We are sure that you're like me at least once experienced the problem of lack of space in internal memory. This usually happens because Andoid OS install applications on the internal memory, and only the version Froyo, you have the possibility that some of the installed applications switch to your SD card. Some apps, because there are still a large number of applications from the market is not yet updated to usethis feature in this version of Android OS.
Following the instructions in this tutorial, configure your phone to all the applications you have installed, are installed on the SD card in your phone.
Requires:
Instructions:
1. Turn on debugging on your phone (Settings-> Applications-> Development-> Debugging USB)
2. Connect your phone and PC
3. Open a Command Prompt (on the PC Start-> Run, type cmd and then press ENTER)
4. In the command prompt type: adb shell am setInstallLocation 2
5. Press Enter
Potential problems and frequently asked questions
Q: Widgets are installing, you can put on your desktop.
A: Widgets can not work with SD cards. We need to move them to the phone's internal memory.
Q: How do I transfer applications to the phone memory?
A: Go to Settings-> Applications-> Manage Applications, select On SD card, and find a widget or application you want to switch to internal memory. When you select it, click Move to Phone.
Q: I do not like this change, can I restore the settings that were originally on the phone.
A: Yes. Repeat the steps in the tutorial, but you will in step 4 At the command prompt type: adb shell am setInstallLocation 0
Following the instructions in this tutorial, configure your phone to all the applications you have installed, are installed on the SD card in your phone.
Requires:
- Android Phone with Froyo
- ADB installed
Instructions:
1. Turn on debugging on your phone (Settings-> Applications-> Development-> Debugging USB)
2. Connect your phone and PC
3. Open a Command Prompt (on the PC Start-> Run, type cmd and then press ENTER)
4. In the command prompt type: adb shell am setInstallLocation 2
5. Press Enter
Potential problems and frequently asked questions
Q: Widgets are installing, you can put on your desktop.
A: Widgets can not work with SD cards. We need to move them to the phone's internal memory.
Q: How do I transfer applications to the phone memory?
A: Go to Settings-> Applications-> Manage Applications, select On SD card, and find a widget or application you want to switch to internal memory. When you select it, click Move to Phone.
Q: I do not like this change, can I restore the settings that were originally on the phone.
A: Yes. Repeat the steps in the tutorial, but you will in step 4 At the command prompt type: adb shell am setInstallLocation 0