Transfer files to an SD card on Android

Video: How to move file from Internal Storage to SD card (Android, 2 File Manager apps)

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To step
Warnings

This wikiHow teaches you how to move any file from your device's internal storage to your SD card using Android.

To step

Open the file manager app. With file manager you can browse all folders on your device.
- If you don't already have a file manager app on your device, you can install one from the Play Store. Here you will find plenty of free and paid file managers.
click on Device storage or Internal memory. This folder shows all the folders stored on your device's internal hard drive, instead of your SD card.
Find the file you want to transfer. Browse your device's internal storage by tapping various folders and find the file you want to move to your SD card.
- To exit a folder, tap the back button on your device or screen.
Tap and hold the file you want to transfer. This will highlight the file and display toolbar icons at the top of your screen.
- On most devices, you can select more files to transfer after you mark the first one.
Click on the More-button. You can find this in the top right corner of your screen. This button opens a drop-down menu.
- On some devices, you may see three vertical dots or three horizontal lines instead of the More button. In this case, tap this icon.
Select Move or Move to from the dropdown menu. With this option you can move selected files to another location. It will ask you to select a new location for your file.
Select your SD card. Depending on your device, you may have to make your selection in a new pop-up window or on your navigation panel. Either way, tapping your SD card will open a menu listing all the folders on the SD card.
Select a folder on your SD card. Find the folder you want to move the file to and tap this folder to select it.
Tap on Ready or OK. This moves the selected file to this location. Your file is now saved to your SD card, instead of your device's internal storage.

Warnings

Make sure to always back up your device. Moving system files to your SD card can damage your Android's software.

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