Why won't it let me access the SD card to move games to it?

Some apps cannot be moved to SD card because they require resources that are only accessible if the device is installed on internal storage.

For Android users, get the app Android Assistant and run it, use the Tools tab and choose the tool named "APP2SD" and choose an app from the list. When the app description appears, click on the STORAGE button and then click on CHANGE and click on SD to move the app from "Internal" to "SD card". Wait for the app to finish being moved, then back out to the list of apps that can still be moved to the SD card and do the next app. Be aware that when apps get updated, they will move back to the internal memory, so I usually check with APP2SD about once a week and move things as needed to my SD card. For space on my SD card, I chose a 128GB micro SD card and I've only filled it about 1/4th of the way over the past year. This is the safest way to move things because Android Assistant will only list the apps that can be safely moved to the SD card. Some built-in phone apps must stay on the phone's internal memory to keep working, and those cannot be moved and won't be shown by the APP2SD tool.
The Android Assistant also has a "Cache Clear" option on the Monitor tab that helps free up internal memory on your phone when you run it (cache clear). The app (Android Assistant) may tell you it needs access to stuff so it can clear the cache. Do what it says to give it access, then go back and tell it to clear cache and it will free up some more internal memory. Cache items will be refilled as and when each app gets used, so if memory runs short again, you might need to do this "as-needed".
I paid the cheap price for Android Assistant Pro so I wouldn't accidentally click on advertisements that pay for the free version. It find the app very helpful.
TIP: You can also set MANY apps to PUT their things directly to the SD card instead of internal memory! Yay! I did this with my camera app and it REALLY helps by having photos and videos sent directly to the SD card so I don't have to keep moving them around.

Gordon, Move the stuff on tablet to the SD card to free up space.
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You probably have to download and then mo e it. Try relocating already downloaded ganes/apps and photos to make room

The app manager has a ability to move items to the sd card. It's not 100% but many will work from the sd card.

Hi there,

Maybe you will find these two pages of help to you with this,
How to Set the Default Download Location to an SD Card
How To Move Apps To An SD Card On Android

I post on behalf of HP,

You really should check the manual, to see how to move or to install the apps on the SD card. Not all Android tablets and phones work the same. You not giving any detail of yours does not make this easier.
Some systems can install the apps on the SD card and they can run from the card. Others only allow you to put apps on the SD card, but before you can use them, you have to install them in the internal memory.
Again, check the manual.

Amber,
I think your problem may be due to it downloading into the internal memory of the tablet. There may be a way of moving the apps into the external micro sd card rather than deleting them.


From http://www.tomsguide.com/forum/id-2055729/set-downloaded-games-google-play-directly-external-card-samsung-galaxy-tab.html

" Go into settings, then to storage, then to used space, then to applications. In applications manager go to sd card there will be a list of your applications, touch/click on each one individually and within each one that can be moved, is a box "move to sd card" touch that box and wala it is moved! To move pictures I reset the cameras auto storage to the sd card then moved all my other pictures to the camera file which then stored them on the sd card. I then deleted the pictures from the system memory. Hope this helps! "

Hi if you want move apps to sd card go to settings, application and there press on the app which you want move. On the next screen you will see details about the app and a button move to sd card, just press it and the app gonna be moved to sd card. Bear in mind that some of the application can't be moved you will see then grey button.

Go to your app store and search for 'Move to SD'. Download any of these apps and you can move apps and games to your SD card.