I've been trying to find a "solution" for having the ability to install apps to SD. I don't want to root my phone (yet).
I rooted a phone succesfully in the past, but now I'm trying to be a more "common" user.
Is there a possibility of installing a cracked or invented update that let users install apps into SD? (without rooting)
I believe that I'm in a dead end... but maybe someone has a clue on this.
Thanks.
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JuanP33 said:
I've been trying to find a "solution" for having the ability to install apps to SD. I don't want to root my phone (yet).
I rooted a phone succesfully in the past, but now I'm trying to be a more "common" user.
Is there a possibility of installing a cracked or invented update that let users install apps into SD? (without rooting)
I believe that I'm in a dead end... but maybe someone has a clue on this.
Thanks.
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Well there is a method to do this but its pretty long.
Steps:
1. Download Android SDK and unzip the contents to a folder.
2. Enable “USB debugging Mode” in your android device. To do this, go to Settings -> Applications -> Development and enable ‘USB debugging’
3. Connect your device to your computer in “charge only” or similar modes but NOT in ‘USB Storage’ mode.
4. Go to the folder where you have unzipped Android SDK and navigate to to ‘sdk’ folder
5a. Windows users: Go to ‘platform-tools folder. Hold down SHIFT key and right-click anywhere in the folder. From the pop-up menu, select ‘Open command window here’. This will open up a command prompt screen.
5b. Mac users: right-click ‘platform-tools and choose [New Terminal At Folder]
6. Now, in the command prompt window, Windows users:
type: adb devices
Mac users:
type: ./adb devices
and press enter. You will see the name of the device connected at the moment.
8. Then windows users type:
adb shell
Mac users type:
./adb shell
and press enter
9. Next, type:
pm setInstallLocation 2
and press enter. (If this command fails, use this: pm set-install-location 2)
10. Done!
11. To verify, type:
pm getInstallLocation
and press enter. If you see an output ” 2 [external] ” means that the process is successful.
Now, in your device, go to settings->Applications->Manage Applications->On SD card (in some devices it may be USB Storage), and check the apps that you would like to move to your SD card. Hope this helps
Download Android SDK Link:developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
Warning.!!
Some apps shouldn’t be installed to your SD card and should remain installed on the internal storage. The external storage is unavailable when your Android device is mounted on your computer, so apps that remain running all the time should be left on your internal storage. Widgets, launchers, animated wallpapers, and anything you want to use while your Android’s SD card is mounted on your computer should be left on the internal storage.
I did that yesterday but didn't change a thing (even though the default storage IS set to external).
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I have the same problem with my phone. I think it is a firmware constriction. The only way i found to use sd card for apps was via link2sd but that requires root.
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Hi,
I have a Spice Mi-270 dual sim android 2.2 phone.Searching on the internet I came across an article where the procedure for installing the apps by default to sdcard is possible for non rooted phones.I tried it but when I type "adb devices" I get a blank list under list of devices attached.My phone came with the usb drivers, I have installed that.Tried installing Google USB driver package,revision 4.When the phone is plugged in get the message on the phone "USB Debugging started".Windows device manager shows "Android Phone" > Android Composite ADB Interface.Still my device is not detected with the "adb devices" command.I am using winxp pro sp3 32bit.Please Guide!
(If I have posted in the wrong section please inform me where to post)
I probably won't be helping. But on my un-rooted HTC Sensation i just have an app called app2sd. After i installed an app, if it's supported, i copy it to sd card.
Can't you just use that and save the hassle?
try this apps2sd
I have already installed the apps2sd but as said one can move the apps to sd if and only if supported by the app.Besides Android 2.2 by default provides the option to supported apps.How do I change the default install path to sd without rooting?
sounds like u need to root it and add the a2sd+ scripts OR root, install rom with a2sd+ and partition sd card accordingly.
do0b said:
sounds like u need to root it and add the a2sd+ scripts OR root, install rom with a2sd+ and partition sd card accordingly.
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Sorry doOb but I am not looking at rooting my phone but use the option
adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2.
Why not root your phone? At the end or the day you still can unroot it. It's not like you flash to a different Rom and lost your stock Rom.
As far as I know your running froyo you already have move app to SD at the manage application in setting. There are free market app that can help you to move apps to SD with simple clicks without going to setting with the slow loading.
