Android does not save to microSD card. "Android": install applications on a memory card

There are two symptoms when the internal memory on the phone is sorely lacking:

1. Apps and Android slow down,
2. The phone displays a message that you need to take action and free up the occupied space.

The internal memory of the phone has a fixed amount, and it (seemingly) cannot be increased. However, in the guide we will tell you how to clean internal memory phone from junk files and applications.

By increasing the free space in the Android memory, you will save time and stop noticing the brakes on your phone and tablet. The whole “cleaning” will take about 20 minutes.

Error: insufficient memory on mobile device

Usually, Android issues such a message if a process or application does not have enough free space in the internal memory of the phone.

Lack of memory can make itself felt by constant freezes. If this is imperceptible when buying a phone, then over time, after installing dozens of mobile applications and growing “garbage”, you begin to notice it.

The question involuntarily arises: do the characteristics of the phone “lie”? If not, then why does the same smartphone / tablet work stably for others?

Checking the amount of free memory on Android

When a notification about insufficient internal memory appears, the question arises: how much memory is available, how much of it is occupied?

You can check the free space through the settings mobile phone. To do this, go to Settings - Options - Memory (Settings - Device Maintenance - Storage - Storage settings - Device memory). We carefully study the data, paying attention to the following figures:

• Total space - the amount of internal memory Android
• System memory - the minimum amount of space reserved for system operation
• Available space - how much space is left in the internal memory.

Accordingly, if the built-in memory is not enough, you need to increase the memory on the phone to the size of System memory so that the system does not give the corresponding error.

In the following chapters, I will tell you how to clean the internal memory on Android.

Clearing the phone's internal memory

You can remove excess through the built-in tools of the operating system and through third-party applications. They analyze the used space, help identify files that can be safely deleted.

Removing apps from Android system memory

Surely your phone has applications installed that hang dead weight and are not used for their intended purpose. Their size can reach hundreds of megabytes (including the cache).

You can remove useless programs through the standard Application Manager: Options - Settings - Application Manager (Settings - Apps).

In Android 8, to calculate unnecessary applications, it is convenient to use free utility Files Go . For other OS versions, it is available for download via Google Play.

How to remove unnecessary applications in FIles Go:

1. Go to the Unused apps section,
2. Sort applications by modification date or size,
3. To delete, mark unnecessary programs checkboxes and click Uninstall.

Video instruction for uninstalling applications:

Transferring files to a memory card

The internal memory of the phone, as already mentioned, has a fixed amount, so you need to constantly check whether there is enough free space for the applications and OS to work correctly.

In general, Android memory is divided into internal and external. It is easy to "upgrade" external memory, since sd-cards are inexpensive today (you can buy a 256 GB memory card for $25).

Actually, you can transfer files through any file manager - through a phone or PC.

Move unnecessary applications from internal to external memory card

Remove junk files with Piriform CCleaner

As an alternative to CCleaner, it's convenient to use the aforementioned Files Go app.

How to increase memory on Android manually

To manually clear the phone's memory, any file manager is suitable. We recommend ES Explorer or Total Commander.

Be careful and only delete unnecessary user files in Android internal memory that you created/copied yourself.

So, open the file manager, go to the root of the internal memory, start searching and deleting unnecessary things.

Which files it is desirable to delete (transfer to a memory card) in the first place:

1. Photos, videos, voice recorder recordings and other documents stored not on sd, but in internal memory;
2. Documents received by mail or social networks(most often they are saved in the Download folder);
3. E-books and other files saved by third-party applications to the device's memory;
4. The contents of the folders DCIM, bluetooth, sounds.

We use Storage Analyzers (for clarity)

For clarity, we recommend using the Files Go application or any other storage analyzer for Android, which will show which files take up the most disk space and where they are located in the form of a diagram. Among these applications, we note:

Transferring photos and videos to Google Photos

It is photos and videos that “eat up” the most space on the phone, due to them you can quickly free up space on the memory card or in the built-in storage. If your phone doesn't support a memory card, move the files you don't access often to the cloud. The Photos app, or Google Photos, is the best for this. It automatically uploads photos to the service, where they are available in their original quality through a browser or application.

In addition to Google Photos, you can look at alternatives such as Dropbox, Flickr or Microsoft OneDrive.

Even when the photos are only available on the server, you can easily access them if you have an internet connection. And most importantly, it is really convenient and fast way free up a couple of gigabytes of internal memory!

Clearing memory: questions and answers

1. The phone did not have enough internal memory, I sent half of the photos to the sd card, after that I open it, but they are all kind of muddy. I tried to transfer back to the internal memory of Android, but the pictures are the same. How can I return the old pictures, i.e. so that it was cleaned up as before without any distortion.

