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App 2 SD - help you to move apps to either external or internal storage |
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What is it? |
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App 2 SD helps you to move apps to either external or internal
storage thru' the system Settings.
Features
- list movable apps
- move one or all apps to SD card
- clear app cached files with 1 tap
- export the app list to SD card
- install apps from the exported app list
- add movable apps to the ignore list
- show app cache/data/code/total size
- show storage total/available size
- list non-movable apps
- move app back to the internal storage
- view app on Market
- uninstall app
- open app
- show app details page
- support "Move2SD Enabler"
- notify if movable app installed
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Supported OSs |
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- Android compatible device.
- 2.2 (Froyo) or above
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User's Manual |
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The App 2 SD Pro version
has exactly the same functionalities as App 2 SD Free
app, but Ad removed.
The main window contains three pages, MOVABLE, On
SD card and Phone Only..
MOVABLE Page
This window lists movable applications that are installed on
the internal device storage. You can move an application to SD card by
tapping the application icon. Long-press the application icon will show
you more options.
You can add a movable app to the ignore list by long-pressing the application
icon. No movable app installed notification will be given for the ignored
apps.
Please note that only movable applications will be listed on this window.

On SD card Page
This window lists movable applications that are installed on the external
storage (SD card). You can move an application to the internal storage
by tapping the application icon. Long-press the application icon will
show you more options.

Phone Only Page
This window lists applications that are installed on the internal device
storage and they do not allow you to move them to the external storage.
Tapping the application icon will bring you to the Android Market. Long-press
the application icon will show you more options.

