How to Move Apps to USB that do not have the Move to External Storage Option on the Firestick.

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    How to Move Apps to USB that do not have the Move to External Storage Option on the Fire TV Stick.

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  • @glynmoore3730
    @glynmoore3730 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    Your presentation with your large screen and hand/finger pointing is so so helpful and makes it so much easier to follow. Thank you for taking the time to show it this way.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

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  • @trickshotish
    @trickshotish ปีที่แล้ว +4

    At last someone who shows and talks at the same time. I have watched loads on the same subject and were total rbbish Talk Talk Talk No Do .
    Brilliant .
    Thankyou .

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you.

    • @trickshotish
      @trickshotish ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cwtek1
      Your very welcome .
      I use a site called spectrum where you can record live tv .
      When I record the record still uses the internal storage , if anybody knows why could you please let me know .
      Not the end of the world and thanks again for this video .

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      @@trickshotish I have not used this site myself but if anyone else knows then please feel free to post.

    • @trickshotish
      @trickshotish ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cwtek1
      Cheers Chris
      Fred.

  • @tellygil
    @tellygil ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This helped a lot along with another video. If anyone else can’t find Developer Options there is a way to get those back. Under Device, and selecting Your TV seven times in a row. If someone already shared that, sorry! Took me ages to find a fix.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I am glad you found out how to get developer options back, if anyone is struggling here is a video which shows you how th-cam.com/video/QPKig5eBWbw/w-d-xo.html

  • @Moriarty-bl8gf
    @Moriarty-bl8gf ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Thank you so very much!! Everyone else was talking about XML codes and non-existant options to move to USB - this was straightforward and IT WORKED. Thank you very much indeed

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!

  • @brooke2333
    @brooke2333 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This video helped me a lot thank you so much! I will say when I first went to my fire tv in settings developer wasn’t an option. I then learned if you click about and then click the name of your device 7x that option will appear. I cannot believe Amazon makes it this difficult. Also I don’t understand why they won’t allow us to remove their apps but this video is absolutely amazing and I’m just thrilled it worked!!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      You're welcome!

  • @markballing9323
    @markballing9323 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I may have my own process now, but I have to thank you for all of the info! You're an invaluable source! I don't (DON'T) subscribe to anything on TH-cam, but you have earned my respect & confidence, therefore I did subscribe! Keep up the great info & informing the uninformed such as myself, Mark

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am glad you found the info helpful and I am grateful you have chosen to subscribe to my channel I hope I can help you more.

  • @JeffPaine4890
    @JeffPaine4890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    Just a couple things to keep in mind here:
    1. Any app updates for apps you're not supposed to put on a USB drive will fail with "not enough space." You need to move it back to internal storage, update, then go through all this again to put it back, then set the app up all over again.
    2. Apps running from the USB drive are much slower and prone to crashing (this is true even for apps that officially support being moved to USB).
    But thank you for this very useful tip, my 4gb Fire TV filled up pretty much immediately, even with everything moved to USB that I could I still only have not even 2gb free

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks for letting us know of the pitfalls of expanding your storage.

    • @JeffPaine4890
      @JeffPaine4890 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @Adan M I read somewhere that Amazon has in the past recommended a USB 3.0 drive with 128gb or less of storage, which coincidentally is exactly what I bought to use with my Fire TV

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Adan M I would say 32gn or 64gb usb2

    • @allenmontalvo8355
      @allenmontalvo8355 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JeffPaine4890 yes and it works great with 👍 the new Firestick 4K max which is faster, better and easier than the regular firesticks! Definitely worth the investment to upgrade to the 4K max. I did and haven't regretted it to this day. I bought the 128gb USB too but decided on a smaller USB of 64 gb which is more than enough for the live TV apps I like including two Kodi's one the regular Kodi build along with another Kodi fork build which Troy point offers for an efficient system, if you like trying that along with other apps including some Amazon apps that can be moved to USB.

    • @terrycraven6903
      @terrycraven6903 ปีที่แล้ว

      Would it be possible to move the app back to the FS, use it and return it to the usb? Xplorer would help with this.

