Hello, there are several threads on this topic. I am confused. I read that it is a problem with KK. What is this issue anyway? Does that mean if I buy a SCANDISK sdcard and insert into the device (be it 10.1 2014 LTE or PRO 12.2, both under KK), the device cannot write files to it? I
hajime_android said:
Hello, there are several threads on this topic. I am confused. I read that it is a problem with KK. What is this issue anyway? Does that mean if I buy a SCANDISK sdcard and insert into the device (be it 10.1 2014 LTE or PRO 12.2, both under KK), the device cannot write files to it? I
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It depends on the application. I am able to copy music and picture files to it using EXFile Explorer but Aquamail will not save attachments to it.
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Android apps can only write to the specific folder that Android created for that specific app on the SD card.
Google argues that this is more secure because this way rogue apps can only mess up the files in their own directory.
This is annoying because you cannot save a file that was not created by the same app, for example if you inserted an SD card straight from your camera.
However, this highly annoying problem is not a bug, it's a feature. Google was never really a big fan of SD cards, hence the lack of an SD card slot on their hardware. Other manufacturers however implemented SD card slots, forcing Google to deal with this "security problem".
There are apps to fix this, however that requires root a tablet. rooting this tablet is not yet possible without breaking Samsung secure (KNOX) support permanently.
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So, if I don't want to root nor have this problem, I go for the Note 10.1 2014 and use Jelly Beans until Google does something to remove this feature? How likely are they going to do it?
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I've been looking the past day, at threads for the new Tab 2 7.0 and other devices, and I'm lost. I was able to use windows to create the 2 partitions for my microsd and use Link2SD to attempt to move apps to the SD, but it still doesn't work.
I'm honestly most concerned of apps like Rdio, where the music that is saved offline is currently taking up valuable internal storage and not on my microsd.
Is this going to be possible? I am rooted, running stock ROM. Thanks!
Stock ROM does not have move2sd capability AFAIK. I think we'll have ot wait for a custom rom.
From what i herd The storage is emulate (sdext) So maby there's a was to redirect or combinevforvmore storage
p-3113 Puff, Puff, Puff,...... just sende'n smoke signals
you can use an app called directory Bind
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you can use an app called directory Bind
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Thanks for pointing out these app, never heard of it. Unfortunately I cannot get it to work for my scenario (Rdio synced music). I can setup the directories (bind them) but then Rdio won't sync music.
I am in the same boat as you slopokdave I want to use the external for Rdio.
I guess I will have to root my device and figure out a why from there.. I am just stuck as I use mac and there is still no method to do so with it :/
I found a app that works. It's called GL to sd. I think your tab have to be rooted. This app is free on the market.
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When I had a P1000, I used a lot the feature of sending applications and games and its data files to my SD CARD with a single purpose: leave the internal 16Gb memory as free as possible for better perfomance.
Now I have a rooted P6200 and I only can use my SD CARD for storing music and videos because I have no option of MOVE TO SD CARD anymore.
I also tried some applications that MOVE TO SD CARD, but none of them work.
I called the SAMSUNG SUPPORT and they told me I should be able to move to SD, but I read somewhere that it's something about the way that Android 3 and 4 manage partitions... what makes me believe I will not be able.
So, I am confused.
Can I move applications to SD CARD or not?
Can I make a application store data on SD CARD? Example: MailDroid or a game that consumes a lot of the memory - I would prefer to store data on the SD card.
Does anybody have a hint for that?
Thank you!
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When I had a P1000, I used a lot the feature of sending applications and games and its data files to my SD CARD with a single purpose: leave the internal 16Gb memory as free as possible for better perfomance.
Now I have a rooted P6200 and I only can use my SD CARD for storing music and videos because I have no option of MOVE TO SD CARD anymore.
I also tried some applications that MOVE TO SD CARD, but none of them work.
I called the SAMSUNG SUPPORT and they told me I should be able to move to SD, but I read somewhere that it's something about the way that Android 3 and 4 manage partitions... what makes me believe I will not be able.
So, I am confused.
Can I move applications to SD CARD or not?
Can I make a application store data on SD CARD? Example: MailDroid or a game that consumes a lot of the memory - I would prefer to store data on the SD card.
Does anybody have a hint for that?
Thank you!
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There are some apps in the Google Play Market like app 2 sd or move to sd (something like that), you can try one of those.
Personally I have no experience on these apps since I still have plenty of space, but you can read a little the features and see if that works for you
Unfortunately, APP2SD does not work to me
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There are some apps in the Google Play Market like app 2 sd or move to sd (something like that), you can try one of those.
Personally I have no experience on these apps since I still have plenty of space, but you can read a little the features and see if that works for you
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Thank you for your suggestion, but when APP2SD starts, I receive this message:
Your device has no real primary external storage or primary storage is emulated
APP2SD will not support move 2 card.
I dont understand this message. I have the 16Gb internal memory plus a 32Gb SD card as s imple a s it can b e, but it is not moving to S D.
