Install Apps to SD Card on Your Android Phone Without Rooting

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Install Apps to SD Card on Your Android Phone Without
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June 29, 2013

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Update 1: See a nice video tutorial about installing apps
to SD card HERE.
Update 2: A bad news for owners of Google Edition of
Samsung Galaxy S4.
Mike is crazy about apps. He likes to pack his android phone with many of the coolest apps out there
in the marker. But there is one problem curse his device manufacturer, his device has so little internal
memory that he can barely install few of his favorite apps.
Sounds familiar? This is an inevitable problem faced by most Android users. You can make more space
to install your apps by deleting the stock apps that came with the device when you purchased it (most
of which will definitely be useless). But in most cases you will have to root your phone to uninstall these
bloatwares and in the process you will void the warranty of your device. An alternate option is to set
the install location of the apps to your SD card. Many people this that this process requires rooting.
The truth is it doesnt. Heres how to do this:
Heres what you will need:
1. An Android device, of course.
2. Android SDK (Download it here). It is quite a big file, so Relax!
3. Windows PC or a Mac.
Steps:
1. Download Android SDK and unzip the contents to a folder.
2. Enable USB debugging Mode in your android device. To do this, go to Settings -> Applications ->
Development and enable USB debugging
3. Connect your device to your computer in charge only or similar modes but NOT in USB Storage
mode.
4. Go to the folder where you have unzipped Android SDK and navigate to to sdk folder
5a. Windows users: Go to platform-tools folder. Hold down SHIFT key and right-click anywhere in
the folder. From the pop-up menu, select Open command window here. This will open up a command
prompt screen.
5b. Mac users: right-click platform-tools and choose [New Terminal At Folder]
6. Now, in the command prompt window, Windows users:
type: adb devices
Mac users:
type: ./adb devices
and press enter. You will see the name of the device connected at the moment.
8. Then windows users type:
adb shell
Mac users type:
./adb shell
and press enter
9. Next, type:
pm setInstallLocation 2
and press enter. (If this command fails, use this: pm set-install-location 2)
10. Done!
11. To verify, type:
pm getInstallLocation
and press enter. If you see an output 2 [external] means that the process is successful.
Now, in your device, go to settings->Applications->Manage Applications->On SD card (in some devices
it may be USB Storage), and check the apps that you would like to move to your SD card.
Also see:
If you are a Samsing Galaxy S Duos and like install games on your SD card, XDA Developers has got a
nice post on this.
Also, if you are a Samsung Galaxy 5 user and wont mind to root your phone, this guide should help
you.
If you like to use an app to do this, try AppMgr III (App 2 SD) or Link2SD (Note: Some apps will work
only with rooted devices).
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oneclickroot
July 3, 2013 at 7:01 AM
does every android supported this feature

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Karthik.K.N
July 5, 2013 at 7:01 PM
For sure! Every Android supports this feature..

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jared9
August 7, 2013 at 5:27 PM
my device doesnt show up after giving adb device on command prompt on platform tools
window. My device xperia SP, plz reply

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Karthik
Did you connect your device? (in charge only mode after enabling USB debugging?)

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Tushar
August 9, 2013 at 12:08 PM
same problem with me also. i connected my lava iris 405 on charging mode only after
enabling usb debugging. then also it is not showing my device

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Anil Kumar
August 13, 2013 at 6:38 PM
I have connected my Celkon A88 in charging mode after enabling usb debugging, but after
entering adb devices, it doesnt show my device name.. please help

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Raul
August 13, 2013 at 8:34 PM
Hi there, is there a way to undo this? My camera is not working after this procedure
Please advise. Thank you

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Sadie Pulczinski
September 17, 2013 at 11:24 AM
Thank you so very much!!! I have been working at this task for quite sometime and was
Thank you so very much!!! I have been working at this task for quite sometime and was
following another websites instructions. I kept getting to about step 6 where I was instructed
to type the path of the folder into the command prompt and I kept getting it wrong but
there was no other advice or help. Finding myself stuck and super determined- I kept
researching and googling until I ran across these simple instructions. When you tell ppl to go
to the folder and hold shift and right-click, thats the trick I needed!!!!! So thank you very
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TOM.KATA
October 4, 2013 at 11:46 AM
My xperia z1 doesnt work, I changed the location to external storage and the device
prompted that insufficient storage available.I have 55GB in my sd card

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OMA
Not really. In my Galaxy S3 I get this message:
Error: unknown command getInstallLocation
So it doesnt work in every Android, unfortunately.

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OMA
October 29, 2013 at 10:00 AM
I just found that
pm set-install-location 2
and
pm get-install-location
does work in the S3!
So if you have this problem, just use the hyphenated version

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OMA
October 29, 2013 at 2:12 PM
Mmh, well, using pm set-install-location 2 works in the sense that it doesnt give you any
error message, and checking back with pm get-install-location gives you the correct result,
BUT its really NOT doing anything in the Galaxy S3. Apps are still installed in the main
memory, no the external SD Card

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Karthik
Go to application manager and see if there is a move to SD card option. This process will
be effective not for the already installed apps, but for the apps being installed after the
process. (most times you may want to check move to SD card option as well). Not all apps
can be moved by this way, btw.

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OMA
Thanks for the answer, @Karthik. I know this is only for newly installed apps, not apps
which are already installed. But I tried installing a new app, and still it got installed in the
internal memory. And the Move to SD card button doesnt appear. I think the Galaxy S3
has a non-standard storage configuration which prevents this trick from working.

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Karthik
yeah, its difficult with Stock S3 without rooting. May be you should think about rooting.

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andhioke
December 12, 2013 at 1:11 PM
I try this on my device Xperia SP (OS Jelly Bean 4.1.2), charge mode, usb debugging, and
when i type adb shell cmd says error device not found. Please tell me why?

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vamshi
February 25, 2014 at 12:01 PM
i have a problem doing this process..it shows in cmd mode that more than one device or
emulatorwhat should i do to complete this process of installing apps to sd

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ka
August 10, 2013 at 6:49 PM
My phone is a samsung galaxy note 2 and i did everything correctly and in the end it did say 2
[external], that is the good part, then after that i dont know what to do or how to move the
apps/ games to the sd card, i have even used sd manager and it still doesnt work. Please help.

