Set home directory is greyed on Tab 3

[cherbat]

Although the steps for my device were not the same as described, I was able to utilize this thread to locate the option to set my files to automatically go directly to the SD Card. I can change music, documents, etc. However, the main thing I want to go directly to the card is apps. I would need to change the set home directory option to make this happen, but it is greyed. How to I make this option available?http/www.tomsguide.com/faq/id-1772970/set-default-download-location-card.html

 

[Titillating]

Unfortunately, that guide is a bit outdated. It mentions that apps can be moved, but that was because it was written for earlier versions of Android. As of Android version 4.2 or so, Android phones no longer support the moving of apps to SD cards, and are no longer to run apps off of an SD card. The only way to circumvent those restrictions, so far as I know, is to root your device, which is a whole different conversation.

 

[cherbat]

Thanks for the response. Is there an easy free program to use to root my device?

 

[Titillating]

What version of Android are you running? Some methods don't work for newer versions, so I just wanted to be sure before recommending something.

 

[cherbat]

4.4.2

 

[Titillating]

In that case, I'd suggest CF-Auto-Root or Kingroot. Both are basic root methods and doesn't add anything to your device besides enabling root access. You can find more info about them in their xda-developers threads:

http/forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1980683

http/forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461