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1. Install apk apps onto sdcard.

Download Android SDK. https://developer.android.com/sdk/index.html

Unzip it and then rename the folder to Android SDK. Make sure it in the C:\ or what ever you have.

Run cmd as Admin.

cd C:\Android SDK\sdk\platform-tools

Connect to the Android by using these command.

adb devices
adb shell

Change the install path to sdcard. (Note: Not all games and programs will install there. Some will be automatic install onto the Android and some won't install at all.) Use this command.

pm set-install-location 2

or if there is a problem then use this command instead.

pm setInstallLocation 2

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Use this command to change it back. Gmail and some other apk apps won't install at all.

pm set-install-location 0

or if there is a problem then use this command instead.

pm setInstallLocation 0

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Make sure to use this command to exit the Android.

exit

Then close the window.

Note: No root is needed.

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If you want to save more space then get the FolderMount [ROOT] w/ Pro. I been using this for a while. Note: Just don't mount any system stuff onto the sdcard because it will crashes your Android. Require root. https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.devasque.fmount&hl=en

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