Transfer of applications to SD-Map of Xiaomi Redmi Go: the full guide

Why transfer applications to SD-Redmi Go map is not always an obvious task

Xiaomi Redmi Go is the company’s first Android Go Edition smartphone optimized for budget devices with limited resources. SD-The card works differently here than on the classic versions of Android. Device owners often find that the port option is simply not in the settings menu, and attempts to use third-party utilities lead to errors.

The fact that Android 8.1 Oreo Go Edition, installed on Redmi Go, has strict restrictions on working with external drives. Google deliberately blocks the possibility of full-fledged transfer of applications to the Internet. SD-But there are workarounds, both formal (with restrictions) and informal (require root rights). In this article, we will discuss all available methods, their pros and cons, and also explain why some applications cannot be transferred.

Before you start, make sure that your SD-The card meets the requirements: it must be of class 10 (UHS-I) or higher, formatted in FAT32 or exFAT, and have free space of at least 2-3 GB. Otherwise, the system may refuse to transfer data or work with errors.

Official method: transfer via MIUI settings (with limitations)

Xiaomi Redmi Go has a built-in application portability feature, but it doesn’t work with all programs, which does not require root rights and is suitable for most users, but has serious limitations:

• 🔹 It works only with applications that support installation on an external drive (many games and social networks do not allow this).
• 🔹 Only a portion of the data is transferred – the main files of the application remain in internal memory.
• 🔹 After the transfer, the application may run slower (depending on the speed). SD-map).
• 🔹 Some functions (such as widgets) may stop working.

To use the official method:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Select the app you want to migrate (like Facebook Lite or Messenger Lite).
3. Click on Warehouse.
4. If the option is available, the Change button will appear - tap it and select SD-map.
5. Confirm the transfer and wait for the process to be completed (may take a few minutes).

If there is no Change button, the application does not support portability, and in this case, you will have to use alternative methods.

Format the map in FAT32/exFAT phone|Check the speed class (minimum class) 10)|Leave it. 2–3 GB of free space|Disable "Default installation on" SD" (if included)-->

Table: which applications can be transferred to SD-map

Not all programs support external storage porting, and here is a table of examples of popular apps and their compatibility with this feature on Android Go Edition:

Important: Apps that use Google Play services (e.g., Google-authorized games) after porting to the site SD-This is due to the security features of Android Go, where external drives are considered less secure.

Alternative method: use SD-maps as internal memory

If the official method is not suitable, you can try to combine SD-It's a more radical way of thinking about the card as part of the main storage, so that you can put any application on it:

• 🔸 SD-The card will be encrypted and will not be read on other devices.
• 🔸 When you remove the map, the application will stop working on it.
• 🔸 The speed of the system may decrease (depending on the class). SD-map).
• 🔸 In case of damage to the card, the data will be lost.

To activate this mode:

1. Put it in. SD-map.
2. When a notification is received, a new SD-map detected click Set up.
3. Choose to use it as an internal memory.
4. Follow the instructions on the screen (the system will suggest formatting the map).
5. After formatting, restart the device.

⚠️ Attention: After this operation SD-The card will not be used in other devices without full formatting, and it is also not recommended to remove it without first "safely disabling" in the storage settings.

Application portability with ADB (for power users)

If previous methods didn’t work, you can try migrating apps over Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting your smartphone to your computer and basic command line knowledge, but bypasses some of the limitations of Android Go.

This will require:

• 🖥️ A computer with installed Xiaomi drivers and ADB.
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original).
• 📱 Included debugging by USB on Redmi Go (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI — Press 7 times, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).

Instructions:

1. Connect the phone to the computer and confirm access for debugging.
2. Open the command line (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and type:

adb shell pm set-install-location 2

1. This command forces the system to install applications on SD-default-card.
2. To transfer an already installed application (e.g. com.facebook.katana), use:

adb shell pm move-package com.facebook.katana

1. If there is a Failure error [NOT_MOVED: Operation not allowed – application does not support transfer.

⚠️ Attention: misuse ADB It can cause system failures, and don't change your settings unless you're sure what they're going to do, and then you'll have the new apps installed by default after you use that command. SD-A map that might slow down their work.

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Before using ADB, back up your data through Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset. This will help restore the system in case of an error.

What to do if transfer is not possible: alternative solutions

If none of these methods worked, don't despair. There are several ways to free up Redmi Go's internal memory without porting apps:

• 📁 Cache Clearing: Go to Settings → Apps, select a program and click Clear Cache. For some applications (like Google Chrome), this can free up to 1-2 GB.
• 🖼️ Transfer of media files: photos, videos and music can be manually moved to SD-Maps via any file manager (e.g. Files by Google).
• ☁️ Cloud Storage: Use Google Photos (Compression "High Quality" for free) or Mi Cloud to automatically upload media files.
• 🗑️ Uninstall Unnecessary Apps: Many pre-installed programs (such as Mi Video or Mi Music) can be disabled in settings.
• 🔄 Factory reset: extreme method, but effective.Before reset, back up through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Also worth considering are lightweight versions of apps (e.g. Facebook Lite, Messenger Lite, YouTube Go) that take up several times less space and are optimized for resource-limited devices like Redmi Go.

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If your internal memory is 90% or more full, your system will slow down, and try to keep at least 1 to 1.5 GB free for stable operation.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When transferring applications to SD-Xiaomi Redmi Go users often face some problems. Let’s consider the most common of them and how to fix them:

If, after transferring the application to SD-The card starts to fly out often or hang, try it:

1. Clear its cache (Settings → Apps → [name] → Storage → Clear the cache).
2. Transfer it back to the internal memory.
3. Remove and install (the new version is probably better optimized).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions