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Android Install Location Auto Not Working

I've set installocation="auto" in the manifest and on most devices this works.

Doesn't Work (No option to move to SD Card):
Razr Max HD (Android 4.0)
Samsung GS3 (4.0 and 4.1)
Samsung Note 2 (4.0)
Droid 4 (Android 4.0). This only said it would move to internal space however error'ed out saying there was no space (wrong).

Works:
Rooted, Incredible (4.1)
Samsung Note 1 (2.3.6)

Any ideas? It seems like +4.0 doesn't want to recognize the tag.

Solution

  • Some phones (such as the Razr Max HD and Galaxy S3) simply do not support moving apps to the SD card. Manufacturers unfortunately have the ability to remove this feature from their Android releases, and some use that power.