P lease someone help me how to solve it.
By the way, the 32Gb SD is fully recognized by the P6200. I can see all my files regularly.
Link2sd may work, but I don't think there would be any performance gain from moving the apps over.
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Can I get super user access without rooting? Link2SD tells me I have to allow it to move the app.
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Can I get super user access without rooting?
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Super User access is root access. so, no you can't.
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From my point of view, rooting is something relatively easy, both to get and to lose: you just flash a zip from the default recovery. It does not even takes your flash count up. Basically, it's a single file that needs to be placed in "/system/bin/". If you need to send it to support, mount "system" as R/W and delete "su".
I could be wrong though, but you should really look into it. I think it is worth it.
By the way, I think you would have to partition your SD Card to use it with Link2SD...
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I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Gt-8013, 16gb white. So I've had my note since the end of September and have not really used it much till recently. Downloading large games/apps and coming to realize that I can't move ANYTHING to the SD card what a shame. Now before people just comment and say why didn't you buy a 32gb I thought that I could move the apps to the SD card and managing storage wouldn't be a problem. How wrong was I. So my first thread and I'm asking what have you guys done to solve this annoying problem no matter how easy or hard the method was.Yes, I've searched the threads and I've read a lot of options but I just feel like none of them are Noob friendly.
TIL : What was the easiest method for you to move apps to your SD card?
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I have a Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Gt-8013, 16gb white. So I've had my note since the end of September and have not really used it much till recently. Downloading large games/apps and coming to realize that I can't move ANYTHING to the SD card what a shame. Now before people just comment and say why didn't you buy a 32gb I thought that I could move the apps to the SD card and managing storage wouldn't be a problem. How wrong was I. So my first thread and I'm asking what have you guys done to solve this annoying problem no matter how easy or hard the method was.Yes, I've searched the threads and I've read a lot of options but I just feel like none of them are Noob friendly.
TIL : What was the easiest method for you to move apps to your SD card?
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Check my thread (one on my signature). Haven't been able to get it working for every android device yet, but it works great for anything with data/media, which includes the note 10.1 Essentially my script makes all apps (and apps only) get installed straight in the external SD. One warning: the process is more advanced than just flashing something in recovery, though not too advanced that You won't be able to do if you follow instructions.
Personally I use directory bind, this requires root. Directory bind will allow you to specify exactly which folders you want to redirect to sd. I currently redirect all my game data to sd, leave plenty of room on internal storage.
The other bonus, since my game data is on sd if I have to wipe I won't have to download all those gigs of data again.
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I dont know why more developers dont give you the option to store large data on the external card. Bards Tale came out and initially stored all data internal (3-4Gb), couple of updates later and it gives you the option to store externally so more developers need to cotton on to this and sort their apps out !
i use zedomax's apps2sd script to swap storage
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Check my thread (one on my signature). Haven't been able to get it working for every android device yet, but it works great for anything with data/media, which includes the note 10.1 Essentially my script makes all apps (and apps only) get installed straight in the external SD. One warning: the process is more advanced than just flashing something in recovery, though not too advanced that You won't be able to do if you follow instructions.
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Will do so, I take it that i have to be rooted for me to apply your script. (sorry for the noob question)
Also, like to thank everyone for help/answers. I wouldn't be able to do half the stuff with out this community. :good:
Weird sd card problem on my note pro (second one in a row actually). My note pro worked fine for several months, I use a 64gb sandisk in it and i use it fpr pictures and videos etc. Recently I started to get an error message from the system ui saying that the following apps were requesting access and that I need to creat contact using %s
This is my second tablet to start refusing to read sd cards. I know it detects them and it can even see them in recovery mode so it must be a system issue. Fixing permissions and doing a clean install of the rom did not help. Im thinking to try another rom but I am not hopeful based on the experience with the previous tablet (i shattered it on purpose so best buy would replace it, sadly that option is unavailable right now because I now live in china).
Has anyone else seen this issue and had any success resolving it? Right now I am having to do a workaround with an external card reader and it osn't a pleasant solution.
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This might be due to corrupted files or bad sectors on the memory cards - try formatting your SD card with this tool https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/ (go for full erase rather than quick format). Some brands of memory card just don't work with certain tablets, it all seems a bit hit & miss sometimes.
Hi!!
Yes, I know it's a well know issue... but so many info about it and so old, that I can't know if still working.
Note GT 8010 (unrooted)
Android 4.1.2
16gb internal
Do i Want to root? Yes. (apparently there is no other way on this tablet / os)
That will work? That is what I don't know.
Read about a script to swap the sd: http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1857391
But honestly, I searched outside the web and that scripts caused many problem that makes me doubt about it.
The android doesn't show even the grey box with "move to SD". I think it was stollen by Samsung (damn on you Samsung xD)
The tablet now belongs to my son, and he plays lot of games.. So, need to move at least some of them to the External card.
I will appreciate any advice or comment.
Thanks!
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