An error message indicating a lack of space in the memory of your smartphone arrives at the most unexpected moment. Many owners of this message brought a lot of trouble.
Where is the place going?
Given that many applications are updated automatically, we are not always able to control the amount of memory used. Most of the space is occupied by games, graphics applications, maps. The place is occupied not only by the distribution of the game itself, its program files, but also settings, web pages, databases and other resources stored in the cache. By installing new games, applications and programs, you run the risk of running out of space.
How to transfer applications to a memory card?
You can always find a way out. There are several options for moving applications to a memory card. Android up to 2.2 does not have the function of transferring an application to a memory card. It requires a special approach. Also on Android 4.4 Kit Kat, manufacturers have closed the application transfer feature for security purposes. In other versions, the instructions are simple.
To transfer, open the operating system settings . Find the "Applications" section. On the SD card tab, you will find all applications that support movement. Now you need to select the programs that you really want to move. If the application is checked, it is currently running, and system files cannot be moved. Before you move applications to the memory card, you must disable them. Make sure that the right choice is made. Click on the name of the program. Information about it will open. It shows the location and amount of space occupied. To complete the operation, it remains to click on the button "Move to SD card" and wait for the operation to complete.
The action has a reverse. Not all programs are fully migrated. A small part of the system files still remains in the phone’s memory.
Appmgr3 app
AppMgr III is designed to help users. With it, you can easily move applications to the CD card and vice versa. Previously, this program could be found under the name App 2 SD. The utility has additional useful features. With its help you can:
- Hide the application icon from the general menu.
- Configure notification of the completion of the installation of the application.
- Quickly clear the cache.
In the program interface, sorting is performed in the form of convenient tabs. Even a beginner can figure it out. AppMgr is also convenient to use because it automatically divides all applications into three types:
- On phone - located in the phone’s memory, but transfer support.
- On SD card - already moved to the SD card.
- Phone only - applications that do not support porting.
Thanks to this property, it is easy to estimate the amount of information before moving applications to a memory card. Android supports other programs that perform a similar task. The utility works great on tablets. The disadvantage is that for some smartphones, the latest operating system firmware is required. Check before transferring applications to the memory card, android 4.2 (and later) may already be installed. If not, update your operating system.
Application to move the cache
FolderMount helps move the application cache to a memory card. The fact is that cached files occupy almost the largest place in the smartphone's memory. When transferred in the usual way, they remain. When the cache is completely deleted, you can lose a number of settings and passwords. But there is a way. The folder with cached files can be moved to the memory card.
Using FolderMount is quite simple. It works under Root user rights. To move cache files, run FolderMount. In the "Name" line, select the name of the application. In the term "Source" specify the folder with cache files, the path will look like this: Android / obb / "your folder with the name of the application" /. In the "Destination" item, specify the folder on the SD card into which the cache needs to be moved. To transfer, click the checkmark icon in the upper right corner. When it turns green, the transfer is complete.
Link2SD app
A simple, colorful application with a user-friendly interface. Useful features of the program:
- Moves any selected applications to a memory card.
- The application can remove, freeze and thaw system and user applications.
- The program is able to convert system applications to user ones and vice versa.
- Link2SD can delete data and application cache, sort, search and filter existing programs.
For use, Root rights are required. Make sure before moving applications to a memory card - “Android” above version 2.1? It is noteworthy that the movement, as well as the reverse action, is performed by pressing a single button. Run the program. Find the application and select it from the list. Go to the App info tab. To move the application to the memory card, click the “Link to SD card” button. To return “Remove Link”.
How to move more applications?
Not all programs can be moved. There is a little trick. It is available for self-confident users. An example would be the HTC smartphone. Try it and see for yourself. Before transferring applications to a memory card, install the SDK on the computer. Then connect the smartphone to it via USB cable.
- In the directory where the SDK program is installed, find the adb file and copy its path.
- We go to the command line and prescribe the copied path, adding it with the command: C: \ android-sdk-windows \ platform-tools \ adb shell.
- Press "Enter", after which the $ icon should appear in the next line.
- Again we write: pm SetInstallLocation 2, press "Enter".
- If $ appears in the line, then everything is in order.
Close the command line, turn off the phone, go to the "Applications". You can see that much more programs are now available for moving.
Moving applications on the "Android" version below 2.1
Although the operating system itself does not support the transfer action, there is a way around this condition. For cash, please clarify that perhaps a special firmware has already been installed on your device. If this is not the case, transferring applications to the memory card is still possible. To do this, you need to connect the mobile device to the computer via a USB cable.
The method is available for advanced users. Those who are just starting to learn how to use a smartphone should use the help of a specialist. The rule for all users and all programs, without exception: backup your applications! This will help to save data in case of error.
Having connected the mobile device to the computer, we will prepare the SD card for transfer. We launch the MiniTool Partition Wizard application, which will help us break it into sections. It is important that there is no relevant information on the map. Copy to the computer all the data from it. We are going to delete existing sections, and at the same time all the information on them. For fidelity, you can format the card. After it becomes clean, we proceed to create the necessary sections:
- Primary FAT32 section - leave more space, because all user data will be stored here.
- Primary ext2 - section for our applications.
Only now can you move applications. We recommend using the Link2SD utility. Download the program. After installation, reboot. Set Root rights by selecting ext2 when prompted. Run the utility and start the transfer according to the instructions.
If No Root Rights?
Some manufacturers install their firmware. Although you can always clarify in the device’s instructions how to transfer applications to a memory card, most often you cannot use Root rights on these smartphones. This is done for security, on the one hand, and on the other, for the imposition of paid programs. Let's face it - not everyone considers this a fair decision. The question arises: "How to transfer applications to a memory card without having the appropriate system permission?"
Reinstall the operating system completely. Manufacturer settings that cannot be changed will be erased. Download the distribution from the official site. Reinstalling will not cost anything, but will take a long time. You will need to use a desktop computer. All programs will have to be reconfigured. This option is for advanced users.
Bypass restrictions. How to move applications to a memory card.
Lenovo a516 is a popular budget smartphone. The amount of memory is small - 4 GB. This is with a fairly fast processor and a bright screen. Of course, owners are tempted to fill the phone’s memory with games to failure. The problem is that the Lenovo launcher is installed on top of the operating system. Some settings become unavailable. Many indicate the inability to move the application to the memory card in one click. Indeed, with its small size, this is a significant drawback. To help owners of a wonderful smartphone, several ways have been devised for how to transfer applications to a memory card. “Lenovo” put up a good defense, but there is a chance to get around the restriction.
You can use one of the applications, but they all work under Root rights. Despite this, a transfer method exists. You will have to worry about installing the additional Framaroot application. Download it and place it on the SD memory card. Install the app. After launch, you will be offered a choice of rights. SuperSU and SuperUser rights will have Root access. Select one of the already created users and wait for the notification about the installation of Root rights. Reboot your smartphone. Make sure the application list has SuperSu. If everything worked out, then you can perform previously inaccessible actions, for example, move applications to a memory card. Android will allow you this action.