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[Q] how do i install games and apps on external sd on 4.2.2?

hi all ,
I upgraded to 4.2.2 on latest firmware 1 day ago and am trying to find a way to install my apps and games on external sd card yet I found no mod except 1 that only works on 4.1.2 so any suggestions please?
help will be much appreciated

ahassouna said:
hi all ,
I upgraded to 4.2.2 on latest firmware 1 day ago and am trying to find a way to install my apps and games on external sd card yet I found no mod except 1 that only works on 4.1.2 so any suggestions please?
help will be much appreciated
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I use Foldermount, it doesn't install them om SD but once installed you can move the LARGE data to SD which comes with alot of the HD games, You have to be rooted though to use it. It's available on the Play Store.

Me too want to know how
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tonycrew said:
I use Foldermount, it doesn't install them om SD but once installed you can move the LARGE data to SD which comes with alot of the HD games, You have to be rooted though to use it. It's available on the Play Store.
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Thanks dude much appreciated
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tonycrew said:
I use Foldermount, it doesn't install them om SD but once installed you can move the LARGE data to SD which comes with alot of the HD games, You have to be rooted though to use it. It's available on the Play Store.
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But you cant play the game if you moved the data file that way. Kind of pointless?

tonycrew said:
I use Foldermount, it doesn't install them om SD but once installed you can move the LARGE data to SD which comes with alot of the HD games, You have to be rooted though to use it. It's available on the Play Store.
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I tried this application but phone shuts down and opens What should I do?

joejoe23 said:
But you cant play the game if you moved the data file that way. Kind of pointless?
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Yes, you can. That is the whole point of Foldermount. It links the files you moved to their original location, so the game works as normal.
TARSLAN said:
I tried this application but phone shuts down and opens What should I do?
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Apply this fix - [TOOL/UTILITY][LOCKED BOOTLOADER] The definitive root Remount-Reboot fix!
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Yes, you can. That is the whole point of Foldermount. It links the files you moved to their original location, so the game works as normal.
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I tried using it and when i start my game back ,it asked me to download the data back. I'll go watch some videos for that app.

joejoe23 said:
I tried using it and when i start my game back ,it asked me to download the data back. I'll go watch some videos for that app.
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Basically you have to install folder mount open it (of course), grant super user access, click list of pairs on top, click apps analyser (which is spelt - analyzer), here it will show you a list of apps with the biggest size first so click the one you want to link to the sd card, here it will show you maybe the data and obb and you have to click create pair on the right hand side, it will take a minute or so for it to do, it will show you in the notification bar anyway, once done go back once and click apps analyzer again at the top and then click list of pairs here you will see the list of linked apps with a drawing pin on the right hand side when they are in the sd card the pin is grey and if you click the pin it will turn green and it will link it back into the internal memory so you can play/open the app and use when finished using just go back into folder mount and unpin it or if you are going to go back into that particular later on you can just keep it linked, the idea is that when the apps are not in use all of the data stays on the sd card to preserve internal memory, its only really big apps you need to do this with like gta etc... also when the pin is green the app remains in both the sd card and internal storage, so basically the apps are sort of dormant until you want to use them but it saves memory on the internal storage anyway, so basically install folder mount link the game/app to sd and when you want to use it link it so the internal storage, if you get folder mount for free you can only have three pairs but if you purchase it like I did you can link as many apps as you like as long as you have enough memory on your card lol and to support the developer
hope this helps

[ Request ] External storage "swap" with internal for Xperia Z1

Please try to make a mod
External storage "swap" for Xperia Z1. that will be safe for z1
So that we can make external SD card react as our internal storage by doing this we can directly downloads every thing on our SD card and can install more HD games.
Usually 1 HD game have 1GB to 1.5 GB Data and 5 to 6 games fill up all 11 GB available Internal storage in our device, but if we exchange our internal storage with our SD card than we can fulfill our requirements by using a 32GB or 64GB Sd card
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Right now I am using Gameloft to SD app for moving all my games to SD card
1) First fix your remount reboot error get it from here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2317432
if you did not have recovery then use windows.exe installation method. Rooted device is requied
2) Download GL to SD app from play store https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.slf.ListglApp&hl=en
move your games data
3) After moving data you can play games by this method only
3.1) open GL to SD app
3.2) you will see two button on top right side, first button is mount and second one is for unmount
3.3) press the mount button
3.4) Now click on play button which ever game you like to play
4) after close the Gl to SD app all the folders unmounted, so if you want to play again you have to open GL app again and mount the games.

zohaib0001 said:
Please try to make a mod
External storage "swap" for Xperia Z1. that will be safe for z1
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Umm.. Why do you want swap with 2 gigs of RAM?

B1nny said:
Umm.. Why do you want swap with 2 gigs of RAM?
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does External swap has anything to do with the RAM?