  • @matthew6994
    @matthew6994 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much for your clear explanation - This is the only option/app i have seen to move the majority off apps to an external HD

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

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  • @bperkz
    @bperkz ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank you so much Chris this video was a life saver and SUPER helpful!! I was actually referred to your video from an Amazon customer representative because i was having trouble moving my apps to USB lol So apparently they use your video also!!! lol Idk if this is just a problem over here in United States? But my tv didnt have "developer options" as an available option in my settings initially, so there was no way for me to bypass the security need to use x-plore like you were showing! After little research i found that Amazon removed developer options on the latest software update, at least for me here in the States. But they did not delete it from the operating software it is just hidden so i had to unlock it. The settings for me are little different they vary from region to region. So i dont have "My Fire Tv" tab, for me it was "Device & Software", then click on the tab "About", and then i had to click "Your Tv" tab like 6-7 times until it says "no need, your are already a developer". and then you just hit back button to return to the "device & Software" page and "Developer options" is back as a tab option. it doesn't use "install unknown apps" and then lists individual apps here, instead it has "apps from unknown sources" tab and you just need to turn that on and you can install apps from any source. once i did that the security restriction was lifted and x-plore worked perfectly like you showed!! Just wanted to mention this incase anybody else from different region ran into the same problem i did. Thanks again for posting....cheers!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you, I am glad the video helped and thanks for the information.

  • @felipebaez3512
    @felipebaez3512 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    NOOICE!!! and thank you for speeding through it forcing me to pause the video (not being saecastic). worked like a charm

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help! If you haven't done so already please don't forget to subscribe to my TH-cam Channel, its Free and easy to do so and you will find out about all my latest videos.

  • @pabo7100
    @pabo7100 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This had been so helpful. It beat having to go to a command line and putting in all sorts of stringed commands....I was able to even beat what Chris Waite put....When in the file manager I was able to simply move all the files I wanted by selecting the move option. This was far vfaster and easier than copying to the clipboard. This option even took care of uninstalling the app. Another tedious step avoided!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thanks for the info.

  • @athomas2803
    @athomas2803 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you, Thank you. I wanted apps on the Tv that I mainly watch and I disliked that we had to choose between who’s viewing apps gets to stay. But now that I followed your instructions I can have my apps on the external for when I am ready to view.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad this helped!

  • @languages6496
    @languages6496 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for the information and for making the clearest most understandable and helpful videos.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are so welcome!

  • @dna1737
    @dna1737 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I agree with the former comments, The Move button is a more efficient way since it automatically delete the app and click on the new apk in the right window… it all works either way, nice video, Thanks.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes I missed that, but I am glad that it helps.

  • @AntoG4RS
    @AntoG4RS ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Because this clip is so useful, I don't only "like" it but you have got a new subscriber!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad you like the video and thank you for subscribing.

  • @danielwilder7835
    @danielwilder7835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    yes!!!!! worked...... all the other tutorials on youtube didn't, thank you every much

    • @danielwilder7835
      @danielwilder7835 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      done it with 2 apps now, works like a charm!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am glad this helped!. If you haven't done so already please don't forget to subscribe to my TH-cam Channel, its Free and easy to do so and you will find out about all my latest videos.

  • @happytheclown37
    @happytheclown37 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was great, exactly what I was looking for, thanks! The only thing missing was how to have "Developer Options" appear on the Firestick menu, as it doesn't appear by default. A quick Google search helped me find that though.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Glad it helped! I also have a video on how to get developer options back.

  • @bradleydawes7353
    @bradleydawes7353 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    You're good at explaining things clearly. Thank dude.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad you think so!

  • @TheRealWillRobinson
    @TheRealWillRobinson 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man thank you so much! Thought I was going to have to buy another smarttv with the apps already loaded. Thanks for the information. It worked great!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help

  • @IceMusicIceMusic
    @IceMusicIceMusic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This Was The Most Informative and Straight To The Point Video THAT WORKED Ever!!! Thank You So Much Chris. We Called The Company and They Were Not Even Close To Fixing The Issue Of Saving Space or Helping at All. This Was Just Incredible and Again It WORKED! To Make It Super Easy We Did a Factory Reset (Because No More Room Was Available For The XPlore App) and Did The Restore and After Installing The Apps We Wanted We Followed Your Directions (Verbatim) and Added Them To The External Flash Drive and Smiles All Around, Lets Pray There Is No More Stupid Storage is Full Issue. Thanks Again and Have a Great Week Chris!
    Ice

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for your kind words, I am glad the video helped you get this sorted!

    • @jce13jce
      @jce13jce 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      WOW I SECOND THIS . I HAD BEEN STUCK ON THE SPACE ISSUE FOR A WHILE ADDED A USB STICK THAT WORKED BUT I WAS UNABLE TO MOVE ANYTHIN AT ALL. NOW PROBLEM SOLVED. THANKS CHRIS

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jce13jce Thank you glad to help!

    • @sandrafriant1691
      @sandrafriant1691 ปีที่แล้ว

      Which apps could you move?

  • @jamesward9382
    @jamesward9382 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Good to know it's more than one way to move apps to external storage. I do it a little differently. On the left side, I highlight Internal storage, app manager then install. On right side highlight internal storage and to downloader. On left side highlight the app you want to move. holed it down then hit move, it will take you the steps to uninstall it, and it will appear on right side under downloader. click on it, and it will install, and you are done, go back home to application and you will see usb icon.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thank you for the tip.

