Title basically says it all. This should be a simple task but for the life of me I cannot find how to change the default download location to external storage. Honestly it should be as simple as changing storage options but LG in their infinite wisdom decided to make it either convoluted as hell or something that isn't even possible.
Okay, I've tried the download2sd xposed module and it seemed to be fairly simple and straightforward to change where I wanted my downloaded files to go... BUT when I download files that sound like orrents (XD) my file downloader of choice says I cannot locate the file. So obviously download2sd needs a certain path structure that LG doesn't use.
Can anyone shed some light on any possible solution? I've searched the threads and there are people asking about other issues but not this specific issue. Yes I CAN just manually move the files to my sd card after downloading them but that kind of defeats the purpose of not using the internal drive for this process anymore. The fact we can't just change preferred download location to external storage is derp as hell.
The only way I know of is by using the default browser--> Settings--> Advanced--> "Select download storage", and change it to the SD card.
I actually just downloaded a different downloader client and it had the option to change the path built into the app itself. I had to download the SDFix apk to allow me to even save to external storage since google removed that option in Kit Kat. Good to go now. Thanks for trying to help though
thank you
redduc900 said:
The only way I know of is by using the default browser--> Settings--> Advanced--> "Select download storage", and change it to the SD card.
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Thank you so much. This problem has vexed me since the day I got my LG 8.3, and it was driving me crazy. Your suggestion resolved the situation. Thank you again.
finally!
redduc900 said:
The only way I know of is by using the default browser--> Settings--> Advanced--> "Select download storage", and change it to the SD card.
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awesome! spent the day trying to figure this out - what a stupid place for it! It's not even an option on Chrome!
Sorted now - thanks
I did that
DomnnallO said:
Thank you so much. This problem has vexed me since the day I got my LG 8.3, and it was driving me crazy. Your suggestion resolved the situation. Thank you again.
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I did that and it is STILL sending stuff to the "Downloads" folder and there is no way to get it to the SD Drive from there.
I have to send it to the Cloud and I don't want to send it to the cloud. I don't want anything to go there.
I am referring specifically to a PDF I tried to download as an experiment. It was about 12 MG and it reduced the internal storage but not the external storage amount.
It's making me absolutely crazy and I will not be able to do anything else until I figure this out.
works on my LG Stylo thanx for the tip
BreakingVZW said:
I actually just downloaded a different downloader client and it had the option to change the path built into the app itself. I had to download the SDFix apk to allow me to even save to external storage since google removed that option in Kit Kat. Good to go now. Thanks for trying to help though
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Does this need me to root the phone?
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I've tried to search all of XDA, but I could find anyone wanting to fully disable froyo's apps2sd.
I prefer to use DT a2sd on my ext3 partition. With using Ti backup and installing from the market, some apps get installed on the SD in the .android.secure folder. Its a pain for me to one-by-one move them off the SD and back onto the phone, so DT a2sd moves them to the ext3.
So, does anyone know how to disable froyo's apps2sd? I'm using a sense ROM if that matters.
Thanks!
Bump. Back to the top.
Anybody? I know there's some smart people in XDA that would know how to do this.
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Bump. Back to the top.
Anybody? I know there's some smart people in XDA that would know how to do this.
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Looking for an answer to this as well.
There are apps to sd apps that let you move all apps on sd to internal memory, but I've never used one.
I know in cyanogenmod there's an option in settings to choose install location for apps (internal/external/automatic) but I'm not sure about your rom. If you're using stock I know it isn't there but otherwise you could check your settings.
Sorry I couldn't give you a better answer.
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I know in cyanogenmod there's an option in settings to choose install location for apps (internal/external/automatic) but I'm not sure about your rom. If you're using stock I know it isn't there but otherwise you could check your settings.
Sorry I couldn't give you a better answer.
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That's the file I'm looking for. I've read in a Droid forum somewhere there's a . sh file that can be edited to have the same effect as cyanogen's option.
I'm on a sense based ROM, and I can't find that file.
