[Help] Can't move apps to SD card ... - Asus Transformer TF700

Hello
So i have a little problem which is really anoying ...
I'm running the lastest stock FW which is Jelly Bean 4.1.1, and my device is rooteed ( i updated with OTA RootKeeper) and i'm sure i'm rooted because somes apps that requires root are working perfectly.
I have tried every single app on the market that would allow me to move my apps to the SD card but no success, every app fails ...
Any idea on how to fix this ?
Thanks in advance

azsde said:
Hello
So i have a little problem which is really anoying ...
I'm running the lastest stock FW which is Jelly Bean 4.1.1, and my device is rooteed ( i updated with OTA RootKeeper) and i'm sure i'm rooted because somes apps that requires root are working perfectly.
I have tried every single app on the market that would allow me to move my apps to the SD card but no success, every app fails ...
Any idea on how to fix this ?
Thanks in advance
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Look for link2sd on the market. This app will move your apps to your sdcard then create a reference point for the OS to find the app. The draw back is it's a little technical to set this up. You need to create 2 partitions on your sd card, first partion is fat32 to store your normal stuff and the second partion formatted with ext4 for the apps. Currently there is no other app can move app to sd.

buhohitr said:
Look for link2sd on the market. This app will move your apps to your sdcard then create a reference point for the OS to find the app. The draw back is it's a little technical to set this up. You need to create 2 partitions on your sd card, first partion is fat32 to store your normal stuff and the second partion formatted with ext4 for the apps. Currently there is no other app can move app to sd.
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Is this a Jelly Bean issue ?

azsde said:
Is this a Jelly Bean issue ?
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Yes, I believe they blocked this since ICS.

buhohitr said:
Yes, I believe they blocked this since ICS.
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That's a shame ...
Thanks for the info

Why would you need it anyway? 32 or 64 GB of space not enough for apps?

_that said:
Why would you need it anyway? 32 or 64 GB of space not enough for apps?
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Why do you need to move apps to SD card? That's an old froyo thing isn't it?

GL to SD
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp&hl=en Been using since I had the original transformer .. work well on Infinity with latest build just need to have root. I have all my large games on my sd card. :laugh:

obelis said:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp&hl=en Been using since I had the original transformer .. work well on Infinity with latest build just need to have root. I have all my large games on my sd card. :laugh:
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I believe this only for game data only not regular apps! Also not all games will work with this.

sbdags said:
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Why do you need to move apps to SD card? That's an old froyo thing isn't it?
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Well, let's say that some apps requires a certain patch that only works when the patch is applied to an app that has been moved to the SD card :fingers-crossed:

You can also use the app directory bind to do this on ICS or JB.

With large apps like GTA3, GTA Vice CIty, and Madden, even with a 32g card being able to move large apps to sd would be a godsend. Its making my god tablet slow being filled up. Be nice to find a workaround...

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[Q] Link2sd misiing in my apps(market)

I installed link2sd on my phone 3 months ago but now i realize that the app is no longer shown in the market.(meaning i cant update it) i have not linked the link2sd app to the sd card; it is in the internal phone memory. how can i solve this problem? any help would be appreciated!!
here you go hope it works for you.
mchlbenner said:
here you go hope it works for you.
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do you mean i just uninstall my current version of link2sd and install this to replace it? The space my apps use on the sd card is like 270mb(definately more than internal space). if i uninstall link2sd, then wont all the apps be unlinked but due to lack of space all the apps wont load up so how do i replace my current link2sd with the one u provided? (I appreciate the effort and time u take to help me solve my problem, thx!)
The current Market version is 1.6.2
3rdstring said:
The current Market version is 1.6.2
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surprisingly i am on 1.6.2. if there ever is an update for the app, how can i update it?
androidlover123 said:
surprisingly i am on 1.6.2. if there ever is an update for the app, how can i update it?
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I was having weird problems with apps missing in market overnight (particularly ones I had installed), but they're back this morning. Maybe Google's running some maintenance/upgrade on the market.

is there a patch like note2 to swap int sd with ext sd?

