I think I read about this here a while ago, can not find it anymore.
After update to firmware 2.2 apps can be stores on sd-card.
BUT icons disappers from desktop when phone is restarted.
This only if its app is on sd-card.
Is there a fix for this, very annoying.
Sammi3 said:
I think I read about this here a while ago, can not find it anymore.
After update to firmware 2.2 apps can be stores on sd-card.
BUT icons disappers from desktop when phone is restarted.
This only if its app is on sd-card.
Is there a fix for this, very annoying.
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SD Card scanning takes time when you restart your phone, so for all the apps that you have installed in your SD Card, it will take time to load. Also widgets wont load if installed on SD Card. Please check if your icons are not coming at all or they are coming with a delay?
Thanks for your answer.
I upgraded to Froyo XXJPS some 4 months ago, ever since its been like this.
I have done nothing else to the phone.
Indeed it takes awhile to scan sd-card, but they do not load back on desktop even if I repositioned them after last restart.
Sammi3 said:
Thanks for your answer.
I upgraded to Froyo XXJPS some 4 months ago, ever since its been like this.
I have done nothing else to the phone.
Indeed it takes awhile to scan sd-card, but they do not load back on desktop even if I repositioned them after last restart.
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Check your notification bar if the sd card is being scanned or not and make sure widgets are on the phones memory. Also i would recommend rooting your phone, partitioning the sd card and using link2sd app from the android market. It moves your apps to the partition of your sd card and your phone thinks its your internal memory so it won't do a media scan on it meaning your apps load a lot faster. If you want to partition your sd card don't hesitate to message me for more info
It is not only widgets that is left out, none of the icons for the applications is loaded back. If the app is stored on sd-card that is.
Icons for apps stored on phones internal memory load fine.
I see this tiny sd-card-symbol in the notificatin bar for quite a while when reebooting. So it must be media scanned.
Sammi3 said:
It is not only widgets that is left out, none of the icons for the applications is loaded back. If the app is stored on sd-card that is.
Icons for apps stored on phones internal memory load fine.
I see this tiny sd-card-symbol in the notificatin bar for quite a while when reebooting. So it must be media scanned.
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Yes, it's a media scan. Just move them to internal memory and it will be fine.
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something like this happened to me a while back, the apps were not in the app drawer and also the icons changed to default white and green couldnt launch from home screen. I tried everything short off formatting memory card. I ended up reinstalling all the apps on the memory card ( wont pick up addition space since its already stored on your sd) and now they have been workinf fine since then, i can reboot or install to sd without a problem.
verdict - maybe sent a corrupted apk to sd.
as far as i know (from the time when i was on stock froyo), when you use the "original" way to move your apps to the sd card (settings/applications/manage applications, select app, press move to SD card) the icons placed on your desktop will be removed on a reboot. i dont think its a real "error" on your side, its just how its programmed in stock froyo.
I guess I was waiting for comment like yours, there is a 'bug' in froyo.
Do I have any other options than to root?
Are there updates to be found on froyo.
How did you root?
Name some of the biggest benefits in a rooted phone.
im not saying its a bug in android or in the android version we have on our phone. i dont know if other phones running android have the same "problem" with this.
if you want root do a quick search on the G3 section for it. its pretty good explained in a thread.
running a script like apps2sd requires you to partition your sd card, the best thing of it is that after its setup it needs no attention anymore, all the apps you install will be moved to the second partition untill it full. so basicly your phone is tricked into thinking that your internal mem is way larger then it should be .
Sammi3 said:
I guess I was waiting for comment like yours, there is a 'bug' in froyo.
Do I have any other options than to root?
Are there updates to be found on froyo.
How did you root?
Name some of the biggest benefits in a rooted phone.
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The first option is to move your apps to internal memory and see if they all fit in the internal memory or not. I think rooting is an easy way to sort out your problem is the internal memory is not enough for your apps.
The latest update to froyo is XXJPU and it's blazing fast! Just update to that and root your phone using this program. All the info is on that thread but all you really need to do is go to settings > applications > development > make sure USB debugging is ticked. Then connect your phone to your computer using USB cable, open the program as administrator and click root. Follow the commands (really easy) and then after everything is done just manually reboot your phone.
Just rooting your phone doesn't really do anything dangerous etc. All it does is allows you to edit the /system of your phone as this is restricted with androids. After rooting your phone you will be able to expand your internal memory. This is done by partitioning your sd card and using an app called link2sd or a script called app2sd. The app is easier.
Hope this helps and added some useful links in there so be sure to check them out.
Accordin to KIES I allready have the latest uppdate, which I do not seems to have. Where do I find XXJPU.
I know this is a long shot, but worth a try. I did some digging on Google search and came across no such thing, maybe due to my poor Japanese web searching skills.
I can't seem to find or transfer apps to SD. I transferred my 128gb card from a sim free Z5 Premium to the Xperia XZ DoCoMo version. My files are all present but going into setting and app, I can't see the change storage location option anymore.
Anyone with the Japanese variant who could shed some led?