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theres a sh file in /system/bin
NewZJ said:
theres a sh file in /system/bin
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I see it. I think someone had discussed a "<some name>.sh" file to edit that sounds like what the cyanogen setting does.
I opened the sh file you pointed to and it just came up with gibberish.
Bumpy.
Come'on, someone had to of done this mod....
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I don't have a direct solution for you, but this app might help ease the pain:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.app2sd&feature=search_result
It's designed to help people go the other way around, but it groups apps into three tabs -- On Phone (movable), on the SD card, and phone only. You could use the "On SD Card" tab to help you find the apps that are on the SD card, and you can click on one to go right to the app page and move it back.
You'll want to turn off "Notifications" under settings, as that feature notifies you when apps can be moved the SD card, which isn't what you're wanting to do.
bkrodgers said:
I don't have a direct solution for you, but this app might help ease the pain:
https://market.android.com/details?id=com.a0soft.gphone.app2sd&feature=search_result
It's designed to help people go the other way around, but it groups apps into three tabs -- On Phone (movable), on the SD card, and phone only. You could use the "On SD Card" tab to help you find the apps that are on the SD card, and you can click on one to go right to the app page and move it back.
You'll want to turn off "Notifications" under settings, as that feature notifies you when apps can be moved the SD card, which isn't what you're wanting to do.
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Thanks for the suggestion. I'll keep this in my back pocket.
The reason I'm looking for this mod is to avoid having apps default to the SD card when I restore them from Ti backup or purchase them from the market. Some apps (like angry birds for example) will default to SD card when available.
I'm trying to trick the system into thinking the SD is not available for app installs.
http://androinica.com/2010/08/03/how-to-install-apps-to-the-sd-card-by-default-on-android-2-2-froyo/
You could try this, but backwards. At the very end it tells you how to set it to internal memory. I'm not sure if location 0 is internal or automatic. Since location 2 is external, location 1 might be internal. You could try both. Hope this helps.
plainjane said:
http://androinica.com/2010/08/03/how-to-install-apps-to-the-sd-card-by-default-on-android-2-2-froyo/
You could try this, but backwards. At the very end it tells you how to set it to internal memory. I'm not sure if location 0 is internal or automatic. Since location 2 is external, location 1 might be internal. You could try both. Hope this helps.
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Awesome! Now that's what I was looking for!
Not sure what "pm" command does, but it took. I set it to zero; now I need to find a way to test it. Just I'll have to disable Dark Tremors a2sd and verify. If someone has tested this, let me know if zero is the right setting to force only internal installation.
Here's the followup question: Where is "setInstallLocation" defined in the system (file)?
That way I can use root explorer to verify the setting and not just push a value with the terminal or adb.
Thanks again!
Hi all,
I am trying to get android to work on my old Tilt2 for my fiance so we can play games together. I've gone through all the steps by adding the correct files to the root of the storage card and running Haret. Every thing seems to work "fine" other than the fact that I can't see a storage card while in Android. I tried to partition my SD card to see if that would help but I am unable to determine the proper way to do that. Any help would be appreciated
Do you have some type of file manager installed on Android? I know that I could always see it, with the exception of the Android folder on my card.
Demonic240 said:
Hi all,
I am trying to get android to work on my old Tilt2 for my fiance so we can play games together. I've gone through all the steps by adding the correct files to the root of the storage card and running Haret. Every thing seems to work "fine" other than the fact that I can't see a storage card while in Android. I tried to partition my SD card to see if that would help but I am unable to determine the proper way to do that. Any help would be appreciated
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I've said this 100x, not sure why it never shows up on people's searches...
But backup all the data on the card. Format the card (full format, FAT32) using the HP Tool. Restore all the data on the card after the format, or start over fresh doesn't really matter. Apps should now be able to see the card, etc.
I'm not concerned about apps seeing the storage card. I don't have a "My Files" app that will let me navigate the card. Do I need to download a file manager in order for it to work?
I fixed it.. I had to download a file management app I feel dumb now.
Which App?
lotusfrontera said:
Which App?
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Astro is pretty good, and is included in AndroidApps folder IIRC.
arrrghhh said:
Astro is pretty good, and is included in AndroidApps folder IIRC.