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jared9
August 10, 2013 at 9:41 PM
Ofcourse was in debug mode plus the charging mode. Question is if or not this works on
4.1.2.
Since I am limited with 6GB ROM while I play heavy games and my sygic maps taking
space of 1GB+ is hilarious. Now I had to do something and heres what I did
Made a 2nd partition of my flash card in ext2 format and linked all my apps to that 2nd
partition, it worked but not that helpful since it only gave me a GB of space from internal. So
the only option is I have to stick with one game( games like nova3/fifa13/MC4) they take
around 2GB of space
I wonder if custom ROMs would let us install apps on sd.
Btw, nice blog and as someone mentioned earlier that I should have mentioned before, nice
writing too :))
Regards
Jared

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TOM.KATA
This solution might work for the older versions of android, but its not for the recent versions!
According to google, Beginning with API Level 8, you can allow your application to be
installed on the external storage (for example, the devices SD card). This is an optional feature
you can declare for your application with the android:installLocation manifest attribute. If you
do not declare this attribute, your application will be installed on the internal storage only and it
cannot be moved to the external storage.
Whether you can install on external storage depends on if the app developer allows you to do
so!!!

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Keandre Espina
Im on JellyBean 4.2.1 and it worked for me.

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January 12, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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this is awesomeeeee Thanks Alot

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Kevin DeHart
April 26, 2014 at 10:16 AM
Its more about your computer being able to talk to your device, make sure you have the driver
for your device installed on your computer (I had to install the LG F6 suit on mine).
If you arent getting any devices from your command prompt this is likely why.

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my xperia m shows insufficient storage available..??please help

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July 14, 2013 at 1:02 PM
i did all the instruction with the 2 [external] when i checked it using pm get-install-location
the problem is, when i try to install an app (IDM it is), it says:
Out of Space
Unable to install IDM. Delete some items and try again.
I checked the SD card and it still has 13GB of free space. Im using a samsung grand duos unrooted.
Please help. Thanks in advance

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Wriju
July 28, 2013 at 6:16 PM
Can apps other than IDM be installed in your micro SD card ?

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nope. i cant install any app. i modified my sd card using mini tool partition i got in tutorials
in the net. shouldnt i do that? thanks

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September 5, 2013 at 6:07 PM
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July 15, 2013 at 11:06 AM
Hi, does this work for the Galaxt Grand duos as well?? THanks!!

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Karthik
July 15, 2013 at 6:04 PM
Yes, it will work for any android device..so cheer up!

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Christer
July 16, 2013 at 12:14 AM
Tried it on my S7710. It seemed to work until I tried to install a app, then I get a message stating I
not enough storage space. Do I need to format the SD card to some specific filesystem?

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Heal
that happened to me too. did you figure out what the problem is?

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Hi. I also have a S7710 and I really want to be able to install/move apps to the external
memory. Did you manage to solve this problem?

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Saideep
July 16, 2013 at 12:12 PM
Excellent brother it worked liked a charm
and I have a small doubt
How can we directly set the install location to SD card.
I mean by this method we can only move installed apps to SD card but how to install new apps
directly on SD card.

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Karthik
July 16, 2013 at 12:58 PM
Well, if you have root access to your phone try this or this app. Therell be others too, but these
are good.
Some apps by default will be installed in the SD card while others support moving to SD. But,
end of the day, the app will go to the location mentioned in the manifest.xml file.

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July 16, 2013 at 5:42 PM
Hey Thanks !! Works perfectly !!

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MaNi
July 16, 2013 at 9:22 PM
hi when m type adb shell cmd says error device not found what i do ??

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Karthik
July 16, 2013 at 9:30 PM
Make sure you have connected your device (in charge onlymode). Then see if you can get it
right.

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MaNi
July 16, 2013 at 9:33 PM
its working thanx alot

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Navas
what s charge only mode?
i have not connected it in storage mode, but my device is not shown in list of devices
attached

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Karthik
Try any other modes than storage.

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July 17, 2013 at 4:23 PM
device not found:(

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Karthik
July 19, 2013 at 6:57 PM
Make sure you have connected your device in charge only mode.

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David
August 20, 2013 at 12:46 AM
karthik im sure i conected it on charge only and still not shown

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David
August 20, 2013 at 12:59 AM
all i had to do is to cancel the storage request, maybe placing this step to clear many i see
many are indeed lost as i was

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govnd
July 17, 2013 at 4:39 PM
it is working fine on my galaxy ybut the device name is not shown in case of L
g optimus L5

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Jason
July 17, 2013 at 10:47 PM
fyi, if the pm setInstallLocation command didnt work for you, pm getInstallLocation probably
wont either.. in which case, just follow the same format as the suggested alternative pm set-install-
location by using pm get-install-location instead

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jon
July 17, 2013 at 11:38 PM
i dont see an option to install apps on sd card on my galaxy note 2

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benjisp94
July 18, 2013 at 12:05 AM
can t see my device when I type in adb devices what can i do?

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Karthik
July 18, 2013 at 8:44 PM
Make sure that you have connected your device using USB cable and it is connected in charge
only mode (not any other mode such as disk drive etc.)

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david
July 19, 2013 at 4:49 AM
great guide! very clear.
only problem is that i dont know how to turn my xperia z to charge only mode.
searched everywhere on the web /=
help anyone?

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Karthik
July 19, 2013 at 6:31 PM
Generally, by default, your device should connect in charge only mode when you connect it.

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Wriju
July 28, 2013 at 6:21 PM
@Karthik.. In case of my phone(Grand duos) the default connection is shown USB storage
mode, and i have a same query as David has. thank you

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Heal
i think theres no problem as long as you can detect your phone when you type adb devices.
@Wriju youre also a grand duos user, did you succeed in the experiment?
btw nice tut Sir Karthik. :))

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senthil kumar
July 19, 2013 at 6:45 AM
karthik sir everything works but finally when i disconnect my samsung s duos and try installing an
app it says not enough space to install even if memory card is empty. can u help?

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senthil kumar
July 19, 2013 at 6:46 AM
then i have to change to default install location and then again it installs on device memory

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misael
July 21, 2013 at 4:29 PM
help, when i hold down SHIFT key and the right-click anywhere in the folder, i cant find the
Open command window here pls help.. thanks

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Karthik
July 21, 2013 at 4:43 PM
You can open a command window from start-run ans type cmd. Then navigate to the folder

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Omar
July 21, 2013 at 8:49 PM
One question, about the moving your apps on the sd card. Like, I have whatsaap and google play
which I want to move, I do this process, and move them. And then, later. I download KIK or Skype,
so, can I move them to sd card? Or do I have to do this process, again. Plese reply ASAP.

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Karthik
July 21, 2013 at 9:04 PM
If you do this,then most of the future apps will be automatically installed to ad card.

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Omar
July 21, 2013 at 11:54 PM
Oh, ok. Thank you very much!