    • @allenmontalvo8355
      @allenmontalvo8355 ปีที่แล้ว

      Nice 👍. Tech Doctor has a good way to do it also!

  • @goonergal01
    @goonergal01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thank you so much for this. My memory on my fire TV is full. I have a USB drive and new apps wouldn't install as it would say memory full, and wouldn't give the option to use USB drive. Since doing this, it now installs on the USB!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Glad I could help

    • @seancavanaugh5630
      @seancavanaugh5630 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I have a toshiba fire tv. Have tried both usb 2.0 and 3.0 128gb fat32 format.
      Keeps saving back to tv.
      Do you have the same tv? And what usb did you use?
      Thanks for your help.

    • @goonergal01
      @goonergal01 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seancavanaugh5630 I have a JVC fire TV. The TV formats the USB drive to whatever is needed, sorry don't know what format.
      I have one of these usb, either with 16gb or 32gb: www.picstop.co.uk/user/products/SanDisk-Cruzer-Edge-64GB-1.jpg
      I moved apps from the TV to the flash drive using the method shown in this vid. Since doing this sometimes new apps automatically saves to flash drive, sometimes not. If not, I just make sure the TV has the enough memory, and then move to the flash drive using the method here

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@seancavanaugh5630 I have a 4k stick a 4k Max Stick and a cube, I have not got a fire Tv I’m afraid so can’t be sure this works.

  • @lewisbrown2144
    @lewisbrown2144 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I lost 2 all’s with data and I followed your directions. Now I have reinstall and put data back in😂

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry to hear that!

  • @mitchmintz111
    @mitchmintz111 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks, Great Job Explaining.
    Works well but when the app tries to update the FS can’t find it on the usb. You have to move it back to internal and update the do it all again. Somewhere I saw an app that works around this issue. Will have to look for it…

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Unfortunately I am not sure of a way around this.

  • @royalogic
    @royalogic 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thank you so much. Finally my TV will work correctly again.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad I could help

  • @RubeCube5785
    @RubeCube5785 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for this. Was annoying me that some apps were able to be moved and some didn't give the option. The fire TV doesn't come with much space and with each update seems like they add more and more apps that u can't delete

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad this video helped!

  • @waynebrodie5634
    @waynebrodie5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Morning Chris I've just shared this on Facebook again

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for sharing!!

  • @tommix3089
    @tommix3089 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    great teacher

  • @terrylamar
    @terrylamar หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for this! Can big apps like KODI run off external storage or will it lag when trying to use?

  • @joey3296
    @joey3296 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Video was great! Clear and precise! Everything worked great! But now my problem is that I can't launch the apps that I moved to usb???? Do you know why that is? Internal storage apps open fine . It's the external storage apps that won't open!!! Can you or anyone in the community please help me out!!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would try a different external device.

    • @joey3296
      @joey3296 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Chris Waite thank you. I just ordered a different usb drive an MD different otg cables. I realized after I checked Amazon that the usb drive that I bought was more for laptops and phones. And it wasn't fat23 formatted either.

  • @TomFoster-je4dq
    @TomFoster-je4dq 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Deffo recommended. Great video.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @pinoporri9540
    @pinoporri9540 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for your video info about move on usb storage.
    Why X-Plorer don't show Extarnal Memory but only internal memory ? (not appear the external memory icon me too)

  • @broncodeviltexas
    @broncodeviltexas 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I did all this and it installed right back on internal storage.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Some apps will do this if they are not designed to be allowed to be installed on external storage.

  • @Truex1
    @Truex1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! Nicely paced and easy!

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      @cwtek1  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

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  • @davidiam9621
    @davidiam9621 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hi Chris, to skip a few steps, in right hand pane of xplore, highlight download folder then in left hand pane application manager - installed apps. Instead of copy to clipboard, just select move option & the new apk will be moved to download folder & option to uninstall the app will be automatically displayed.

    • @jerramiemcgough2459
      @jerramiemcgough2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I might have to try this method, will apps be updated on External storage or do you have to move them back to internal storage for them to be updated thanks

    • @davidiam9621
      @davidiam9621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes. The apps that you move will be updated to external storage.

    • @davidiam9621
      @davidiam9621 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also, any future sideloaded apps will go straight to external storage.

    • @jerramiemcgough2459
      @jerramiemcgough2459 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@davidiam9621 all my apps already go to my usb I was just wondering if they will still get updates when it’s time for them to be updated Just making sure you knew what I was talking about ty

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for the tip, I haven't tried it the way you suggest, but I cannot see any reason why it would not work. Thanks again.

