

Either one of these options is required for Android 5.0 and later. In this instance, the best fix is to root the phone and either delete the app from the system’s ROM with Titanium Backup, or force the app to me moved with Link2SD.

Things to bear in mind: Some apps may remain unmovable after these tweaks are applied, which is common of apps that come preinstalled on the device.

Ultimately, it’s up to the app’s developer to allow or disallow its move permissions, and even with the tweaks mentioned on this page (with the exception of using root), the apps still may not be movable afterwards. Many apps that ship with the device can’t be moved either. Some apps are deemed as too important by their developer, and thus can’t be moved via normal methods. If you’re an Android user who’s moved apps before, chances are good that you’re well aware of the limitations.

It’s no wonder, then, why so many users seek out ways to move apps to their SD card. Sure, these devices weren’t expensive when new, but storage that limited is downright ridiculous. Take, for example, the HTC Legend I used to use, which offered a mere 160MB of storage space, or Sony’s Xperia Ray, which boosted that to a still-insulting 300MB. For those with devices that offer lots of storage, this perk might not matter much, but for those with older or budget devices, it could be the only way that additional apps can be installed. A nice feature many Android devices offer is a microSD slot, and nicer still is the fact that the Android OS allows you to move many apps over to external storage to help free up space on the main device.