Swap is normal terminology for offloading the least used data to slower drives. I suspect that the op is asking for a way to use the memory card as internal storage, and vice versa.
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deconfrost said:
does External swap has anything to do with the RAM?
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Sorry I could be very wrong here, in that case sorry. I thought OP was referring to making a swap partition on the sd-card and using that as swap. I've seen people do this on 'low-RAM' devices to increase multi-tasking a bit. That's why I wondered what he was up to since he has 2 gigs of RAM.
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Swap is normal terminology for offloading the least used data to slower drives. I suspect that the op is asking for a way to use the memory card as internal storage, and vice versa.
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Ah that could be it! Thank you!

B1nny said:
Sorry I could be very wrong here, in that case sorry. I thought OP was referring to making a swap partition on the sd-card and using that as swap. I've seen people do this on 'low-RAM' devices to increase multi-tasking a bit. That's why I wondered what he was up to since he has 2 gigs of RAM.
Ah that could be it! Thank you!
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yep he's looking to swap internal storage with ex-sd, I would like to be able to do that too, I have like 2gig left on internal and a 64GB card only being used for camera, photos, videos and very little music
was using that on the XZ but I stopped using it for some reason, don't remember what it was

deconfrost said:
yep he's looking to swap internal storage with ex-sd, I would like to be able to do that too, I have like 2gig left on internal and a 64GB card only being used for camera, photos, videos and very little music
was using that on the XZ but I stopped using it for some reason, don't remember what it was
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Hmmm well you could try simlinking your internal storage to your external sd-card, or only do it for specific folders. I never tested this by the way so I have no idea what could happen if you do this, but it's an idea.
Thank you as well by the way!

I am not asking a Ram increase swap mod i am asking for internal storage swap with external storage Mod
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Please try to make a mod
External storage "swap" for Xperia Z1. that will be safe for z1
So that we can make external SD card react as our internal storage by doing this we can directly downloads every thing on our SD card and can install more HD games.
Usually 1 HD game have 1GB to 1.5 GB Data and 5 to 6 games fill up all 11 GB available Internal storage in our device, but if we exchange our internal storage with our SD card than we can fulfill our requirements by using a 32GB or 64GB Sd card

I use the Foldermount app along with this little fix.

slonn said:
I use the Foldermount app along with this little fix.
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I tried Folder Mount with that fix, but can't get it to work.
The linked folders will mount, but when launching the moved games, it is asking to download additional files again.
The files from the Install.bat of the fix have correctly installed on my phone as well.
So not sure what is going on.
Can you play moved game successfully on your phone?

Bigmille said:
I tried Folder Mount with that fix, but can't get it to work.
The linked folders will mount, but when launching the moved games, it is asking to download additional files again.
The files from the Install.bat of the fix have correctly installed on my phone as well.
So not sure what is going on.
Can you play moved game successfully on your phone?
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after moving all data open folder mount app again now you will see that game you moved click on it then find a button that look like a pin
when you pin your moved folder then game should work

slonn said:
I use the Foldermount app along with this little fix.
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thanks its working

Maybe you could try this
http://bit.ly/19klEpy

Maybe you could try :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180733
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239289

thunder888 said:
Maybe you could try :
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180733
or
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2239289
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hmm ... have you or anyone tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180733 which is quoted above ??
does it work for Z1 also??
I would like to give it a shot but dont want to risk bricking my device ...
the method given is pretty simple so I can follow but would love to get some opinions from people who have tried this on Z1

jagdesh said:
hmm ... have you or anyone tried this http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2180733 which is quoted above ??
does it work for Z1 also??
I would like to give it a shot but dont want to risk bricking my device ...
the method given is pretty simple so I can follow but would love to get some opinions from people who have tried this on Z1
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I don't have Z1 but I've try both of them on my XV. I prefer to framework modifiying. Just rooted - deodexed your current rom and edit framework.jar.

thunder888 said:
I don't have Z1 but I've try both of them on my XV. I prefer to framework modifiying. Just rooted - deodexed your current rom and edit framework.jar.
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I have rooted the Z1 but cannot unlock the bootloader which is required to De-oxdex the rom because at the moment if you unlock your bootloader you will loose camera functionality
So the option i choose is the one which the script manager
But before I enable that i wanted to know if anyone here tried it on their Z1 and if it works ..

jagdesh said:
I have rooted the Z1 but cannot unlock the bootloader which is required to De-oxdex the rom because at the moment if you unlock your bootloader you will loose camera functionality
So the option i choose is the one which the script manager
But before I enable that i wanted to know if anyone here tried it on their Z1 and if it works ..
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you do not need to unlock the bootloader to get a deodexed rom

gregbradley said:
you do not need to unlock the bootloader to get a deodexed rom
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I know that ,, sorry did not mention earlier, in order for Deodexed rom you need Recovery and right now recovery has some issues which should be fixed soon ..

jagdesh said:
I know that ,, sorry did not mention earlier, in order for Deodexed rom you need Recovery and right now recovery has some issues which should be fixed soon ..
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If you gonna try framework swap mod, you can read this thread.

Apps to SD card without root?

