Hi all,
I added a 500GB HD to my Nexus Player and selected the option to make it part of the internal storage. Then I chose the option to migrate my apps to the HDD. Another way is to select settings/apps/devices and storage and change the storage location for that app.
Problem is, not all apps are being moved. Kodi, for instance refuses to move by both options. For moving it manually later, I don't even get the option to move it to the HDD.
Any advice? Currently running Android N DP5
Thanks in advance.
fab4272 said:
Hi all,
I added a 500GB HD to my Nexus Player and selected the option to make it part of the internal storage. Then I chose the option to migrate my apps to the HDD. Another way is to select settings/apps/devices and storage and change the storage location for that app.
Problem is, not all apps are being moved. Kodi, for instance refuses to move by both options. For moving it manually later, I don't even get the option to move it to the HDD.
Any advice? Currently running Android N DP5
Thanks in advance.
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Just try to use USB SD card adapter.
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If you are still wondering:
- What is the breakdown of that 32GB Xoom internal memory (how many parition, how much space for apps / files)?
- Why Google is using MTP instead of USB file transfer on Honeycomb?
Here is straight answer from Google developer:
MTP is a big improvement over USB mass storage — for devices with lots of internal memory, a manufacturer no longer needs to come up with some hard partition between the USB mass storage and internal storage. Instead, they are all in one partition, with MTP providing access to the directory of media files that would normally be available through USB mass storage.This means there is no longer a need for apps on SD card for such devices, because what used to be the “internal SD card” is in the same partition as where applications are stored. The storage on your device can be used for either applications or media, depending on what you want to put on it. You aren’t stuck with how much space the manufacturer decided to leave for the two areas.
Oh also this means that the media storage doesn’t need to be unmounted from Android when it is being access through the PC.
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http://phandroid.com/2011/02/27/mac-users-require-file-transfer-utility-for-android-3-0/
Finally, true APP2SD You now have 32GB to put all your apps!!!
Sounds like a good thing!
This is a great explanation. Thanks for posting.
There is no doubt that mtp has advantages over mass storage. On the other hand I miss the ability to attach it to any computer and access files. It is not a huge problem but does add a limitation that was not there before.
That saod it is nice being able to access files on my computer without losing access to the partition on the device.
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I only see a problem if you flash different roms and have to do full data wipes.
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jvs60 said:
I only see a problem if you flash different roms and have to do full data wipes.
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I'm sure future versions of CWM will be set to ignore that one folder.. I hope. Otherwise nandroid backups will take forever.
I'm not sure in terms of security it is a huge improvement; unless there is an option to turn it on/off somewhere.
Previously I would have to plug an Android device in to my computer, turn the device on, enter my unlock code, and then specifically allow the computer access via the USB. This morning I just plugged my xoom in and, poof, access to all my stuff.
At least before someone had to take my sdcard out at put it in their computer manually
Does MTP have anything to do with file size limit? I've seen posted on this forum that you can't load video files larger than 4gb onto the Xoom because of FAT32, is that still the case?
This MTP also seems to hide a lot of file from being seen by a pc. I open folders with File manager on the Xoom and see more folders namely the android folder which has game save data and other odd ball files. When hooked to a pc its blank. With MTP it seems all your allowed to do is transfer music, video and pics.
Malcus1 said:
Does MTP have anything to do with file size limit? I've seen posted on this forum that you can't load video files larger than 4gb onto the Xoom because of FAT32, is that still the case?
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Still haven't got around to testing (so many things to try out!), but in some of the video threads, I've been told XOOM uses EXT4 format not FAT32, and thus, should not have that 4GB limit. I've been re-encoding video files to meet XOOM's current playback limitations, and have been reducing them to sub 4GB anyway, so I haven't tested that for myself.
With the HC 3.2 update, I was able to hook up my external 1TB WD Hard Drive to my A500, however, I do not know if there is a way to safely unmount the drive so it won't crash when tried to be read again in my PC (something similar to the safely remove device app in Windows). Is anyone aware of such feature in the native ROM or an app that handles this? Thanks in advance.
Go to settings -> storage, scroll all the way down, you will see the option to dismount usb storage. Wait for a few minutes for the hard drive to stop spinning before disconnect the hard drive.
Thanks Man, that works...Do you know if there is a widget that can also do that?
Sorry I don't but you can create a shortcut to storage setting that provides quick access to what you want to do.