I'm afraid there are no default to app to SD unless you root your Rom and flash a2sd script like darktermor to make the whole process default. Better still, you also need to partition your card with an ext partition for it to work.
By the way... You should be able to adb shell your phone with a proper setup from your pc. You need to look for adb shell howto.
Sounds like your doing it from the wrong folder at cmd if your using windows. Try start cmd from the folder with adb.exe or set your system path to include the folder with adb.exe. I'm not with a pc now, I can't direct you. You have to look for it on what I mean.
By the way, can you also post the link for the article you found?
I have friends that can't root their phone. E.g HTC wildfire s
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darryl_co said:
Hi,
I have a Spice Mi-270 dual sim android 2.2 phone.Searching on the internet I came across an article where the procedure for installing the apps by default to sdcard is possible for non rooted phones.I tried it but when I type "adb devices" I get a blank list under list of devices attached.My phone came with the usb drivers, I have installed that.Tried installing Google USB driver package,revision 4.When the phone is plugged in get the message on the phone "USB Debugging started".Windows device manager shows "Android Phone" > Android Composite ADB Interface.Still my device is not detected with the "adb devices" command.I am using winxp pro sp3 32bit.Please Guide!
(If I have posted in the wrong section please inform me where to post)
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Sounds like the original issue was the pc not seeing the device....I know this may be elementary, but do you have it in "charge only" mode and not in the disk drive mode?
"Sounds like your doing it from the wrong folder at cmd if your using windows. Try start cmd from the folder with adb.exe or set your system path to include the folder with adb.exe." - pysionx
I am starting cmd from the folder with adb.exe that laocated in platform-tools.If I was not doing so I would get the error " 'adb' is not recognized as an internal or external command operable program or batch file." and on typing adb devices in the cmd prompt I would not get the answer "list of devices"
pysionx - "By the way, can you also post the link for the article you found?"
Unfortunately no as this is my first post I am not allowed by the administrator to do so.Please Check out the attachment.Sorry for giving you the trouble to download attachment.
pfroyjr - "Sounds like the original issue was the pc not seeing the device"
If the pc does not see the device how do I get in Windows device manager showing "Android Phone" > Android Composite ADB Interface.
pfroyjr - "I know this may be elementary, but do you have it in "charge only" mode and not in the disk drive mode?"
I do not have it in "charge only" mode but in the disk drive mode, USB debugging started is the message received in the notification area.
But this causes hw to crash!
root_toor said:
But this causes hw to crash!
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I sorry but I did not understand. what causes hardware to crash?
Google "Spice driver" I'll find a link if you can't. Windows is odd with its drivers sometimes. I remember the first time I ever used SDK I had to remove the default drivers and install the one from HTC but recently just installing the driver was good enough and I've only used adb and not the SDK. just a suggestion.
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EDIT: I forgot which posting I was replying to, sorry....
I found THIS which sounds like it's an issue with the phone and maybe not the same Android OS that everyone else has....just what I read. Happy Googling my friend. Sounds like it's a cool device, just not quite up to par with adb.
I do have the drivers of my mobile Spice Mi-270 which was shipped along with the phone. The drivers files are of similar names with that of the google usb drivers for android except for the file versions.
Thanks pfroyjr for the link.It seems it is the problem with the phone itself as I am not the only one facing the problem with adb comand.
darryl_co said:
I do have the drivers of my mobile Spice Mi-270 which was shipped along with the phone. The drivers files are of similar names with that of the google usb drivers for android except for the file versions.
Thanks pfroyjr for the link.It seems it is the problem with the phone itself as I am not the only one facing the problem with adb comand.
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Best advice is stay active searching for an answer...someone will eventually figure it out
I think it can be done with the help of adb .
Just run command from the folder having adb.exe file after connecting your phone in USB Debugging Mode.
"adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2"
YOu can change it to default by the following command.
"adb shell pm setInstallLocation 0"
Type the commands without quotes....
Hope it helps!!!
darryl_co said:
I have already installed the apps2sd but as said one can move the apps to sd if and only if supported by the app.Besides Android 2.2 by default provides the option to supported apps.How do I change the default install path to sd without rooting?
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Hey try this adb command from the directory having adb.exe file after connecting your phone to your pc by enabling USB Debugging Mode on it.
adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2
You can change it back to default by this command ..
adb shell pm setInstallLocation 0
Hope it helps you ...
yagya said:
Hey try this adb command from the directory having adb.exe file after connecting your phone to your pc by enabling USB Debugging Mode on it.
adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2
You can change it back to default by this command ..
adb shell pm setInstallLocation 0
Hope it helps you ...
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when I type "adb devices" I get a blank list under list of devices attached.When my phone is not listed how would the adb shell pm setInstallLocation command work ?
but The pc does see the device and I get in Windows device manager showing "Android Phone" > Android Composite ADB Interface.
Try to install universal root/z4root/any other rooting app and shell commander in your phone then root your device temporarily (temporary root means root will be removed when you reboot)with universal root asn then in shell commander type the commands
su
pm SetInstallLocation 2
and then you can unroot your phone
Also if you want to change back do the same but change 2(externel) to 0(auto)
Hope it helped you!!!
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Try to install universal root/z4root/any other rooting app and shell commander in your phone then root your device temporarily (temporary root means root will be removed when you reboot)with universal root asn then in shell commander type the commands
su
pm SetInstallLocation 2
and then you can unroot your phone
Also if you want to change back do the same but change 2(externel) to 0(auto)
Hope it helped you!!!
yagya said:
Try to install universal root/z4root/any other rooting app and shell commander in your phone then root your device temporarily (temporary root means root will be removed when you reboot)with universal root asn then in shell commander type the commands
su
pm SetInstallLocation 2
and then you can unroot your phone
Also if you want to change back do the same but change 2(externel) to 0(auto)
Hope it helped you!!!)
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I installed universal androot and rooted the phone.
Instead of shell commander I installed Move2SD Enabler.The move2sd had three radio buttons Auto, Internal and External.Initially it displayed the radio button on Auto.I selected External and clicked apply.Now it shows External.Then I unrooted the phone.In Apps2SD I found many apps that were listed under phone only under movable apps.Few questions do arise
1.If I restore to factory defaults will the installation to external storage be resetted?
2.Whenever I Install new apps it gets installed in the phones internal storage and the I have to move to sd.Why is that so?
3.Even after moving to the sd some amount remains in the phone internal storage.why?
4.Can I check using shell commander if the install location has changed? what is the command? Do I have to root the phone again to use the command?
darryl_co said:
I installed universal androot and rooted the phone.
Instead of shell commander I installed Move2SD Enabler.The move2sd had three radio buttons Auto, Internal and External.Initially it displayed the radio button on Auto.I selected External and clicked apply.Now it shows External.Then I unrooted the phone.In Apps2SD I found many apps that were listed under phone only under movable apps.Few questions do arise
1.If I restore to factory defaults will the installation to external storage be resetted?
2.Whenever I Install new apps it gets installed in the phones internal storage and the I have to move to sd.Why is that so?
3.Even after moving to the sd some amount remains in the phone internal storage.why?
4.Can I check using shell commander if the install location has changed? what is the command? Do I have to root the phone again to use the command?
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Restoring factory default settings will reset default install location to auto.
Since you used move to sd enabler it only makes all apps movable to sd but doesn't move them automatically.
System apps and Those apps that don't support app to sd by default can't be completely moved to sd card
Yes, you can check using shell commander but you need to riot you phone to use the command.
pm getInstallLocation
(returns default install location)
pm setInstallLocation 2
(installs app direct to external storage)
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Connect your phone to the pc and dont
activate "USB Storage" mode
1. Download the SDK from here -> http://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html
2.Extract using something like WinRar
3.Copy the folder in the sdk and name it
to "android-sdk-windows" and paste it
onto the desktop.
4.Open the folder on the desktop and
open the file, SDK Manager.exe
5.Close the windows command prompt
window that opens
6.Untick all options you are prompted to
download and cancel the first download
window
,now in side menu open "available
packages" and select "SDK Platform
Android 2.2 & 2.3" and in Third party
add-ons select "LG Electronics" and click
on "Install Selected" button and let
download complete,
ensure the LG USB drivers are installed
if not
download from here -> http://www.lgforum.com/resources
Just check this video and you'll
understand what to select and
download in SDK MANAGER.EXE
(watch at 480p else its blurred)
7.Ensure on your phone, USB Debugging
is
on
Go to Settings->Applications-
>Development->USB Debugging and
ensure its ticked / on.