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Omar
July 22, 2013 at 12:02 AM
Oh and, sorry to disturb you or anything but when you say, hold down shift and right click
anywhere then from the pop-up menu etc, the pop-up menu doesnt come. :s

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Karthik
July 22, 2013 at 11:37 AM
If you have difficulties,run command prompt from the start menu and navigate to your
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srs.hegel@t-online.de
July 21, 2013 at 10:14 PM
Because I havent enough storage for downloading a 2 GB App I did your steps. Now I wanna
download this big app again but I cant be installed. It says Downloading all the time. My
internal storage is 1,5 GB so there it cant be installed. My SD-Card has a 8 GB storage. But
downloading the app after changing the install location to SD-Card isnt successfull. Maybe you
can help me, because its the best article, what Ive read about changing install location.
And please apologize my english, cause Im not a native speaker. Thank you

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Alex
July 22, 2013 at 4:17 AM
excelent..very good post

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misael
July 22, 2013 at 3:03 PM
sir i made this steps, but my problem is, i cant move facebook,google play services and go launcher
to sd card. what can i do to move them to sd card? thanks!

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Karthik
July 22, 2013 at 3:06 PM
I guess they are pre installed by your manufacturer. You need root access in such cases.

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misael
July 22, 2013 at 3:55 PM
thank you sir, do you know how to root? can you give the steps? is it risky like anyone says?

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Karthik
July 22, 2013 at 4:10 PM
Depending on your device, the steps will vary for the process of rooting. Is it risky? Yes, and
no. One obvious thing is that you will void the warranty of the device. But there are
workarounds..search for how to root in google. XDA developer site is a very useful one.
Try that also.

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Sauzzey
July 22, 2013 at 4:51 PM
There is no such function as charge only mode on my Galaxy S2; the later updates apparently
removed this function. The only available functions now are MTP and PTP mode. Any advice?

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Karthik
July 22, 2013 at 5:40 PM
In general, your device should connect in charge only mode by default.

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Peter
My Galaxy Fame will only connect in MTP or Camera mode

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dsjzdzsujju
July 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM
I did everything, charge only mode, ticked the USE dubegging, did all the steps, till theshift part. I
also did that, opened the window, but from here, it isnt working, no divice found. Do we have to do
this in steps or what?

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Karthik
July 22, 2013 at 5:39 PM
Is your device detected? If not make sure you have connected the device properly. Of course,
you ahve to do these in steps!! Thats why it is written STEPS 1,2,3 etc!!

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dsjzdzsujju
July 22, 2013 at 8:54 PM
Oh man xD should I un-install sdk and install it again, and do the steps accordingly?

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July 22, 2013 at 11:32 PM
when I try to open the command prompt, the option does not come up. When I hold SHIFT and
right click, the options i recieve are: view, arrange icons by, refresh, extract all, and add a password.
If I go to start and go to RUN and search command, it comes up but no the full command prompt
on the file so I cannot enter what I have to. How do I open the command prompt in the file folder
without using shift and right click?

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owenmack8
July 22, 2013 at 11:37 PM
saw the comment earlier about navigating to the folder from the start/run/search cmd. How do i
navigate there?

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Karthik
July 23, 2013 at 9:41 AM
Okey, if the folder is in f: android, in cmd type cd.. till you reach c: then type f: and then cd
android.

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Karthik
July 23, 2013 at 9:38 AM
Dude, hold down windows key and press R. Then type cmd. Then navigate to the desired folder.

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jaywiz
July 25, 2013 at 9:32 AM
it isnt working, no device found. i did everything you said in steps bbut still no go,please help

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Karthik
July 25, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Make sure you have plugged in your device in via USB cable in the charge only mode.

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Emilianna
Try unplugging the cable and plugging it back in, re-run adb devices again. Try that a few
times.
I got the no devices listed msg quite a few times before it sucessfully recognized my device.
For windows (7), I had to install the drivers specific to my phone.
For mac (Snow leopard), I just had to unplug/plug back in a couple of times and it started
recognizing it.

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Michel
July 25, 2013 at 5:42 PM
hi, thanks for the info, very useful!
It made me wonder though why android doesnt have a built-in option to choose when installing an
app, or later, between internal and external memory. Or is this a stupid question?
Keep up the good work
Michel

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soni
July 26, 2013 at 1:53 AM
Thanks for huge information. Ill install it.

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santosh
July 27, 2013 at 12:29 AM
adb server is out of date . killing ,,,,
adb server did not ACK
*failed to start daemon*

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santosh
July 27, 2013 at 1:57 PM
Any idea what has to be done to fix this

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sirilus
July 27, 2013 at 11:59 PM
my device is acer liquid e2 , no device found i have connected my device in charge only but still
the same,but i cant seems to find setting-application-enable usb debuging mode,plis help me i
only have 800mb of internal and sd card cant be used

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Wriju
July 28, 2013 at 6:07 PM
Can i perform this process on my Samsung galaxy grand duos (android version: 4.1.2). Will there
be any potential problem after doing this process? I am very worried for my safety of this expensive
device. Thank You.

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Karthik
July 30, 2013 at 10:10 AM
There wont be any problems because this doesnt require rooring

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aman
July 29, 2013 at 2:28 AM
Does this work with Samsung tab 2 7.0 please reply

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Robi
July 30, 2013 at 8:45 AM
yes it should but that should have enough memory shouldnt it?

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aman
July 30, 2013 at 7:28 PM
It is only 4 GB and I download games up to 1 gb

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Robi
July 30, 2013 at 8:44 AM
Done everything up to adb setInstallLocation 2, but it gav me access denied

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NAGARAJ
July 30, 2013 at 1:17 PM
Hi Karthick, I am using Karbonn A4+ and I tried as u said, I didnt get popup window when I right
click on platform-tool folder.. Kindly let me know abt it..

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NAGARAJ
July 30, 2013 at 1:25 PM
I manually opened CMD and reached the platfom-tools and typed adb shell and it says no device
found.. kindly help me out..

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Karthik
July 30, 2013 at 10:08 PM
Make sure you have connected your device

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Makis
July 30, 2013 at 1:38 PM
Could u give me a tutorial for rooting my huawei ascend y210 ? It runs gingerbread 2.3.6.
I want to root it because of the insufficient storage error. Help me plz!!

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Karthik
July 30, 2013 at 10:11 PM
The process of rooting depends on device models. I am not sure about your device

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Makis
July 30, 2013 at 11:11 PM
Model number is HUAWEI Y210-0100. Is that the device model?

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Karthik
July 30, 2013 at 11:47 PM
You can try searching for how to root that model in the xda developer forum. If someone has
already tried it, you will get the steps

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Makis
July 31, 2013 at 12:18 AM
couldnt find sth there. i have tried superoneclick but its not responding at #7 step waiting for
device. do u have any idea about that? or anyway is there another way to install apps in sd
card and not in internal?

