Android 11: Install apps on SD card

Under Android 11, as in previous versions, you cannot install apps directly from the App Store to your SD card. However, it is possible to download and install an app and then move it. However, this may differ depending on the manufacturer and the app.

How to install apps to SD card on Android 11

If you need storage space on your smartphone, you can move your apps to another location, such as an SD card. Usually, neither the app nor the Google Play Store offer a way for you to install the app directly to an SD card after you download it. However, once the installation is complete, you can move the app to your SD card.

1. Depending on the device manufacturer, some steps may differ even if you are also using Android 11. However, the procedure is usually similar.
2. Go to the smartphone's settings and go to the "Apps" section.
3. Select the app you want to move and tap "Storage". Here, look for an option that allows you to change the storage location.
4. Note that the option is usually only displayed to you if you have inserted an SD card. Zudem bietet nicht jede App oder jeder Hersteller eine solche Option überhaupt an.
5. Alternativ gibt es auch diverse Apps, die Ihnen das Verschieben Ihrer Anwendungen erleichtern. Diese können Sie kostenlos im Google Play Store downloaden.