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FAQ |
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- Why not all apps can be moved to the external storage?
Beginning with Android 2.2(froyo), developers can allow their
applications to be installed on the external storage (for example, the
device's SD card). This is an
optional feature developers can declare for their applications. If developers
do not declare it, their applications will be installed on the internal
storage only and it
cannot be moved to the external storage. If you find any non-movable
apps, please kindly email developers(not us) for details.
- What is the app cache? Is it safe to clear them?
The app cache storage is used for applications to cache some data. When
the device is low on internal storage space, Android may delete these
cache files to recover space; hence it is safe for you to clear the
cached files manually.
- Can all apps be installed on the external storage?
If app uses any of the following features, it cannot be installed on
the external storage. It's required by Android system.
App Widgets, Services, Input Method Engines, Live Wallpapers, Live
Folders, Alarm Services, Account Managers, Sync Adapters, Device Administrators
- Will it auto install my apps after switching to a new phone?
This app is not used to backup apps to SD card. It only helps you to
move a portion of apps used space to SD card. You have to manually install
the apps after switching to a new phone or perform a hard reset.
- I have problem to download or install your app from Android
Market
This is the problem of Android Market. Please read Android
Market Troubleshooting Download Issues for how to solve this issue.
- Failed to upgrade apps that installed on the SD card, or move
apps to SD card, or I got an error -18
Please first make sure that you are not connecting your phone with PC
as an USB disk, then try to upgrade or move the app again. If you still
get the problem, it should be caused by the bug of Android system. Please
follow the instructions below to fix it (WARNING:
These instructions are for advanced, technical users only, use at your
own risk):
For Windows users
- Mount the device's SD card on your computer via USB
- Open the drive for the SD card in Windows Explorer
- You should see a ".android_secure" directory, open it.
If you don't see this directory, right-click in the Window and choose
"show hidden files" (or something like that)
- Delete the smdl2tmp1.asec file in the directory. DO NOT delete any
other files you see in the .android_secure directory, you may end
up deleting your applications and other associated data
For Mac users
- Mount the device's SD card on your computer via USB
- Look in Finder to see what the SD card is called, often it is called
"NO NAME", for our purposes we'll call it $NAME
- Open a Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal) window
- Type "rm /Volumes/$NAME/.android_secure/smdl2tmp1.asec"
REMEMBER: Replace $NAME with the name of your SD card from step 2.
If $NAME has spaces or any character that is not a number or letter,
it should be replaced with that BACKSLASH and a space, eg. "/Volumes/NO\
NAME/.android_secure/smdl2tmp1.asec" or "/Volumes/I\ said\
\"OH\ HAI\"/.android_secure/smdl2tmp1.asec"
Please read unable
to remove app and cannot install apps on sd card and intalling
app unsuccessful - unknown error -18 for more details.
- App icons disappearing from home screen after devcie rebooted
It's the bug of Android or native Launcher app. You can fix the Android
bug by re-mounting the SD card.
- Launcher > MENU > Settings > SD card & phone storage > Unmount SD
card
- Launcher > MENU > Settings > SD card & phone storage > Mount SD
card
If remounting the SD card cannot fix the problem, it should be the
bug of native Launcher app. Please report this issue to phone manufacture
or use 3rd app manager, e.g. App Organizer to manage
the installed apps. For more details, please refer to Workaround
for missing or disappearing App icons and Apps moved to SD
- I have two external storages, App 2 SD only moves apps to
the internal USB storage.
Moving app to SD is handled by Android. App 2 SD app only provides an
UI for you to manage it. Currently, Android only supports the primary
external storage (i.e. internal USB storage) for App 2 SD. If you have
two external storages, the external SD card usually is the secondary
external storage. Android only moves apps to the primary external storage.
- I cannot find the "Move to xxx" button from application detailed
information window.
If the device does not have a real primary external storage or the primary
external storage is emulated. Moving app to SD function will not be
supported by Android system. It's the limitation of hardware. Please
get more information from device manufacture.
- What is the small grey SD card with an 'x' on it?
Some of movable apps will show a small grey SD card with an 'x'. Please
long press the app icon and then tap the "Lower-right icon?"
menu item from the pop-up menu. It will explain the details.
- Why does App 2 SD request the superuser permission?
App 2 SD only requests the superuser permission on rooted devices.
If you grant the superuser permission to App 2 SD, the uninstall confirmation is not required when you uninstall an app.
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Release
Note |
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- 2.52 - released on May 17, 2012 Download
new "Select language" function that allows you to change displayed language without affecting system settings
new setting to not include app used external storage size in app total size
enables the fast scroll thumb that can be dragged to quickly scroll through the app list
don't rebuild the app list after an app uninstalled
tap the notification icon will first show the information page if the newly installed app is not recommended to install on SD
Korean localization
bugs fixed
- 2.51 - released on Apr. 20, 2012
long-press an app icon will show More options menu
app total used size now also includes used external code and data size. Android ICS devices only
tapping an app icon on the PHONE ONLY page will show App info instead of opening Google Play
updated untranslated strings for Vietnamese, Russian, Polish, Dutch, Spanish, Italian, Bulgarian
don't export system apps to the app list
bugs fixed
- 2.50 - released on Apr. 5, 2012
new quick uninstall function that enables you to uninstall an app by drag-and-drop. On a rooted device, the uninstall confirmation is not required if the root permission is granted
new "Show system apps" setting. Turn on this setting will also show system (built-in) apps
new "Hide 'x' apps" setting. Turn on this setting will hide apps which show with a small grey 'x' icon
support widget preview function for Android 3 or greater devices
Polish localization
Hebrew localization
support Google Player
FAQ updated
fixed the problem of showing incorrect total/available size
bugs fixed
- 2.44 - released on Jan. 11, 2012
Bulgarian localization
Dutch localization
show message about
1-Tap cache cleaner is not supported by Android 4.0.1/4.0.2 due
to Android system bug
fixed the dead link
problem of About page
bugs fixed
- 2.43 - released on Dec. 13, 2011
improved the usability
of Sort menu
show warning if
the SD storage is emulated (some tablets' SD storage is emulated)
on the home screen
widget, show one decimal point for the free space size
added three new
FAQs
Italian localization
bugs fixed
- 2.42 - released on Nov. 29, 2011
new functions to
enable you to delete or rename the exported app list
added a select/unselect
all apps function for the "Install apps" window
Japanese localization
Chinese localization
Vietnam localization
fixed the dead link
problem of About page
bugs fixedfixed
the wrong directory name for the exported app list
- 2.41 - released on Oct. 30, 2011
fixed the wrong
directory name for the exported app list
Portuguese Brazilian
localization
- 2.40 - released on Oct. 25, 2011
new function to
export app list to the SD card. Settings > Export
new function to
install apps from the exported app list. Settings > Install apps.
(PRO-only)
new function to
identify the apps that won't work or behave as expected if you move
them to the external storage. Long-press the app icon and then select
the "Lower-right icon?" menu item for details
new required WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
permission for saving the export app list to the SD card
Russian localization
Spanish localization
- 2.33 - released on Sep. 20, 2011
new 1x1 home screen
widget, show cache and available size, updated hourly, enable you
to clear cache
new function to
move all apps from SD to the phone storage
added a FAQ for
the problem of missed icons
improved the speed
of loading app list
fixed the problem
of failed to move all apps for some devices
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Appendix |
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To get the latest version, please visit http://android.a0soft.com. If you find any incorrect information,
please also e-mail your problems to a0soft@gmail.com. |
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