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epul
August 1, 2013 at 12:05 PM
my asus fonepad do not support this..:(

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Pavvan
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////-////////////////////////
2. Enable USB debugging Mode in your android device. To do this, go to Settings -> Applications
-> Development and enable USB debugging
3. Connect your device to your computer in charge only or similar modes but NOT in USB
Storage mode.
////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////////-////////////////////////
hi, i had one doubt here- your 2 & 3 Steps
in 2nd step you said to enable USB-debugging
in 3rd step you said -that to connect your device through in charge only ?
can you please clarify on this.when i connected to phone-pc it should be in debugging mode or
charging mode ?

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Karthik
August 4, 2013 at 9:47 AM
These two are different. You have to enable USB debugging and connect your phone in
charging mode.

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Pavan
August 10, 2013 at 6:03 AM
Hi,how to connect Phone in Charging Mode ?
iam using Galaxy Grand
but when iam conecting to PC,it automaticaly connecting to storage mode ?
and one more issue after completed this process- iam getting Insufficient error
message..please help me on this

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Mikhail Konstantin Lavrenty
Is this safe? just in case i made a mistake is there any way for me to return my real settings?

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Karthik
This is safe. Your phone is not going to be bricked.

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anum
When i command prompt window and type adb devices there it didnot show my device .. what to
do tell me plx

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bum
not working for me i think it requires adb driver for this work.

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Ajith Narayanan H
August 4, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Thanks for all these helpfull informations.. By the way, im using samsung galaxy s duos gt-s7562..
it doesnt have the move to sd option in the application manager.. i dont want to root my phone..
can you help me ???
Thanks in advance:-)

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bd
seen this guide before from instructables but this is better, but whats the workaround for this
command line to revert it back, installing in system memory? does this work for jelly bean?

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Adrian
is it working with Samsung Galaxy Young? i just bought my phone days ago and its almost full
already..

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bd
Yeah will this work on SGY?

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bd
Link2sd is compatible with SGY but not for SGTab from forums iv read.

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Karthik
August 5, 2013 at 12:38 PM
It should work. You can try it and share your results here.

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Dimitris
Hello and thanks.
I did all of the above, checked, and the location is set to [external]
But i dont see any option in any Application to move in Sd card
Plus, avery new application is still installed in mobile memmory
(Samsung Galaxy)
Any tips??

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bd
Hi, so it didnt automatically install to sd when installing an app? may I know what galaxy it is?
is it rooted?

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Dimitris
August 5, 2013 at 10:56 AM
No, its not rooted.
I just noticed everyhting is like beforenot installing in card, not an option to move new or
previus istalled applications from phone.
Samsung Galaxy S7710 (Xcover2). Android 4.1.2

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Dimitris
August 5, 2013 at 12:47 PM
Okmaybe its a stupid question, but do i have to keep the phone connected to pc, to get
access to this functions???

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Karthik
August 5, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Yes.

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Dimitris
FCK! Thanks!!! :))) I feel very stupid, but it cross my mind

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Dimitris
Still not working, even if mobile is connected to pc
Any ideas?

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Kris
Hi,
I have a Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3
I have done all the steps above but i cant put my device on Charge only mode.
The command prompt did work the same as mentioned and showed 2 [external].
Ive tried installing an app but it still installed on my device instead.
How do I get my device into Charge Only mode?

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bd
Karthik, what is the command line to revert this?

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Dimitris
pm setInstallLocation 1 (or pm set-instal-lLocation 1)

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Null
Works just fine in a Samsung Galaxy Fame (GT-S6810L), just make sure its connected on webcam
mode, thank you so much for this tutorial!

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beck
August 7, 2013 at 10:46 AM
Hi having trouble setting the location to 2 have tried a few things
here is what I get
pm set-install location: change the default install location. NOTE: this is only intended for
debugging: using this can cause applications to break and other undesirable behaviour.
0 [auto]: Let system decide the best location
1 [internal]: Install on internal device storage
2 [external]: install on external media
shell@android:/$
I dont know what to do next Ive tried typing the command but I just get this option list and then
Ive tried various combinations. when I just type 2 it says its not found?

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Karthik
Make sure the SD card is properly inserted and that the phone is connected in USB debugging
mode.

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dreniel
August 7, 2013 at 10:47 AM
i did it correctly but nothing is installed on my external, and some applications has error when
i did it correctly but nothing is installed on my external, and some applications has error when
installing you dont have enough space, uninstall applications and try again though i have a 32
GB and 20gb free do i have to partition the external like ext 2?

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deadask
November 9, 2013 at 2:16 PM
have this same kind of problemmy sd card still has more than 5 gb free space =.=

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squall_17
August 7, 2013 at 11:13 PM
im sorry karthikive got an Acer liquid e2 duo v370, with android 4.2.1 jellybean if it can be
usefullNowi follow all the steps and the process was a successadb device show that my
location is 2(external)but when i move my apps by the phone settings, i can choose just between
internal storage and telephone storage..i dont know how i can solve the problemmabe you know
something more..please help me and sorry for my bad english
squall_17

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Geo James
August 8, 2013 at 12:33 PM
I am using a samsung galaxy s2 plus android version 4.1.2 i have followed all the steps and
I am using a samsung galaxy s2 plus android version 4.1.2 i have followed all the steps and
changed my install location to sd card but when i try to install apps it shows that insert some
memory. but i have sufficent memory in my memory card i tried it on another card also but same
error occurs. what to do please help

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nipun gupta
can this be done on a tablet with custom rom?

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Anton
Did everything, when I write getinstallLocation it says 2 and everything is good but when I try to
install app from Google Play it still goes to the phone memory?? Tired reboot and didnt work

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Pavan
August 10, 2013 at 7:28 PM
HI, after this process also applications & games are instaling in phone memory only
but in phone it is showing like it was installed in USB Storage
but actualy it was instlaing in phone only- i can see when i conected to system
please let me know- what is USB storage ? is it same sd card storage ?
but then why files are in phone memory ?

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Elyzian
August 11, 2013 at 3:02 AM
is there a way to install downloaded apps? Android apps downloaded from internet to a computer
then put them on the phone without rooting the phone?

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Jacky
August 11, 2013 at 6:12 AM
So glad it worksgreat guide above (though Ive spent some time to download the correct SDK
(should be win 32-bits)). Thanks a lot.

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mihir
August 11, 2013 at 12:55 PM
hello i m having motorola fire touch + keypad . i tried your hack on windows 8. when i attached the
hello i m having motorola fire touch + keypad . i tried your hack on windows 8. when i attached the
cable to phone and my pc there a option came of usb storage . i didnt touch that so the phone will
be on charge only mode . but when i wrote adb devices . something came list of devices
but, there were no name device under it. when i wrote adb shell . cmd said no device found . but i
also enabled data debugging . pls help me. my email is 619mihir@gmail.com or
mihirs1999@live.co.uk

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sakshi
August 11, 2013 at 2:27 PM
WILL I BE ABLE TO PLAY GAMES AND USE APPS AFTER MOVING THEM TO EXTERNAL
SD BY THIS PROCEDURE?