Thanks.
kioshi said:
I know this is a long shot, but worth a try. I did some digging on Google search and came across no such thing, maybe due to my poor Japanese web searching skills.
I can't seem to find or transfer apps to SD. I transferred my 128gb card from a sim free Z5 Premium to the Xperia XZ DoCoMo version. My files are all present but going into setting and app, I can't see the change storage location option anymore.
Anyone with the Japanese variant who could shed some led?
Thanks.
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Goto settings/apps and choose which app you want to move.
Then click on storage and there is an option to change to SD card
gregbradley said:
Goto settings/apps and choose which app you want to move.
Then click on storage and there is an option to change to SD card
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I think you overlooked my question. I've gone to setting and then apps and the tab to change storage location wasn't present for apps that can be transferred to SD like on my Z5 Premium.
Here's a screenshot to help with visualization.
I'm no beginner to phone rooting either.
kioshi said:
I think you overlooked my question. I've gone to setting and then apps and the tab to change storage location wasn't present for apps that can be transferred to SD like on my Z5 Premium.
Here's a screenshot to help with visualization.
I'm no beginner to phone rooting either.
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only certain apps can be transferred
Box may not be one of them..
kioshi said:
I think you overlooked my question. I've gone to setting and then apps and the tab to change storage location wasn't present for apps that can be transferred to SD like on my Z5 Premium.
Here's a screenshot to help with visualization.
I'm no beginner to phone rooting either.
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I didnt overlook your question, as has been replied above not all apps can be transferred, if it can be then above the clear cache and data buttons there is an option to change storage.
If you r app cannot be transferred speak to the developer of the app
gregbradley said:
I didnt overlook your question, as has been replied above not all apps can be transferred, if it can be then above the clear cache and data buttons there is an option to change storage.
If you r app cannot be transferred speak to the developer of the app
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Here's the thing...no apps have the change storage location option available when you go into setting/app and choose a specific app to transfer to SD.
BOX, Instagram, Facebook Lite, Snapseed, Google Translate, an many more. Both phones run Marshmallow and Xperia Z5 these apps were able to be transferred to SD.
This is why I said you overlooked my question as well as the other person who replied.
Again, I've done all the checks and research. This isn't a noob situation we're dealing with.
Some of mine can some can't. Why some are and some are not i so not know.
No one is calling you a noob, sorry i couldn't help you
A little update. After digging around on Google search by typing Japanese model and various Japanese words, the Xperia XZ Japanese model from Docomo, Softbank, and AU has "Apps 2 SD" blocked. The only way is to root, if there is a possible way OR use ADB and convert the SD card into internal memory to have more storage space.
This is for anyone else wondering why...
Happy Holidays everyone.
D01J storage issue solved
Hi, I was having the same issue with dtab D01J but now it's resolved. What i did was to put in sd card and go to 'memory and storage>storage setting>default storage' . Change it to SD Card. System will reboot. Then system will manage space and shift some apps data to sd card. For games, i moved data file in obb folder from tab storage to sd card. Hope this helps!
Hi,
I have a problem with my icons, everytime I reboot, or turn off and start again my phone a lot of my icons are amess and they are "shining" like a newly installed app.
The problem happened when I was in B381.
I just update to B389, with factory reset, and the problem still there.
Really annoying.
Am I alone with this bug?
Thanks
A screenshot pls?! Or a photo is better
To understand more, so I can help
fredfred41 said:
Hi,
I have a problem with my icons, everytime I reboot, or turn off and start again my phone a lot of my icons are amess and they are "shining" like a newly installed app.
The problem happened when I was in B381.
I just update to B389, with factory reset, and the problem still there.
Really annoying.
Am I alone with this bug?
Thanks
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Plz try to change the theme and check if the problem is resolved
I just tried...
I was using, default theme, without any modification : light.
I downloaded and installed another one : business style
Rearranged some icons back in place I would like them to stay...
Reboot
Same result.. the icons I moved goes away, and blink like newly installed apps...
fredfred41 said:
I just tried...
I was using, default theme, without any modification : light.
I downloaded and installed another one : business style
Rearranged some icons back in place I would like them to stay...
Reboot
Same result.. the icons I moved goes away, and blink like newly installed apps...
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any pic before and after
Yes, I just made two videos, I had to paste links, I couldn't embed them ( if someone could help me on this too... :silly: ) :
- One with partially reorganised icons (only on the first page) :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jq-4uJTvlY0
- Second, after the normal restart. At the beginning, just after the restart, some icons are missing, then at 0:27 magically disappeared icons reappear, not where they should be, and blink like newly installed apps :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xm8Cppe2h5k
Maybe one hint, I Have a 64go SD card installed as adopted storage, is it possible that missing apps at startup could be the apps installed on the sd card? Because the sd card is "mounted" after the internal memory, or because the sd card is too slow, that could cause the problem.