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Amusingly, I use multiple file storage apps. Super Manager for making system files r/w, and file expert for the look and feel. I have astro too, on my other phone, but only really use it for enabling all file type downloads from the web.
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Guys,
I have fired up the default File Manager and set it for Dropbox for Cloud Storage but I would also like to add another storage option.
The question being is there any way to add a second storage area or more?
The only reason I am using the default File Manager is because I want to transfer stuff from Cloud storage to the external MicroSD Card.
Thanks in advance.
If you go into the system settings and hit storage there should be some options but you can't add google drive or other services just the ones that it has listed (there are 3 if I remember correctly). I hope they add drive support.
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Pilz said:
If you go into the system settings and hit storage there should be some options but you can't add google drive or other services just the ones that it has listed (there are 3 if I remember correctly). I hope they add drive support.
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The only options I see in Storage is 'Unmount SD Card & Erase SD Card'. Nothing on Cloud Stoage for the File Manager.
Just rousing interest.... Anyone have any ideas please on why the default File Manager only has the single Cloud storage?
There's not even a settings or anything in File Manager!
I wouldn't use it but it's the only one available with write permissions to the MicroSD Card.
Beards said:
Just rousing interest.... Anyone have any ideas please on why the default File Manager only has the single Cloud storage?
There's not even a settings or anything in File Manager!
I wouldn't use it but it's the only one available with write permissions to the MicroSD Card.
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Maybe you have to delete the one you've already got before you can put a different one on but yeah, it would be good if one of the members could help you better here beards.
PaulVulcan said:
Maybe you have to delete the one you've already got before you can put a different one on but yeah, it would be good if one of the members could help you better here beards.
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Thanks for at least posting your views Paul.
So many views yet only 2 bothered to post.
I would like to add other cloud services too, other than the default 'box' and 'dropbox' in the cloud storage settings of LG G3. Any help on this issue will be appreciated. (running rooted stock lollipop for d855)
Does anyone know how to change the default Download folder from internal storage to SD card?
(when you download something from any internet browser)
I remember doing it on my old M8 but I can't remember how I did it.
I think on other Android phones in in Settings, then Storage, but it's not there on the M9 so not sure if I'm looking in the right place.
danlat1415 said:
Does anyone know how to change the default Download folder from internal storage to SD card?
(when you download something from any internet browser)
I remember doing it on my old M8 but I can't remember how I did it.
I think on other Android phones in in Settings, then Storage, but it's not there on the M9 so not sure if I'm looking in the right place.
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I have no idea, let us know if you got it working.
I am having a problem where none of my apps can be moved to SD card and nothing can be saved there unless I place it there using a root browser. I have it mounted, but I am still almost running out of space.
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Has anyone solved this? I need to fix it.
This
chrome://flags/#enable-downloads-location-change
Enable it.
Restart browser.
Then in the overflow on the top right of chrome go to settings/downloads and change the first option to external sdcard.
Be careful what you mess with in chrome://flags as you can make your phone unstable and unsecure.
Hi, cant find the answer to this anywhere so hoping someone can help. When downloading mp3's ,photo's etc how can I set phone to give me the option to download to sd card rather than system storage, only "path" available is to the phone? Thanks in advance for any help.
You need to go into the app manager and move that app to the SD card
I've done that today with my PowerAmp app for music; but also for Google Photo's etc...
At least I think that's how I did it!
Hope this helps
Thanks for that but not quite what I'm looking for, have app2sd installed which moves the apps fine, my headache is how to set download path to SD card instead of system storage for things like mp3 downloads etc. Had Sammy's and an oppo 7a previously and they always gave an option of where you downloaded file to. Thanks again for your answer though
Ah; I get what you mean now. Sorry, got the wrong end of the stick!
I haven't figured that out yet; I've just moved to my Swift from a Galaxy Note 5, so still working my way through it!
But it is running 5.1.1 so maybe google your issue and android and see what the net comes up with!
Have you asked on here as well: http://forum.cyanogenmod.org/
Update to cyanogen 13 today has sorted the problem out now