2. I did not have enough internal memory in my phone, I wanted to clear it. I transferred data (photos, music) to a memory card. Now the files are not readable, although the phone sees the map. How can I get at least a photo back?

3. Phone Samsung A5. I did not know how to increase the internal memory, I moved folders with music and files from the internal memory to the sd card using a laptop. After that, when opening the folders, they all turned out to be empty. Neither the phone nor the computer sees files and music. The internal memory of the phone did not seem to decrease after that. How to find these files?

Answer. It is likely that you did not copy the originals to the memory card, but the thumbnails. The original photos may have been left in the phone's internal memory. If this does not happen, the DiskDigger program will help you.

If there is not enough space in the device memory, you should copy the files to your computer (make a backup copy) and only then move them to the memory card. It will be useful for you to read the instructions on how to clear the internal memory on Android (see the text above).

I have a phone Sony Xperia, when I go to the Play Market, I want to download some program, the system writes that there is not enough memory on Android, although the flash drive is 16 GB! What to do?

Answer. Most likely, the "not enough memory" error on Android is due to the fact that there is not enough internal memory - this is where installation files are downloaded from Google Play.

1. Transfer the largest files from Android internal memory to your sd card.
2. Delete unnecessary applications through the file manager or Files Go.
3. Use the CCleaner utility to clean junk files in your phone's memory.

Cleaned phone memory, deleted a lot of folders. And now I can not watch the gallery through Android, writes: "Storage is not available." How can I return it back?

Answer. It is likely that during cleaning you deleted the folder with photos on the memory card (SDCARD/DCIM/CAMERA). You can recover files from there using CardRecovery or PhotoRec.

If your device is low on internal storage and you constantly find yourself having to delete apps, photos, and videos to make more space for installing larger apps, then you need to read this article.

In this article, we will explain in detail how to install or move Android apps to SD card on smartphone or tablet and how to make apps install to Android memory card.

How to move apps to SD card?

There are currently two ways to solve this problem:

• Storing photos, videos and music in the cloud
• Using the card microSD memory

If your Android phone or tablet allows you to install an SD card, then be sure to install an SD card. In this case, the external memory will be for storing photos, videos and music, and the internal memory for applications.

However, there are situations where the owner needs the apps to be saved to the SD memory card. Thus, the question arises, how to install or transfer any suitable application to a microSD card?

So, next we will describe in detail how to make applications installed on the Android memory card by default. As a result of such manipulations, internal memory will be significantly freed up, which will positively affect the operation of the Android system.

Instructions for devices version up to Andoid 6.0

The instructions below may vary slightly for different phones. Some phones may just have a button "Move to SD". Thus, you need to pay attention to every word associated with "Move", SD etc.

If your device needs to free up internal storage, move any number of apps, photos, or videos to the SD card. Also, open the app "Camera" and go to settings and set save to SD card. Instructions on how to move apps to Android storage card:

• First of all, open the notification shade and click on the gear-shaped settings button. You can also log in "Settings" through the app drawer.
• Open a tab "Device", go to the tab "Applications", and then "Application Manager". On some devices "Application Manager" has a name "All Applications".
• Then go to your apps list, find the app you want to move. We will be moving the NPL app to the SD card.
• Once you find the application, click on it, then click on the button "Change" as shown below. Select "Memory card" (Click on the picture to enlarge).

It is worth noting that any game or application where speed is important is best left on the internal memory, as the data transfer speed is much faster on the internal memory of the smartphone than on the SD memory card.

Instructions for devices with Android Marshmallow version 6.0 and above

In older versions of Android, the SD card worked as portable and removable storage. On devices running Android 6.0 Marshmallow and above, a feature called Adoptable Storage has been added. Thus, when you insert an SD card into the device, the system will automatically sum up the internal memory and SD card memory and display the total memory.

The advantage is that all applications are automatically installed on the SD card. As a result, there will be no need to move applications manually.

• Insert an SD card, open the notification shade and press "Tune". You can use the SD card as portable storage or as internal storage. If you select the function, the system will format the SD card and then integrate with the device.
• After that, all data on the smartphone will be installed on the memory card by default.

However, the use of such a function fully integrates the SD card with internal memory, and now it will not work with other devices. This means you can't just take it out and plug it into your computer to download music, photos, or videos from your computer.

Be sure to back up any data or information on your computer before selecting the "Use as internal storage", since Android will completely format the SD memory card.

It is worth noting that at any time you can go to the settings according to our instructions above and move the apps from the SD card back to the internal storage.

