how to permanently move apps to sd card

maharshi_375

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Oct 12, 2016
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i am not able to move my apps permanently to sd card. As i restart or switch on my phone all apps automatically gets moved to phone memory.
 
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Well, it is going to depend on what version of Android your phone is running. If it is running anything prior to "Marshmallow" you will not be able to make those changes, as they don't allow for running apps from the SD card on those versions. Also, please note, that some manufacturers have restricted this option even when using "Marshmallow". Why, who knows.


How to turn external SD card into internal storage on "Marshmallow".

NOTE: Please be sure you start with a blank SD card. It needs to be blank because when the card is converted to "Internal" storage, it will be formatted (wiped) and encoded (making the cards data only readable by that device).

1. Go to device “Settings”, then select “Storage”.
2. Select your "SD Card", then...
Well, it is going to depend on what version of Android your phone is running. If it is running anything prior to "Marshmallow" you will not be able to make those changes, as they don't allow for running apps from the SD card on those versions. Also, please note, that some manufacturers have restricted this option even when using "Marshmallow". Why, who knows.


How to turn external SD card into internal storage on "Marshmallow".

NOTE: Please be sure you start with a blank SD card. It needs to be blank because when the card is converted to "Internal" storage, it will be formatted (wiped) and encoded (making the cards data only readable by that device).

1. Go to device “Settings”, then select “Storage”.
2. Select your "SD Card", then tap the “three-dot menu“ (top-right), now select “Settings” from in there.
3. Now select “Format as internal”, and then “Erase & Format”.
4. Your SD Card will now be formatted as internal storage.
5. Reboot your phone.

NOTE: If you don't reboot the phone, many things may not work correctly, so make sure you do.

 
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