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Moving from internal storage to SD card storage without root.
- Thread starter t12b25
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Try Send2sd - uses the "share" option to move any kind of file.
t12b25
Android Enthusiast
I'm confused I don't see an app with that name on the playstore, nor do I see an option like that on ES. Please explain, and excuse my slowness here.
Thank you for the help,
Anthony.
funkylogik
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If your phone doesn't have that option in settings, applications, select the app you want to move, then it requires root I'm afraid
t12b25
Android Enthusiast
Hi, I understand that, but I'm not trying to move apps I'm trying to move files on the phones storage to an SD card. Please help...
Thank you for all the help,
Anthony.
What phone and what version of Android? Depending on what Android you have and what particular files you are trying to move, there may be no other option besides root.
If you're just talking about plain media files like music, pics, videos that shouldn't be a problem.
If you're just talking about plain media files like music, pics, videos that shouldn't be a problem.
t12b25
Android Enthusiast
It is a zte zmax running stock kitkat. And yes I'm talking about m4a type music files. Unfortunately ES file Explorer told me I needed root to move them idk why. That's why I'm asking what other apps I can do it with. Thank you, I appreciate the help.
funkylogik
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Hey sorry I misread your post.
Yeah kitkat brought in restrictions on apps writing to folders on SD that they don't "own".
I don't fully understand these restrictions but I believe they've been loosened in lollipop.
Sorry I know that doesn't help much but it's all I've got
t12b25
Android Enthusiast
Really I'm just trying to move music files to the SD card. Any idea of an app that would allow me to do that?. I have enough internal storage for apps. You see, my dad is going on vacation, and he wants music. This is the easiest way without a Comp . Thank you for the help and suggestions,Hey sorry I misread your post.
Yeah kitkat brought in restrictions on apps writing to folders on SD that they don't "own".
I don't fully understand these restrictions but I believe they've been loosened in lollipop.
Sorry I know that doesn't help much but it's all I've got
Anthony.
funkylogik
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Sorry I don't have kitkat or an sd card now lol so can't even try but hopefully someone will be able to clear things up a bit
My view of the news....
Pretty sure you cannot put your music on the external sd without root as some folks (@Fox Mulder @funkylogik ) stated on KK.
The app that created the music file and therefore owns it, reads it, as you see, on the internal.
Cannot be moved...no app will read it.
I found that out. I rooted, on KK 4.4.2, and had to use a root only app for anything to be put on my ext sd so that PowerAmp (a music player app) could read it from there.
(got a boatload of music that would hog up internal otherwise)
Even if you managed to transfer them with a computer, an app will not be able to read it from the External SD.
Pretty sure you cannot put your music on the external sd without root as some folks (@Fox Mulder @funkylogik ) stated on KK.
The app that created the music file and therefore owns it, reads it, as you see, on the internal.
Cannot be moved...no app will read it.
I found that out. I rooted, on KK 4.4.2, and had to use a root only app for anything to be put on my ext sd so that PowerAmp (a music player app) could read it from there.
(got a boatload of music that would hog up internal otherwise)
Even if you managed to transfer them with a computer, an app will not be able to read it from the External SD.
funkylogik
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Man that's truly terrible!! Luckily on my old phone with sd running kitkat I was rooted and running roms with the "fix" included.
Cheers for clearing that up Mike.
Sheesh no wonder a lot of peeps are complaining about this!!
Cheers for clearing that up Mike.
Sheesh no wonder a lot of peeps are complaining about this!!
Pretty dog gone sure that is correct there Funky
Sure I could flash a new LLP rom, but I'm content
Edit: fwiw, an article just over a year old when KK came onto the scene but will explain stuff a little better:
http://www.androidcentral.com/kitkat-sdcard-changes#content
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JimSmith94
Android Enthusiast
Have you tried copying from internal storage to your PC, putting your card in a reader in your PC and copying the files to it, and then putting the card back in your phone?
t12b25
Android Enthusiast
I have to try and find a pc to try to do it. It's been years since I've felt that I needed a pc. If I could borrow one I'll do it, and I reckon I'll also try it on my old phone running ice cream sandwich haha. Thank you for the help and suggestions,
Anthony.
markK
Newbie
Where can I find this Send2sd app for my Galaxy S6?
If you use the stock Android file manager called "My Files" you can move anything to external SD card. It's only 3rd party apps that have this restriction. I use the LAN in ES Explorer to transfer stuff to the internal SD card from my computer, then use My Files to put them on the external SD card. Long way around but only thing that works unless you are prepared to root the phone & loose your warranty. Even then it's risky.
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funkylogik
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Mannypl the My Files app is Samsung, not stock android
OK sorry for that. My bad.Mannypl the My Files app is Samsung, not stock android
funkylogik
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No problem man. I understand why you thought it was stock
Sorry for the late reply, got lost doing other stuff.. My bad. Here bro:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.gelin.android.sendtosd
If it's no longer in play store then send me a pm and I'll hook you up. [emoji41]
But the Galaxy S6 doesn't have an sd card slot, so I don't know what use that app will be to markK (maybe he's confused by it referring to its internal storage as /sdcard?).
I'm not sure what the point is on the S6 either.