If it so, How could I know where are really installed my apps, and is there a way to change it?
thanks
fredfred41 said:
Yes, I just made two videos :
- One with partially reorganised icons (only on the first page) :
- Second, after the normal restart. At the beginning, just after the restart, some icons are missing, then at 0:27 magically disappeared icons reappear, not where they should be, and blink like newly installed apps :
Maybe one hint, I Have a 64go SD card installed as adopted storage, is it possible that missing apps at startup could be the apps installed on the sd card? Because the sd card is "mounted" after the internal memory, or because the sd card is too slow, that could cause the problem.
If it so, How could I know where are really installed my apps, and is there a way to change it?
thanks
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I too think that sd card makes this problem.
fredfred41 said:
Yes, I just made two videos, I had to paste links, I couldn't embed them ( if someone could help me on this too... :silly: ) :
- One with partially reorganised icons (only on the first page) :
- Second, after the normal restart. At the beginning, just after the restart, some icons are missing, then at 0:27 magically disappeared icons reappear, not where they should be, and blink like newly installed apps :
Maybe one hint, I Have a 64go SD card installed as adopted storage, is it possible that missing apps at startup could be the apps installed on the sd card? Because the sd card is "mounted" after the internal memory, or because the sd card is too slow, that could cause the problem.
If it so, How could I know where are really installed my apps, and is there a way to change it?
thanks
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Remove the SD card and try, tell us the results
PalakMi said:
Remove the SD card and try, tell us the results
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I will try, but first I have to figure out how to transfert evrything back to my internal memory, and eject my sd, without loosing anything...
fredfred41 said:
I will try, but first I have to figure out how to transfert evrything back to my internal memory, and eject my sd, without loosing anything...
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That's even better
I will try different test with my sd card, but not so sure it is really the cause, look at this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSkYvI3mefs
I rebooted without mooving any icons this time, and I noticed that the 3rd icon, first line, first page, "calculatrice plus", and the amazon one on second page, also mooved this time, and wasn't after the previous reboot.... they are on screen right after reboot, and don't blink like the other apps that appear a little bite after reboot... really strange...
That's weird, I don't know what to say.
I can't assist you any further
fredfred41 said:
I will try different test with my sd card, but not so sure it is really the cause, look at this video:
I rebooted without mooving any icons this time, and I noticed that the 3rd icon, first line, first page, "calculatrice plus", and the amazon one on second page, also mooved this time, and wasn't after the previous reboot.... they are on screen right after reboot, and don't blink like the other apps that appear a little bite after reboot... really strange...
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Strange phone .
Ok, some news, a good and a bad one...
I installed appmgr III, so I can see where my apps are really installed. And everyone bugging on reboot , was installed on the SD card... I moved them to internal, and after many reboots and icons rearrangements, I concluded that was the problem. That's the good news.
The bad news is that I, now, have to move all my apps to internal, so there is not really any advantage using my SD card as adopted storage any more...
Do you think a faster, big brand one, should solve the problem?
Mine is supposed to be a adata 64go class 10, do you know an app to really test it, on my phone?
fredfred41 said:
Ok, some news, a good and a bad one...
I installed appmgr III, so I can see where my apps are really installed. And everyone bugging on reboot , was installed on the SD card... I moved them to internal, and after many reboots and icons rearrangements, I concluded that was the problem. That's the good news.
The bad news is that I, now, have to move all my apps to internal, so there is not really any advantage using my SD card as adopted storage any more...
Do you think a faster, big brand one, should solve the problem?
Mine is supposed to be a adata 64go class 10, do you know an app to really test it, on my phone?
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How can you move apps to sd? Is rooted??
fredfred41 said:
Ok, some news, a good and a bad one...
I installed appmgr III, so I can see where my apps are really installed. And everyone bugging on reboot , was installed on the SD card... I moved them to internal, and after many reboots and icons rearrangements, I concluded that was the problem. That's the good news.
The bad news is that I, now, have to move all my apps to internal, so there is not really any advantage using my SD card as adopted storage any more...
Do you think a faster, big brand one, should solve the problem?
Mine is supposed to be a adata 64go class 10, do you know an app to really test it, on my phone?
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I don't know if a better SD card will do the trick.
Anyway, good to hear that you solved it
Yes but how he can move the apps to sd ?
venugopalu007 said:
How can you move apps to sd? Is rooted??
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setting up the sd card as adopted, allow system to consider the sd card and internal memory, as a unique big internal memory, so apps can be installed directly by the system anywhere.
I don't think that you need to be rooted for that, but yes I am.
You can still manually move apps between internal and sd with appmngr III (available on the play store), avoiding moving apps with widgets (widgets wont work), or apps that need speedy memory like games that could be slowed. and dont remove the sd card or you will loose everything...
Depending of your system version you could adopt an sd card via menu option, or connecting to a pc, via adb command line, some infos here :
https://www.androidcentral.com/adoptable-storage
https://www.howtogeek.com/242937/how-to-set-up-a-new-sd-card-in-android-for-extra-storage/
https://stackoverflow.com/questions...sd-card-into-internal-storage-via-adb-command
https://forum.xda-developers.com/idol-3/general/make-sd-card-semi-adopted-t3399510