Is it possible?
Really struggling with space on my Z1 right now.

ssj_jaypee said:
Is it possible?
Really struggling with space on my Z1 right now.
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No, this has been mentioned a few times. You need to have root to be able to install apps on SD. Once you root you can use Folder Mount or GL to SD

ssj_jaypee said:
Is it possible?
Really struggling with space on my Z1 right now.
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And even if sony would add the feature like samsung and some others did
For example on the sgs4 you can put apps on sd but it will only add the .apk to your sd (i gues you have some heavy games that use your space)
The .obb files still will be on internal sd
So i guess the only way is using foldermoun(or something like that) but that will need root
But keep in mind if you root your phone and don't unlock the bl and you have some problems with the phone and flash stock rom trough xperiatool you will have guarantee
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Thanks for the quick replies guys.

shem2409 said:
No, this has been mentioned a few times. You need to have root to be able to install apps on SD. Once you root you can use Folder Mount or GL to SD
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i rooted my device on iHackers and used link2sd to transfer my apps to sdcard but it said that you will not be able to do this because your deviuce cant support this function!!!

NiM72NiK said:
i rooted my device on iHackers and used link2sd to transfer my apps to sdcard but it said that you will not be able to do this because your deviuce cant support this function!!!
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I have never actually used the function myself, but there is a thread dedicated to the topic:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2466329
From what I found you might have to use this fix for it to work.

Moving apps to SD

Anyone actually able to move programs to the ext SD card? Ive tried the App2SDIII program but although i get listed apps that support moving, when i click on them and i get into the menu context, there is no moving option at all.
On the other hand it works great on my Xperia L rooted, running on 4.2

BLiapis said:
Anyone actually able to move programs to the ext SD card? Ive tried the App2SDIII program but although i get listed apps that support moving, when i click on them and i get into the menu context, there is no moving option at all.
On the other hand it works great on my Xperia L rooted, running on 4.2
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With FolderMount it works on rootet Z1 with 4.4.2.

I can confirm that, the only way at the moment is Folder Mount.

Thanks guys but not sure how it works. Could you gimme any tips?

BLiapis said:
Thanks guys but not sure how it works. Could you gimme any tips?
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It move data, obb or custom folders to SD and link them to internal storage to let the system read/write from it. Simply.

BLiapis said:
Thanks guys but not sure how it works. Could you gimme any tips?
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On PlayStore is a video from this app how it works. Read and follow instructions

We are getting 5.1!

See http://www.xda-developers.com/sony-announces-android-5-1-update-for-the-xperia-line/
Hopefully it sorts out the battery problem.

Yay! I have just got the 5.0.2 notification today. Waiting to research rooting methods for locked bootloader before proceeding.

We are getting 5.1 ?
Great...

sling-shot said:
Yay! I have just got the 5.0.2 notification today. Waiting to research rooting methods for locked bootloader before proceeding.
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My zr looked bootloader. Managed to root using kingroot.

This is what I got from PC Companion today:
We’re excited to bring you Sony’s latest software experience, including Android 5.0 – Lollipop: http://www.sonymobile.com/lollipop : You'll need approximately 1.2 GB of free internal memory to upgrade and it may take around 20 minutes, but we promise it’s worth the wait. We’ve included:
- Sony’s latest software experience, with Android 5.0 - Lollipop
- A fresh look and feel, based on Google Material Design
- Intelligent lock screen notifications and customisable settings
- Multi-user profiles and guest mode
- Storage optimisation; move apps to SD card <-- IS THIS TRUE?!?

Go ahead and update your xperia. . Yes can move application to SD. But cannot save any document to SD card. on kit kat able to save any document to SD.

ujangns said:
My zr looked bootloader. Managed to root using kingroot.
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Oh my that is so good to hear. You have managed to root 5.0.2 using King Root?
Application on PC or using .apk?

Hi,
Thanks for verifying. What do you mean we're unable to save any document to the SD card? I can't choose the external SD card to save my album pictures to? Or I can't move music files using a file explorer? Please clarify, thanks.

manilenio said:
Hi,
Thanks for verifying. What do you mean we're unable to save any document to the SD card? I can't choose the external SD card to save my album pictures to? Or I can't move music files using a file explorer? Please clarify, thanks.
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I cannot save as my documents like excel or word to SD card. for transfer movies or foto from internal storage to SD no problem.

sling-shot said:
Oh my that is so good to hear. You have managed to root 5.0.2 using King Root?
Application on PC or using .apk?
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Using apk. Read and understand first .
http://forum.xda-developers.com/android/apps-games/one-click-root-tool-android-2-x-5-0-t3107461

ujangns said:
I cannot save as my documents like excel or word to SD card. for transfer movies or foto from internal storage to SD no problem.
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Yeah, so you cannot save the docs from within the app, but you can transfer the doc files via file manager.
ES File Explorer allows transferring files from internal storage to SD card.

5.1 postponed till September
Source: Xperiablog

Thanks its works