XPost: alt.comp.os.windows-10, comp.sys.mac.system, comp.mobile.android   
   From: usenet@arnowelzel.de   
      
   Bill Powell, 2025-03-31 09:16:   
      
   > On Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:04:13 -0700, Alan wrote:   
   >   
   >>> What's unique to Android that no other operating system does, is Android   
   >>> saves every installer automatically. The installer is always there.   
   >>>   
   >>> And that's good.   
   >>   
   >> Unless you need the space...   
   >   
   > With many Android phones you can double the storage space in an instant.   
      
   Only, if you can use MicroSD cards *and* if you configure the card to be   
   used as "internal memory". Otherwise they only get added as external   
   storage and can *not* be used to install apps on them.   
      
   And since MicroSD cards tend to work much less reliable than internal   
   memory, you may also experience problems when using them this way. And   
   if the card does not work any longer, this usally means you have to   
   setup at least all affected apps again and sometimes your whole device   
   starting with a fresh installation, because you can not just replace the   
   card *after* you have configured it as "internal memory".   
      
   A better approach is to get a device with enough internal memory for all   
   your apps and their data (even mainstream devices provide at least 128   
   GB or more nowadays) and use an MicroSD card for additional data like   
   pictures, music etc. only.   
      
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