[Resolved] [Q] [Error] couldn't install on usb storage or sd card - General Questions and Answers

I bought an app on Google play and it is telling me that I can not install it (Error couldn't install on USB storage or SD card). I have spent countless hours looking for a solution but could not find one. I have tried unmounting my SD card (located in Settings>storage>Unmount SD card) then try to download it but it still gives me the same error.
I have an Asus Transformer TF101 rooted (TWRP 2.2.1) With EOS 4 Nightlies JellyBean 4.2.2 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063406)
(Also It seems to only be with apps I have purchased .)
[The problem was resolved (I just upgraded to Katkiss 4.3)]

Devonaitor said:
I bought an app on Google play and it is telling me that I can not install it (Error couldn't install on USB storage or SD card). I have spent countless hours looking for a solution but could not find one. I have tried unmounting my SD card (located in Settings>storage>Unmount SD card) then try to download it but it still gives me the same error.
I have an Asus Transformer TF101 rooted (TWRP 2.2.1) With EOS 4 Nightlies JellyBean 4.2.2 ROM (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2063406)
(Also It seems to only be with apps I have purchased .)
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Hi,
It's maybe an app that doesn't allow installing on SD card. Some apps like alarm based apps must be installed on internal memory to work properly.
If your device is connected to a computer make sure that it's in the mode "charge only" and not as "disk drive".
Make sure that you have enough space for it.
Hope this will help

Millenium Apps said:
Hi,
It's maybe an app that doesn't allow installing on SD card. Some apps like alarm based apps must be installed on internal memory to work properly.
If your device is connected to a computer make sure that it's in the mode "charge only" and not as "disk drive".
Make sure that you have enough space for it.
Hope this will help
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I have about 13 GB left on my internal storage and 7 with my SD card, it is only with apps I bought like DSLR controller, splashtop hd and GTA III. I can download free apps which is weird.

Devonaitor said:
I have about 13 GB left on my internal storage and 7 with my SD card, it is only with apps I bought like DSLR controller, splashtop hd and GTA III. I can download free apps which is weird.
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Grab the apk then use adb or a terminal emulator
and issue these commands
Code:
su
pm set-install-location 1
Now you can go about with installing the apk
If it doesnt work though then you can try a different gapps for your rom.

Solved
Lgrootnoob said:
Grab the apk then use adb or a terminal emulator
and issue these commands
Code:
su
pm set-install-location 1
Now you can go about with installing the apk
If it doesnt work though then you can try a different gapps for your rom.
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Thank you, I just used a different ROM. I am almost positive that it was the ROM's fault, but I upgraded to Kat Kiss 4.3 and it works fine.

Devonaitor said:
Thank you, I just used a different ROM. I am almost positive that it was the ROM's fault, but I upgraded to Kat Kiss 4.3 and it works fine.
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or you can do a hard reset to resolve the problem

manly107 said:
or you can do a hard reset to resolve the problem
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Thank you for the advice but I have already resolved the problem, and I am now able to download all my purchased apps.

manly107 said:
or you can do a hard reset to resolve the problem
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Most likely, but its better to clean flash the system partition too.

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[Q] Revolution HD

Hi,
After reading almost everything here on this site I still can't install Revolution HD on my TF 101. First it was difficult to get root acces, but now I have root acces, now my external SD card is nowhere to be seen.
When I push volume down and power everything goes well, untill I want to go to my sd card.
On my phone everything went well, but when I have root acces on my phone the text is gold and on my TF101 the text in root acces is blue.
I don't know if this is important but I thought let's mention it anyway.
I really hope somebody can tell me how I can find my sd card with the Revolution HD zip file.
I did everything what they say here: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1245892
You have to put the zip file on your internal storage, not your microSD card.
horndroid said:
You have to put the zip file on your internal storage, not your microSD card.
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I don't know where I got this from: "on my micro sd card", but I've read it somewhere but it was totally wrong!! Thank you for your quick response and help!!
As I'm writing this my TF101 is starting up
Gilbertvanhaasen said:
I don't know where I got this from: "on my micro sd card", but I've read it somewhere but it was totally wrong!! Thank you for your quick response and help!!
As I'm writing this my TF101 is starting up
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I'm not fully sure myself, but, I believe this depends on the version of clockworkmod you installed. Version 3 supports SDcard install while version 5 does not. I ran into this recently because I like installing roms from my sdcard.
cquilliam said:
I'm not fully sure myself, but, I believe this depends on the version of clockworkmod you installed. Version 3 supports SDcard install while version 5 does not. I ran into this recently because I like installing roms from my sdcard.
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I think I have it from my phone, on my Optimus 2X I have CM 7.2.0 and there I flashed from my extern SD card. Maybe because of that I got confused.
hi,
first of all I'm not english so excuse me for the approximative language
So I have exactly the same problem that's how i found this thread... but someone can explain how i put the .zip file directly on the tablet ? when i plug TF101 to my computer i can't access to it.
so i install a lot of things (Android SDK) and USB Drivers but nothing appear...(i tried .... )
thanks
caf1220 said:
hi,
first of all I'm not english so excuse me for the approximative language
So I have exactly the same problem that's how i found this thread... but someone can explain how i put the .zip file directly on the tablet ? when i plug TF101 to my computer i can't access to it.
so i install a lot of things (Android SDK) and USB Drivers but nothing appear...(i tried .... )
thanks
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I had the exact same problem, after flashing a couple of JB ROMS, I came back to Revolution. The fix I found was to enable MTP option on the tablet.
Settings ->Storage -> USB Computer Connection (Tap the 3 vertical squares at the top right) -> Select Media device (MTP).
Hope this helps.

[Q] [Help a new owner!] Incoming massive request for help.

First off let me thank everyone who is going to help me through my issue.
Everything started yesterday when I got a16 gigabytes new SD Micro card. I originally got the card so I can move my applications from the internal 16 gigabytes storage to that SD Micro card . After searching through the web I have realized that I cannot move my applications to the external memory until I root my device and so I did it using a guide from this website. after rooting my device I downloaded every application in play store that is used to move applications from the internal memory to the external one.And for some reason all of them failed'Someof them said that there is no enough memory. and some others said I have no External memory inserted "already checked in settings and it says external memory 14.98 Gb free. After that i read another guide which Said I should get Rom manager to partition my memory card.and I did download the Rom manager . I tried to partition but it said I don't have CWM , and it asked ifit should install it so I accepted. mydevice wasn't listed. I chose a random one and now I'm afraid I have broken my 3 days old note 10.1 . Could anyone help me please with
1. The Sd micro card issue(apps From internal memory't external memory.)
2. The random CWM device that I have downloaded and maybe installed.
3. Partitioning my card (if that's going to help.)
4. I'm new to android and have no idea what rooting is "although I did it anyways" and how I Can use rooting
Rooted note 10.1
Thank you again <3
Edit 1- 8 views no help? Id really appreciate it if anyone could help me.
I think some sort of reply will help you get started...
Note 10.1 only supports FAT 32. not NTFS. So you have to format your SDcard properly to begin with. I believe its true, you need to root your device to get AppOnSD support.
NEVER flash anything that is not intended SPECIFIC for your device. Always do a backup so you can restore it from an image if you happen to soft brick it.
Rooting pretty much allows you to get "super user" functionality. Most notably the ability to access system files.
insanehadi said:
First off let me thank everyone who is going to help me through my issue.
Everything started yesterday when I got a16 gigabytes new SD Micro card. I originally got the card so I can move my applications from the internal 16 gigabytes storage to that SD Micro card . After searching through the web I have realized that I cannot move my applications to the external memory until I root my device and so I did it using a guide from this website. after rooting my device I downloaded every application in play store that is used to move applications from the internal memory to the external one.And for some reason all of them failed'Someof them said that there is no enough memory. and some others said I have no External memory inserted "already checked in settings and it says external memory 14.98 Gb free. After that i read another guide which Said I should get Rom manager to partition my memory card.and I did download the Rom manager . I tried to partition but it said I don't have CWM , and it asked ifit should install it so I accepted. mydevice wasn't listed. I chose a random one and now I'm afraid I have broken my 3 days old note 10.1 . Could anyone help me please with
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I'll try to help with fixing your Note.
Can you get into download mode? Start with power off and press volume down and power at the same time.
If so download Check Fus (GGI version) from fus.nanzen.se and make you have Odin and the Samsung drivers as described in the how to root thread.
Check the back of your Note for version number; N8000, N8010 or N8013. Use Check Fus to download the correct rom for your country. If not the nearest one.
Follow the how to root guide (sticky in development) that explains how to install the rom. This should put you back where you started. Now, read a lot. Don't use Rom Manager.
http://rootgalaxynote.com/galaxy-note-10-1-root/how-to-root-galaxy-note-10-1/ How to root instructions. Your replacing the rom from the instructions with the one you downloaded from Check Fus.
Hawkish.KMZ said:
I think some sort of reply will help you get started...
Note 10.1 only supports FAT 32. not NTFS. So you have to format your SDcard properly to begin with. I believe its true, you need to root your device to get AppOnSD support.
NEVER flash anything that is not intended SPECIFIC for your device. Always do a backup so you can restore it from an image if you happen to soft brick it.
Rooting pretty much allows you to get "super user" functionality. Most notably the ability to access system files.
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Okay so you want me to reformat my sd card to fat32 . And I am already rooted using a guide here and I use the European version and then after downloading the rom manager I think I downloaded & Installed a wrong version of CWM.any ideas?
And pjfriend I tried so hard to understand but I'm really sorry im really new to this and I don't get what youre saying. Can u explain more !?
Is your Note working at all? Will it power on?
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pjfriend said:
Is your Note working at all? Will it power on?
Sent from my GT-N8010 using xda premium
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Yes bro, I'm using it now.
So, when you say you've broken your Note, what's broken?
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pjfriend said:
So, when you say you've broken your Note, what's broken?
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I said I think I broke my note because I downloaded and installed a random cmw from Rom manager when I tried partition my sd card .
And I have a problem moving apps to the sd card. In app2sd it says it's emulated andin droids it says memory is full.
Then I'll back out. I've no experience of apps2sd on the Note. Have had no cause to use it. I strongly suggest you read a lot more before you attempt anything else involving door, partitions or CWM.
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[Help] Can't move apps to SD card ...

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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+1
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:
+1
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...

[Q] P3110 ...internal sd probs.

Just rooted my new 3110, successfully .......(or so I thought) . Now I cannot install anything on internal SD. Whenever I try, I get "not enough space" error message - even the 2 apps(only had the tab 3 days)! that were on the sd before I rooted, have mysteriously moved to phone memory. I cant even install FolderMount , which I had already d/l. Forgive a newbie, but having rooted my Galaxy W phone 18 months ago with very few problems, was hoping tab would be as reliable. Anyone help? (as I dont want to unroot just to be able to use internal sd memory.) Thanks in anticipation.
Buff52 said:
Just rooted my new 3110, successfully .......(or so I thought) . Now I cannot install anything on internal SD. Whenever I try, I get "not enough space" error message - even the 2 apps(only had the tab 3 days)! that were on the sd before I rooted, have mysteriously moved to phone memory. I cant even install FolderMount , which I had already d/l. Forgive a newbie, but having rooted my Galaxy W phone 18 months ago with very few problems, was hoping tab would be as reliable. Anyone help? (as I dont want to unroot just to be able to use internal sd memory.) Thanks in anticipation.
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I'm confused, how did you get apps to run on your external SD without root? Didn't know that was possible. Did you try clearing the dalvic cache? Seemed to do the trick when i had issues with lucky patcher causing that same error. I may be way off base though.
Edit: i think I'm confused, sorry, that advice is surely off. Uhm, perhaps reflashing stock and trying again,seeing as how you do not have much data to loose, using the auto root Odin flashable file.
This is what i use. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33303017
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bluecarbon said:
I'm confused, how did you get apps to run on your external SD without root? Didn't know that was possible. Did you try clearing the dalvic cache? Seemed to do the trick when i had issues with lucky patcher causing that same error. I may be way off base though.
Edit: i think I'm confused, sorry, that advice is surely off. Uhm, perhaps reflashing stock and trying again,seeing as how you do not have much data to loose, using the auto root Odin flashable file.
This is what i use. http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=33303017
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...........Thanks for the help.. Wasnt talking about ExtSdcard, but sdcard0, the internal storage -,sorry for confusion-. Although "Install manager" shows all apps as being installed on "phone" memory, & "external" memory empty, both "Disk Usage" & "Root Explorer" show the same files/size used, in both locations, so I now figure I may have partition problems after rooting (I used this system : http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1596) Will try the auto method as per your link if I cant solve the issue (though hoping a quick fix might be possible.!) Thanks
Buff52 said:
...........Thanks for the help.. Wasnt talking about ExtSdcard, but sdcard0, the internal storage -,sorry for confusion-. Although "Install manager" shows all apps as being installed on "phone" memory, & "external" memory empty, both "Disk Usage" & "Root Explorer" show the same files/size used, in both locations, so I now figure I may have partition problems after rooting (I used this system : http://forum.xda-developers.com/forumdisplay.php?f=1596) Will try the auto method as per your link if I cant solve the issue (though hoping a quick fix might be possible.!) Thanks[/QUOTe
Sorry, hope it works out for you.
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Still "not enough space" issues.
Ok. I tried wiping data, flashing back to stock rom, then chainfires auto - root method. All went well - device rooted (again!) fine, BUT I`m STILL having problems with storage. Some apps (especially games) wont install - am getting "not enough space" message, just as before. It seems that all apps that need to be intalled on the devices internal "sd" (such as" FileMount") card just wont.
Please forgive a couple of lame questions, but having never owned a tab before, I`m new to their "vagaries" - Also I have searched here & other online forums for an answer, so forgive my badgering all you "fonts of tekkie wisdom."
. Mine is the 8gb model, & I know a lot of this is taken up by system/ram etc - the "device memory" reports a total of 4.49gb, but TB (& other root apps like sd maid) states : Rom 1.26 gb, internal 4.92GB, sd card 4.82gb (with exactly the same space used in both , i.e. 1.50gb. I also have 32gb micro sd inserted. - Is there an internal partition for the "sdcard0" space , or it there a "physical" internal sd card ? If so how do I format thhis? If not could I have a partition problem? (The reason I ask is that none of the "move to sd" apps I have tried like app2sd, install manager etc work - They state, apps have moved when they clearly havent.