Android 5.0 Lollipop and above

If you are using a smartphone or tablet running Android 5.0 Lollipop or higher. Your device will use the SD memory card as portable and removable storage. This means that you can remove the SD card and download photos or music from your computer, and then install the SD card again on your Android device.

In the event that you need to move applications to an SD memory card, use the instructions below:

• Open the menu, select "Settings", and then "Applications" and move any app to SD card. To do this, simply click on the application and click on the button "Move to SD card".

However, remember that applications that come preinstalled software cannot be transferred to an SD memory card. Typically, applications installed from the Play Market can be transferred.

Other Methods (Apps to Transfer to SD Memory Card)

AT Play store Market has a variety of third-party apps that allow you to transfer apps to your SD card. Most of the applications, of course, require root access. But, there are some apps that let you transfer apps without root access.

AppMgr III (App 2 SD)

The most popular application that allows you to transfer almost any application to an SD memory card. It is worth noting that the application does not require root access, which is especially important for inexperienced users.

In addition, AppMgr III is feature rich and provides many other useful features.

• Download the AppMgr III application, wait for the automatic installation (takes 2 to 5 minutes).

• Now open the AppMgr III application and wait for the list to load installed applications on your phone. After that, click on the application you want to move, select "Move", and then in the standard Android functionality, move the app to the SD card.

The internal memory on smartphones is not infinite, and photos, videos, documents, and applications take up quite a lot of space. That is why most devices have an SD card slot - this allows you to significantly expand memory reserves.

And yet, users are faced with such a problem: an external media is installed in the phone, but all applications are automatically downloaded to the internal memory. Because of this, a notification constantly appears that there is not enough space. On Android, this problem can be solved in several ways.

How to download games and applications to an SD memory card

There are several ways to use an external card to download applications and games to it. For example, you can set the SD card as the default memory, move applications using the default settings, or merge memory.

Setting External SD Drive as Default

You can set the SD card as the default memory, and then the smartphone will determine it as a priority for data storage.

For this:

Some applications will still be stored in the internal memory, this is determined by their settings.

Using Settings to Move Apps

Unfortunately, in the settings there is no option to choose automatic installation applications to external media. But you can manually move some of them (not all applications support such a transfer).

For this:

There is another option: you can transfer applications not individually, but all together. For this:

Combining internal and external memory

This method is available for smartphones that have android version from 6.0 and up.

Video: how to set up downloading games and applications to an SD card

Video: Move games to external storage using Apps2SD

Using an SD card and the described methods will help to significantly offload the internal memory of the smartphone. They are quite simple, so any user can handle them, even if he is not very well versed in technology.

In many smartphone models, by default, the function of saving photos to a memory card is built in. However, there are devices in which this parameter must be set manually or it is completely absent, and the images taken are saved to the internal memory of the phone. How to make sure that photos are saved to the memory card of an Android device - this will be discussed in the article.

How to save photos to sd card

For various models Android smartphones exist different ways solving the problem of storing images in memory. Despite the fact that a specific phone model has its own storage settings. In a certain line of devices, the location of the function to save photos to a memory card is usually the same. We will consider the features of the location of this function that are characteristic of any smartphone configurations and various ways to solve the problem.

Method 1 - Change the storage partition in the camera settings

On most smartphones, you can set the folder for saving photos in the camera settings. To do this, you need to run it and find the "settings" tab, in which the item regarding the storage of images will be written. It might be called something like this:

Here you need to move the slider of the “Save to memory card” item to the right position, thereby activating saving the photo to the memory card. As a rule, this method solves the problem in most cases. If it doesn't help, move on to the next one.

Method 2 - change the save folder in the smartphone settings

Often, image storage options can be changed directly in the “Settings” section of your device. The method is implemented in several steps:

If this solution did not help you, move on to the third.

Method 3 - Restore Default Camera Settings

Some intentional or accidental changes to the camera settings may also affect the operation of the smartphone, causing the SD card to fail. AT this case Restoring the camera to factory settings is recommended. In our smartphone model, this is done like this:

Method 4 - hardware resolution of the problem of saving photos to a memory card

If the previous methods did not help save images to a memory card, then perhaps the problem lies in the phone itself, since the memory module is a weak point of the device and its operation can be easily disrupted, for example, if the smartphone falls. It would be useful to check this with the following steps:

1. Turn off the phone and remove the memory card;
2. Turn it on and take a test shot;
3. Turn off the device again, insert a memory card and start it;
4. Try again to take a picture of something.

After completing these steps, the failure is usually eliminated and subsequent pictures are saved to the sd card.

We examined the main causes of the problem of saving photos to a memory card and how to resolve it on Android gadgets. I hope this article helped you troubleshoot this issue.

