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[Q] what happens if i unroot?

I saved many apps, mostly gameloft games to my SD card, now what will happen if i unroot my device? Because my tablet would not have enough memory if it goes back to the internal memory drive.

Probably bad things.... If you've filled the "Internal" memory using a 32/64 gb sd card swap mod then the 16 gb will probably(not sure) put all the system files first BUT this is not something I'm 100% sure about. You will most definately loose stuff and worst case the tab won't boot but you should be able to recover this by flashing a stock rom and formatting the internal card 1st by going to recovery and wiping data/ache.
Personally, I'd do a nandroid backup, take out the sd card and put it somewhere safe for if I want to use again, then wipe/factory reset and flash a new stock rom using ODIN.

Jason2k13 said:
I saved many apps, mostly gameloft games to my SD card, now what will happen if i unroot my device? Because my tablet would not have enough memory if it goes back to the internal memory drive.
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Or maybe nothing at all will happen... Id think root is only needed to do the original swap ..
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Jason2k13 said:
I saved many apps, mostly gameloft games to my SD card, now what will happen if i unroot my device? Because my tablet would not have enough memory if it goes back to the internal memory drive.
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Your system files aren't on the SD card just the apps data. So if u lose the swap u won't have the gameloft game data any longer... the device will still boot. Not sure if losing root will take away the sdswap or not....I would think so however....
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jrbxx7 said:
Your system files aren't on the SD card just the apps data. So if u lose the swap u won't have the gameloft game data any longer... the device will still boot. Not sure if losing root will take away the sdswap or not....I would think so however....
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Which method did you use to move just your gameloft titles? I looked in the development section and all I see is the script to swap internal storage with the SD card...

Buji said:
Which method did you use to move just your gameloft titles? I looked in the development section and all I see is the script to swap internal storage with the SD card...
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More info is need from the OP for advise.....
Buji.... there is an app called "(Root) Foldermount" https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount in the play store that works great and you can move all of those large OBB and DATA files to your extSDcard. I think the free version lets you mount 4 or so folders and the $1.99 Premium upgrade has unlimited.
I have 10.1 GB of internal storage left with lots of apps and the following space hogging games installed on my Note........
Asphalt 6: Adrenaline
Asphalt 7: Heat
Need for Speed™ Most Wanted
Zombiewood – Zombies in L.A!
Defense zone 2 HD
Dead Trigger
Let's Golf! 3

need help plzzz(note 2)

i have samsung note2 gt-n7100 .android 4.1,2 ...and i want to install apps and games on sd card ...or make sd card as internal memory what is the best way to do that plzzz

hamada133 said:
i have samsung note2 gt-n7100 .android 4.1,2 ...and i want to install apps and games on sd card ...or make sd card as internal memory what is the best way to do that plzzz
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Root Your Phone And Use "Directory Bind" App..

can u explain how to use the program?

hamada133 said:
can u explain how to use the program?
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if u dont want to root..
got to setting--> application manager --> select an app --> select move to sd card.
available for most of the apps

hamada133 said:
i have samsung note2 gt-n7100 .android 4.1,2 ...and i want to install apps and games on sd card ...or make sd card as internal memory what is the best way to do that plzzz
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I use the FolderMount app in the Play Store for this purpose on rooted device

[Q] Can't Move Apps to SD Card and minor problems..

OK I have Samsung Galaxy S2 I installed Omni ROM currently I have Kitkat 4.4 nearly everything is smooth but my SD card dissent works I can't install anything on it or move any apps please help me ..Also a minor problem how do I lower my ram cause I am keep getting errors like that my app is not responding is there any way to over clock ram..Anyways please help me with SD card..And also how to make good back up and how to back up with it..and is it save to use new updates like Android 4.4.2 Nightly updates.Anyways please help it would be best if you can answear me on all questions..Thanks.

Moving apps to SD is not working anymore on new version of android
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hichem jerbi said:
Moving apps to SD is not working anymore on new version of android
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really, thanks :good:

hichem jerbi said:
Moving apps to SD is not working anymore on new version of android
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Wait... what??? For real?
This would effectively prevent me from using OmniROM ever.
Are you saying it's a bug, or that the feature has truly been eliminated going forward?

Security and file system changes have caused certain "move app to external storage" scripts and apps to fail. This is not an Android-level issue.

jeffsf said:
Security and file system changes have caused certain "move app to external storage" scripts and apps to fail. This is not an Android-level issue.
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Do you know then, is there a way to fool apps to install at least their data on external card?
On N7100 there is mere 10GB of space, install 2 gameloft games, and phone cries it's out of storage space. And I have 64GB card, 128GB on its way.
I understand they cry for FAT32's lack of permission support, but what If I format the card in ext4?
Or could I possibly swap internal and external card (I, of course, understand it's risky and dangerous action).