I wanna use my microsd as main storage.
Ive been using the mod for note2 but cant find one for 10.1
You mean something like - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857391
dmarchant said:
You mean something like - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857391
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Exactly )) cheers
dmarchant said:
You mean something like - http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857391
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Are there rooting methods for JB other than the exploit of the Exynos chip? I plan on flashing the German JB for the 8010 on my 8013. TIA
toofank said:
Exactly )) cheers
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Did you do the swap ? was it succesful?
SMN65 said:
Did you do the swap ? was it succesful?
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yes. worked like a charm
toofank said:
yes. worked like a charm
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So it saves in the external and not the internal any more? My swap is sucessfull too but it still saves in the 11gb. are u with stock rom?
Is it possible to guide me by telling me how you did it please? I appreciate. Can't getit to work 3 days now...
SMN65 said:
So it saves in the external and not the internal any more? My swap is sucessfull too but it still saves in the 11gb. are u with stock rom?
Is it possible to guide me by telling me how you did it please? I appreciate. Can't getit to work 3 days now...
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I had slight issue with something else but fixed it earlier today, here is exactly what I did; formatted ext sd card to fat32,
then did a full wipe using philz recovery (option which says wipe to install new rom),
then formatted internal memory, /sdcard
Then pressed full wipe for new rom AGAIN,
Then flashed rom (am running HD ROM 7.0),
Then flashed script.
asustf700t said:
I had slight issue with something else but fixed it earlier today, here is exactly what I did; formatted ext sd card to fat32,
then did a full wipe using philz recovery (option which says wipe to install new rom),
then formatted internal memory, /sdcard
Then pressed full wipe for new rom AGAIN,
Then flashed rom (am running HD ROM 7.0),
Then flashed script.
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Yes.Now, all the pics and internet downloads go in the sd BUT only big apps/games go in the sd like iron man which is 800MB. Games around 30 MB like temple run still go in the internal
SMN65 said:
Yes.Now, all the pics and internet downloads go in the sd BUT only big apps/games go in the sd like iron man which is 800MB. Games around 30 MB like temple run still go in the internal
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LOL?! um... hmmm? What rom are you running?
asustf700t said:
LOL?! um... hmmm? What rom are you running?
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Why do you sound so surprised? i'm running stock rom from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ (the greek one, 4.1.2 Version)
Does it work differently on you? does it store everything in the external or ...?
the zip from the linked thread wouldn't even flash. I"m using the latest TWRP. Android 4.1.2
SMN65 said:
Why do you sound so surprised? i'm running stock rom from here http://www.sammobile.com/firmwares/ (the greek one, 4.1.2 Version)
Does it work differently on you? does it store everything in the external or ...?
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I just couldn't believe that it was storing small games on internal memory. As I said before I am running HD revolution rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42551100#post42551100 i was having some problems before but following the instructions I told you everything works now perfectly, my internal data is now 64gb and ext is 16gb
asustf700t said:
I just couldn't believe that it was storing small games on internal memory. As I said before I am running HD revolution rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=42551100#post42551100 i was having some problems before but following the instructions I told you everything works now perfectly, my internal data is now 64gb and ext is 16gb
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Does it save EVERYTHING including small games (like temple run) in the sd?
SMN65 said:
Does it save EVERYTHING including small games (like temple run) in the sd?
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because you specifically keep mentioning temple run I just tried it AND YES for some reason on both temple run one and two my actuall device memory goes down instead of the SD card, to be honest before this about 4 months ago I tried this and also had a problem where I could not install anything at ALL EVEN FROM THE PLAYSTORE, this script seems to be quite buggy for me personally, im going to go back to normal. I am going to look for an alternative. Also the parsing error which got fixed is back again LOL! Wasted money on a 64gb it seems.
asustf700t said:
because you specifically keep mentioning temple run I just tried it AND YES for some reason on both temple run one and two my actuall device memory goes down instead of the SD card, to be honest before this about 4 months ago I tried this and also had a problem where I could not install anything at ALL EVEN FROM THE PLAYSTORE, this script seems to be quite buggy for me personally, im going to go back to normal. I am going to look for an alternative. Also the parsing error which got fixed is back again LOL! Wasted money on a 64gb it seems.
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Yes, I feel like I wasted money for the sd too,but also I feel stupid for not knowing all of these storage stuff at the first place. Honestly, I won't go back cuz if your fond of gameloft games or games really big on MBs you actually can save some memory. I have 7 gameloft games installed which are about 1 gb each and they have taken no more than 0.50 from the internal(all together). All games with Cache will work that way cuz the cache can go in the external (e.x with cache http://android.mob.org/game/dungeon_hunter_4.html ) if you scroll down where it writes download the last one is the cache, its close to 1GB. But, it still isn't fully working,as small games,which in my opinion happen to be the best for tablets don't store there.In the future i might change too, i get no errors or anything so far. Maybe a new script or something comes by then, that is actually working? :fingers-crossed:
If you find something better, tell me. I'm not so pleased with this script either
SMN65 said:
Yes, I feel like I wasted money for the sd too,but also I feel stupid for not knowing all of these storage stuff at the first place. Honestly, I won't go back cuz if your fond of gameloft games or games really big on MBs you actually can save some memory. I have 7 gameloft games installed which are about 1 gb each and they have taken no more than 0.50 from the internal(all together). All games with Cache will work that way cuz the cache can go in the external (e.x with cache http://android.mob.org/game/dungeon_hunter_4.html ) if you scroll down where it writes download the last one is the cache, its close to 1GB. But, it still isn't fully working,as small games,which in my opinion happen to be the best for tablets don't store there.In the future i might change too, i get no errors or anything so far. Maybe a new script or something comes by then, that is actually working? :fingers-crossed:
If you find something better, tell me. I'm not so pleased with this script either
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Sure, I came across a rom which has something like this built in, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319216 but im waiting for de developer to answer my question
asustf700t said:
Sure, I came across a rom which has something like this built in, http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319216 but im waiting for de developer to answer my question
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I see, I hope it works for you. I'll be checking the comments from time to time,if it works i might install it too
SMN65 said:
I see, I hope it works for you. I'll be checking the comments from time to time,if it works i might install it too
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hey bro read through the recent posts, this should solve your problem! i didn't forget you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319216&page=5
asustf700t said:
hey bro read through the recent posts, this should solve your problem! i didn't forget you http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2319216&page=5
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Once again, thank you! I'll be really busy these months but I'll read it right away when I find time.I appreciate it :good:

