Cant move apps to sd on my S4.. - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi,
i have recently bought a new S4 and updated it to the latest version where we can move app to sd card. But when i move the apps it still shows the same memory available on my internal memory i.e. it doesn't move the apps to SD card and keeps it in the internal memory of the device whereas in App manager it shows that it is installed in the SD card.
Kindly help me with any solution.
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Can anybody give some solution...
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hello, i think you cant do that with all apps but, some aplications can be moved. only have to look in settings / more / app manager. click on an app and check if can be moved.

GustavoGC said:
hello, i think you cant do that with all apps but, some aplications can be moved. only have to look in settings / more / app manager. click on an app and check if can be moved.
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some apps can't be moved.

Install foldermount that will put the obb games on the extsdcard
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kashif-khan1919 said:
Can anybody give some solution...
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Without additional tools you can move the application on sd, but not application data. In some programs, especially games, app data are realy huge.
As you instructed, you can use folder mount to move app data.
But, you must have root.
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Thanks for the reply..
Folder Mount need Root access and i have not rooted my device yet. Can it be done without root ?
Thanks in advice..

have u tried any softwares?!
like GL TO SD!

msa_6292 said:
have u tried any softwares?!
like GL TO SD!
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Please read?!
He isn't rooted!

I have just updated via kies and I can move apps to my sd.
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Pfeffernuss said:
Please read?!
He isn't rooted!
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oh . yeap. ur right. I noticed now!

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[q] apps2sd ?

Hi.. I have flashed the latest German i9505 Pre-rooted rom to get the APP 2 SD funktion..
But when I open a APP 2 SD app... It says that my divice is not supporting moving apps to sd card... ?
Please help !
joeherlev said:
Hi.. I have flashed the latest German i9505 Pre-rooted rom to get the APP 2 SD funktion..
But when I open a APP 2 SD app... It says that my divice is not supporting moving apps to sd card... ?
Please help !
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A2SD is a whole different script.. Just search for
Its not like Link2SD
Its the real App2SD Solution.!
Arnav.G said:
A2SD is a whole different script.. Just search for
Its not like Link2SD
Its the real App2SD Solution.!
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I dont understand ???
What app or how to get it to work ??
joeherlev said:
I dont understand ???
What app or how to get it to work ??
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Are you rooted if yes use folder mount app from play store
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Arnav.G said:
A2SD is a whole different script.. Just search for
Its not like Link2SD
Its the real App2SD Solution.!
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123hiten said:
Are you rooted if yes use folder mount app from play store
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Yes. I am rooted...
ave tryed folder app.. But I ant understand how is works ?
joeherlev said:
Yes. I am rooted...
ave tryed folder app.. But I ant understand how is works ?
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Yes folder mount app is little confusing there is a thread in s4 search it will tell u how to use
Edit find the link here
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2192886
[HELP THREAD] Galaxy S4 | Ask any question | Noob friendly.
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How to move games to sd card?

Hi there,
How do I move games to sd card? Tried to Need for speed which is over 1GB inn size. But when I pressed move to sd card, only few mb were moved. Can someone explain to me, how to do it properly.
Edit: it is not only Need for speed who do not want to move, but other games too.
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That's because it only moves the app itself to the external sd card, not the data of the game.
For moving those files I'd recommend using foldermount. It does require root tho.
If you are already rooted however, you can find it at the playstore.
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Sammath said:
That's because it only moves the app itself to the external sd card, not the data of the game.
For moving those files I'd recommend using foldermount. It does require root tho.
If you are already rooted however, you can find it at the playstore.
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But how do I know where the data of the is located?
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Most of the times it's either located at /storage/sdcard0/android/obb or at /storage/sdcard0/android/data.
You can use any file Explorer to look where the files are located.
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This app called 'My Device Storage Analyzer' helps nicely in finding where big files and data directories are hidden :good:

[Q] Can't move my apps to a sd card

Hey
So I installed the newest official Samsung firmware which was suppose to allow moving my apps to my sd card. When I go to my apps I can see tge button that says "move to sd card". When I press it the app goes from the phones internal memory to the so called internal sd card which is the same in all s4's instead of the "extSdCard" what is the actual sd card I have.
Why those apps doesn't really go to the sd card and why would Samsung hype this newest update with that feature when it doesn't even work.
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Try using "DIRECTORY BIND"...
Its a third party app... Probably the only app that would actually do what u want...
Good luck!
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HassanM said:
Try using "DIRECTORY BIND"...
Its a third party app... Probably the only app that would actually do what u want...
Good luck!
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I know about directory mounting/folder syncing, but I'd really like to know if others have the same problem or is it just me? I'm going to ask about this from Samsung since they probably know better why they lied about this app2sd feature.
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District19 said:
I know about directory mounting/folder syncing, but I'd really like to know if others have the same problem or is it just me? I'm going to ask about this from Samsung since they probably know better why they lied about this app2sd feature.
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some apps do not support app 2 sd i.e : whatsapp antutu etc... its how it works.... im sure things will get better with newer android updates
Its moves the app only, not the data files.
If you still want to move the files, use foldermount.
Directory bind doesnt work anymore. Only foldermount has a patch to work around it.
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Sammath said:
Its moves the app only, not the data files.
If you still want to move the files, use foldermount.
Directory bind doesnt work anymore. Only foldermount has a patch to work around it.
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No, it doesn't even move the apps. I just said that in the first post. They just go to the internal "sd card" intead of the "extSdCard". I tried with every one of my apps so it's not about some apps not supporting app2sd.
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District19 said:
No, it doesn't even move the apps. I just said that in the first post. They just go to the internal "sd card" intead of the "extSdCard". I tried with every one of my apps so it's not about some apps not supporting app2sd.
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It's not about not supporting if it didn't support it the move to sd card button wouldn't have been highlighted so you are correct
I noticed the to get around I use folder mount to link large folders +(1gb)
I also have a second partition on my sd which I used in my last device for linking its only 1gb though but u can try that to if you like
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same problem
I just got my samsung galaxy s4 (GT-I9500) but it seems that it is impossible to move apps on SD card.
Android Version: 4.2.2
Baseband Version: I9500XXUAMDK
Build Number: JDQ39.I9500XXUAMDK
I also read some forums and learned that samsung already addressed this issue by making the upgrade or updates but unfortunately my phone is up-to-date already.
Can somebody please tell me when does the said update will come out here in Philippines? I believe there's a lot of S4 users who also has this trouble as our phones int. memory gets lower and lower. :crying:
thanks
The update will not save you much of any space, so I'm a bit surprised that people are still so fixated on it.
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Hi! How can i flash the updated firmware to have a *move to sd* option? Do i need to root my phone to do it?
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alvincris said:
Hi! How can i flash the updated firmware to have a *move to sd* option? Do i need to root my phone to do it?
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I see u are running the oldest firmware provided by Samsung and to be honest no one will know when u may get and update
Incase u wish to try new firmware
use the below link and download the firmware and flash it using odin
it wont affect ur warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
It just dont work ...
123hiten said:
I see u are running the oldest firmware provided by Samsung and to be honest no one will know when u may get and update
Incase u wish to try new firmware
use the below link and download the firmware and flash it using odin
it wont affect ur warranty etc
http://samsung-updates.com/device/?id=GT-I9500
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I have latest FW for my region (I9505XXUBMEA) whitch provide app to SD. But as someone say before, it dosnt work, it just move MB from phone to SD card on App info page but physicaly whole app is still on the same place on internet storage.
RR3 is only for ex. this is happen with every app i try.
HonZuna said:
I have latest FW for my region (I9505XXUBMEA) whitch provide app to SD. But as someone say before, it dosnt work, it just move MB from phone to SD card on App info page but physicaly whole app is still on the same place on internet storage.
RR3 is only for ex. this is happen with every app i try.
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Is working exactly as it should. Only the apk is moved. The bulk of the space is consumed by the app's data, which is not supposed the be moved by this "feature."
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najaboy said:
Is working exactly as it should. Only the apk is moved. The bulk of the space is consumed by the app's data, which is not supposed the be moved by this "feature."
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WTF ?! And what then is the point of this feature?

custom rom or remove bloatware?

