topic Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory. in XA Series

Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

khairul_rafie — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:37:17 GMT

This features is available on android M but in xperia xa this features was removed. I was really disappointed. This is one of the most important features. Please fix this.

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

Uliwooly — Tue, 16 Aug 2016 18:55:19 GMT

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Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

Rijuga — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 00:05:59 GMT

yeah.. very disappointed.
im waiting xperia xa ultra for android M but this features was blocked

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

Jake-SonyXperia — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 01:10:31 GMT

Hi Rijuga,

Welcome to the community,

No device we provide on the Marshmallow software will have this function, unfortunately this function impacts quality and performance.

Although this may change in the future, only time can tell, however I do not believe that it will.

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

1adrian1 — Wed, 17 Aug 2016 05:04:47 GMT

No OEM's included adoptable storage in there mm roms, that alone should tell you how reliable it'll be its c##p and in many cases it is no better than the out of box sd card set up. People are still running out of space as not everything can be put on the sd card anyway even with adoptable storage enabled. If you must use it Google it its already been done on the xa and many other Xperia devices with a few adb command lines. Adoptable storage is a good idea in theory let down by crap tech and the fact that not everything can be moved anyway.

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

Angel30 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:48:54 GMT

I realize all the update I did to the xa ultra came down to 10gb left of internal storage it a shame

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

YoGem — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 05:47:22 GMT

16gb are more than enough, the problem is not in the 16gb per se but in apps that are of gigantic proportions and that store cache and other data into the internal storage and only optionally, if available, in an SD card.

Get rid of Facebook, Google Plus and the various fb messenger, Instagram and Pinterest and you will realize how 16gb is a good compromise.

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

Bapi67 — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 10:40:20 GMT

If I uninstall so many apps then what will be left. Another problem is we get several menaingless apps in Sony Xperia out of the box,which have been preloaded by Sony to test the tolerence of its customer & we can not remove them. Very sorry state of affair..

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

YoGem — Fri, 26 Aug 2016 23:10:54 GMT

Bloatware is another issue, shame on Sony and all the other pro-bloatware carriers/OEMs and yes, here I agree with you but still, 16gb are more than enough.

I am actually using a Z3c and a C5, both 16gigs of internal storage and a very great selection of software installed, the biggest problem is Spotify that grow in space daily (my maximum was about 1.5gb in app and cache) . Once a month the phone will warn about low space and with one click I move pictures to the SD card, clean caches and... Having both phones with 4gb of free space again.. Until next month.

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

Bapi67 — Sat, 27 Aug 2016 18:13:00 GMT

I also have Xperia Z ultra ( 16 GB) which runs on Lollipop. It supports to move apps partially to SD card due to this I experienced no problem as far as internal storage is concerned. Sony should seriously think about this, if they wants to survive in smartphone sector. Otherwise, I don't think any body will be loyal to Sony band. To be honest, Sony should recall xa dual model from the willing customer.

I want to swap internal storage to SD external storage

ManoEb — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 10:57:20 GMT

Can I swap internal storage by SD storage because I using a lot of application and there, 's no enough space on the internal storage.... Any one can help

Re: I want to swap internal storage to SD external storage

1adrian1 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:29:50 GMT

See xda on how to enable adoptable storage.

Re: I want to swap internal storage to SD external storage

MarlonUk1 — Wed, 14 Sep 2016 12:41:53 GMT

Unfortunately the adoptable storage isnt available. your options would be to remove applications and or transffer some data to sd card

enabling adoptable storage might involve software modifications which may void your warranty

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

1adrian1 — Thu, 15 Sep 2016 05:44:22 GMT

@nolramlb adoptable storage doesn't change the software in any way that would effect the warranty surely being a supposedly forum legend you would know that. It takes a few simple adb commands and the formatting of the sd card that's all

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

teacupperr — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 17:23:18 GMT

the bloatware is a disaster. i dont use many apps or download them i have gmail, amazon music player, fb, and the odd game. i cannot get rid of music or mail or other crap and i am always at 65%. bogus

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

Uliwooly — Sun, 18 Sep 2016 19:01:32 GMT

clear the app cache to free up space.

Re: Android M does not support xperia xa to use sd card as internal memory.

teacupperr — Sun, 25 Sep 2016 19:26:27 GMT

I did all the time, would be better if the would delete. Sony have my xa at the minute for repair though.

Why is there no adoptable storage?

TechieBeckie — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 07:06:39 GMT

I bought the XA Ultra from Amazon UK and a fast micro sd card to go with it, assuming that with Android 6.0 this could be used as internal storage.
It can't. It's there a safe way of working round this? Or do I just return the phone to Amazon with my 30 days? Such a shame as the rest of the phone is great.

Re: Why is there no adoptable storage?

Emir1 — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 07:17:47 GMT

Hi @TechieBeckie,

In our Android 6.0 release, you can use the SD card as a portable storage to move apps, photos and other media. However, the SD card cannot be formatted as an internal storage. The option was removed in our Android 6.0 release because it impacted software encoding and quality.

Re: Why is there no adoptable storage?

TechieBeckie — Fri, 14 Oct 2016 10:27:21 GMT

Whoa! So the function was actually REMOVED?! I am liking this less and less.

Of course the problem is compounded by apps which are unremovable like Amazon Shopping etc. There really isn't much space on the 16gb xa ultra once os, unremovable 3Rd party apps and various Google services are included.

In less than a month I am already at the stage of deleting items just to use the camera! What's the best solution other than send the phone back?