I haven't looked into it yet, but this might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684188

PonsAsinorem said:
I haven't looked into it yet, but this might help.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2684188
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That's not the issue here.
I can read/write on both sdcards (emulated and physical).
Problem is that internal space runs out quickly, and there is no obvious way to force apps to use external card instead of emulated.
I.e. If I install Nova 3 (3.5 GB), Asphalt 8 (3.7 GB) and Galaxy on Fire 2 (1.2 GB), uce omnirom system update and make couple of photos, I'm out of space, and can't even update apps through google play, because it requires alot of extra space, not even mention i.e. recording a video. And my 64GB card sits useless in its slot.

Use link2sd
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fearophobia said:
Use link2sd
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IT WORKS!!!!!!
Thank you!

Vatharian said:
IT WORKS!!!!!!
Thank you!
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Glad to hear it. And youre welcome
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Move apps to SD
Hello i have the same Problem on my Ascend P6, and Link2Sd dosent work, is there any other chance or tool to fix it?
P6-U06
Andriod 4.4.4
Omniversion 4.4.4.20140725

no apps2sd workaround
Vatharian said:
Do you know then, is there a way to fool apps to install at least their data on external card?
On N7100 there is mere 10GB of space, install 2 gameloft games, and phone cries it's out of storage space. And I have 64GB card, 128GB on its way.
I understand they cry for FAT32's lack of permission support, but what If I format the card in ext4?
Or could I possibly swap internal and external card (I, of course, understand it's risky and dangerous action).
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If you are rooted you can accomplish this by using an app called folder mount. When you open the app use the add button at the top right name the folder, for example (RR3) for real racing, then tap the source button and navigate to the folder the app data is stored in, for games usually android/data or android/obb chose that folder and leave the destination folder name the same, it will prompt you so just chose yes, press the check button at the top right and then wait for the folder to be moved, you can monitor the progress in the status bar, it may take some time if it is a large game or app, when it is complete simply press the mount button in the folder mount app then go back and play your game. to verify that the folder was moved successfully check your internal storage in android settings before and after you use folder mount. Make sure before you use the app or game you have the folder mounted or you may get an error or in the case of real racing the game tried to redownload all the game assets. Hope this helps.

thank you

How to save/move Apps to SD card?

Hi could anyone tell me how to save Apps to an SD card in my Z2?

You cant... its because Google decided to restrict it in 4.4

Cobman said:
Hi could anyone tell me how to save Apps to an SD card in my Z2?
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You can't, read about the restrictions of KitKat. and if you have root you can use an app to do that.

Seriously? Can't believe I just found out... what is the point of this restriction? is andriod trying to copy Apple with their restricted iphone storage?

Fadeless said:
Seriously? Can't believe I just found out... what is the point of this restriction? is andriod trying to copy Apple with their restricted iphone storage?
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I don't think Google likes SD cards, and they try to promote their Google Drive. None of the Nexuses have SD card slots.
"Cloud is the future".

Xernoxis said:
I don't think Google likes SD cards, and they try to promote their Google Drive. None of the Nexuses have SD card slots.
"Cloud is the future".
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What about applications though, you can exactly move them to cloud to free up space. The Z2 only has 16gb and with apps getting bigger and bigger that's really going to be a big limitation.

Fadeless said:
What about applications though, you can exactly move them to cloud to free up space. The Z2 only has 16gb and with apps getting bigger and bigger that's really going to be a big limitation.
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So your apps use 12GB storage? That is how much free space you have. For backup apps you can just move the backup folder to SD card. You can have Nandroid backup on SD card aswell.
Also music and films go to SD card. There are exploits for Spotify to move the folder to the SD card.

Xernoxis said:
So your apps use 12GB storage? That is how much free space you have. For backup apps you can just move the backup folder to SD card. You can have Nandroid backup on SD card aswell.
Also music and films go to SD card. There are exploits for Spotify to move the folder to the SD card.
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What about photos? But true, unless I am going to get massive games like GTA I should be fine I guess.

Fadeless said:
What about photos? But true, unless I am going to get massive games like GTA I should be fine I guess.
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You should be able to save photos/videos to SD card still (there's an option in the camera app).

