Is it possible for Logos resources to download to an SD card, rather than to the phone's internal storage?
Not at this time.
Thanks for the reply, Kevin.
Curious--I keep seeing this question posted all the time. My phone (on Android Kitkat) has an option to set the primary storage either to the phone's internal space or to the SD card; I choose the latter, and resources download to it just fine. Do not most phones have this feature?
Do not most phones have this feature?
Thanks for mentioning this; my Logos resources are now loaded on the SD card.
Do not most phones have this feature? Thanks for mentioning this; my Logos resources are now loaded on the SD card.
Oh terrific! I can't tell you how happy it makes me to have helped someone with this! [:)]
Hi.
I've been having the same issue with Android KitKat (not able to save resources to SD card) only I'm on a tablet rather than a phone.
Please can you tell me where you found the setting which sorted the problem? I know I can go into app settings and tell the device to move the app to the SD, and when I do this, the device says that it's been moved, but it hasn't. It only copies some of the app files over; not the resources, they're still on the internal storage.
Is this an issue which is likely to be resolved when I get the update to Lollipop? Or is there any way that an option can be included in the app itself to specify where content is stored?
I'd really appreciate it if anyone could help with this.
Thanks.
As I posted in another thread mine is a LG but since it is running 4.4.2 the settings should be very similar. Can you please share how did you set the configuration to use the external card. Another questions? Will that work for apps that will be installed from that point onwards or it will move all apps, even those already installed? Control over what you can move to the SDcard will be preferable since I don't think that is a good idea to move all apps to the external memory.
Yes, I just figured out how, and I have done it on my phone and tablet, both running kitkat.
First, you need to root your tablet/phone, there are lots of tutorials on how to do this, and I prefer Odin method with TWRP recovery... works every time.
If you have a new android device, rooting may void your warranty, so watch out, and do not unplug your device while it is flashing software/rooting, cause that is risky And could cause problems.
After it's rooted, get the NextApp sdSDFix from the playstore, grant su(superuser) permision, and hit continue. This should make external sd card accessible to your apps.
Before continuing, download as much of your logos library as you will want and are able to, including big image and video files. Keep going until your internal storage is almost full.
Then get the foldermount app from the playstore, it is free for use with up to 3 apps, after that it is $1.99 for pro. It will move your app data to the external sd on a separate partition, linking the folders to make your device think it is on internal storage. Open it and grant su permission. Then select apps analyzer. Bible should be at or near the top because there is so much appdata. Select it and then press "create pair". It will then as if you want the destination folder to be created automatically, select yes, then select the check mark on top. It will then move all of your appdata to the SD card, and everything should still work just fine... you may need to log in again, but there should be no issues.
It is a process, but worth it in my opinion.
First, you need to root your tablet/phone
FYI, Faithlife doesn't support rooted devices.
If Faithlife does not support rooted devices, it should support storing appdata on sd cards (like audible). I would not have rooted if I had that option, but logos was using abut 10 gb of my internal memory. I looked in settings, and searched high and low to find out how to set logos to store on exterm a microsd.
Just put an option in settings: default download location, with the option to save to external sd.
All logos resources are drm protected anyways, so they cacan't be used by other people no matter what. After spending thousands on logos, I'd like access the resources when I don't have wifi.
The only reason people do the hard way is because there is no easy way.
If I wanted big brother controlling evrything, and if I wanted no expandable memory, and if wanted to pay twice as much, I would have gone with apple.
Help. you were able to get it to work but it didn't work for me. Got root using odin, twrp.
Tried many different apk managers, linksd2plus and rootchecker plus as well as several other free app managers.
I granted root acces to the apps before using. None would move any part of Logos.
I called tech spport today and they said it couldn't be done and asked me to open a support case. they did not steer me to forum.
Please describe the issue:
I have a galaxy tab s with 32 GB internal and a128 GB SD card.I have given myself root access so that on my apps with content as well as the executable.I want to put the logos on the internal storage and the books on the sd, much like any cloud based app.
Logos will not do this whereas I could do it with kindle, audible, music, etc. I am using linksd2plus a souped up apk mgr. Ideas, my 32 is full and my 128 has lots of room.
I have no trouble with the app except I want to move the. Files. Maybe I could just move them command line and then force a link to mount when I start the app. Of course I will need to find them
Karen
Hi Karen,
You can use the DirectoryBind app to move your library to SD.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s2/themes-apps/tool-directorybind-data-to-externalsd-t1410262
I can confirm that this is working. Of course, it's unsupported.
Jan
Amen, if I drop $20,000 on a product I have certain expectations, Like when I make a suggestion you will happily respond by saying, "I will get on that right away sir". At this level anything else is just disrespectful and rude.
First, you need to root your tablet/phone FYI, Faithlife doesn't support rooted devices.
The Logos Mobile apps are compatible with most Android Tablets and Phones, as long as the [sic] support the "Google Play" or "Amazon App Store" marketplaces.
As for moving resources to an SD card, I found this in the Android FAQs:
Since the mobile apps access your books from the internet, there are no restrictions as to what size you have to buy in order to use the app, but some devices may require a "microSD" card to install applications.
So, as far as Logos is concerned, there's some reason for having a "microSD" card...
For what it's worth, I moved Logos to my SD card by doing:
Settings > Applications > Manage Applications, select Bible from the list > Move to SD card
Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) / Logos 4.3.9
Paul
First, you need to root your tablet/phone FYI, Faithlife doesn't support rooted devices. Can you point to where Logos says they don't support rooted devices? That would be unfortunate if they didn't--rooting a device is one of the first things a number of owners do...
Yes, as a Faithlife Employee I mentioned it back in 2012 here on the forums (and in many other places on these forums): https://community.logos.com/forums/p/58064/418402.aspx#418402
You can root your device if you wish but we don't officially support rooted devices (either Android or iOS).
Since i see you work for Faithlife, can you tell us if there is any plan to allow resources to be saved to SD card? Most of my use is tablet based now days, and if I need to worry about internal storage, I'll need to stop buying resources....
I love Logos, but am finding it difficult to use effectively as I used to.
I cannot speak for FL but it has been pointed out on several occasions that the staffing levels have been greatly reduced and while I do not know for sure what that means for many requested features I do know that several times it has been said this or that planned feature is not longer feasible due to smaller numbers of employees. There are dozens of improvements I would love to see on the mobile apps but I have resigned myself to no serious improvement or new features... I may well be surprised but doubt it as FL seems very content to building tighter and tighter integration with the web... Indeed in the future maybe the only mobile app FL will have is the web app (hope not but who knows).
-Dan
Since i see you work for Faithlife, can you tell us if there is any plan to allow resources to be saved to SD card? Most of my use is tablet based now days, and if I need to worry about internal storage, I'll need to stop buying resources.... I love Logos, but am finding it difficult to use effectively as I used to.
Hope you get it figured out!
There is a very easy way to force Logos app to show the option to store resources in SD Card.
1) Activate Developers Option by going to Settings > About Device > Software Info > tap on Build Number until Developers Mode is turned on.
2) Once step 1 is completed, go out to Settings. You'll see Developer Option now available.
3) Go into Developer Option > Scroll to the end > Turn on "Force allow apps on external"
4) Go out to Settings > Apps > Bible (Logos) > Storage > change to "External Storage" under Storage used.
Done!
