Hello I'm using a Huawei GR3 2017 (PRA-LX2 running emui 5.0.1) and I was wondering if this device has been restricted to move apps to sd card?
At first I thought that switching the default location in the Settings from Internal to SD card would make the move to SD card possible in apps, or at least put my apps I would download to the card.
However, I guess it just means that it would just put my shot photos, videos, screenshots etc. and downloaded files to the card, but not apps themselves. Factoey reset then downloading my applications again didn't work.
Is the only way to move them is to have my phone rooted then? What led me first to assume that I can move apps to sd is the option "force allow apps on external storage" in the developer options (which I can't seem to turn on no matter what)
Has Huawei restricted moving apps to sd card for this device?
Thanks for your time! (and i hope i am in the right forum)
Since Android 6 Google disabled that option. So you need root or you can format SD card as internal storage
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Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately there really is no option to format my sd card as internal; not sure if this is an emui thing or what, since I see people using stock android 6 and above with that option available in their devices.
So my only option is to root then? Or is there a chance that they would enable it again on emui 8.0? I've searched a bit and found out (in many sites) that gr3 2017 is on the list to receive the update.
CookieThief said:
Thanks for the reply! Unfortunately there really is no option to format my sd card as internal; not sure if this is an emui thing or what, since I see people using stock android 6 and above with that option available in their devices.
So my only option is to root then? Or is there a chance that they would enable it again on emui 8.0? I've searched a bit and found out (in many sites) that gr3 2017 is on the list to receive the update.
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Search for a tutorial for change / resize the partitions of sdcard, no need root.
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dannyzamora said:
Search for a tutorial for change / resize the partitions of sdcard, no need root.
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Thanks for the tip!
Did some research and found a turorial for my device to make my sd card part of the internal (i guess?) using adb. With this method and no root in the process, i shouldn't be worried of having my warranty voided, issues on OTA updates, etc. then? Just making sure
CookieThief said:
Thanks for the tip!
Did some research and found a turorial for my device to make my sd card part of the internal (i guess?) using adb. With this method and no root in the process, i shouldn't be worried of having my warranty voided, issues on OTA updates, etc. then? Just making sure
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Did you achieve it? Would you share the description?
papzi57 said:
Did you achieve it? Would you share the description?
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UPDATE:
Yes, it was a success
By doing it via usb (debugging mode) and using adb to enable adoptable storage. A detailed procedure can be found here: https://forum.xda-developers.com/an...3-p8-lite2017-enable-adoptable-t3689850/page1 (credits to the op!)
At the part where I had to unmount and mount the sd card, I tried inputting the code to do it, but it seemed that adb couldn't recognize it so I just went to my settings in the phone, ejected the sd card and mounted it again. So far I didn't screw things up tho. The free space was 11+ gb after I was finished with the process. Before it was only 400 plus mb :cyclops:
After 3 days since, I've experienced nothing wrong; no bugs, glitches, slowdowns etc. All I haven't tested are the OTA updates, but I guess it's still working cuz I can still search for the updates (I already have emui 5.0.1)
But keep in mind that ONLY use fast micro sd's, I am using a Sandisk Ultra with an A1 rating, which I think is made for running applications (from the"A" bit) so I would recommend that at the very least (I bought the 16gb one)
Thanks all for the help! I included a screenshot of the settings' readings on my phone's storage, but I think this is only natural from force adopting storage (hope so) and a screenshot of my file manager readings on it.
yeah this messes up the storage settings.
It's also not a perfect solution - some apps will install to the "adopted" SD card, but many still insist on installing on the internal memory, so it doesn't buy you a lot of extra space. Fundamentally 16GB is not enough for a modern Android phone - I won't buy another with less than 32GB.
hello,
I have a p8 lite 2017. After few months of usage, the memory is already full.
Of course I have selected the sd as default storage, and I clean the internal memory (cache etc.) daily. I have installed only the strictly needed apps, but I have reached a point where I cannot even update apps because of this.
What can I do? does installing a custom rom allow me to move the apps to the external storage?
There is a solution for the old p8 lite (https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/help/how-to-extend-storage-using-sd-card-t3614396). Does it wor for the 2017 version too?
thanks
m3l7 said:
hello,
I have a p8 lite 2017. After few months of usage, the memory is already full.
Of course I have selected the sd as default storage, and I clean the internal memory (cache etc.) daily. I have installed only the strictly needed apps, but I have reached a point where I cannot even update apps because of this.
What can I do? does installing a custom rom allow me to move the apps to the external storage?
There is a solution for the old p8 lite (https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8lite/help/how-to-extend-storage-using-sd-card-t3614396). Does it wor for the 2017 version too?
thanks
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Read the thread you sent a bit more carefully.
"Used with P8 Lite 2017".
And that should work but backup everything.
I purchased a 64GB SDcard for my Huawei P8 thinking I could use it as internal storage so Apps could be stored on it as the current 16GB of memory is not enough.
Only to find that using the stock ROM the only thing you can move to the SDCard are files (Pics etc.) not Apps.
Is this a hardware or software restriction?
If I install a custom ROM will I be able to use my SDCard as internal storage and store Apps on it?
Any recommendations as to the best roms to use?
jeffers24 said:
I purchased a 64GB SDcard for my Huawei P8 thinking I could use it as internal storage so Apps could be stored on it as the current 16GB of memory is not enough.
Only to find that using the stock ROM the only thing you can move to the SDCard are files (Pics etc.) not Apps.
Is this a hardware or software restriction?
If I install a custom ROM will I be able to use my SDCard as internal storage and store Apps on it?
Any recommendations as to the best roms to use?
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I'd like to know that as well
the gladiator said:
I'd like to know that as well
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https://forum.xda-developers.com/p8...on/how-adoptable-storage-oreopra-lx1-t3800073
Difficult in Oreo, a simple ADB hack in Nougat - and apparently inherited if updated to Oreo
Hi, I'm new here but I've looked everywhere, without no avail to finding a way to make huawei p8 lite sd card adoptable storage - making it so i can put my apps in my sdcard.
Since adb commands to making random **** to make it work, in any storage app it says I have sucessfuly made sdcard also internal storage but while the app says it is - well I still have storage problems while still not being able to move apps to sdcard.
Im just wanna know if its really impossible or is there any way to make it work :/ all help appreciated!
Thank you very much in advance for any help given !
PS: I will update this thread if anything comes up or im sucessful on this adventure. If you need any more information on me or what I've tried feel free to ask - I will not be posting here what I've tried already.
Specs: Rom -- Stock
TWRP -- Yes
Root -- Yes
Bootloader Unlocked -- Yes
FRP Unlocked -- Yes
Hi there,
I tried the search function but didn't really find an answer to my question:
Ist there a reliable way to turn my SD-card into "adoptable storage" and/or move my apps to the SD-card? I found a thread but it says it would not work on the latest "firmware" whatever that exactly means. I'm on PRA-LX1 8.0.0.408(C432) (EMUI 8.0.0).
I'm so done with the restricted storage space on the internal storage, it makes the phone practically unusuble to me and I would be glad for any help. Phone is not rooted but I did unlock the bootloader.
Thx in advance!