So I think it may be an internal partition problem, (which I presume hasnt been solved by reflashing stock, and re- rooting.) - I did notice that when I was re-rooting by CF auto root, in odin there was partition check box, but CF instructions said "if, & ONLY IF, device is bricked, to check this box. - So how can I , - 1. confirm whats causing the problem?, & 2. -Solve it?
Thanks for any help & advise hopefully, proffered, forthwith.:fingers-crossed:
do a simple thing! factory reset your tab. click format sd ! these issues are solved just by formatting the sd, be it internal! :good::good:
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Buff52 said:
Ok. I tried wiping data, flashing back to stock rom, then chainfires auto - root method. All went well - device rooted (again!) fine, BUT I`m STILL having problems with storage. Some apps (especially games) wont install - am getting "not enough space" message, just as before. It seems that all apps that need to be intalled on the devices internal "sd" (such as" FileMount") card just wont.
Please forgive a couple of lame questions, but having never owned a tab before, I`m new to their "vagaries" - Also I have searched here & other online forums for an answer, so forgive my badgering all you "fonts of tekkie wisdom."
. Mine is the 8gb model, & I know a lot of this is taken up by system/ram etc - the "device memory" reports a total of 4.49gb, but TB (& other root apps like sd maid) states : Rom 1.26 gb, internal 4.92GB, sd card 4.82gb (with exactly the same space used in both , i.e. 1.50gb. I also have 32gb micro sd inserted. - Is there an internal partition for the "sdcard0" space , or it there a "physical" internal sd card ? If so how do I format thhis? If not could I have a partition problem? (The reason I ask is that none of the "move to sd" apps I have tried like app2sd, install manager etc work - They state, apps have moved when they clearly havent.
So I think it may be an internal partition problem, (which I presume hasnt been solved by reflashing stock, and re- rooting.) - I did notice that when I was re-rooting by CF auto root, in odin there was partition check box, but CF instructions said "if, & ONLY IF, device is bricked, to check this box. - So how can I , - 1. confirm whats causing the problem?, & 2. -Solve it?
Thanks for any help & advise hopefully, proffered, forthwith.:fingers-crossed:
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Its a partition, its an emulated SD card. I think the post above me has the right idea.
Also, none of those apps will work. You will need use a sdcard swap script, gl2sd(app), foldermount, or some root app or script that is similar to those.
I think you will need a custom recovery, (like cwm, or twrp) to format the internal "sdcard", i never really used the stock recovery much, but it seems like an option they would leave out. I think there is an oden flashable in developer section. I would find links for you, but i got to get the kids ready. Shouldn't be hard to find.
If you can not format the internal SD using stock recovery, here is a link to the Odin flash able cwm.
PS. I really do not think it is a partition prob., and i wouldn't click the repartition option.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=27812563
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Fixed!!
OK Folks - seems I have fixed the problem, by uninstalling all apps (inc "moving" apps) that dont work or are "buggy" , cleaning/wiping caches/data, then I was able to install FolderMount from here, and now all the instability/storage problems gone. (Am so impressed with FolderMount have bought pro, as I am a bit windy when in comes to T.E`s or running scripts! My 32gb is filling fast enough anyway!)
Thanks for the help chaps - dont know what us "am hacks" would do without you! :highfive:
Buff52 said:
OK Folks - seems I have fixed the problem, by uninstalling all apps (inc "moving" apps) that dont work or are "buggy" , cleaning/wiping caches/data, then I was able to install FolderMount from here, and now all the instability/storage problems gone. (Am so impressed with FolderMount have bought pro, as I am a bit windy when in comes to T.E`s or running scripts! My 32gb is filling fast enough anyway!)
Thanks for the help chaps - dont know what us "am hacks" would do without you! :highfive:
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Cool, glad to hear it. I love foldermount. After weeks of searching, that app/dev came to the rescue, it is well worth buying pro!
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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
psycho1200 said:
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?

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