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How to Move Apps to SD Card on Moto G Stylus 5G

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To move apps to your SD card on a Moto G Stylus 5G, you typically need to format the SD card as internal storage and then change the storage location for individual apps through the phone's settings.

Here's how to move compatible apps to your SD card on a Moto G Stylus 5G:

Prerequisites: Format SD Card

Before you can move apps, make sure your SD card is formatted as internal storage. This allows the phone to treat the SD card space as an extension of its internal storage for apps and data. Be aware that formatting the card as internal storage will erase all existing data on it.

Step-by-Step Guide to Moving Apps

Once your SD card is set up as internal storage, follow these steps for each app you wish to move:

  1. Go to Settings.
  2. Find and tap on Apps & notifications.
  3. Scroll through the list and touch the app you want to move to the SD card.
  4. On the app's info screen, touch Storage.
  5. Look for the CHANGE button and touch it.
    • Note: If you do not see this option, it means the app developer has not allowed the app to be stored on an SD card. Not all apps can be moved.
  6. Select your SD card from the list of storage options.
  7. Finally, touch Move.

The phone will then transfer the app and some of its data to the SD card. This process might take a few moments depending on the app's size.

Important Considerations

  • Not All Apps Can Be Moved: As mentioned, developers can choose whether or not to allow their apps to be moved to external storage. System apps and some core apps usually cannot be moved.
  • Performance: While moving apps frees up internal space, accessing apps from the SD card might be slightly slower than from the phone's internal storage, depending on the speed of your SD card.
  • SD Card Removal: If you remove the SD card after moving apps to it, those apps will not be accessible until the card is reinserted.

By following these steps, you can effectively utilize your SD card to store compatible applications on your Moto G Stylus 5G, helping to free up valuable internal storage space.