8.Dont activate "USB Storage" mode
9.Open windows command promt. Start
-> Run
10.Type in (without quotations ) "cmd"
The following should appear. (with your
user account instead of William - note its
"users" in windows 7, not documents and
settings)
11. Type in the following after the ">" at
each step (without quotations,and
including spaces and capital letters)
"cd desktop\android-sdk-windows
\tools" (might be "cd desktop\android-
sdk-windows\platform-tools" in windows
7 )
"adb devices" (it will show your device
id)
"adb shell"
A $ sign should pop up
now type
"pm setInstallLocation 2"
Another $ should pop up
And your done. Close everything,
disconnect phone, turn off phone and
then turn it back on again.
16. Now the phone will be set to install
all apps you install onto the SD card.
However, current apps on phone will
mostly still be stored on the internal
memory .
This process doesn't move these apps for
you .
So you must now manually move those
already installed on the phone.
To do this, go to settings / applications /
manage applications
Then you just click on an app, and the
move to SD card box should no longer be
Grey .
So you must now move all the apps you
want onto the SD Card.
I MUST NOT HELD RESPONSIBLE IF SOMETHING HAPPENS TO YOUR BELOVED O1
today many phones are rooted but still someone will be there who does not want root for them try this :fingers-crossed:
This process is more complex than rooting the phone :banghead:
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Hellomouse said:
This process is more complex than rooting the phone :banghead:
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I know I too have done this successfully
but in around 25mins
So here is a hard one: My friend's SIII fell down, display broke. And he didn't do any backup from the files on the internal memory (yeesh...!!). So how can we rescue the data? USB won't work, because you have to verify USB access by clicking the message that normally would appear on the screen after plugging it to your PC. The phone is *not* rooted.
Installing apps will be no problem because you can simply install apps logging in on Google Play with your PC's web browser. So I hope that there's a certain app in the Play Store that would i) grant access via USB/web/something without having to do any click on the phone's screen or ii) that would backup all the phone's data (or specified folders) to another location... without having to perform a single click on the phone's display.
(Guys, we're talking about his girlfriend's private pictures - so please help him! )
Thank you for helping...!
Well IMHO, he is going to be very lucky. Installing an app won't be useful. Anything that allows wireless / network access to local files on the device will require on screen set up or interaction (for security purposes).
If he somehow has USB debugging turned on, he MAY be in luck. But It is doubtful. This is a real longshot....
Firstly, download this file:
https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/20471345/SUroot/Tools/PC/sdktools-toolsonly.rar
Follow the instructions in the read me to add it to windows environment variables.
Then, use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
To install all the drivers required. Run through the screens and choose your model of device and follow all the instructions for installing the device drivers. THIS IS WHERE WE NEED TO HOPE USB DEBUGGING IS ENABLED
Hopefully you won't need root for this next part.... If you get this far and do need root, the toolkit can root anyway.
Then open up a command prompt (press start / windows key and type "cmd" and press enter.
in the black window type "adb shell" and press enter
type "cd /mnt/sdcard" and press enter
tpe "ls" (thats LS) and press enter
This is where you identify where the images are. I assume they are in DCIM.
type "exit" and press enter
type "adb pull /mnt/sdcard/DCIM c:\" and press enter.
This should pull all the DCIM contents to the local c: drive of the computer.
It all hinges on whether USB debugging is enabled tough so its a long shot. I really can't think of anything else.
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Actually, the toolkit has a backup internal SD card option anyway so the last section is irrelevant. After installing the drivers, just go into the backup menu.
All you really need is this:
rootSU said:
use this:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1703488
To install all the drivers required. Run through the screens and choose your model of device and follow all the instructions for installing the device drivers. THIS IS WHERE WE NEED TO HOPE USB DEBUGGING IS ENABLED
After installing the drivers, just go into the backup menu.
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There are certain tricks to regain a couple of MB here and there, like clearing the cache that some applications use, but for those with a taste for apps and games, the phone storage limitation has been quite a nuisance. Android users with root access have been able to enjoy the Apps2SD utility, but getting it to work is a comparatively complicated process. Frozen yogurt to the rescue!
To install an app to the SD card on Android, the application itself needs to support it. In my experience though, most current apps can be moved to the external storage. However, the system installs all new applications on your device’s internal memory by default, except for those that explicitly request external installation. Luckily, it’s possible to make your Android 2.2+ phone put apps on the SD card by default instead. Here’s how:
1. First you have to enable USB debugging on your Android device from Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging.
