App 2 SD - help you to move apps to either external or internal storage
 
 
  What is it?
 

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
 
  • Android compatible device.
  • 2.2 (Froyo) or above
 
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  User's Manual
 

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
 
  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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

  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. 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):


  7. For Windows users
    1. Mount the device's SD card on your computer via USB
    2. Open the drive for the SD card in Windows Explorer
    3. 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)
    4. 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
    1. Mount the device's SD card on your computer via USB
    2. Look in Finder to see what the SD card is called, often it is called "NO NAME", for our purposes we'll call it $NAME
    3. Open a Terminal (Applications > Utilities > Terminal) window
    4. Type "rm /Volumes/$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.

  8. 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

  9. 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.
  10. 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.
  11. 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.
  12. 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
 
  • 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
 
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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