Hi,
I will be receiving a galaxy S4 soon.
I need to know what would be the best option.
I am going to root & then either:
remove all bloatware using a no bloat or root uninstall app.
or
install a custom rom Doc Barebone possibly??
I would like to get as much space back as possible as I have heard that you only get around 9gb on a 16gb model.
Ideally I would like to keep (or reinstall with full functionality) the stock camera app.
I am not fussed about all of the touchwiz wizardry.
I also need to be able to install apps 2 sd card
& have live wallpapers & a music & video player
How much space is usable after a doc barebones rom install?
Apologies for all questions, coming back to android after a few years on iphone.
None of roms than I see opens more Space, you can move some apps to sd card.
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matheus_sc said:
None of roms than I see opens more Space, you can move some apps to sd card.
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I read that the Google play rom gives 12gb usable space as there is no bloatware & was considering it also. I thought the doc barebones may give slightly more.
Do all of the custom roms have app2sd functionality?
Can you install live wallpapers on the doc barebones rom?
Macca1980 said:
I read that the Google play rom gives 12gb usable space as there is no bloatware & was considering it also. I thought the doc barebones may give slightly more.
Do all of the custom roms have app2sd functionality?
Can you install live wallpapers on the doc barebones rom?
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all i9505 Firmware Roms Support app2sd Functionality
You can Install Live Wallpapers on any ROm .
BlackGURU said:
all i9505 Firmware Roms Support app2sd Functionality
You can Install Live Wallpapers on any ROm .
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Thanks for this , it looks like I will install doc barebones as it keeps the stock camera & if I can store apps on sd as well that will be great.
One more question, if installing a rom with no bloatware doesn't give more space, would it not be easier to just root & remove bloat ware from stock.
I'm a bit disappointed I thought I could have got some of the storage back. I read on another thread that Samsung have partitioned it so that 8-9gb is free regardless.
Read elsewhere that the google version of s4 has 12gb free.
Is there no way to completely wipe the phone & installation rom that gives you the same 12gb as the google edition..?
The apps to sd "feature" does not save you any appreciable space. You are far better off using a third party app to move the data to external sd and symlink back to the internal memory.
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najaboy said:
The apps to sd "feature" does not save you any appreciable space. You are far better off using a third party app to move the data to external sd and symlink back to the internal memory.
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Thanks for your roy can you give me an example of an app that can do this?
Folder Mount
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Macca1980 said:
Thanks for this , it looks like I will install doc barebones as it keeps the stock camera & if I can store apps on sd as well that will be great.
One more question, if installing a rom with no bloatware doesn't give more space, would it not be easier to just root & remove bloat ware from stock.
I'm a bit disappointed I thought I could have got some of the storage back. I read on another thread that Samsung have partitioned it so that 8-9gb is free regardless.
Read elsewhere that the google version of s4 has 12gb free.
Is there no way to completely wipe the phone & installation rom that gives you the same 12gb as the google edition..?
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Reasons why people use Modified Stock ROMS is simply because the developers do a lot of editing as well as build.prop tweaks to insure Performance and Overall Stability.
Regardless of what TW Rom you use, you will have about 8.+ ----9Gb free space...
Don't Say Thanks. Hit IT LOL..
Hi.,
I have the i9505 version. I have rooted using Odin & now have su rights
I noticed that the docsbarebones rom is for the other galaxy.
Are there any roms that keep the stock camera & have apps 2 sd
Apologies noob
*** edit I have tried a few roms , but what I did was unrooted & loaded the german version of stock rom that has apps2sd then used auto root so I can remove bloat.
When I send an app 2 sd it sometimes says your device cannot move 2 sd card.
It still lets me do it though.
*** further edit. It isnt actually working.
Get error "/The_Device_does_not_have_a_real_primary_external_storage_or_the_primary_external_storage_is_emulated__Moving_app_to_SD_Function_my_not_be_supported"
What can I do to get apps2sd?
Does anyone know how to get app2sd on galaxy s4? It says its installing to sd card but its just writing it to internal.
I checked by installing a massive game, said it was all on sd, but when I uninstalled it gave me the space back internally.
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Macca1980 said:
Does anyone know how to get app2sd on galaxy s4? It says its installing to sd card but its just writing it to internal.
I checked by installing a massive game, said it was all on sd, but when I uninstalled it gave me the space back internally.
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It worked exactly as designed. Only the apk is moved to the ext SD. It does not move any associated data.
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najaboy said:
It worked exactly as designed. Only the apk is moved to the ext SD. It does not move any associated data.
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Hi, none of the files ever get copied to the external sd card though. They end up in some sort of sd/emulated/0 folder.
They arent on the external sd card. Everything seems to get stored internally.
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Macca1980 said:
Hi, none of the files ever get copied to the external sd card though. They end up in some sort of sd/emulated/0 folder.
They arent on the external sd card. Everything seems to get stored internally.
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That's the way it is supposed to be. The apps to SD feature is such a waste of time, I wonder why anyone even bothers. Only a single small installation file is moved to your external. Everything else is left internally. That is by design. If you want actual app to SD functionality, you're going to have to use a third party app such as Folder Mount to get it.
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najaboy said:
Folder Mount
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is there any other free app can use than this folder mount??
its allow 3 apps only
noobies13 said:
is there any other free app can use than this folder mount??
its allow 3 apps only
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I think link2sd can do it. I have had no luck though. I cant get it to recognise the second partition.
2 of my main reasons for getting this phone was ability to store apps on external sd & a good camera . They are both frustrating me now as I cant get any method to work for my sd storage & seemingly galaxy s4 has hardware limitation on camera functions my iPhone 4s could do.
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Lol..dont mess up ur brain..just buy the premium folder mount..i already buy it..and its easier to manage + unlimited pairing
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noobies13 said:
Lol..dont mess up ur brain..just buy the premium folder mount..i already buy it..and its easier to manage + unlimited pairing
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Ok I bought the premium folder moint app. It doesnt seem to do anything though. It doesnt look like I gain any space & lots of apps look like they are zerp bytes , even though I know theu are not
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Internal 8 g of storage