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Karthik
August 11, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Yes, of course.

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ilaanne
August 12, 2013 at 9:55 AM
i think this need to be clarified that when the writer said SD Card, he meant the USB storage,
i think this need to be clarified that when the writer said SD Card, he meant the USB storage,
NOT the External SD Card which we can buy off the shelf and plug it into our phone. Its two
different thing SD Card and External SD Card.
Anyways, Ive done the steps above and it got me nowhere cos I intended to move my apps to my
external SD Card.

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Ganesh
August 13, 2013 at 8:14 PM
Now.. this was really helpful!. i thought id rooted my phone for nothing..

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Avi
August 31, 2013 at 10:35 PM
Very good clarification. Thanks !

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harshil
August 12, 2013 at 5:08 PM
I connected my phone in usb debugging mode but when i type ad devices it shows no devices
attached, what to do now

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kompa (@kompanjonac)
August 12, 2013 at 9:35 PM
When I hold down SHIFT key and right-click anywhere in the folder then nothing happens,can
you help me please?

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bharat
August 14, 2013 at 9:06 AM
is it work on sony xperia zr

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Ravikiranreddy
August 14, 2013 at 9:21 PM
This information is really awesome it worked for me i am really happy

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Steve
August 17, 2013 at 4:13 AM
My only connection options are MTP or PTP no charge-only mode. I tried both but my device
isnt showing up with either any workarounds available? Thank you!

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pikleopolus
August 18, 2013 at 12:27 AM
Ive got the Samsung Galaxy Axiom and went through all the steps, it says the default location is
external, yet when I install an app from the play store it still tries installing to the internal saying.
Insufficient storage space. Whats going on?

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havard
August 19, 2013 at 12:11 AM
pleasehave u gotten any solutions. because i am having the same problem

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havard
August 19, 2013 at 12:09 AM
please i followed the procedure and everything went succefull, but when i am installing some games
please i followed the procedure and everything went succefull, but when i am installing some games
my phone tells me i have insufficient space on wy device

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Karthik
August 19, 2013 at 11:16 AM
May be the game doesnt allow move to sd card function. Check for this at the game faq/forum
if they have one.

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adeel
August 19, 2013 at 2:34 PM
Worked For Me !!!!!! Thank you Soooo Muchhh !!!!!!!!
Device : HTC Desire

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Heru
August 22, 2013 at 1:35 PM
it doesnt work
i follow the steps successfully,
but nothing happen, or change in my samsung galaxy fame (with version 4.1 )
after finished, i look on application manager, but the button for move to sd doest show up..
so i still have my sdcard0 full of Apps. and my extSdCard empty..
but thnks for the info
hope run well on another device..
rgds..

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Juan
August 22, 2013 at 7:40 PM
Working In Samsung Galaxy S Duos ?

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TracerBullitt
August 22, 2013 at 8:48 PM
Im having a similar problem as user, Heal, but with my Xperia Z, on Android 4.1.2. I installed
AppMgrIII just fine (tho to Internal Memory), but updating Maps failed, Insufficient storage
available.
Also, I couldnt find anything as far as, settings->Applications->Manage Applications->On SD
card. Through AppMgr, I get the message, The device does not have a real primary external
storage, or the primary external storage is emulated. moving app to SD function cannot be
supported by this device.
Any suggestions on this?

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Timmy
August 23, 2013 at 1:50 AM
Im having a little trouble with this. I followed every step, and when I do the get-install-location is
says 2 [External], yet my phone still installs everything to the internal storage instead of the SD
card. I dont have much internal storage on this phone, so I really want to get this working. Its an
AIO Wireless Samsung Galaxy Amp. Theres no rooting method for the phone yet, and this does
not seem to work at all for it. It only has 1gb total internal storage, which, after the Android
OS/bloatware, it only had 500mb for me to install apps on, and is almost full. Id prefer to be able to
install apps to my 32gb SD card instead, so I hope I can get this working.

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Mick Wolf
August 27, 2013 at 6:21 PM
First things first, Great blog, nice and clear and informative.
I followed the directions to a T on my Xperia go with android 4.1.2, the get command said it too
was set to external 2 (also tried the internal 1), when installing to 2 it still goes to default (device
memory) even after reboot. does the new android have some kind of override fail-safe or
different command (although it all said it worked in the command prompt like in this blog)?
Also when you mention charge only mode is that 1-media device (MTP) or 2-Camera (PTP)
mode or with the phone turned off? I had mine on and in mtp mode. Thanks in advance, Mick.

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abhishek patnaik
August 28, 2013 at 2:44 PM
make it to PTP

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shivam ghun verma
August 23, 2013 at 1:57 PM
when i entered setInstallLocation 2 then it said permission denied

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abhishek patnaik
August 28, 2013 at 2:24 PM
hey m using samsung galaxy s4. when m applying the command adb devices it shows me a
number along with a dialogue as unauthorised instead of showing device. is it a problem?

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Maureen
August 31, 2013 at 8:50 AM
This is wonderfull Very usefull indeed.. @jared9..my device didnt show up at first until i updated
the drivers for my phone Click start, right click on computer and click manage (wen ur device is
plugged in camera mode, b sure to enable debugging) click on manager, then right click on ur
device and update driver (u need internet acess) after this, redo the process and dope! Ur device
wuld b listed q

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Vinod S
August 31, 2013 at 3:38 PM
hello sir ji.plz tell me how to transfer files from an SD card to internal memory of my xperia Sp
phone without an 3rd party application ??will i have to download another heck app for the
same..??
It is pretty pathetic to realise even on this many updated versions of android is out,you need to rely
on additional app to do the same:P.

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ahmed_rmh
hey there,
Ive done everything according to the steps step by step,
but I couldnt move the apps to SD Card from my device ,.. I learned that this plan make the
android phone Install new apps to SD Card. However, my device is HTC Desire V , and the
function Move to SD card from the apps Properties is not working , thats way I tried this plan,
So, now when I try to install any new apps the operation fail ,.. I can reverse this plan right ?
and would u please advice me What to do now ?
Thnx,

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masum
dear i can not find my device after command adv devices

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aarif
After done all this work my phone lava iris .Saving data in internal memory

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midori
hello, ive done all the steps and some apps now can be moved. however the most important apps
that i want to move wont move: facebook, youtube and hangouts as i seldom use all these apps.
they consumed a large and large space of my internal memory. is there a way to move them?
thank you for a great help

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Shivam Chopra
As i read all the commentsI realize that those who did this in Jellybean 4.1.2 are getting various
problems! Im using Samsung Galaxy Grand I9082. Should i try this? O should i stay with the same
old problem! Please Karthik do reply!

