During use Android smartphone files inevitably accumulate in his memory. Over time, there are so many of these files that they take up all the free space and the user is faced with a lack of free space when installing applications or downloading new files.
This problem can be partially solved by moving files to a memory card. User files such as photos and videos can be painlessly transferred to a memory card and thereby free up some space in internal memory smartphone.
In order to move files from internal memory to a memory card, you must first install file manager. Any file manager will be suitable for this task, but it is better to choose one that clearly identifies the device’s internal memory and memory card. For example, such a function is available in the application.
Install this file manager and launch it on your Android smartphone. Once launched, you will see two folders: “Device” and “SD Card”. The “Device” folder is the internal memory of your Android smartphone. Open this folder and find the files there that you would like to move to the SD memory card.
Let's say you find a file that you want to move to your memory card.
In order to perform the file transfer operation, you need to check the box next to the desired file and click on the “Move” button, which is located in the lower left corner of the screen.
After this, the “Cancel” and “Paste” buttons will appear at the bottom of the screen. The “Cancel” button cancels the transfer of files, and the “Insert” button transfers the previously selected files to the folder that is currently open.
Now you need to click on the “Home” button on the left top corner programs. So you will move to home screen file manager.
Then you need to go to the SD memory card. To do this, click on the “SD card” folder.
After this, on the memory card you need to open the folder into which you want to move the files and click on the “Insert” button.
After this, the selected files will be moved from the internal memory of the smartphone to the SD memory card.
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The information contained in the removable module can actually be transferred to a mobile device very easily.
Despite this, the question of how to move a file from a memory card to a phone continues to remain open for many users.
Almost all modern cellular devices support the function of copying and moving data. How can I do that? Let's try to answer the question posed.
Instructions for Android
- If a person is used to using the device’s built-in memory, he should be prepared for the fact that it will quickly run out over time.
- This means that the subscriber will no longer be able to install games and programs, save music and photos.
IN in this case The solution is obvious: you should place the files on a microSD memory card. - To do this, we need the App2SD program, which is easy to find and download in the Android Market. It is completely free, and is specially designed for transferring games and other applications to a memory card mobile device.
- Install the program, launch it and go to the “To SD card” tab. Those applications that can be moved, as a rule, notify about this themselves. There is an arrow next to them Green colour.
- In the window that appears, select “Move to SD memory card.”
Instructions for any phones
- As a rule, a mobile device from any manufacturer provides the ability to move files, provided that the driver is first installed.
- First, let’s make sure that copy protection is not activated on the flash card. If this mode is set, this operation cannot be performed.
- It should also be taken into account that the memory capacity of a mobile device is usually much less than the capacity of a microSD card. Before moving data, you need to make sure that you actually have enough space on your phone.
- We mark the applications that interest us. Depending on which function is available, information can be copied or moved immediately. Select the appropriate item.
These manipulations are performed by users of Samsung devices.
- But how to move a file from a memory card to Nokia phone? To do this, go through the main menu to the micro-SD card and mark the applications of interest. We move the above in the same way as described above.
- If the subscriber owns a smartphone, it is recommended that he launch the file manager. This can be done, for example, through the control panel.
- Moving applications is done in this way. You can mark one or several files at the same time.
- A mobile device is sometimes equipped with certain software, which can also be used to perform the described operation.
- Such programs are pre-installed, launched and configured on the computer, after which the phone is connected. At this stage, it is important to select the appropriate connection mode - for example, “PC Suite”.
- We mark the applications we are interested in and select the option to move to the device memory. Before this, it is recommended to connect the device as a drive to the computer and check everything with an antivirus so as not to damage the phone itself.
Sooner or later, every user of Android devices is faced with a situation where the internal memory of the device is about to run out. When you try to update existing or install new applications, in the store Play Market A notification pops up stating that there is not enough free space, to complete the operation you need to delete media files or some applications.
Most applications are installed in internal memory by default. But it all depends on what installation location the program developer specified. It also determines whether it will be possible in the future to transfer application data to external card memory or not.
Not all applications can be transferred to a memory card. Those that were preinstalled and are system applications, you can’t move it, at least if you don’t have root rights. But most downloaded applications tolerate the “move” well.
Before you start transferring, make sure there is enough free space on your memory card. If you remove the memory card, the applications that were transferred to it will not work. Also, you should not expect that applications will work in another device, even if you insert the same memory card into it.
It is worth remembering that programs are not completely transferred to the memory card; some of them remain in the internal memory. But the bulk is moved, freeing up the necessary megabytes. The size of the portable part of the application is different in each case.
Method 1: AppMgr III
The free AppMgr III (App 2 SD) application has proven itself as best tool to move and delete programs. The application itself can also be moved to the card. It's very easy to master. There are only three tabs displayed on the screen: "Relocatable", "On the SD card", "In phone".
After downloading, do the following:
Another one useful feature- automatic clearing of application cache. This technique also helps free up space. 
Method 2: FolderMount
FolderMount is a program designed to completely transfer applications along with the cache. To work with it you will need ROOT rights. If you have them, you can even work with system applications, so you need to select folders very carefully.
To use the application, follow these instructions:
Method 3: Move to SDCard
The easiest way is to use the Move to SDCard program. It is very easy to use and takes up only 2.68 MB. The app icon on your phone may be called "Delete".
Using the program looks like this:
Method 4: Standard means
In addition to all of the above, try to transfer using built-in tools operating system. This feature is only available for devices with Android version 2.2 and higher installed. In this case, you need to do the following:
But what to do if the Android version is lower than 2.2 or the developer did not provide the ability to move? In such cases it can help third party software, which we talked about earlier.
Using the instructions in this article, you can easily move apps to and from your storage card. And having ROOT rights provides even more opportunities.
Built-in memory Android devices often runs out quickly, so users have to store large amounts of information on microSD. But what to do if Android does not save downloaded content to the memory card - applications, photos, music, and other files?
This article is suitable for all brands that produce phones on Android 10/9/8/7: Samsung, HTC, Lenovo, LG, Sony, ZTE, Huawei, Meizu, Fly, Alcatel, Xiaomi, Nokia and others. We are not responsible for your actions.
Attention! You can ask your question to a specialist at the end of the article.
Problems with the memory card
First of all, you need to make sure that the memory card is working and ready to accept files. What to do:
The memory card may be incompatible with the smartphone - for example, it exceeds the capacity allowed for specific model phone. If the flash drive is larger than a certain size of gigabytes (32, 64, 128, etc.), then it simply does not recognize it, because not programmed for such volume. In this case, the only way out is to use another microSD storage device with a smaller capacity.
If no card is identified, it makes sense to contact service center. There may be hardware problems with the phone that prevent it from working with external drives.
Wrong folder in browser
If problems with saving occur while downloading files in the browser, you should check the destination folder. It may be specified incorrectly, which is why the browser does not understand how to save photos, music, videos and other content. Let's look at the example of UC Browser:
- Open the "Downloads" section in the main menu.
- Click Settings.
- In the "Download Path" field, specify the folder on the memory card.
Increase After such a short setup, files in the browser will be downloaded only to the specified directory on the card, without filling up the internal memory.
Files cannot be transferred to a memory card
This most often applies to built-in Android applications. In the phone they can only be stored on the internal storage, otherwise the smartphone will not work. At the same time, any application from third party developer can be moved to microSD.
- Open Android settings, go to the “Applications” section.
- Find the program you want to transfer to the memory card along with all the files.
- Click "Move to SD".
Increase If the button is inactive, then the application cannot be moved. If it says “Move to phone” instead of “Move to SD,” this means that the program files are already stored on the memory card.
The settings for transferring files to the memory card have gone wrong
IN Android settings you can manually specify which memory is used by default - internal or external. Depending on the selected value, files will be downloaded to your phone or microSD card. After updating the system, the settings may be lost, so it’s worth checking them.
Not every model or manufacturer has such a setting. Check it out for yourself.
- Open Android settings.
- Go to the "Memory" section.
- In the "Installation location" or "Default memory" field, select "SD".
Increase When there is no setting
If it is not possible to set the default location for saving files, then the applications themselves will come to the rescue. In the same Samsung Internet browser, it is possible to set the storage location:
Increase Look in your application where you are going to save files from, whether it is possible to select a save location in the settings. If this is not the case, you will have to manually move files from the internal memory to the microSD card.
With the development of technology, content is becoming more and more voluminous, which leads to a constant shortage free space on our devices. Fortunately, many smartphones have a special slot for a memory card, with which you can significantly increase the amount of free memory on your phone. Some users refuse to purchase SD cards and hope that the internal memory of the device is enough for them. They often make mistakes and still purchase microSD, which is perhaps difficult to do without. As a result, there is a need to move all the data accumulated over months (and possibly years) to a memory card. This is exactly what will be discussed further. In this article, we will take a closer look at how to transfer applications from internal memory to an SD memory card in Android. Let's figure it out. Go.
Let's look at popular utilities
The ability to transfer applications, unfortunately, is not available on all versions of the Android operating system. Therefore, only owners of Android above 2.2 Froyo (inclusive) and below 4.4 KitKat can perform this operation. Also, this cannot be done with every application. It is necessary that the developers provide such an opportunity, otherwise you will not succeed.
Now let's move on directly to how this is done. The first thing you need to do is open “Settings” and go to “Applications”. Select the utility or game you would like to move. If the program is installed in the main memory, you can move it by clicking the “Move to SD card” button. In this way, one by one, transfer each available program.
You must click the corresponding button in the application properties
If there are a lot of applications on your smartphone, this method can be tedious, because you will have to open each utility in turn and add it separately. So, this process can take you the whole day. Fortunately, there are more comfortable ways to solve this problem.
For example, use a special utility called FolderMount. With its help, it will be possible to move even those programs that are not available for transfer in the standard way.
For the application to work correctly, do not forget about root rights
To install and use FolderMount, you must be rooted. Then download and install this utility on your smartphone. Next, you will need to grant the program root rights upon its request. Through the "Application Analyzer" you can see a list of all games and programs that are available for transfer. FolderMount will then prompt you to create a folder on the SD card that matches the internal memory folder. Agree to this action to begin the data movement process. All this may take some time. Depends on the size of the folder being moved. When FolderMount completes the operation, tap on the pin icon located next to the folder. As soon as it turns green, you can close FolderMount, as this indicates that the partition has been mounted.
Continue to follow the instructions
The application cache is a very important component and often takes up even more free space than the program itself. Luckily, the cache can also be moved to a memory card using FolderMount. After launching the application, tap on the “+” icon located at the top right. In the input field, write the name of the game or program whose cache you want to transfer. Then select the cache folder, which you will find along the path “SD/Andoid/obb/utility name”. Next, in the “Destination” section, select the folder on the SD card where the cache will be moved. After filling out all the items, tap on the pin icon, as in the previous case, and wait until it turns green.
Usually the cache size is quite large, so you will need to wait
The undoubted advantage of this utility is that it is available for all versions of Android. In some cases you may need full version FolderMount. However, do not rush to get upset, it costs only one dollar. Agree, this is very little money for a comfortable and complete expansion of the memory of your phone.
In addition to FolderMount, there are other programs that allow you to transfer games and utilities from internal memory to microSD. One such program is Link2SD. A very easy to use, convenient utility that also copes with the task well.
The application displays information on the size of programs in the list and card of each of them
Another great one software- AppMgrIII (App 2 SD). It is also free and perfectly solves the problem of data transfer. In addition, using AppMgr you can clear the cache and delete junk files from a smartphone. In AppMgrIII, all programs on your smartphone are divided into groups:
- On Phone. Those that are stored in the internal memory and can be transferred to microSD.
- On SD Card. Those that are already stored in external memory.
- Phone Only. Here are those applications that cannot be moved.
First of all, pay attention to the “Movable” tab (On Phone, Movable) and the cache size
If you want to immediately install games on a memory card, then, unfortunately, this will not work. In any case, the game will be installed on the main memory, and from there it will have to be transferred to the SD card. This function is only available through the Move2SDEnabler utility.
These are the ways to move games and applications from the main memory of a smartphone to external memory. As you can see, this is done quite simply and quickly. Working with microSD is much more convenient and enjoyable, so feel free to copy all your data there. Write in the comments whether this article helped you understand the issue and share your experience of carrying out similar operations with other users.