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This article was co-written by James Bell. James Bell is a phone repair specialist at Phone Techs in Winchester, California. With over seven years of experience, he specializes in repairing mobile phones, tablets, game consoles and computers. Phone Techs is Akko’s partner.
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This wiki page will show you how to directly download apps and files to SD card on Android.
Steps
Android 7.0 (Nougat)
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Open Android’s Settings. It’s the gear icon (
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) is usually found in the app drawer.
- From Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and later, you can configure the SD card as part of internal storage. This supports loading Play Store apps directly to the card.
- This method will include formatting (erase) the SD card.
- You won’t be able to remove the SD card and use it for another device (unless all the data on the card has been erased).
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Scroll down and tap Storage .
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Select SD card. This option may be called “External Storage” or “SD Card”.
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Press . This option is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
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Click Change storage type . On some devices, this option may be called “Storage Settings”. [1] X Research Source
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Click Format as internal .
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Select a storage option and click Next . Some devices let you choose from two storage options:
- If you want apps to save their data files (like cache) to the SD card in addition to apps, select Use as an internal storage for both apps and data. Whether).
- If you only want apps to be stored on the card, select Use as internal storage for apps only .
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Click Erase & Format . The data on the card will be erased and then set up to allow downloads. You will see a confirmation message when the formatting is complete.
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow)
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Open Settings on Android. It’s a gear icon (
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) is usually found in the app drawer.
- From Android 6.0 (Marshmallow) and later, you can configure the SD card as part of internal storage. This supports loading Play Store apps directly to the card.
- This method will include formatting (erase) the SD card. Be sure to use a blank card or a card that has been backed up elsewhere.
- You won’t be able to remove the SD card and use it for another device (unless all the data on the card has been erased).
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Scroll down and tap Storage .
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Select SD card. This option may be called “External Storage” or “SD Card”.
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Press . This option is located in the upper right corner of the screen.
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Click Settings .
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Click Format as internal . You should now see a warning that the data on the card will be deleted.
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Click Erase & Format . The card will now format as internal storage. Once the card is formatted, apps downloaded from the Play Store will save there by default.
- Some applications cannot be downloaded to the external memory card. Such apps will still be installed in the device’s internal memory.
Android 5.0 (Lplipop) and earlier versions
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Open Android’s file manager. It’s a folder icon labeled like My Files, File Manager, or Files.
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Press ☰ or ⁝ . This option is located in the upper right corner of the screen. The menu button will vary from device to device, but if you see a menu with a “Settings” option, you have made the right choice.
- If using an older Android, tap the menu button on the device.
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Click Settings .
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Click Set home directory . This option is located on the main control panel in the “Select directories” folder.
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Press SDCard (SD Card). This option may show a different name, such as “extSdCard.”
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Click Done . Downloads will now save to the SD card by default.
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This article was co-written by James Bell. James Bell is a phone repair specialist at Phone Techs in Winchester, California. With over seven years of experience, he specializes in repairing mobile phones, tablets, game consoles and computers. Phone Techs is Akko’s partner.
This article has been viewed 3,267 times.
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