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gokul
how to uninstall

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Colleen
Write more, thats all I have to say. Literally, it
seems as though you relied on the video to make your point.
You clearly know what youre talking about,
why throw away your intelligence on just posting videos to your site
when you could be giving us something enlightening to read?

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Pramod
Tried it on my Samsung S7562. It seemed to work until I tried to install a app, then I get a message
stating I not enough storage space. please help me how to come across this.

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Pablo
Hi,
I have an LG -P769 with Adnroid 4.1.2. I tried all the steps and it looked like it was working great.
But then on the phone there is no MOVE TO SD button. When I go to APPS (no apps managers
since there is none) I have the list of apps, I can click and enter them.. then I can force stop
uninstall clear data and that is it.. no MOVE to SD. I installed app 2sd and when I open it
says the device does not have a real primary esternal storage moving app to SD function cannot
be supported by this device
>>>> PLEASE HELP ME! MY PHONE HAS 1gb of space and I can only install small apps!!!!<<<<
Thanks!

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adarsh suraj
i have done all the things and it worked for me.But when i check the external sd cards free memory
after installing a game there is no change in the free space,why is this ???
wont there be a decrease in free space after installing the app????
thank you

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Asyraf
Hi Karthik,
What do u mean by SD card? Is it the external memory that is built-in in the phone or the external
card that we can get from the shop?
Please reply me ASAP.
Thank you.

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MRSD
Hey man, does this method make me move games with large data like most wanted etc.. i have
games with 2 gbs above, can i put those sd data to external sd?
last, can put directly the sd data to external sd? thanks man.

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ibn Haneef
Hello,
Thanks a lot for the information.
I am using windows xp.
I couldnt follow 5a step.
When i hold shift and press right key, the pop-up menu displayed is that similar to the menu when
we only click right click(i.e., refresh menu).
What can i do now??? Please reply soon.
Or provide your cell no. so i can call you.
With regards,
Ibn Haneef

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Bilal
i have samsung galaxy s duos and this method did not work on it please tell me solution because i
dont want to root my device.

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Michael
error unknown command set-install-location heeeeeeeeeeeeelp

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ibn Haneef
Yah!..thatz the problem with me too.

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duppy
I tried these steps and I am getting the following message, Im stuck, any ideas thankspm set-
install-location: changes the default install location.
NOTE: this is only intended for debugging; using this can cause
applications to break and other undersireable behavior.
0 [auto]: Let system decide the best location
1 [internal]: Install on internal device storage
2 [external]: Install on external media
shell@android:/ $

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renzo
it doesnt work on my samsung galaxy y..device doesnt appear!

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Ozy
Does this work for galaxy exhibit?

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Roy
Ozy, did this work on your Exhibit?

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abhishek
After following all the steps I always get an error not enough memory, this question is planned
by other people also, please let me know if you have any lead..

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abhishek
* planned > asked
After the above process if I install a new app i always get this error..

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bea
After entering adb devices, mine said List of devices attached *blah blah* unauthorized. Anyone
know how to fix this?

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bea
my phone is samsung galaxy s4 gt-I905 with android version 4.2.2

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bea
i meant I9505

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bea
Ok I manages to get past this unauthorized part. My problem now is the install location. I
received an error unknown command with pm setInstallLocation 2 tried the pm set-install-
location 2 and I think it worked because I didnt see an error message. But when I tried to
verify it with get InstallLocation I received an error again.

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Raph
even i change my sd card it will read the new one?

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Niko Bellic
will some body help me? Im getting error of pm getInstallLocation when I enter that nothing
happen. my phone is Xperia Z 4.2.2 jelly bean. Thank you!

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Niko Bellic
pm setInstallLocation 2 tried the pm set-install-location 2 and I think it worked because I didnt
see an error message. But when I tried to verify it with get InstallLocation I received an error
again. same with beas problem

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ARC
try pm get-install-loaction.

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anket
i tried it in xperia z. it didnt work, rather when ever my phone is trying to install new app, or
update old app it shows error message as not enough internal memory. please help.

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abhishek
Plz answer this question, if anyone knows the answer..
Same problem with my phone..

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GALHOUM
REVERSE IT BY TYPING 1 INSTEAD OF 2 IN THE PM COMMAND

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Mukul
There isnt any option of move to sd card/usb storage in my phone samsung galaxy s duos.please
reply

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Ace Cooper
Didnt detect my device on command prompt and very impossible to locate charge only option on
my xperia z ultra. please, I need to move my data to external storage asap

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Ganesh
I am not able to get the device name.please help me on this

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ARC
Guys heads up, I use android 4.1.1 jelly, I tried above pm setInstallLocation2 it doesnt work, the
Guys heads up, I use android 4.1.1 jelly, I tried above pm setInstallLocation2 it doesnt work, the
correct piece of code is pm set-install-location 2 Problem with your device being recognized?
[WINDOWS 7 TESTED ONLY] Install latest google usb driver via device manager : in device
manager>your device(right click)>properties>update driver>select driver file downloaded from :
developer.android.com/sdk/win-usb.html >install>(if problem persists then continue reading)
download this folder and replace the incomplete platform tools folder (usual problem when
downloading the monstrous SDK) from :dl.google.com/android/repository/platform-tools_r16.0.1-
windows.zip >backup your original platform tools folder on other partition (before replacing a
restart is recommended if youve tried using the code in command prompt, this will erase the
memory that this folder was opened via command prompt else face errors, which i did)>replace the
downloaded folder and then try the code, it shoould have device beside your device ID. If the
problem yet persists then my friend youve more SDK update folders to google, download and
replace!!! well, maybewhat else then?

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scarecrow09
Im another one whos made it through the first six steps and ended up with a blank devices list.
Help?

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GALHOUM
INSTALL PDANET ON PC AND MOBILE IT WILL APPEAR

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usman
pal i have got samsung galaxy tab 3 , tried all your step but am actually stuck at the beginning
1. my device is detected as offline in cmd prompt, although i have enabled usb debugging mode.
probably i cant get it into charge only mode please help

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GALHOUM
INSTALL PDANET ON BOTH TAB AND PC

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usman
got all the way to the end through this process , even got 2[external] processed but apps are still not
moving to external sd card, using app to sd on my galaxy tab 3 but still get error for no external
primary sd or the internal storage is emulated as external primary storage device
any help buddy?

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Mr. X
i did all of the step and yes, it stated that my default storage is external. but when i install an app,
the app was installed in the internal. any solution? come on guys

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ibnhaneef
Reblogged this on teknotips.

