How to use an SD card for app storage on Chromebooks – Guide
Chromebooks saw a surge in popularity during the pandemic, but their limited storage capacity can be an issue. Fortunately, users can add extra storage with USB drives or SD cards.
When an app needs more storage space, such as the Netflix app which allows users to download videos for offline viewing, a file manager can be a useful tool. It provides a place to store downloaded or created files.
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How to get Chromebook apps for Android to view your SD card
To enable external storage on your Chromebook, open the settings, select “Device” then “Storage Management,” followed by “External Storage Preferences.” You can also search for this in the Chrome OS settings or launcher. Once enabled, reset your device to complete the process.
How to to define up Android apps to use your SD card for downloads
To access Android preferences on Chrome OS, simply type “Android preferences” in the search bar or launcher. This will open a new window with all the configuration options.
To enable SD card support for Android apps, go to the “Applications and notifications” section in Android settings. Scroll down to find the app you want to use with SD storage and tap it. Alternatively, search for the app in Android settings. To enable SD card support for multiple apps, repeat these steps one at a time.
Tap the desired app to access its “App information” screen, enable “Storage” in the “Permissions” section if it’s not already enabled, then open the app and navigate to its settings.
To access more storage on your device, you’ll need to update the settings for Plex and Netflix. For Plex, you’ll need to update the “sync” option; for Netflix, change the “Download Location” from internal to external storage. You may have to restart your device for the new download location to appear.
Streaming media fans can now easily customize their settings for Plex and Netflix with the help of SD storage. Configuring the settings for Plex at the top and Netflix at the bottom is now a breeze.
To make the changes take effect, users must close all open apps and restart them. This will enable apps such as Netflix and Plex to store downloads on an external SD card.
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