2. Now you need to download and install the Android SDK on your computer from the attached file. Once you’ve downloaded and extracted the package to the folder of your choice, run SDK Setup.exe and click on Available Packages to the left. If you get an error message at this point, enable “Force http: in the Settings. From the list of available packages, select “Usb Driver package”, click on the Install Selected button in the bottom right corner and follow the prompts.
3. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB-cable. Your OS will prompt you to install new drivers. Choose to install them from the android-sdk/usb_driver folder. Do not mount your device; you only need to plug-in the cable.
4. Next, run a command prompt and navigate to the Android-SDK\tools folder. In Windows, this is done by selecting Run from the Start Menu (or by pressing Win+R) and typing cmd. You change drives in the command prompt by entering the drive letter followed by a colon (, and change folders with the CD command. For example, to enter the Android-SDK folder, simply type cd android-sdk.
5. In the Android-SDK\tools folder, type in adb devices and you should get a serial number starting with “H” in return. All you have to do next is entering adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2. You’re done! Android will now install apps to the SD card by default.
6. To switch back to storing software on the internal memory, enter adb shell pm setInstallLocation 0.
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darkangel_ said:
There are certain tricks to regain a couple of MB here and there, like clearing the cache that some applications use, but for those with a taste for apps and games, the phone storage limitation has been quite a nuisance. Android users with root access have been able to enjoy the Apps2SD utility, but getting it to work is a comparatively complicated process. Frozen yogurt to the rescue!
To install an app to the SD card on Android, the application itself needs to support it. In my experience though, most current apps can be moved to the external storage. However, the system installs all new applications on your device’s internal memory by default, except for those that explicitly request external installation. Luckily, it’s possible to make your Android 2.2+ phone put apps on the SD card by default instead. Here’s how:
1. First you have to enable USB debugging on your Android device from Settings > Applications > Development > USB debugging.
2. Now you need to download and install the Android SDK on your computer from the attached file. Once you’ve downloaded and extracted the package to the folder of your choice, run SDK Setup.exe and click on Available Packages to the left. If you get an error message at this point, enable “Force http: in the Settings. From the list of available packages, select “Usb Driver package”, click on the Install Selected button in the bottom right corner and follow the prompts.
3. Connect your phone to your computer with a USB-cable. Your OS will prompt you to install new drivers. Choose to install them from the android-sdk/usb_driver folder. Do not mount your device; you only need to plug-in the cable.
4. Next, run a command prompt and navigate to the Android-SDK\tools folder. In Windows, this is done by selecting Run from the Start Menu (or by pressing Win+R) and typing cmd. You change drives in the command prompt by entering the drive letter followed by a colon (, and change folders with the CD command. For example, to enter the Android-SDK folder, simply type cd android-sdk.
5. In the Android-SDK\tools folder, type in adb devices and you should get a serial number starting with “H” in return. All you have to do next is entering adb shell pm setInstallLocation 2. You’re done! Android will now install apps to the SD card by default.
6. To switch back to storing software on the internal memory, enter adb shell pm setInstallLocation 0.
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first of all i get message that the command is not recognized and it should be "pm set-install-location 2" so i do that and nothing changes.i have the lg l70 unrooted.when i "get-location..." it return 2 external but apps get installed to internal and most preinstalled apps like google apps are greyed out to move to sd.Help?
There are quite a few different apps that you wouldn't want to install there such as home launchers, widgets, and keyboards, just to name a few.
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now its telling me error no space when i try to install apps from store but in settings it says there is space,like 600 mb omg
answer
To answer my own question, after setting location to 2 i can move some apps to sd but after that i need to set back to 0 to be able to install apps.Hope it helps somebody.
metro l70 kitkat 4.4
I want to make my android settings to be able move any apps to SD card.My phone is Lenovo A850.So,I tried this option.Using command promt on windows and type this adb devices but my device not on list attached. How to install drivers for this devices. I already enable usb debugging.Please help me.!!!
YoLanC said:
I want to make my android settings to be able move any apps to SD card.My phone is Lenovo A850.So,I tried this option.Using command promt on windows and type this adb devices but my device not on list attached. How to install drivers for this devices. I already enable usb debugging.Please help me.!!!
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If you have root, you can use a simple app called AppMgr III (Apps 2 SD):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.app2sd
It allows you to move apps to either internal or external storage easily!