How to change the app download location on android

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Open your Settings app and select "Apps. With all apps now visible, scroll until you find the Play Store app which may also go by Google Play Store , then select it. Tap "Force stop" at the top of the next page, then press the "Clear Data" button to clear the cache and data. We aren't actually deleting anything here, don't worry! This process simply resets the application so that it will update your country the next time it's opened.

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Not all phones can do this either. The same method above can be used to switch the default download location to an SD card. This method works with Android 6. You should also not remove the card from the phone unless absolutely necessary. This works to prevent security breaches and adapt the card to its new function. You should back up your data before attempting this, just in case something goes wrong.