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sailonula
So it really dont void the warranty.. Pls reply i really want to move some heavy apps

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Karthik
It will not void warranty

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Umer
I have Android 4.04
Still i cant move my facebook app what to do ?

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Andres Lab
October 12, 2013 at 10:34 AM
Hi thanks for the tutorial but I have a problem, I type adb devices and it shows list of devices
attached and when I type adb shell it says error: devices not found. Please help!.

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Valter Figueiredo
This post saved my life. Thanks alot!
Just added this blog to Favs.

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Salman
October 14, 2013 at 12:43 PM
My Xperia doesnt support this trick.Please help me

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shanavas
Not working on jb 4.1.2
I was successful in issuing these cmds.
but when I tried to install new app:: installation failed.
hence reverted back!!!

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Usman
managed to get it done for my galaxy tab 3 and getting the same error of insufficient storage,
trying to revert back but cant get my device detected, suggestions?

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Robozoom
I have a galaxy tab2 p3110 with 4.3 rom (pac rom) installed and used set install location 2. (which
was accepted and which I controlled by pm get install location)
Still, apps are installed on the internal card. But why? Maybe this setting is ignored by 4.3 and the
app itself is to decide?
Also, only apps can install, that have r/w permissions to the media group or sd card group. (see:
permissions.xml) Other apps get not sufficent memory. But even if they are allowed to install, as I
said, they install to the internal memory.
This is so annoying.

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BeloSolo
This is a very interesting article on how to use the Android SDK and adb.
But, I do this with a menu selection, inside the OS, at Settings -> Application Settings -> Preferred
Install Location: check one of the circles, as follows. 1) Internal Storage Device, 2) Removable SD
card, 3) Let the System Decide.
This is (I think) with Android 2.3.5. From this article, I gather I should leave option #1 checked, to
get as much as is possible onto the card, and not into internal memory.
I have just read three other articles on using the SDK and adb to do this, and I cant figure out why
theres been no mention of just opening the Settings menu. Is it possible that the menu selection
method doesnt do the same? Or, could my Android be so different from others of the same version
number??

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arvind.krs@gmail.com
October 20, 2013 at 11:29 AM
Hi,
I have tried performing the steps given but the command adb devices is not showing any
attached devices:(
I have window7 and Galaxy note2.
adb devices
List of devices attached
Kindly suggest the way around or advise next step further. I dont want to root my device.
Thanks
Email: arvind.krs@gmail.com
Arvind

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arvind.krs@gmail.com
Its NOT working for GALAXY NOTE2
All the above said is performed still application are automatically installed on phone memory
without prompting any selection screen/option
Please advise some solution to this

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OMA
It seems this doesnt work with Samsung phones
The only solution is using one of the methods that involve rooting.

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cuber2
I did everything and it says the default location is now external 2.. but I dont have a Move to SD
button in my application manager! Why not

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cuber2
I also discovered after doing this the phone started thinking I had no more space every time I
tried to install something. So I changed it back. S:

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OMA
It seems this doesnt work in some devices with manufacturer modifications, such as Galaxy
phones.

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Paul
Hi I am Using Android 4.2.2 Xperia ZR and it didnt work when i opened the app.. There was no
Options saying move to SD CARD.. But I did everything as you said and the verification also said
External but didnt workplz help

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Usman
i have tried all the steps on my Samsung galaxy tab 3 ( jelly beans) even got the final external
memory selected. but the devices started giving insufficient storage error once an app tried to
update or even if i tried to download any new app where as i had 2.1gb space internal and 50gb
space on sd card. any useful help or should i reverse back to original settings

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eeyah19
November 9, 2013 at 7:06 AM
omg!!! super thankyou!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! i cant explain the happiness im feeling rght now!!! thanks

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deadask
im using sony xperia M and i cant find charge only mode..and thus adb devices command cant
detect my phoneany help in this matter? thanks

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Mahesh
hey bro
M using xperia m dual ( C2004) i have gone through your instructions but still my phone is not
listed in the command prompt
please help me

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hemz
my phone has two options while connecting USB. i.e. media transfer & mass storage. which one
should be selectd & after writing adb devices i cant found name of any device attached i show
only line list of devices attached.. but cant found any device so after typing adb shell. i got
error message like.. device not found plss help me to overcm frm this problm.. what to do
now??? i hv sony xperia M dual

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deep
I will done this prosses but now i will install any ap then sho free up some space

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Patar Ronnie Hatigoran
Hello Mike, hope you still around monitoring comments in this page
Ive been searching the way to solve this installing issues for a while and google lead me here in
your blog (nice work mate).
Ok, i follow your video tutorial step by step.
1. I can see my device, its mean the command adb devices work
2. Command adb shell work, first this command pm setInstallLocation 2 lead me to and error,
then i change to this pm set-install-location 2 and work
It should be done right?
Then i turn off USB debugging, and restart my phone.
Next i try install game from google play, but nothing happen, the app still installed on my internal
storage (i try about 5 times with 5 different apps), and i still cant find option move to SD in
applications setting.
Heres my question:
1. Is this trick work on all devices or android version??? I use Xperia ZL Android 4.2.2
2. Is the command are work in all android version? I wonder different version has different
command.
I find myself pretty frustrated because i still cant install the app on SD card but the other way, i
dont want root my device yet
Thanks, really appreciate your hints

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Karthik
Your commands are correct. I heard people say this sometimes doesnt work in Jelly Bean. It is
also possible that the apps you tried doesnt allow move to sd card. Can you see move to sd card
for your already installed app. If not then your device also doesnt support this. Rooting is the
best option.

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Patar Ronnie Hatigoran
Thats what i wanna heard, at least i know when to stop thinking about since its been a
week find out this installing issues
Thanks mate, keep update

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myhhhaytaDan Mihaita
I have a problem at this part:
5a. Windows users: Go to platform-tools folder. Hold down SHIFT key and right-click anywhere
in the folder. From the pop-up menu, select Open command window here. This will open up a
command prompt screen.
I have Windows SP2

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Karthik
No problem. Follow the same.

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Anurag
i not got the list of devices

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hemz
i hvnt got the list of device attached plzzz help how to move apps to sd card.m having
sony xperia M dual.

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hemz
whthr i need any additional softwares to instl???,. uhhh frstrtd..

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Paula Buckner
5b. Mac users: right-click platform-tools and choose [New Terminal At Folder]
yeh, I dont get this as a choice (running OSX 10.8.5 on a MacBook Pro). Suggestions?

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Laurie
Does not work on new Sony Xperia X1 Changes to external 2 but when you go into phone tells
you The device does not have a real primary external storage, or the primary external storage is
emulated. Moving app to SD function cannot be supported by this device. However the X1 has
a setting to move some items to SD and when connected to computer can move music, photos,
videos etc. to SD. See what happens when 4.3 is released for X1 December and 4.4 early next year!