There is an option to transfer data like videos, photo's & music in "storage" , which I know does not solve the problem but is good news for Z2 developers because this shows that it's possble to do it & create roms with that purpose in mind...

There's no problem on galaxy devices coz their native folder manager "My files" bypasses this restriction.
I hope Sony creates their own native manager to fix that!
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Could someone test following: connect device with usb debugging, start cmd and try adb shell pm set-install-location 2. Only do it if you know adb.
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Hi guys! Do have any roms in mind that can transfer apps to sd card? I just bought my Z2 and i also have a 128gb sd card. Im having 2nd thoughts installing custom rom but if the stock rom cant allow me to install apps to sd, i will have no choice but to install that rom. Thank you!

argelb said:
Hi guys! Do have any roms in mind that can transfer apps to sd card? I just bought my Z2 and i also have a 128gb sd card. Im having 2nd thoughts installing custom rom but if the stock rom cant allow me to install apps to sd, i will have no choice but to install that rom. Thank you!
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Try a Xposed module named XInternalSD

Try foldermount. On my Z2 it works but I have the premium version. I am not sure if it also works with the free version.

mariusfl0rian said:
Try foldermount. On my Z2 it works but I have the premium version. I am not sure if it also works with the free version.
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Free version should work also, I believe difference is in number of pairs allowed.

Thanks for the reply guys! I tried folder mount and it indeed worked for me. But i have another concern, i dont know if its just my phone or others are also having this issue. Do you have problem installing some apps? It says No space available but i still have 9gb available in my internal card. Hope u can suggest what i can do to install any app i want. Thank you!

So how can I save downloaded songs from spotify to my sdcard?
Link: http://amzn.com/B00IVPU894
Kinda useless purchase.

higgs_ said:
So how can I save downloaded songs from spotify to my sdcard?
Link: http://amzn.com/B00IVPU894
Kinda useless purchase.
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Let's go out on a limb here but have you tried folder mount?

Still can't do it with new update?
So let me get this straight, even with the new update(4.4.4), you still can't move apps to sdcard on the Z2???
I'm unrooted/stock, just got the device, but I'm shocked to know this, I should've looked more into it before making the purchase. I have link2sd, and I noticed it just takes me to the app in app info(which I could do by myself through settings), and I still don't have an option to move apps to sd card.
Am I missing something? I have to root to move apps to sdcard with the z2 on the latest stock rom and firmware??
I didn't want to start a new thread and saw this one, among others.

Internal memory problem .. No free space available

Hello,
I have a problem with internal memory in my phone
I moved all my stuff to SD card , photos files etc
also i moved all the Movable apps to the sd
But some apps can't be moves i don't know why "see attaches pic"
I tried Clean master , ES files and some apps but didn't help
Please help me
I attached some photos shows the files and the "can't be moved" apps
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You don't have a problem with the internal memory. You're simply encountering a normal occurrence, as not every app supports moving its data to the MicroSD card. Since your list of apps doesn't support being moved to the MicroSD the only way to clear storage is to uninstall the apps. You may of course try apps to SD card options, but I'm not sure how well they will work on Android 5.x.

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
You don't have a problem with the internal memory. You're simply encountering a normal occurrence, as not every app supports moving its data to the MicroSD card. Since your list of apps doesn't support being moved to the MicroSD the only way to clear storage is to uninstall the apps. You may of course try apps to SD card options, but I'm not sure how well they will work on Android 5.x.
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thanks bro
even there's no way to force move this apps ?
i can't even make any update to my apps via store :crying:

To move the app data from internal storage would be to break the app itself. You don't want that.
Humor me here. Are you rooted, and are you using a custom recovery? If you are, which recovery?

Strephon Alkhalikoi said:
To move the app data from internal storage would be to break the app itself. You don't want that.
Humor me here. Are you rooted, and are you using a custom recovery? If you are, which recovery?
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at the first place i want to restore my space back
yeah , my phone is rooted and am using omega v28 5.0.1 rom
with custom recovery , TWRP 2.8.7.0 touch recovery

I just wanted to make sure you weren't using Clockworkmod or Philz, as those are notorious for eating internal storage. If you want to restore the lost space, you have to uninstall the apps. It's either that or you learn to live with it until Android 6.0 custom ROMs are made available for your device. Android 6.0 allows you to merge internal and external storage so that Android sees the two as a single volume, and that definitely would eliminate your problem.

Oh dear oh dear
ok thanks bro any way , i will try to live with it

Until it happen
Is there anyway to make Google play download / update to the sd card not the internal ??
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Check your other thread on the topic. An answer was posted there.