Xiaomi Redmi 4X — One of the most popular budget smartphones 2017 And it's a year that's still in use, but the main drawback is that it's a very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very, very well. 16/32 GB of internal memory, which quickly ends when you install modern applications. SD-map, but in MIUI Android 6.0 This process has its own characteristics.
Unlike new Xiaomi models, where the application portability feature is often blocked by the manufacturer, Redmi has a new model. 4X It's still possible, but with reservations. In this article, we'll look at all the working methods, from standard settings to manually mounting through the machine. ADB. Also explain why some applications cannot be moved to SD-map even after formatting as an internal drive, and how to circumvent this limitation.
Important: the instructions are relevant for MIUI 8-12 (based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow).If your Redmi 4X has upgraded to MIUI 14+, some points may differ - we will also tell you about this.
Why Xiaomi Redmi is in the works 4X You can't just transfer applications to the SD-map?
In Android 6.0, Google introduced Adoptable Storage, which allows you to format SD-The card is like an internal memory, but Xiaomi is in the MIUI This opportunity has been partially blocked because of:
- 🔒 Safety: annexes to SD-The card works slower and can crumble when the drive is removed.
- 📱 Optimization MIUI: The firmware by default reserves space for system files, leaving the user with a minimum of free space.
- 🛠️ Hardware restrictions: Redmi 4X eMMC 5.1 is used to process data more slowly. SD-cards than with built-in memory.
In addition, many applications (especially system and games with the OBB-Files block the transfer by default, for example, WhatsApp, Facebook or Genshin Impact cannot be moved by standard means - workarounds will be required.
⚠️ Note: If you are formatting SD-The card is like internal memory, and cannot be retrieved without data loss, and it can also slow down your smartphone if the card is Class 4 or lower.
Method 1: Transfer applications through MIUI settings (without root)
The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable for most user applications, but does not work with system programs.
Instructions:
- Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
- Select the application you want (such as Telegram or VK).
- Press Warehouse. → Change. → SD-map.
- Confirm the transfer and wait until the completion (may take up to 5 minutes).
If the Change button is inactive, it means:
- 🚫 The app does not support portability (e.g. Google Play Services).
- 📁 SD-The card is not formatted as internal memory.
- 🔧 In the developer settings, the option Allow change of storage location is disabled.
☑️ Preparation SD-portability
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Before transferring the application, close it in the multitasking menu – this will speed up the process and reduce the risk of errors.
Method 2: Formatting SD-maps as internal memory
If standard transfer doesn’t work, you can make the system perceive. SD-This method removes all the data from the card, so pre-copy the files on the PC.
Step-by-step:
- Put it in. SD-smartphone-card.
- Go to Settings. → Warehouse → SD-map → Set up.
- Select Internal Memory → Clean and Format.
- After formatting, the system will offer to transfer the data - agree.
| Type of formatting | Pluses | Cons |
|---|---|---|
| Portable (FAT32/exFAT) | You can retrieve the map, compatibility with other devices | You can't move apps. |
| The internal (adoptable) style | You can install applications on SD | The card is tied to the phone, it works slower |
| Through ADB (Manual Mounting) | Maximum control, works with any cards | Requires PC and team knowledge |
⚠️ Note: After formatting as internal memory Xiaomi Redmi 4X It may start to brake if SD-Slow card (Class 10 or lower) The best option is cards. UHS-I U3 (For example, SanDisk Ultra A1).
Method 3: Transfer applications over ADB (for power users)
If previous methods do not work, you can manually mount SD-Map as internal memory via Android Debug Bridge (ADB). This method requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.
Instructions:
- Install ADB and Fastboot Tools on PC.
- Enable USB Debugging in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (click 7 times, then go back to Additional → For Developers).
- Connect Redmi 4X to your PC and type in the command line: adb shell sm list-disks Remember the disk ID (e.g., disk:179.64).
- Enter the command to format (replace the disk:XXX,XXX with your identifier): sm partition disk:179.64 private
- Reboot the phone.
After that SD-The card will become part of the internal memory, and you can transfer applications to it through Settings. → Annexes.
What if the ADB can’t see the device?
Which applications cannot be transferred to SD-map 4X?
Even after all the manipulations, some programs will not work with external memory.
- 🔐 System applications: Settings, Phone, Messages, MIUI Security.
- 🎮 Games with OBB-file: PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty, Genshin Impact (requires manual file transfer).
- 💬 Encrypted messengers: WhatsApp, Signal, Telegram Secret Chats.
- 🛒 Annexes with DRM: Netflix, Disney+, Google Play Movies.
- 📱 Launchers and widgets: Nova Launcher, Action Launcher.
There are workarounds for such applications:
- 📁 Manual transfer OBB-Files: copy the folder Android/obb on SD-map and indicate the path in the game settings.
- 🔄 Symbolic Links (symlink): using ADB or Termux create a link from the internal memory to SD.
- 🖥️ Lite versions: Facebook Lite or Messenger Lite take up less space.
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If the application is transferred to SD-The card starts to fly out, try clearing its cache in the settings or returning it back to internal memory.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
When transferring applications to SD-map 4X And the problem is that users are facing typical problems:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| The "Transfer" button is inactive. | SD-The card is formatted as a portable | Reformat as internal memory (see Method 2) |
| App dyes after transfer | SD-The card is too slow or damaged | Replace the card with UHS-I U3 or return the application back |
| There is no space despite the free space. | MIUI reserves 10% of memory for system needs | Use ADB for manual distribution (see Method 3) |
| "Failure to transfer data" | File system SD-maps damaged | Format the card in FAT32 via PC and try again |
If, after transferring the application to SD-map 4X I'm starting to brake, check:
- 📊 Loading the processor into Settings → The phone. → Status.
- 🔋 Battery temperature (overheating increases when working with slow) SD-map).
- 🗃️ Free space on the internal drive (minimum reserve - 1 GB).
Alternative ways to free up memory in Redmi 4X
If the application portability didn’t help or isn’t suitable, use other methods:
- 🧹 Cache cleaning: Settings → Warehouse → Clear cache (can be released up to 2-3 GB).
- 🗑️ Delete unnecessary files: use Files by Google or MIUI Cleaner for finding garbage.
- ☁️ Cloud Storage: Move Photos and Videos to Google Photos or Mi Cloud.
- 🔄 Factory reset: the last resort if the phone is clogged with system debris (first make a backup!).
- 🛠️ Use the card as a portable: store only media files on it, and leave applications in internal memory.
You can install SD Maid or CCleaner to automate the process, but beware – some SEOs delete important MIUI files.
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To reduce the size of system updates, disable automatic booting in Settings → The phone. → Updating the system → Settings (⚙️) → Auto-update.