edge (Swipe) and click on "Application Analyzer"
Internal memory on your phone is expensive. Gadgets with a large volume are expensive, so many people face a problem when it is necessary to transfer applications to a memory card in Android 7.0. There are two ways to move: from the manufacturer and third-party software.
Each smartphone has a default transfer function installed from internal memory to 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 software you want to export.
- 4. Now find something like a category called phone memory or SD card.
- 5. By clicking on "Change" indicate the route - SD-card.
- 6. For the rest, it remains to agree with the changes and wait until the end of the application export.
Some inaccuracies in the description of Android 7.0 are not excluded. Different themes installed or other third-party applications easily change menu names. However, based on this diagram, 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 the help of third-party software. Officially, you can download a lot of programs in stores that will help you export from the internal memory. Their control is reduced to a few clicks in the menu - everything is intuitive. The following programs are in great demand on 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 export, moving software can be deleted, renamed and much more. Third-party utilities are more convenient than factory settings because of their advanced capabilities. Although you will have to spend more time learning the export process.
You will also need to get root access to 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 submitted topic on the Internet. Be sure to check for root access before moving on to using the software to export applications.
Features of internal and external memory
It should always be borne in mind that the internal memory of the smartphone ensures more stable operation of applications. Some game manufacturers, due to this feature, remove the possibility of exporting their products. That is, in order to make a move, this function must be implemented by the manufacturer itself. Not all software can be transferred to external memory. There are no options - no memory, download other games and programs where the export function is implemented.
An SD card is not suitable for storing many powerful applications. Due to the high performance, they need to work directly in symbiosis with the processor. Moving to external media will degrade performance and cause a number of problems. Therefore, despite the availability of export, such a function is not always advisable in its application.
Conclusion
I hope you figured out what ways you can transfer applications to a memory card in Android 7.0, and you also know the key differences between internal and external memory on your Android device. If you have any other questions and difficulties in using - ask questions in the comments to this page or our groups in contact.
Moving programs from the internal memory of the gadget to an external SD card is an issue that is relevant for many owners of old and new smartphones running Android OS.
GooglePlay has many useful applications, but the resources of the device are limited. And transferring applications is a good fast way in the phone's memory.
In addition, the lack of memory slows down the performance of Android, and to solve this problem, it is recommended to transfer at least some of the resource-intensive applications to external storage.
Why apps are installed to internal memory
Application developers decide on their own where their product will be installed.
Most mobile applications are installed in the gadget's memory, because removable media (i.e. SD card) is considered less reliable compared to internal memory, because:
- all information on it is not encrypted;
- A defective or poor quality SD card is not able to provide stable operation of applications;
- accidentally or deliberately removing the SD card from the phone will make it impossible to access applications.
Limitations when transferring applications to SD card
In different versions of Android OS, the algorithm for transferring programs to a memory card is different, but there are general rules:
- it is allowed to move applications and some system utilities, if this function is provided by the developers; in both cases, applications must be downloaded from Google Play and installed by the user;
- system applications originally built into the Android OS cannot be transferred to another medium.
Moving programs to the SD card by standard means
Earlier versions of Android introduced the ability to transfer games and other applications to external storage. Starting with Android 6.0 Marshmallow, a new feature has appeared - formatting the SD card as built-in memory.
Video instruction:
Instructions for transferring programs for Android 2.2 - 5.1:
- Go to the "Settings" menu - the "Applications" section (or "Application Manager" in older versions of Android);
- Choose suitable applications for the transfer; for convenience, they can be sorted by size or date of installation on the phone;
- Press the "Move to SD card" button (if the option is unavailable, it means that the software is launched only from the built-in storage).
The standard function does not move all the data: this applies primarily to the cache, which is why it is better to download a special utility for moving applications (see below).
The procedure for smartphone users on Android 6.0 and higher consists of the following steps:
- In "Applications" select what you want to move;
- Open the "Memory" tab;
- Click on "Change", then - "Memory card".
Note... The "Adoptable Storage" option in Android 6.0 and newer expands the internal storage with removable storage.
Preparing an SD card for transferring applications
For the subsequent installation of applications, you need to configure the memory card:
- Format SD via phone settings or app;
- Check the option "";
- Restart your smartphone.
After these actions, in the Application Manager (section “Applications” in Settings), the button “Memory” will appear, allowing you to change the location of the software.
Android utilities to move apps
The above methods are useless if
- Android version below 4.2.2,
- custom firmware does not support moving from internal memory,
- the developer has forbidden such manipulations.
However, there are special programs with which it is easy to get around the obstacle and transfer many applications to the SD card; however, they do not guarantee the achievement of the desired result. Anyway, try it!
AppMgr III (App 2 SD)
You can actually download the application.
Link2SD will cope with such tasks as:
- transfer of applications to SD card;
- clearing the cache;
- sorting programs according to different criteria;
- creating shortcuts on the home screen of the phone;
- determining the availability of free space.
How to use Link2SD:
- Approve the granting of supervisor rights;
- Filter applications by "Supports App2SD" parameter;
- Select the one you want and carry out the transfer.
Often, owners of Android smartphones are faced with the fact that the internal memory of the device is crammed to capacity, and therefore it is not possible to install a new application. In order to answer the question of how to transfer applications to a memory card, we have prepared this material.
Longtime Android OC fans know that from Android 2.2 to Android 4.4, there was a feature to transfer applications to a memory card. Some firmware still have it, and therefore, first of all, we recommend trying the following method.
Internal capabilities of Android OC
We go to "Settings" and select the item "Applications". After choosing the software that you plan to transfer, open its settings window and select “Transfer to SD-card” from the menu. We remind you that almost all developers guarantee the stable operation of their product only if it is installed on an internal drive.
Another option is available starting from Android 6.0. You can use the SD card as part of your internal storage with the Adoptable Storage feature. The system will format and encrypt the flash drive, making it impossible to use the card outside of your smartphone.
Activation of the Adoptable storage function is as follows: in the smartphone settings, select the "Memory" section, then click on the SD card and go to its "Settings" with a long tap, then select the item "Format as internal memory" and "Erase & Format".
After completing these steps, you should select the "Use as internal storage" option, and then restart your smartphone. After that, an additional tab "Memory" will appear in the applications menu, with which it can be transferred to the SD card. If these methods are not available in your firmware, and the desired application cannot be transferred, then you should refer to special applications.
Software
« Move to SDCard"- the simplest program designed to transfer applications. Selecting "Transfer to memory card" in the menu, find the desired application, click on it and click "Move". Also among the functions of the program, you will find the ability to uninstall applications and manage APK-files, that is, install applications from third-party sources.
If you have root rights, you can use this application to clean your smartphone from pre-installed garbage. The program is free in nature, but if you are annoyed by ads inside the application, you will have to pay 67 rubles for its disappearance.
AppMgr III
A more advanced tool that allows, in addition to the banal transfer of applications, to perform any manipulations with them. The transfer works exactly the same way as in the previous application, so let's dwell on its other features. AppMgr III can uninstall or hide an app, open its page on Google Play, navigate to its settings in Android, or clear the cache.
Using root rights, you can significantly expand the functionality - delete applications without confirmation, freeze them, and also automatically transfer applications to the memory card after installation. The full version of the program, which allows you to install the program widget, update modules hourly, and so on, costs 179 rubles.
Link2SD
And here is a fully functional manager for advanced users. Let's make a reservation right away that the application requires root rights and settings, and therefore, for a one-time transfer of the application, you can use a less laborious option.
First, you need to create a hidden area on the memory card in the ext3 / ext4 filesystem. The application uses this area as an emulator of the phone's internal memory. This can be done through the Android axis itself through Recovery, and with the help of third-party applications for Windows.
In the first case, the route is as follows:
Switch to Recovery mode. Depending on the smartphone, this can be achieved by the following methods:
- press the volume and power buttons at the same time;
- press the power button, and immediately after - the volume button;
- press the Volume, Power and Home buttons at the same time.
- Once in Recovery, select the Advanced item and click Partition SD Card.
- We select the ext3 file system and specify the size, for example, 1024 megabytes. Set the paging file size to zero, it is already present in the system.
- We reboot the smartphone, after the reboot the memory card should decrease by the size of the hidden partition.
Another way for those who don't want to experiment with Recovery is to create a partition using EaseUS Partition Master. After installing this utility on your home PC, connect the SD card to it.
Having found the desired drive in the main program window, click on its sections and click “Delete Partion”. When we have only one partition with the Unallocated file system, select the opposite action - “Create Partition” and select ext3 as the file system type. Now we have a hidden section at our disposal.
Working with Link2SD
After creating the hidden partition, you should give the application root-rights and restart the smartphone. Transferring an application to a memory card is now done in two ways:
Other features of Link2SD include the following:
- convert to system;
- freeze;
- run, reinstall and uninstall;
- clear cache;
- erase data;
- create shortcuts on the desktop;
- open the settings page in Android;
- send the installation APK file.
All this is available even in the free version of the application, but for only 100 rubles you can purchase an extended version that also allows you to automatically clear the cache, transfer external data of various applications, and of course get rid of ads.
We hope, thanks to this article, you have figured out the question of why the data is not being moved to the flash card and how this problem is solved.
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