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    My Android Version is 6.0.1 this method is not working. Any idea why?
    Wing Hong Chan
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    Some manufacturers like Samsung and LG do not always allow users to format an SD card as internal. As an alternative, you can change your browser's settings to download files (from now on) to the SD card by default. In Google Chrome, tap ⁝ menu in the top right, then Downloads, ⚙ settings, Download location, then select SD Card.
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    I have fomatted my card but still it is not downloading directly into the SD. Any ideas?
    Rudy Toth
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    The reason why you can't download anything from a play store directly into the SD card is because if you get in there, it is very hard to remove it later. Most likely all apps will only download to your device's HD and not to a SD card. This applies to music files also.
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    MY SD card has been formatted, still cannot download apps from Playstore there
    Rudy Toth
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    The primary problem is once you download apps into a SD card is that you later can't remove them. It is better for the apps to be placed on your phone's hard drive where it is easier to work with than being on a SD card made for only pictures for extra storage. This applies to music files too - they should not be on a SD card.
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    For Android 5.0, how can I find the "settings" option if there are no three dots in the file manager?
    Rudy Toth
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    Wow... that's really an old Android version! It's time for you to get a big upgrade phone. Most versions of old and current Androids have a settings icon usually being some "gear" symbol.
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