hye there,
what happend to my internal storage, i believe its 8 g, but i just install several games, and now its almost full? why, ?
hanafi200 said:
hye there,
what happend to my internal storage, i believe its 8 g, but i just install several games, and now its almost full? why, ?
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ya but usable is only around 4Gb if u have 4.2.2 update u can move the games to ur SD:good::laugh:
Use folder mount is good
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haree said:
ya but usable is only around 4Gb if u have 4.2.2 update u can move the games to ur SD:good::laugh:
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thanks, do we need special apk to do that?
[email protected] said:
Use folder mount is good
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mount folder?? never heard, can u show and teach me how??
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Use folder mount is good
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an apk rite, hehehe, but my phone still under warranty, is there any kind of this apk that no need root??
hanafi200 said:
an apk rite, hehehe, but my phone still under warranty, is there any kind of this apk that no need root??
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dear
u are confused mine is brand new just a week old it came with 4.2.2
if u have 4.2.2 go to the application manager and click on the game u want to move
if it is movable u will see the move to SD just click on it and move the app
i dont load many game on the phone thats what i have note 10.1 for but i loaded solitaire and successfully moved it to the SD card:good::laugh:
haree said:
dear
u are confused mine is brand new just a week old it came with 4.2.2
if u have 4.2.2 go to the application manager and click on the game u want to move
if it is movable u will see the move to SD just click on it and move the app
i dont load many game on the phone thats what i have note 10.1 for but i loaded solitaire and successfully moved it to the SD card:good::laugh:
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i see. Thanks for the info
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Whats folder mount
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