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How to install apps directly to sd card from play store samsung

There was a time when you could freely install apps directly on SD card storage. As android evolved and became more secure, SD card storage became more and more restricted.

Samsung, for one, has always been a staunch believer in extra storage. The company usually adds a dedicated SD card slot on its J-series and A-series phones and the new crop of handsets like Galaxy A7 (2018) and Galaxy J6+ also allow users to shift apps and app content on SD card. Here is what you need to do.

How to move apps or app data or directly install apps on SD card

Step 1: Go to Settings >> Device maintenance.

How to install apps directly to sd card from play store samsung

Step 2: Now, Tap on Storage and select ‘Storage Booster’.

How to install apps directly to sd card from play store samsung

Step 3: Here you will find two options – “Move content to SD card” and “Move apps to SD card”

Step 4: Using Move Apps to SD card, you can select all apps (supported) that you wish to move to SD card to free up space on internal storage

How to install apps directly to sd card from play store samsung

Using “Move content to SD card” you can transfer app data of social media apps like Facebook Messenger to SD card. This option will work for limited apps.

You can also choose to install new apps directly to the SD card.

Also Read: How To Mirror Android Phone to PC using Your Phone App On Windows 10

Should you shift apps on your SD card?

We wouldn’t advise you to move apps you frequently use to SD card until absolutely necessary, though. SD card storage is significantly slower than internal storage on your phone. Having said that, filling your internal storage to the brim is a sure shot way to choke your phone’s performance, and in such situations, you should rather shift apps to SD card, at least the ones that you don’t use frequently.

How do I download apps straight to my SD card Samsung?

How Do I move apps to the SD card on my Samsung Galaxy S8 or S8+?.
1 From the home screen, swipe down the screen to bring up your apps..
2 Choose Settings..
3 Choose Apps..
4 Choose the app you would like to move to your SD card..
5 Choose Storage..
6 Choose Change..
7 Choose SD card..

How do I change my play store storage to SD card on Samsung?

There are thousands of incredible apps on the Galaxy Store and the Play Store, offering everything from productivity to games. ... .
Please note: not all apps support SD card use. ... .
1 Open the Settings app..
2 Tap Apps..
3 Tap the app that you want to move..
4 Tap Storage..
5 Tap Change. ... .
6 Tap SD card..

How do I set my SD card as default storage on Google Play?

Go into your phone's settings, go to Applications, find an app you want to move, tap the "Move to SD" option if it's available. Depending on your version of Android, that may be one level further down under Storage. You will have to repeat this for each app you want to move.

How do I download apps directly to my SD card android?

Make sure that you have an SD card inserted into your device..
From your Home screen, tap the Application screen icon..
Find and tap Settings → Apps..
Tap the On SD card tab..
Select application, then tap Move to SD card..