help!!

[Lenny1978]

Hi there, I am having a problem with my ZTE Merit. I can't move apps to my SD card and I can't download anything onto the SD card, can anyone help???

 

[Unforgiven]

I've moved this to the Android Lounge to get some better eyes on it.

 

[lunatic59]

Have you tried going to menu>settings>applications>manage applications and there select the apps you want to move by tapping on them. Move to SD should be an option for most of them. System apps and other may not be able to be moved.

Android has specific rules for where it installs apps. If the app has a specified location, that takes priority. If it is not specified in the app, then the default install location is used. Android has 3 identifiers for app storage location:

0 = Internal
1 = Auto
2 = External (sd card)

If 0 is set in the app, then it can only be installed on the internal storage regardless of the default install location. Widgets, services and apps that periodically poll need to be in the internal storage to run correctly.

 

[jefboyardee]

Android has specific rules for where it installs apps.

And how do I, a lowly unrooted, access that?

 

[lunatic59]

And how do I, a lowly unrooted, access that?

It's set by the developer.