Wow when I first made that post it was $22 on sale for that 64gb evo. Now it's back up to $70.
I ended up going to wallmart and getting 2 x 32gb samsung evo at $22 each. I'm set now.
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Wow when I first made that post it was $22 on sale for that 64gb evo. Now it's back up to $70.
I ended up going to wallmart and getting 2 x 32gb samsung evo at $22 each. I'm set now.
Let's finish slaying the Dragon:
I've had multiple 64gb sd's in the Metro Stylo...pny, Samsung, adata, SanDisk to name some off the top of my head.
NONE formatted(by yours truly) before inserting-- ALL/EACH recognized immediately @ 62.xxGB(+NO need to reboot when switching between different cards with different contents), explorable & writeable WITHOUT any pop-up/prompt to format.
PS not implying that formatting is unnecessary, just emphasizing how seamless this process has now become...
I've duplicated similar results on my last three Samsung models.
I've had multiple 64gb sd's in the Metro Stylo...pny, Samsung, adata, SanDisk to name some off the top of my head.
NONE formatted(by yours truly) before inserting-- ALL/EACH recognized immediately @ 62.xxGB(+NO need to reboot when switching between different cards with different contents), explorable & writeable WITHOUT any pop-up/prompt to format.
PS not implying that formatting is unnecessary, just emphasizing how seamless this process has now become...
I've duplicated similar results on my last three Samsung models.
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Coming Soon... I exited...
microSDHC™
32GB (Class 10, UHS-II (U3))
microSDXC™
64GB (Class 10, UHS-II (U3))
128GB (Class 10, UHS-II (U3))
Mobile Memory Capacity Chart
Approximate Device Settings / File 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Number of Photos
3 Megapixel (~ 1.0 MB) 7,000 14,000 28,000 53,600
5 Megapixel (~ 1.5 MB) 5,000 10,000 20,300 38,800
8 Megapixel (~ 2.3 MB) 3,200 6,400 12,900 24,800
12 Megapixel (~ 3.4 MB) 2,000 4,300 8,600 16,500
Number of Songs
4 Minute MP3 Song (4 MB) 1,800 3,200 7,400 14,200
Number of Movies
120 Minute SD Movie (1.7 GB) 4 8 16 32
Minutes of Video
QVGA @ 30fps (384Kbps) 2,300 4,600 9,300 17,800
HD 720p @ 24 fps (5 Mbps) 180 360 710 1,500
- High-speed performance—leverages UHS-II technology (U3) for a read transfer speed up to 1000x (150MB/s)¹
- Includes microSD UHS-II reader for high-speed file transfer from card to computer, dramatically accelerating workflow²
- Premium memory solution for sports camcorders, tablets, and smartphones
- Designed for high-speed capture of high-quality images and extended lengths of 1080p full-HD, 3D, and 4K video
- Backwards compatible with UHS-I devices, performing up to the maximum thresholds of UHS-I speed capabilities (SDR104)
- Includes lifetime copy of downloadable Image Rescue® software
- Backed by expert support
- Limited lifetime warranty on card and one-year limited warranty on reader
microSDHC™
32GB (Class 10, UHS-II (U3))
microSDXC™
64GB (Class 10, UHS-II (U3))
128GB (Class 10, UHS-II (U3))
Mobile Memory Capacity Chart
Approximate Device Settings / File 8GB 16GB 32GB 64GB
Number of Photos
3 Megapixel (~ 1.0 MB) 7,000 14,000 28,000 53,600
5 Megapixel (~ 1.5 MB) 5,000 10,000 20,300 38,800
8 Megapixel (~ 2.3 MB) 3,200 6,400 12,900 24,800
12 Megapixel (~ 3.4 MB) 2,000 4,300 8,600 16,500
Number of Songs
4 Minute MP3 Song (4 MB) 1,800 3,200 7,400 14,200
Number of Movies
120 Minute SD Movie (1.7 GB) 4 8 16 32
Minutes of Video
QVGA @ 30fps (384Kbps) 2,300 4,600 9,300 17,800
HD 720p @ 24 fps (5 Mbps) 180 360 710 1,500
- Formats: microSD, microSDHC, Memory Stick Micro (M2)
- Legal Disclaimer
- ***The number of photos and minutes of video in this chart are derived based on the stated average photo file size and video transfer rate shown in the chart and the stated memory capacity.
- ‡ Some of the listed storage capacity is used for formatting and other purposes and is not available for data storage. 1GB equals 1 billion bytes. For more
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Ok so i have a question that may sound noob but im confused. I have the boost version of the stylo and for the most part am pleased with the device (other than a couple bugs like the keyboard and screen not being responsive to touch) the one major problem i do have with it is the internal memory. I have an 8 gig card in it right now and am wondering wouldnt that at least expand my memory by 8g more? Or does it need to be 16,32,or 64g in order for it to really work. I cant install any new apps because it says my internal memory is almost full yet ive uninstalled practically all the apps i can and cleared all cache and junk files. I was under the impression that by installing an external sd card it would bump up my available memory by however big the external card is?
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APPS to SD ain't what it used to be:
Not all of the app data gets stored on the external SD Card,if any of it at all.
So,the internal memory will get full eventually & limit the number of apps you can install.
If you root your device,there are likely mods out there that can "fix" the A2SD,this one comes to mind:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD
Link2SD
Description
Link2SD is an application manager that makes it easy for Android 2.0+ users on their phone to move applications to the SD card. It enables you to manage your apps and storage easily.
Link2SD is a free (ad supported) application. You can upgrade to Link2SD Plus to remove ads and get additional features.
Features:
✔ Link apk, dex and lib files of apps to SD card
✔ Link internal data of apps to SD card (Plus)
✔ Link external data and obb folders of apps and games to SD card (Plus)
✔ Link dex files of the system apps to SD card (Plus)
✔ Auto clear cache service (Plus)
✔ Automatically link newly installed apps
✔ Move any user apps to SD even though the app does not support moving to SD ("force move")
✔ Shows the apps that support moving to SD with native apps2sd
✔ Set the default install location of the apps; auto, internal, or external
✔ Batch link, unlink, reinstall, uninstall, "move to SD", "move to phone" functions
✔ Notify when movable apps installed
✔ Uninstall system applications (bloatware removal)
✔ Freeze and un-freeze system and users applications
✔ Convert system apps into user apps
✔ Convert user apps into system apps
✔ Integrate "Updated" system apps into system (ROM)
✔ Clear data and cache of an application
✔ Batch clear data and cache of the selected apps
✔ Clear all apps cache at once (1-tap cache cleaner without being root)
✔ Clear cache widget (1-tap cache cleaner without being root)
✔ Notify if total cache size exceeds specified size
✔ Reboot manager includes power off, normal reboot, quick (hot) reboot, reboot recovery, reboot bootloader/download mode
✔ Reboot widget to boot with one click
✔ List applications, show detailed size information and link status
✔ Wide variety of options to sort and filter apps
✔ Search applications by name
✔ Display available space information of internal storage, SD card and SD card 2nd partition
✔ Share the Play Store link or the APK (app\'s full package) file of an app
✔ Create shortcut for the apps
✔ Support 40+ languages
How it works:
Linking applications;
Link2SD uses a secondary partition on your SD card and uses it as another segment of internal storage. Link2SD moves apk files, dalvik-cache (.dex) files, lib files and internal data files into this partition, which the OS mounts on boot, and creates a symbolic link in the original location. This retains the file structure that the system expects but with the bulk of the data moved to the SD card.
Linking obb and external data;
On devices that have emulated SD card, obb and external data files are actually located on the internal storage, not on the external (real) SD card.
This method moves these folders into the first or the second partition of your external SD card (depending on your selection) and with the bind option of the mount command remounts the file hierarchy at external SD card while it is still available at the original location.
Linked apps are marked with "Linked -> SD card" in the app list.What you need:
Linking apps;
- root permission
- second partition on SD card
You should have two partitions on your SD card and both should be primary.
The first FAT partition is your standard SD card storage. The second partition is used for application files and can be ext2, ext3, ext4, f2fs or FAT.
You need to use a non-FAT file system (ext2, ext3, ext4 or f2fs) on your second partition in order to link app\'s private data files. Because the FAT file system (FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT) does not support UNIX file ownership or permissions and will cause a security breakdown of app's private files.
Link2SD does not create the second partition, you need to create it yourself. You can use any partition manager such as Minitool, Paragon, Easeus etc. on Windows, GParted on Linux, built in Disk Utility on Mac OS
Linking obb and external data;
- root permission
Second partition on SD card is optional for this feature, folders can be moved to the first or the second partition of the SD card.
Note:
When you connect your device to PC as mass storage, Android unmounts the first FAT partition but the second partition remains mounted so the apps linked to this partition are not affected and can be run without problems.
But the apps which their obb and external data files have been moved to the external storage don\'t work until the mass storage is disabled and the external storage is remounted on the device.
Link2SD also provides native app to SD (app2sd) feature of Android OS. It can move any non-protected user apps to SD card (force move), with batch moving capability.
That feature uses first partition (normal FAT) of the SD card, does not require a second partition.
Cache cleaner function clears all your cache and free up space with a single tap. Also cache cleaner widget displays total cache size and enables "one tap cache cleaning" without opening the app.
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APPS to SD ain't what it used to be:
Not all of the app data gets stored on the external SD Card,if any of it at all.
So,the internal memory will get full eventually & limit the number of apps you can install.
If you root your device,there are likely mods out there that can "fix" the A2SD,this one comes to mind:
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.buak.Link2SD
Link2SD
Description
Link2SD is an application manager that makes it easy for Android 2.0+ users on their phone to move applications to the SD card. It enables you to manage your apps and storage easily.
Link2SD is a free (ad supported) application. You can upgrade to Link2SD Plus to remove ads and get additional features.
Features:
✔ Link apk, dex and lib files of apps to SD card
✔ Link internal data of apps to SD card (Plus)
✔ Link external data and obb folders of apps and games to SD card (Plus)
✔ Link dex files of the system apps to SD card (Plus)
✔ Auto clear cache service (Plus)
✔ Automatically link newly installed apps
✔ Move any user apps to SD even though the app does not support moving to SD ("force move")
✔ Shows the apps that support moving to SD with native apps2sd
✔ Set the default install location of the apps; auto, internal, or external
✔ Batch link, unlink, reinstall, uninstall, "move to SD", "move to phone" functions
✔ Notify when movable apps installed
✔ Uninstall system applications (bloatware removal)
✔ Freeze and un-freeze system and users applications
✔ Convert system apps into user apps
✔ Convert user apps into system apps
✔ Integrate "Updated" system apps into system (ROM)
✔ Clear data and cache of an application
✔ Batch clear data and cache of the selected apps
✔ Clear all apps cache at once (1-tap cache cleaner without being root)
✔ Clear cache widget (1-tap cache cleaner without being root)
✔ Notify if total cache size exceeds specified size
✔ Reboot manager includes power off, normal reboot, quick (hot) reboot, reboot recovery, reboot bootloader/download mode
✔ Reboot widget to boot with one click
✔ List applications, show detailed size information and link status
✔ Wide variety of options to sort and filter apps
✔ Search applications by name
✔ Display available space information of internal storage, SD card and SD card 2nd partition
✔ Share the Play Store link or the APK (app\'s full package) file of an app
✔ Create shortcut for the apps
✔ Support 40+ languages
How it works:
Linking applications;
Link2SD uses a secondary partition on your SD card and uses it as another segment of internal storage. Link2SD moves apk files, dalvik-cache (.dex) files, lib files and internal data files into this partition, which the OS mounts on boot, and creates a symbolic link in the original location. This retains the file structure that the system expects but with the bulk of the data moved to the SD card.
Linking obb and external data;
On devices that have emulated SD card, obb and external data files are actually located on the internal storage, not on the external (real) SD card.
This method moves these folders into the first or the second partition of your external SD card (depending on your selection) and with the bind option of the mount command remounts the file hierarchy at external SD card while it is still available at the original location.
Linked apps are marked with "Linked -> SD card" in the app list.What you need:
Linking apps;
- root permission
- second partition on SD card
You should have two partitions on your SD card and both should be primary.
The first FAT partition is your standard SD card storage. The second partition is used for application files and can be ext2, ext3, ext4, f2fs or FAT.
You need to use a non-FAT file system (ext2, ext3, ext4 or f2fs) on your second partition in order to link app\'s private data files. Because the FAT file system (FAT16, FAT32 or exFAT) does not support UNIX file ownership or permissions and will cause a security breakdown of app's private files.
Link2SD does not create the second partition, you need to create it yourself. You can use any partition manager such as Minitool, Paragon, Easeus etc. on Windows, GParted on Linux, built in Disk Utility on Mac OS
Linking obb and external data;
- root permission
Second partition on SD card is optional for this feature, folders can be moved to the first or the second partition of the SD card.
Note:
When you connect your device to PC as mass storage, Android unmounts the first FAT partition but the second partition remains mounted so the apps linked to this partition are not affected and can be run without problems.
But the apps which their obb and external data files have been moved to the external storage don\'t work until the mass storage is disabled and the external storage is remounted on the device.
Link2SD also provides native app to SD (app2sd) feature of Android OS. It can move any non-protected user apps to SD card (force move), with batch moving capability.
That feature uses first partition (normal FAT) of the SD card, does not require a second partition.
Cache cleaner function clears all your cache and free up space with a single tap. Also cache cleaner widget displays total cache size and enables "one tap cache cleaning" without opening the app.
Wow now im super confused...lol....i am rooted so the link2sd apk should help me with my problem?
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I installed link2sd and am finding it super confusing. I know i need to partition my card to ext3. But after i do that do i transfer the app data or link it?
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I have a link2sd video tutorial for another phone on my site, but it might be the same for this phone. Check it out and see if it's of any help to you...
http://androidcreations.weebly.com/how-to-setup-link2sd.html
I have not installed link2sd in a while so I don't remember much and may not be able to help any further.
Oh that's not me in the video lol.
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I have a 1024GB 1TB Class 10 Micro SD Flash Memory Card
and yes I formatted it before use works fine got it for $48.88 to my door
now it $ 278.88 on ebay
and yes I formatted it before use works fine got it for $48.88 to my door
now it $ 278.88 on ebay
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Hi -- I don't want to alarm you, but I am pretty sure that the highest capacity micro sd card made today for consumers is 200gb -- by Sandisk. If you have any capacity over that, it is most likely a fake. Did you test it with H2testw? That will tell you for sure whether or not your card is fake or not. It's a free download. It may take a long time to test, but it's worth the wait knowing you are not putting your valuable data on a fake card.
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I currently have a 128gb card in my Stylo and it seems to be working fine. Under Storage, the capacity is properly shown. I believe the Stylo should be able to work fine with any available capacity of micro cards today. Not sure why they said only 32gb.
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only 32
Probably because of the chipset, official testing when it was released. This Snapdrsgon 410 (32/64bit chip) was running 32bit Kitkat on the software side. Better safe then sorry.
Just like XP was 32bit, you could install, but not use all of 4GB ram installed. Now with Win7
(or higher) 64bit, you can address 192GB ram
just a guess, they never wasted money to re-certify the chipset with newer OSs and hardware limitations
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/410
Probably because of the chipset, official testing when it was released. This Snapdrsgon 410 (32/64bit chip) was running 32bit Kitkat on the software side. Better safe then sorry.
Just like XP was 32bit, you could install, but not use all of 4GB ram installed. Now with Win7
(or higher) 64bit, you can address 192GB ram
just a guess, they never wasted money to re-certify the chipset with newer OSs and hardware limitations
https://www.qualcomm.com/products/snapdragon/processors/410
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I have to relearn again too...last yearI have a link2sd video tutorial for another phone on my site, but it might be the same for this phone. Check it out and see if it's of any help to you...
http://androidcreations.weebly.com/how-to-setup-link2sd.html
I have not installed link2sd in a while so I don't remember much and may not be able to help any further.
Oh that's not me in the video lol.
I partitioned two 64's four ways each....i very vaguely remember ext4, cache...
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Here's a good article that explains fake SD Cards
How to check and spot fake Micro SD card
http://www.happybison.com/reviews/how-to-check-and-spot-fake-micro-sd-card-8/
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PRICE ALERT:
Samsung evo +( red) 64gb ---
Best Buy Preview Black Friday Deals
$22.99 free shipping.
As low as $14 IF u buy several:
1. BB has progressive discount $5-30 if buying 3 or more
2. Rite Aid promo: $10 Plenti back for each $50 BB gift card.
3. Points/miles/dollars back from amex/Chase/etc..scour all offers n promos.
Edit add
4. BB reward zone points.
Or save the trouble and pay $5 less ($17.99) for the regular EVO( orange) at other stores like Wal-Mart, etc.
SanDisk OR Pny - Ultra 128GB microSDXC Class 10 $39.99 Amazon.
Samsung evo +( red) 64gb ---
Best Buy Preview Black Friday Deals
$22.99 free shipping.
As low as $14 IF u buy several:
1. BB has progressive discount $5-30 if buying 3 or more
2. Rite Aid promo: $10 Plenti back for each $50 BB gift card.
3. Points/miles/dollars back from amex/Chase/etc..scour all offers n promos.
Edit add
4. BB reward zone points.
Or save the trouble and pay $5 less ($17.99) for the regular EVO( orange) at other stores like Wal-Mart, etc.
SanDisk OR Pny - Ultra 128GB microSDXC Class 10 $39.99 Amazon.
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We're talking about MICRO sd cards. Currently, the highest capacity of this particular format sold to consumers is a 200gb card produced by Sandisk. Anything else is just a fake or theoretical (in development) at this point.
k94536 said he bought a 1tb "micro" sd card. He must have bought it on eBay. eBay is flooded with fake flash memory of all types (thumb drives, sd cards, micro sd cards, etc). The card he bought is a fake and he should stop putting his valuable data on it or he'll be sorry.
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You are absolutely correct, this may qualify ass the wrongest post ever on my part.
I am fortunate that besides being light upstairs my pockets are also light, I woulda been taken too.
Allow me to repost your warning to undo the damage to your post:
k94536...please heed Terry15 warning,
YOU MAY LOSE ALL DATA ON THAT CARD.
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k94536 please follow Terry15 advice.
What í said doesn't exist..it's all fake.
I apologize to both you and Terry15 for interfering with that.
What í said doesn't exist..it's all fake.
I apologize to both you and Terry15 for interfering with that.
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Combo bump and additional thanks(besides Terry) to Kolio / Gizmo / others who who did not reply despite the donkey post.
K... really curious about this card...
K... really curious about this card...
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KOLIO
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It's all good.
Reminds me of a conversation way back when,in the OG Huawei Ascend forum (OG Cricket/Metro PCS phone,when both were CDMA MVNO's).
A member had found a "deal" on a legit SD Card.
When it arrived,found it to be of the larger (non-Micro SD) variety.
No biggie,the member owned it,just a bit red-in-the-face,we've all been there,whether here,or,elsewhere.
Speaking from experience here,been down that road.
I mean C'mon,look at my avatar,permanently blushed....
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