[Q] Can't move apps with Link2SD

I have tried to move apps to sdcard with Link2SD and other similar apps. It fails and says that I can't move them because my device has a primary external storage which is emulated from the internal storage.
Here is a screenshot of the message
Howdy!
as far as I have found out (and been following this problem on and off since I got my plus a few months ago) there is no proper way to move apps to your SD card. Best solution (and the one I am using) is to partition your SD Card then use Link2SD to link apps on your SD. You can set it up to do so automatically for every new app you install. As for partitioning I found this guide the best since I'd never attempted it before but it works really well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2126363
Good luck and hope this helps a little!
Thanks a lot
lance2355 said:
Howdy!
as far as I have found out (and been following this problem on and off since I got my plus a few months ago) there is no proper way to move apps to your SD card. Best solution (and the one I am using) is to partition your SD Card then use Link2SD to link apps on your SD. You can set it up to do so automatically for every new app you install. As for partitioning I found this guide the best since I'd never attempted it before but it works really well.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2126363
Good luck and hope this helps a little!
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Do we need to root phone for that?
If yes then what's the point of making partitions.
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fayez107 said:
Do we need to root phone for that?
If yes then what's the point of making partitions.
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Well, my phone was rooted anyway but I think Link2SD needs it. As to why exactly it needs to be partitioned I can only tell you that when my card wasn't partitioned as suggested in the guide I linked then Link2SD wouldn't even offer to link the apps. I am no expert as I pointed out but this was a solution that worked for me. It may well be someone else found something better that doesn't require partitioning. To my knowledge doing things this way requires root AND the partitioned SD card.
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Well, my phone was rooted anyway but I think Link2SD needs it. As to why exactly it needs to be partitioned I can only tell you that when my card wasn't partitioned as suggested in the guide I linked then Link2SD wouldn't even offer to link the apps. I am no expert as I pointed out but this was a solution that worked for me. It may well be someone else found something better that doesn't require partitioning. To my knowledge doing things this way requires root AND the partitioned SD card.
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Did you try Apps to SD? Ill be rooting very soon and see what happens. If none works then last stop would be to make partition.
Okay I did root my phone successfully. Still cant move apps. Now going to do this partition system. Hope it works !
fayez107 said:
Did you try Apps to SD? Ill be rooting very soon and see what happens. If none works then last stop would be to make partition.
Okay I did root my phone successfully. Still cant move apps. Now going to do this partition system. Hope it works !
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Yeah, I tried Apps to SD as well but without success. You get exactly the message as the OP said here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42863865&postcount=2
Same goes for Link2SD however once you partitioned it at least offers you to link the apps. But like I said that only happened after I did the partitioning. Beforehand it would not even offer that.
I am not entirely sure what or why Samsung did what they did in kinda blocking the moving of apps to an external card but it it really blows considering that you only get a somewhat limited amount of storage to begin with.
lance2355 said:
Yeah, I tried Apps to SD as well but without success. You get exactly the message as the OP said here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showpost.php?p=42863865&postcount=2
Same goes for Link2SD however once you partitioned it at least offers you to link the apps. But like I said that only happened after I did the partitioning. Beforehand it would not even offer that.
I am not entirely sure what or why Samsung did what they did in kinda blocking the moving of apps to an external card but it it really blows considering that you only get a somewhat limited amount of storage to begin with.
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Hello again brother. Same here. Before partitioning there was not any option to create link even.
I did the partitioning stuff did work. I can successfully transfer my apps into the ext2 partition i created. (Btw which partition format did you go with?)