Hi.
I recently bought max Payne from the play store. Once it downloaded I noticed I'm lower than usual on storage. I checked disk usage and sure enough max Payne was taking up almost 3 GB. It's only supposed to take 1.4gb.
I've attached the screenshot here. The data is taking its own space. And the apk is taking its own space. I can't find the apk in file manager either.
Is it safe to delete it? How can I?
Also is there any way around this silly Samsung limitation of not being able to copy anything app related to external storage. What's the use of having a 32gb card if I can't use it and can only have one big game at a time :/
On stock rom I was able to move all the app data to SD card.
It's google's idea not to move apps to the external storage.
Have you tried reinstalling the game?
The "extra data" is most likely either downloaded extra game data or simply game cache. So it's doubtful it won't stay away.
GDReaper said:
On stock rom I was able to move all the app data to SD card.
It's google's idea not to move apps to the external storage.
Have you tried reinstalling the game?
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I have this option of moving games to sd card. But after clicking move to external storage only 2 mb is moved to card and the rest stays in internal memory. This is the case with every app.
Are you able to move compete apps?
I am using a GPE rom right now and it doesn't have the option.
CM12 has but, like you said, it doesn't move the whole app.
You could try Folder Mount
How does the SD card storage work in the G6? I'm concerned about storage space with the 32g internal storage being the only option. I don't download that many apps but I guess with podcasts and audio books I run into capacity issues with a 32g phone. My understanding is with Nougat you can use the SD card for apps etc more so than you could in the past. Could someone please shed some light on how this works with the G6?
Check this out. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/auto-formatting-sdcard-to-internal-t3583875
LG removed adaptable storage option. This tool works great for me.
Thanks. I'll take a look at it. I haven't bought the G6 yet and I'm a little concerned about having to rely on a hack. I wonder why they removed the adaptable option
Almost all brands removed this feature...
As far as I know, only HTC leaved it available for the customer without the need to do anything funny.
Does it work the same as native with this mod?
Griggs2121 said:
Does it work the same as native with this mod?
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Far as I can tell the mod works the same
I see it still shows as SD storage, but you can install apps on it?
Griggs2121 said:
I see it still shows as SD storage, but you can install apps on it?
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Looks like it. Just installed super Mario
I really appreciate your responses!
You can also just enable Force Allow Apps on External in developer options.
Is that when you use the move to SD function?
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You can also just enable Force Allow Apps on External in developer options.
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I enabled Force Allow Apps on External, and it wont allow me to move any more apps that I couldn't already move by just going into each app and changing the storage to SD.
Is there something else that needs to be done?
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I enabled Force Allow Apps on External, and it wont allow me to move any more apps that I couldn't already move by just going into each app and changing the storage to SD.
Is there something else that needs to be done?
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Did you reboot after enabling it?
Hi guys,
a quick question: as I used this tool the overall consumption of memory in my original internal memory seems to be higher than I expected.
So I added up the space needed by the apps on the new internal SD card and this fit. So it seems that the internal SD card things that the Apps are installed there, but the internal memory shows them in them from the storage consumption.
Is that just a bug (or "feature") of the LG due to the fact that they do not increase the overall free space available (with the internal SD card)?
And if this is so, can I just keep installing apps right after 32Gb are full or will the phone still stop accepting that?
Does anybody knows more about that?
Best regards and thanks for the help!
draino623 said:
Check this out. https://forum.xda-developers.com/android/software/auto-formatting-sdcard-to-internal-t3583875
LG removed adaptable storage option. This tool works great for me.
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Thanks for sharing!
with Oreo (V20h) app Settings crashes when selected "Migrate data..." on microSD formatted as internal storage...I think LG does not permit this solution any more (I enabled "Force Allow Apps on External" in developer options too)
I recently bought an external SSD for use with my 2017 shield, I have it formatted and mounted to the system and while I can move a select few apps to the external storage I am unable to move the main offender, an app called Ariel Dream. Its an app that runs the apple tv screen saver on android tv, love the app. However, it uses quite a bit of space as Id prefer to downloaded the videos for the screen saver rather than streaming them and frankly the base line shield does not have enough storage for it.
So any way to force install app to external storage without root? Or even temporary root and then restore to stock after the transfer is made?
*SOLVED* This is apparently solved by enabling developer mode in the usual android way and enabling force move to usb option. I just found this feature is available for Android TV today.