Technology for the production of gadgets is developing rapidly, but on average price segment little attention is paid to internal storage, which usually ranges from 8 to 16 GB. Considering that most of the volume is occupied by built-in programs, there is almost no space for games and additional information, and it becomes necessary to install applications on the Android SD card directly.

When buying a phone or tablet, you must immediately purchase a memory card. By default, all information is downloaded immediately to the internal drive, but through the settings you can easily arrange automatic saving of photos, videos and music to external card, the allowable volume of which largely depends on the resolution operating programs the gadget itself.

Not all devices are designed to install a drive larger than 128 GB, so you should carefully read the phone's instructions before making a purchase. In this case, the internal storage will be open for applications, but its volume may not be enough for a large number of desired games that “get heavier” in the process of improvement by manufacturers, and the necessary utilities that make work and life easier.

Much depends on the modification of the gadget, sometimes such a simple method is available on highly equipped devices. First of all, you need to check whether you can get by with simple actions:

In new versions of the operating system, it is impossible to install the application on the Android SD card by default. To do this, you need to know some tricks and download special programs.

Actions for versions of Android 5.0 inclusive

In older versions of the system, it is quite easy to figure out the sequence of actions and free up internal memory, improving the speed of the gadget. To do this, just go to the main settings and go to the application tab, and then select "transfer to SD media". The program itself will carry out the transfer of information.

Additional data storages such as "gallery", "music" and applications for reading e-books, after saving to external media, will automatically upload information to the SD card without advanced settings. Thus, the internal storage will be freer, which will improve the speed of the device as a whole.

It should be borne in mind that the features of certain games and programs sometimes make it impossible to transfer them to an external drive. That is why the manufacturer's built-in programs are not installed on SD, and their forced transfer can disrupt the processes inside the gadget. Operating system always warns of such a possibility, so do not be afraid to make a mistake.

Saving applications to an android memory card from 4.2 to 5 inclusive is quite simple if you follow the following algorithm:

1. Go to the "applications" tab and select the "downloads" section, where all the previously installed software is located.
2. Select a program to transfer from the list and click on it.
3. Check data access and required amount of memory.
4. Click on the "record to SD" section, if any.

The rest of the process will take place on its own. Active gamers should not forget that any game in which the speed of interaction is important will work better while being in the internal memory.

Combining external and internal

Install the application on the map android memory from the fifth version and above, it will require additional actions, since the system itself is delivered differently than in older versions, but there is a new utility - Adoptable Storage, which allows you to combine internal and external drives into a single database.

When this function is activated, the gadget system will automatically calculate the total amount of memory based on the storage parameters and display it on the display. In order to use the utility, you need to do the following:

After such formatting, the external drive cannot be removed and placed in another gadget, this may damage access to the recorded information and it will no longer be possible to configure it again.

Sometimes you need to release urgently RAM and reset all apps, videos, music, photos to removable disk. This is done in a few simple steps:

This method is not suitable for transferring pre-installed software.

Reliable helpers from outside

If the above options could not be implemented, then the device itself does not have enough functions. However, there are two ways to get around these restrictions and download additional software and install games on SD without any problems. android map any modification:

• using a computer;
• by downloading third party software.

Long way - computer

If you use a portable computer, you will have to be patient, but this process will pass without the risk that always accompanies obtaining Root rights. First of all, you need to go to the site through a PC play market, find the application to download and copy the link to it from the browser bar. Then do the following step by step:

Sometimes it turns out to do this with a flash drive. If you have any difficulties, you will have to use synchronization software, for example, the well-established Phone Explorer program. You can download it from the Play Market or from the site of the same name and install it first on a tablet or phone, and then on a PC. To transfer data you will need:

• open the application simultaneously on the computer and gadget;
• choose the type of connection, for example, Wi-Fi or Bluetooth;
• find the downloaded application in the PC memory;
• transfer it to the external media of the gadget.

Verified Utilities

Despite the fact that many users go through the process of obtaining root rights without problems, there are many difficulties in case of an unsuccessful attempt. It is not recommended to do this on a newly purchased phone that has not expired the warranty period, because after root settings-the rights of the guarantee will not apply and any breakdown or stress in the work will be corrected at the expense of the owner.

Manufacturers know that very often when trying self installation root access, the device starts to slow down or loses many functions, and therefore limit the warranty from such cases. It is better not to take risks and use proven software, with which you can either get what you want without such access, or be sure that even root rights in combination with it will not hurt:

Forced expansion

This method can be used by a person familiar with the basics of programming, since when changing the default location for installing software, you will have to make changes to the phone through a computer. Download on PC android program Debug Bridge (ADB Run) and check for a USB connection on your smartphone. Pre-obtained root-rights will facilitate the implementation of the following actions.