How ever I believe folder mount is still a better option as it does not require you to create partitions and works directly such as you enter a brand new card without partition and move apps into card and then it links it. But the only drawback is you need to purchase the app :
fayez107 said:
Hello again brother. Same here. Before partitioning there was not any option to create link even.
I did the partitioning stuff did work. I can successfully transfer my apps into the ext2 partition i created. (Btw which partition format did you go with?)
How ever I believe folder mount is still a better option as it does not require you to create partitions and works directly such as you enter a brand new card without partition and move apps into card and then it links it. But the only drawback is you need to purchase the app :
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I used ext4 for my partition. And I hadn't heard of Folder Mount until you mentioned it. Will have to check it out. Can you actually move stuff if you use that?
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I used ext4 for my partition. And I hadn't heard of Folder Mount until you mentioned it. Will have to check it out. Can you actually move stuff if you use that?
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Well ext4 didn't work for me idky though ext2 did and it worked. But creating partitions is pure junk and it would reduce the life and speed of your card (its something i believe) so I deleted the partitions and brought my card into original format.
And yes man Folder Mount is something we need ! It does exactly what both of us want. Simply move all the app data from internal memory to external memory and as soon as you move you have empty space on your internal storage and external storage is occupied. Its simple and very clear and easy to use. Just 3 clicks i believe and its done. And another good stuff is it will show you how much an app is occupying internal space and then moves it into SD card and also doesn't show important system apps to move as moving them creates problem.
There's a free version to try which would allow you to move 3 apps only and if you want more then buy the app for 2 Dollars.
Its developed by @madmack. Do check it out. The sad part for me is I dont have a credit card nor Paypal is available in my country
And i need this app badly !

Is Root the only way to move games from internal to SD external?

I just bought a shield and apparently it has a feature to move apps from internal to external. When I use is, the move never works (says not supported or error). Is my only solution to root and use one of the rooted apps like Foldermount? Just want to make sure before I root b/c as of now I have not done that and my 16gb is being crushed by games.
delt31 said:
I just bought a shield and apparently it has a feature to move apps from internal to external. When I use is, the move never works (says not supported or error). Is my only solution to root and use one of the rooted apps like Foldermount? Just want to make sure before I root b/c as of now I have not done that and my 16gb is being crushed by games.
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Are you running the latest ota ?, you can move from internal to external using 4.3, but in the latest ota we are having some issues moving files to the sd card, i suggest you to root and try it, is not a dificult process you can do it in 30 minutes, good luck having root =D
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Are you running the latest ota ?, you can move from internal to external using 4.3, but in the latest ota we are having some issues moving files to the sd card, i suggest you to root and try it, is not a dificult process you can do it in 30 minutes, good luck having root =D
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yes - latest OTA as I updated once I booted up via wifi. Ok - so it;'s not me. Any ETA on the fix b/c I rather not root if possible. If it's TBD, I'll root tonight.
btw - really LOVE the shield thus far. Now if I can only figure out how to truly remove a gamemapper setting and not have to hold/presss then select move to move the buttons, I'll be good. I swear - I set to default and then go back to the game and it goes right back to the original settings I d/l via the d/l option. Very fustrating
it doesn't work with all games.
For now I tried it with Nova 3 and that worked.
nex86 said:
it doesn't work with all games.
For now I tried it with Nova 3 and that worked.
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So I am officially rooted and open for business ; ) Everything went well but lost my half life 2 game save (my fault). doh.
What is the best internal to external rooted program to use? I assume install on my internal then use this program to move it to my external?

