Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 6A Sooner or later, they face a lack of internal memory — especially if the phone is used as the main device for social networks, instant messengers and games. Even with a microSD card installed, the system defaults to save applications in internal memory, quickly clogging it. In this article, we will discuss all working methods for transferring applications to SD-map 6A, including hidden settings MIUI, Avoiding limitations and solving common mistakes.
It's important to understand that the manufacturer deliberately limits this feature in budget models. 6A (As in other smartphones on Qualcomm Snapdragon 425) there is no hardware support for Adoptable Storage – technology that allows you to combine the SD-But there are workarounds that few people know about, and we tested them on firmware. MIUI 9-14 and collected only relevant methods.
Before you start, check out two key points:
- 📱 Version. MIUI: The path to the port settings depends on the firmware. → The phone. → Version. MIUI.
- 💾 Type SD-Cards: Use class cards UHS-I (U1/U3) class 10 — They're faster at running applications. Cheap cards can cause lags.
1. Official method: transfer via MIUI settings
The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI function, but it doesn't work for all applications.
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the application you want (such as Telegram or Facebook).
- Slip on the item Warehouse (or Memory in older versions).
- If the option is active, the Change button will appear. → choose SD-map.
⚠️ Note: this method is only available for applications that support transfer: system programs (for example, Google Play Services), games with protection (PUBG Mobile, Genshin Impact and some messengers (WhatsApp) will block the button.
The memory card is formatted as Portable Storage (not Internal)|
The amount of free space on SD ≥ the volume of the application + 10%|
The application is not system or secure |
Version. MIUI at least 9.5 (older transfers may not work)-->
After transferring some data (such as cache) can remain in the internal memory to clear it:
- Return to Application Management → select the ported application.
- Click Clear Cache and Clear Data (if you are not afraid to lose settings).
2. Hidden method: forced transfer through ADB
If the Change button is inactive, you can use the Android debugging bridge (ADB), which works for most applications, but requires a computer and a developer mode enabled.
Step-by-step:
- Activate Developer Mode: Go to Settings → About Phone. Tap 7 times on MIUI until you become a developer!
- Turn on USB debugging: Return to Settings → Additional → Developer. Activate the USB debugging switch.
Connect your phone to your PC
Install ADB
- Download Platform Tools from the Android website.
- Unpack the archive in the root of the C:\ disk (e.g., C:\platform-tools).
- Open the command prompt in the folder with ADB (press Shift + right mouse button → Open the command window).
- Enter the commands (replacing com.example.app with the application package): adb shell pm set-install-location 2 pm move-package com.example.app
✅ Advantages of the method:
- 🔄 It works even for system applications (with caution!).
- 📉 Frees up to 80% of internal memory.
- 🔧 Allows transfer of cache and application data.
❌ Deficiencies:
- 🛠️ Requires root rights (risk of losing warranty).
- 🐢 Possible lags when using slow SD-map.
- 🔄 After updating MIUI links may break.
Official via MIUI settings|
Through ADB|
Link2SD|
No one knew about these methods.|
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Limitations and problems in transfer to SD-map
Not all apps can be moved, and some apps don't work properly after they're moved.
| Type of application | Possibility of transfer | Potential problems |
|---|---|---|
| Social media (VK, Instagram) | ✅ Yes (through settings or ADB) | Slow download of media files |
| Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) | ❌ No (blocking the transfer) | — |
| Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars (Games) | ⚠️ Partially (only) APK, data remain) | Departures at loading levels |
| System applications (Google Play, MIUI Launcher) | ❌ No. | The risk of system collapse |
| Banking applications (Sberbank Online) | ❌ No. | Security lockdown |
Critical information: on Xiaomi Redmi 6A Applications that use applications cannot be moved OBB-files (for example, heavy games) MIUI It blocks access to them from external drives. 3D-games over 1GB.
🔹 Typical errors and decisions:
- 🚫 Application not installed after transfer → Reinstall it from Google Play.
- ⚠️ Insufficient memory during transfer → Clear the cache or use a larger card.
- 🔄 The app disappeared after the reboot → Check that the memory card is not removed.
5. Optimize memory without transferring applications
If the transfer is not helpful or impossible, try alternative ways to make room:
- 🧹 Cache cleaning: in Settings → Warehouse → Clean up select the app cache and delete unnecessary data.
- 🗑️ Removing duplicates: Use Files by Google or CCleaner to find duplicate files.
- ☁️ Cloud Storage: Move Photos and Videos to Google Photos or Mi Cloud.
- 🔄 Lite versions of apps: replace Facebook with Facebook Lite, Messenger with Messenger Lite.