How to transfer applications to SD-map 7A: work-in

Xiaomi Redmi 7A

16/32GB of internal memory

microSD card

MIUI

In this article, we will discuss all available ways to transfer applications to SD-map 7A — standard-function MIUI to manual methods using ADB You'll also learn which apps can't be ported, how to avoid errors, and what to do if the system refuses to see the memory card.

If you're a beginner, start with the first section, which describes the simplest methods without risking the system. ADB-commands or instructions for root rights for full memory control.

Preparation: which SD-map to choose for Redmi 7A

Before transferring applications, make sure that your microSD card meets the requirements of Xiaomi Redmi 7A. The smartphone supports cards up to 256 GB, but there are nuances:

✅ Recommended speed class: Class 10 (UHS-I U1) Class cards or higher. U3 or A2 They'll make apps work faster, but they're more expensive. U1.

❌ What to avoid:

• 🔴 Maps with a volume of more than 256 GB – the smartphone does not recognize them.
• 🔴 Cheap no-name cards – they often fake real volume and slow down.
• 🔴 Maps with exFAT file system - Redmi 7A only works with FAT32 (up to 32 GB or NTFS (restrictively).

🔹 How to check card speed? Install the application A1 SD Bench from Google Play.If the write speed is below 10MB/s, the card will slow down the applications.

2. Standard transfer through MIUI settings

MIUI It allows you to transfer only part of the applications to SD-This is the safest method, but it doesn't work with all programs.

📌 Step-by-step instruction:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Select the app you want to migrate (like Facebook or VK).
3. Press Warehouse. → Change. → SD-map.
4. Confirm the transfer and wait until the completion (may take up to 5 minutes).

⚠️ Note: System applications (Google Play Services, MIUI Launcher and some games (e.g, PUBG Mobile) cannot be moved this way, and once the widgets are moved, the applications will stop working.

SD-The card is formatted as a portable storage|

There is enough free space on the map (minimum 1 GB)|

Application supports transfer (no gray item "SD-map")|

Smartphone not discharged (charge > 30%)

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📊 What applications can be transferred in a standard way (examples):

3. Transfer through formatting SD-maps as internal memory

If the standard method does not help, you can format SD-It's like an internal storage device, and it allows you to install applications directly on the map, but it's got serious drawbacks:

• 🔴 The card will be encrypted and will not be read on other devices.
• 🔴 Application speed may drop (depending on the card class).
• 🔴 When you remove the map, the applications will stop working.

📌 Instructions:

1. Put it in. SD-smartphone-card.
2. Go to Settings. → Warehouse → SD-map.
3. Click Three Dots (menu) → Storage settings → Format as internal.
4. Confirm the action and wait until it is completed (may take up to 10 minutes).
5. After formatting, select Transfer Data (optional).

⚠️ Warning: After this method, you can't return the card to portable storage without full formatting. Also, don't remove the card while the applications are running, which will lead to their collapse.

4. Transfer applications over ADB (for power users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), a debugging tool that lets you manually tell the system which apps to port, which doesn’t require root rights, but requires command-line skills.

📌 Preparation:

1. Download Platform Tools (the official tool from Google).
2. Unpack the archive in the C:\platform-tools (Windows) or /home/user/platform-tools (Linux/Mac) folder.
3. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode) → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB.

📌 Instructions for transfer:

1. Get Redmi on board. 7A PC-only USB-cable.
2. Open the command line (Win + R → enter cmd) and go to the folder with ADB: cd C:\platform-tools
3. Check the connection of the device: adb devices (should display the serial number of your smartphone).
4. Run the command to port the application (replace com.example.app with the application package): adb shell pm set-install-location 2 This command forces the system to install new applications on the application package. SD-default-card.
5. To transfer an already installed application, use: adb shell pm move-package com.example.app

🔹 How to find out the application package? Install App Inspector from Google Play or use the command:

adb shell pm list packages | find "appendix name"

1. Reconnect. USB-cable (use the original cable).

2. Install Xiaomi USB Drivers drivers from the official website.

3. Enable File Transfer (MTP) mode when connecting to a PC.

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5. Root rights transfer (maximum control)

If you need to migrate all applications without exception, including system ones, root rights are required. This method is risky: you lose the warranty, and improper actions can lead to a device blink.

📌 How to get root on Redmi 7A:

1. Unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi website (requires a Mi Account and wait 7-30 days).
2. Install custom recovery (TWRP) – instructions are available on the XDA Developers forum.
3. Please use Magisk to obtain root rights.

📌 Transfer applications from root:

1. Install Root Explorer or FX File Explorer.
2. Go to /data/app and select the app folders.
3. Click Move and select the path to SD-map (e.g., map, /storage/XXXX-XXXX/Android/obb).
4. Reboot your smartphone.

⚠️ Note: After transferring system applications (Google Services, MIUI System: the smartphone may not turn on, and some applications (e.g. banking) will not work on a rooted device.

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Root rights give you complete control over memory, but they are insecure and increase the risk of failure, and only use this method if other methods have not worked and you are ready for possible problems.

6.Memory optimization after transfer

Transfer of applications to SD-The map is only half the case. 7A It was stable, perform additional settings:

🔧 What to do after the transfer:

• 📁 Clear the app cache: Settings → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary files using Files by Google or CCleaner.
• 🔄 Transfer media files (photos, videos) to the map manually or using Google Photos.
• 🚫 Turn off auto-update apps: Google Play → Settings → Auto-update of applications → Never.

📊 How to Check Which Apps Take the Most Space:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Sort by size (click on the filter icon).
3. Pay attention to apps with a capacity of more than 500 MB – they should be moved or removed.

Critical information: On Redmi 7A s MIUI 12+ portability SD-The card may be blocked for some regions (for example, for firmware marked with a mark). RU or EU). In this case, only a change in the firmware region or use of the ADB.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When transferring applications to SD-mapping 7A They're facing typical problems. Here's a list of mistakes and how to fix them:

⚠️ If after transferring applications the smartphone began to slow down strongly, check the speed SD-It may not be able to handle the load, in which case, return critical applications (such as WhatsApp or Google Maps) to internal memory.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions