I think i have never noticed before, as this is the first device i have not rooted or installed a CR.
But i have noticed on large games with large OBB files, when moved to the SD, the OBB file stays on the internal storage, and only the apk file itself moves to the SD Card, things like game settings etc.
So it kinda makes it abit pointless having a SD Card apart form Photos, Movies and Music.
My 64GB Card has become redundant until i root / xposed it.
Anyone else noticed this, or found a work around, They removed adoptable storage didnt they?
working as intended.
it's one of Google's strangest choices, to not include what's typically the largest file in the "move to SD" option.
something you could do is manually move all your obb files to the sdcard, and then move them back temporarily when you need them.
or keep less large games on your phone.
thedicemaster said:
working as intended.
it's one of Google's strangest choices, to not include what's typically the largest file in the "move to SD" option.
something you could do is manually move all your obb files to the sdcard, and then move them back temporarily when you need them.
or keep less large games on your phone.
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Its BS that they still can't manage to do this in 2019..
My tablet has 32GB and I bought a 256GB MicroSD for this to store games. But it's pretty much useless..
I should of went with an iPad........
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what are the necessary files to keep on the sd card?
im running low on space on my 16gb and dont really know what to delete...
or alternatively, what can i do to create more space on the card...
it wont take any more roms casue theres no room1
You only need what you personally put on the card.. pics, music, etc. If you have moved any apps to the card you will need to keep that file too, and any backups that you have. All the system files will be created as needed by Android.
I uploaded all my music onto Google music, and then deleted most of my music off my SD card. Cleared up around 8 GB. You can do the same with photos, too. Put them on Picasa, Flickr, Facebook, whatever. (not sure if there's a good solution for videos besides YouTube. And I think that would just be inconvenient.)
Little things like that can help clean your storage space up.
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AOKP w/ Devil kernel
I have same problem as these others and can't find can't find solution for this:
"So I've tried everything to get music to stay on my "external" SD card (32gb Micro SDHC class 6, by Kingston). I say
STAY because its syncs fine. But as soon as I try to unconnected it ( I've just yanked it, ejected the drive from
windows then pulled it, ejected it then shut off the phone and pulled it then turned it back on, etc...) it moves 90%
of the files from the music folder to lost.dir. I've done just about everything i can think, heres a list (sorry if some of them seem silly)
unmount SD card, remove from phone, plug into computer, load songs, re-mount = all files in LOST.dir
Sync "USB Mass Storage" Using
Windows Media
VCast media Maneger = all files in LOST.dir
Motorola "motocast USB"
WinAmp
Drag and Drop to folder
sync with the "windows Media Sync" mode not "USB Mass Storage"
Windows Media
VCast media Maneger
Motorola "motocast USB" = all files in LOST.dir
WinAmp
Sync to internal memory and move files to external. = All file in LOST.dir
Now here's where it gets strange, I've done this with 2 different SD cards, (both 32gb one a class 6, one a class 10)
and the same thing happens. I've use both of these cards on 2 different phones (talked to Verizon and they just sent
me a new phone) and the same thing happens. What the heck is going on?"
and this guy:
I'm having issues with music on an external sd card, can anyone advise?
I mounted a 32Gb sd card in Samsung Galaxy 1. I then copied music into music folder on card.
This has been done using Kies and several other times using a usb card holder and Win Explorer - all with same
results...
When I turn on phone, the external media scanner runs ok. I go to music and it only shows approx 16 cds of music. The
remainder seem to be "dumped" into media folder without structure,or alternatively get dumped into the Lost.dir.
Its almost like there's a limit on the size of the memory space allocated to the music folder.
I have used other apps to rescan media. I have also reformatted the cards to ensure no hidden files or attributes.
Also tried this with another new 4Gb card with same issue.
I just got a new Ainol 7 Advanced 7 inch Android tablet (which is pretty cool for cost v's performance).
Unfortunately, this has the same issues as the Samsung.
Obviously, this is due to the same "features" of the Android O/S and its memory mgt of external cards."
I'm using a 16gig card myself and the same thing is happening. Even if I transfer files over wifi and rescan media.
Someone said "I could be mistaken, but I think you may be right about the memory limit in file allocation on that device. I know it's true of some versions of the Android Operating System. The OS wants more storage area for system activity than
or media. Some users solve that issue by rooting their device and manipulating those parameters"
also said "In Unix the lost & found directory is for orphaned files and/or directories. They become orphaned due the OS no longer having the correct pointers to those files.
and "Some tweaks such as sdcard speed tweak and other sdcard related tweaks in init.d folder is causing this problem... Try to boot your phone without them and see if it works"
So I removed what I think was a speed tweak from the init.d folder and rebooted...same thing.
There seems to be from what I've seen, a 1.8 or 2gig limit on media files on the external SD. Everything works great until you add past 2gig, then the rest goes to LOST.DIR. So I tried something, format the SD and copied over 5gig of PDF files, I got the same thing only it seemed the limit was now 3.8gig. So does anyone know how to get around these limits?
What does everyone think the chances of getting official 6.0/Marshmallow on the Amazon Fire tablet (2015)?
I know its one of the cheapest budget tablets available and so dont have big expectations. But the main reason I would be interested in 6.0 is the new sd card feature, where you would be able to properly make use of a large micro sd card, as the built-in 8GB (or whats actually available) will get filled up pretty easily.
Well it may get Amazon's version of it eventually, but Amazon's rom does let you move a lot to the SD card anyway. Under 5.1.1 there are options for
Install Supported Apps on your sd card
Download Movies and TV shows to your sd card
Download music to your sd card
Store photos and personal videos on your sd card
Mind you not sure which count as "supported apps"
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Well it may get Amazon's version of it eventually, but Amazon's rom does let you move a lot to the SD card anyway. Under 5.1.1 there are options for
Install Supported Apps on your sd card
Download Movies and TV shows to your sd card
Download music to your sd card
Store photos and personal videos on your sd card
Mind you not sure which count as "supported apps"
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Is there a way to move large games to your SD card? They always install to the Android/obb file location on the internal and not the Android/obb on the SD card.
I've been wondering the same thing too. I've moved the game to sd card but it's data in obb has to be on internal or it can't see it.
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I've been wondering the same thing too. I've moved the game to sd card but it's data in obb has to be on internal or it can't see it.
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Exactly, games like GTA: San Andreas is 2 or more gigs so that knocks a huge portion out of the internal not to mention the system seems like it runs slower the more data is saved to the internal.
julianpaul said:
I've been wondering the same thing too. I've moved the game to sd card but it's data in obb has to be on internal or it can't see it.
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If you're rooted et al, install xposed and use the module "obb to sd". I do, it works perfectly. Nothing like moving Hearthstone to the sd to free up space.
xbmoyx said:
Is there a way to move large games to your SD card? They always install to the Android/obb file location on the internal and not the Android/obb on the SD card.
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xbmoyx said:
Exactly, games like GTA: San Andreas is 2 or more gigs so that knocks a huge portion out of the internal not to mention the system seems like it runs slower the more data is saved to the internal.
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On SlimLP I have this app running https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=in.co.pricealert.apps2sd. It works perfectly. I have a 64GB SD and a 32GB ext4 partition for apps. The other 32GB is in exfat for general files and such forth.
I have some movies downloaded from Amazon to my internal storage and I just got a micro SD card. I'd like to move the movies to the SD card, but I can't find the movie files? I can access them to watch them, but can't find the actual files to move them. I have installed a file management system, and looked through all the file folders, but they must be hidden or something.
Can anyone help?
I have a Fire 10 and am running 5.3.3.0 if that helps.
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esee01 said:
I have some movies downloaded from Amazon to my internal storage and I just got a micro SD card. I'd like to move the movies to the SD card, but I can't find the movie files? I can access them to watch them, but can't find the actual files to move them. I have installed a file management system, and looked through all the file folders, but they must be hidden or something.
Can anyone help?
I have a Fire 10 and am running 5.3.3.0 if that helps.
TIA
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After a quick look through the files, I can't find any of my Amazon movies either. The only thing I can think of doing is turning on "Download TV Shows and Movies to SD Card" in settings, deleting the movies, and redownloading them. I would only do this if I couldn't find any other way.
esee01 said:
I have some movies downloaded from Amazon to my internal storage and I just got a micro SD card. I'd like to move the movies to the SD card, but I can't find the movie files? I can access them to watch them, but can't find the actual files to move them. I have installed a file management system, and looked through all the file folders, but they must be hidden or something.
Can anyone help?
I have a Fire 10 and am running 5.3.3.0 if that helps.
TIA
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I suspect Amazon 'hides' them on unrooted FireOS. You will probably need to download again if you want to designate a different storage device/location.
Ok, glad I'm not the only one who can't find them. I did delete and downloaded one my movies. Was hoping to avoid that, but at least that does work. Thanks
So i noticed that if I download game it gets installed to local storage and large obb file, when I go to the app in settings and move it to sd card, it does it and reports that it's now using sd card storage and for example the obb file is 1.6GB and so it shows this size on sd card too.
However when I use file explorer it is not correct, the large obb file is still on local storage and nothing been created on sd card.
It's a bit annoying you might as well not bother moving apps if it doesn't work properly.
Anyone with solution ?
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vadimo said:
So i noticed that if I download game it gets installed to local storage and large obb file, when I go to the app in settings and move it to sd card, it does it and reports that it's now using sd card storage and for example the obb file is 1.6GB and so it shows this size on sd card too.
However when I use file explorer it is not correct, the large obb file is still on local storage and nothing been created on sd card.
It's a bit annoying you might as well not bother moving apps if it doesn't work properly.
Anyone with solution ?
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From my experience, moving apps to your SD card is more of a hindrance than a benefit. Most times it still takes up room on your internal memory. Sorry I can't go full on technical. In my experience it's pretty useless unless you have adoptable storage like the HTC u11.
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From my experience, moving apps to your SD card is more of a hindrance than a benefit. Most times it still takes up room on your internal memory. Sorry I can't go full on technical. In my experience it's pretty useless unless you have adoptable storage like the HTC u11.
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idea is to move large files to an ext card, should be possible
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idea is to move large files to an ext card, should be possible
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Of course it is possible. I'm just not sure it actually does it. It looks like it creates a mirror file in the EXT without actually removing the file from the INT. The best example I have is when I save music to ext on google play music. The google play music app on my SD is still like 4GB for some reason.