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Laurie
Make sure you go back in and change the storage back to internal 1 otherwise you will end up
with a message that there is insufficient space and you can not longer download any apps

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Bibaswan Mukherjee
that android sdk file is too big

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Delilah Drummond
Im not finding the platform tools folder and I have no idea what you mean by the first step.

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bishujit
Is it working on galaxy star pro??? I hav tryd lots of apps but nt wrkng at all,

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bishujit
Is it workz on galaxy star pro??

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Jake Skidmore
it says that there is an emulator also connected

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Aadi
i have Samsung gt-s7562 mobile my phone memory was full but i have 8 GB free memory card i
follow given steps and when i run pm getInstallLocation command i get 2 [external] output but i
dont get option move app to sd card and when i try to install new app i get memory full error
please suggest

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Franz Franzenstein
I have no charge-only-mode does this work with camera mode?

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Ishvinder
December 1, 2013 at 12:44 AM
I have Micromax Canvas HD A116 I Foolwed all the steps and its displays 2[external]
but when i move my apps it moves them to internal memory only
What to do?

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Ignatious Jayathilake
Awesome article! Worked pretty nicely on my android. Cheers Mate! Thanks a lot

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Alvin
I cant installed anything from playstore says that my storage are not enough but both of internal
or sd card are more than enough to install
Anyone get the same problem?

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vinu
how to reverse these process? reply me please

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vinu
no devices list is shown? what to do?

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Tamal Banerjee
Is this technique work with samsung galaxy s duos GT- s7562 ?

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nikka ranola
Hi Im using Lenovo A516 and I did this trick but unfortunately, its not working on my phone.
can you help me out with this? Thanks in advance.

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Akshay Chauhan
how to go back to original???

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Dave G
Great, easy tutorial. Worked like a charm, THANK YOU!!!

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Bidinho Casfin
Guy, if u used da comand pm set-install-location 2, ull hafto use pm get-Install-Location to
verify itand yes, i did it.

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Sarah
January 3, 2014 at 11:06 AM
It worked! My frustration with this phone is finally gone THANK YOU!!

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iyoesh
could you tell me the detail please

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natan
sony st21i
sucess al the steps, but
still the apps install into internal memory ,there is option move to internal memory ..still not the
solution i want to find it

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Michal
I just want to notice that if your device doesnt support MASS STORAGE you need to make adb
commands when you are in MTP mode. So debugging mode ON and choosed MTP mode. Only
charging doesnt work for devices that doesnt have MASS STORAGE mode.

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Murugan NATARAJAN
January 17, 2014 at 11:22 AM
my phone is htc wildfire s i didi the same thing as u said but its not detecting my device
stepwise i ill explain u what i did
Main thing i m using Windows 8 OS
Step 1- downloaded and installed the java JDK (this i got inf from other site)
step1- downloaded android sdk bundle from android developer site( with 64 bit files)
(hrere i need to do download what type of file like 32 bit or 64 bit)
step3- unzipped the downloaded sdk bundle in c:\development\android sdk bundle
step4- in sdk folder adb executable file is there
Step5- then i connected my device in charge only and USB debugging mode
step6- then shift right click on that window and opened the prompt command windows
step7- i entered the command as adb devices and then pressing enter, its shows as only List of
devices attached no any device number or serial number
pls help on this
Murugan/Tamil nadu/India

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Aditya Sharma
April 8, 2014 at 12:21 PM
same thing is happening with me.. my phone is micromax canvas hd a116.. if u find the solution
then dont forget to tell me about that..

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Cleric JP
January 19, 2014 at 11:28 PM
Hey bro hello guys,
I just bought a new Samsung Galaxy Ace 3 Duos GT-S7272 Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2.
then i bought (Kingston MicroSD-HCUi 16gb C10) to increase phone memory and speed, BUT
after 2 days of usage and downloads I was surprised the Phone become Slow and screaming to free
more space from Phone Memory!!!
somehow all downloaded apps installed on Phone memory and just 4 of them installed on SD card.
so i have to manually change the destination to the SD card and leave the phone memory free as
Posible, but im so afraid from these steps cuz my Phone and SD card is new and Expensive but i
have no choise i should do it. so is these steps should work with my phone and SD card or theres
another steps for my phone and SD card??
regards for all of you and sorry for my bad english

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Fail Hard Hack
whoah this weblog is wonderful i like reading your articles.
Keep up the good work! You know, a lot of individuals are hunting
round for this information, you can aid them greatly.

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Tinto
January 29, 2014 at 10:05 AM
hii/ I have done the process on my samsung s duos.all successbut couldnt locate move to sd card
option

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kashmir
hey i have xolo q1000 with android 4.2.1
i have followed all steps. but when i type adb devices
list devices attached comes but nothing is listed.
i have tried chrge only mode, mtp mode, etc.
but same result.
please help.
my phone is unrooted

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Mithun Dias
February 7, 2014 at 8:41 AM
Hi. I tried the method mentioned above bit by bit for my Micromax Bolt A58. Device memory is
around 100 MB after uninstalling spul. 130 MB of Internal memory, wowmicromax sure knows
how to screw its audience. I will never switch to them ever.
Fortunately your instructions got executed well without any issues. But when I try to install .apks,
the default location of the installation goes to PHONE MEMORY, & not EXTERNAL!!!
And some .apks such as clean memory got installed to SD Card yet shared memory around 7MB
goes to phone. This is weird all together. And I visit play store a lot. When I install through PS
portal, I want it to get installed to EXTERNAL. Is this possible?
Hoping to get some light regarding these queries. Thank you

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shadows
February 11, 2014 at 12:24 AM
I did exactly as u told us , and i made sure my installation path is location 2 ,and i rebooted the
phone , but when i install any application it still goes to phone memory not sd card .whats wrong
?????

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yousef hammam
March 11, 2014 at 6:49 PM
i have a question : is this way need to use internet in the pc ???

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Ganesh Gauli
March 12, 2014 at 11:13 PM
i get 0[auto] as output what does it mean .i m using galaxy grand

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Eman
March 13, 2014 at 2:06 PM
I need help, when i do this, my phone still only says phone storage or internal storage, so how do i
get it to my SD card?

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ralman
April 16, 2014 at 9:35 PM
rubbish..not work

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PrIyAnGsHu
April 24, 2014 at 2:24 PM
Great tutorial man, thanks a lot for the help. Just moved the apps to my SD card in Galaxy Y
Great tutorial man, thanks a lot for the help. Just moved the apps to my SD card in Galaxy Y
without rooting it. Thanks a lot for this incredible help man

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