Is it possible to move apps to external SD?

I've got a tf300t. And i notice in settings, there's NO option to move anything to the SD card. I tried link2sd, and it says i have a internal SD. I know that's full already. Any way to move apps to the actual external SD? i am rooted, so root apps will help too. Any help would be appreciated. I have 2.8GB left internal, and 13 GB on external SD. Thanks!
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JeepGrandCherokee said:
I've got a tf300t. And i notice in settings, there's NO option to move anything to the SD card. I tried link2sd, and it says i have a internal SD. I know that's full already. Any way to move apps to the actual external SD? i am rooted, so root apps will help too. Any help would be appreciated. I have 2.8GB left internal, and 13 GB on external SD. Thanks!
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When an app is open, you can long press the app in the recents view and click on App Info. On that page, it should say "Move to SD Card".
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When an app is open, you can long press the app in the recents view and click on App Info. On that page, it should say "Move to SD Card".
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no button on any app to do so.
JeepGrandCherokee said:
no button on any app to do so.
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Its not in the app you want to move to the SD card - when you switch between apps by pressing the recents button on the bottom bar, you can long press an app, and a small menu will appear below it. Click on App info to get to the page with the ability to move the app.
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Its not in the app you want to move to the SD card - when you switch between apps by pressing the recents button on the bottom bar, you can long press an app, and a small menu will appear below it. Click on App info to get to the page with the ability to move the app.
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thats what i did, only option were, uninstall, force stop, and clear cache. i know what your talking about because i did it on my phone with the same OS, and on the tablet, no moving to SD option is there.
JeepGrandCherokee said:
thats what i did, only option were, uninstall, force stop, and clear cache. i know what your talking about because i did it on my phone with the same OS, and on the tablet, no moving to SD option is there.
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What firmware version/ROM are you running? I'd imagine the latest versions have that feature, and my installed ROM does as well.
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What firmware version/ROM are you running? I'd imagine the latest versions have that feature, and my installed ROM does as well.
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im running an ASUS TRANSFORMER TF300T with CHROMI-X custon ROM, Android 4.2.1 jellybean. i cant upgrade the firmware anymore. at max upgrade level.
JeepGrandCherokee said:
im running an ASUS TRANSFORMER TF300T with CHROMI-X custon ROM, Android 4.2.1 jellybean. i cant upgrade the firmware anymore. at max upgrade level.
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Actually, you can upgrade to KK, Android 4.4.4. For example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2686235
cmendonc2 said:
Actually, you can upgrade to KK, Android 4.4.4. For example: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2686235
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i dont want to sound picky and mean, but ive used kitkat and i dont really like it, it crashes too much. my dads phone crashes on him all the time, and doesnt respond. im all jellybean.
JeepGrandCherokee said:
i dont want to sound picky and mean, but ive used kitkat and i dont really like it, it crashes too much. my dads phone crashes on him all the time, and doesnt respond. im all jellybean.
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Yeah its all preference with Android. Im surprised that your JB ROM doesn't have move to SD card built in though. I keep my phone on JB and move to SD card works fine. I remember TI Backup having some option to move apps to the SD card and run it from there. I think its this :http://desk.n2acards.com/customer/portal/articles/961882-how-do-i-move-apps-to-the-sd-card-with-titanium-backup-
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Yeah its all preference with Android. Im surprised that your JB ROM doesn't have move to SD card built in though. I keep my phone on JB and move to SD card works fine. I remember TI Backup having some option to move apps to the SD card and run it from there. I think its this :http://desk.n2acards.com/customer/portal/articles/961882-how-do-i-move-apps-to-the-sd-card-with-titanium-backup-
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your gonna love this...i have titanium back up and i did just what they said on the site...no move to sd card option. what the ffffffffffff!!!!! this is ridiculous.
JeepGrandCherokee said:
your gonna love this...i have titanium back up and i did just what they said on the site...no move to sd card option. what the ffffffffffff!!!!! this is ridiculous.
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Have you tried other methods, like DS Super App2SD?

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