Compared to many operating systems, Android provides an ability to fully work with a memory card and has an open file system. In cases where there is little system memory, the owners of devices on Android are asked about the possibility of installing programs for external information carrier.
Of course, this function is not always available, for example, developers may not open this option, and Android itself will not take advantage of it. But still there are several cunning ways to install applications for an external drive.
The easiest way to install an application on Android memory card
Android management provides the ability to place applications on Micro SD starting only from version 2.2. At a certain stage of unpacking, the user can choose whether to install a package to the system memory of the gadget or place on the memory card. To activate this feature, you need to go to the "Memory" settings section and select the SD card setting.
But sometimes applications are not installed on an external disk due to insufficient rights provided by the developer. Starting with the version of Android 4.4, manufacturers removed this option, since modern mobile devices already have enough memory. Therefore, not all can take advantage of the location of individual programs.
Other ways to install an application on Android memory card
- Applications can also be installed from other sources. Programs can already be configured to install on an external drive or separated by several parts: cache and basic. In the second case, it is best to transfer the cache to an external drive.
- Another way is to transfer the installed applications from the main memory to Micro SD. To do this, in the settings you need to select "Applications", find the program you want to move to a flash drive and click on the "Move to SD card" button.
- For the versions of Android 4.4 and later, there is a Kitkat Writable MicroSD application, which provides access to the outer map and provides the ability to install programs on it subject to the presence of root access.
Tips for memory cards
If you still decide to install applications on the memory card, then when selecting the latter, you need to deal with the following parameters.
- The flash drive must be taken with a margin of memory, because it is very quickly filled, and its replacement can damage the performance of the device. Therefore, it is better to buy a card with a memory card 2 times more than initially planning to use.
- Programs that prohibit the disconnection of the memory card can be removed from the mobile phone, and the flash drive should be located in the device all the time.
- It is best to choose Class 16 cumsion cards 16. Flashki below in quality and price will not be able to provide a pleasant pastime practically with favorite games, powerful programs and videos.
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