  • @nileshvagal
    @nileshvagal 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    superbbbbbbb !!! thanks a ton .. you sound like a transformer 😄

  • @CuttingEdgeCater
    @CuttingEdgeCater 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Well done video, however every time I reinstall the app it installs on the internal storage and not the USB formated by the TV with 15gb available?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately some apps are designed to be installed on the internal storage, the app developer has probably specified this in their code for the app. You could try moving it to usb.

    • @cheeksmcclappeth6407
      @cheeksmcclappeth6407 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I'm about to install a few apps to see if any of them allow the installs to be stored in external storage.
      These features appear very well hidden from the user.

  • @sankstone
    @sankstone ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I believe one can move appropriate apps but it only moves the app itself and not the working files ? If one is attempting to gain storage, it seems a fire TV cube with twice the 16G space might be the easiest. Plus it has other features that may or may not be super cool.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes the cube is the simplest and easiest way to get more space, I got one a few months ago and I have never looked back!

  • @dixonracing06
    @dixonracing06 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Legend, they really need to make it easier to do this. Why give external usb option if their system doesnt let you move it over

  • @MikeRatcliffe2014
    @MikeRatcliffe2014 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks!!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @nykbob
    @nykbob ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Moving apps worked fine. But now the apps I moved will not update. I get a message of insufficient storage for update. If I move them back they they update. Seems that apps that you move using this method can not be updated on external memory. Is there a work-around?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately some apps are simply not setup to be moved off the internal memory and therefore do not auto update, so far I have not found a workaround, I'm afriad!

  • @SergioGaetano
    @SergioGaetano 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hello there I try to follow you description and it doesn't work I'm usually micro SD card as storage could please help to see what I'm doing wrong thank you

  • @lifeisgoodjohn316
    @lifeisgoodjohn316 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The idea is great. But if it is this much trouble to move back and forth then why.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      To free up space on your stick!

  • @carlawashington6542
    @carlawashington6542 ปีที่แล้ว

    21:09 This was Easy Peasy!!!! Thank you so much!!!!!!!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

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  • @Mandinka711
    @Mandinka711 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris.....you're a bloody lifesaver mate. Thanks so much for this. Do you have any way to permanently remove the Amazon bloatware that I never use.....and......do you know of an app that will clear the cache of all apps at once (rather than having to go one by one) - Cheers.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am afraid there is no way to remove the Amazon bloat.

  • @beddable
    @beddable 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hi, for this to work do i format the usb drive as internal or external memory? Thanks!!

  • @SeanPlayfair
    @SeanPlayfair 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for the vid - I came close to giving up because my cursor would not move after copying to clipboard, no amount of toggling helped - I had to press up really quickly after doing that for it to work 🤷‍♂️ then hallelujah! Does anyone have a list of apps that can be moved to USB? I assume most sideloaded apps can be, what about apps that can be loaded straight on like VLC player? Is there a list of these anywhere?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am glad you got it working unfortunately I don’t know of a list of apps that can be moved to external storage, any apps could be blocked the developer of the app can chose weather on not to allow the app to be moved to external storage.

  • @LizzieRox7
    @LizzieRox7 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you! My fire TV doesn't give the option to move the apps to my USB at all. Super frustrating. I guess having to do everything over again. Every time an update is needed is better than running out of space. If anyone has any tips for fire tv and why it never gives the option to move the apps, I would be greatful.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I think you would be better off waiting till the Cube is on a special offer and get that instead at least you will have double the storage.

  • @silvertiger1324
    @silvertiger1324 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Works perfectly. Many thanks!😎

  • @Every1HasValue
    @Every1HasValue 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hi I moved the apps over but when I tried to open them I got errors. Ended up moving them back to internal and they worked fine. Do you know why this happened?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It may be that some apps are designed to go on the internal memory and don't function properly on external or your usb device or lead may have had an issue.

  • @digge546
    @digge546 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are a lifesaver!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Glad to help.

  • @terrycraven6903
    @terrycraven6903 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is this possible? Setup a Cloner Alliance ultra with a FIRESTICK with additional memory via OTG cable? If so what type of OTG cable will I need? As always your help is much appreciated.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yes you can I have a cloner alliance and a OTG cable and it does work, this is the OTG cable you need amzn.to/3jPqP9y

    • @terrycraven6903
      @terrycraven6903 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cwtek1 Thanks for this Chris, even Cloner Alliance told me it wasn’t possible. Your advice is much appreciated.

    • @terrycraven6903
      @terrycraven6903 ปีที่แล้ว

      I’ve just set up my Cloner Alliance with an OTG cable without any bother.

  • @charlesw6382
    @charlesw6382 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You're amazing. Thank you.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you too! Don't forget to subscribe to hear about all my latest updates.

  • @197319493
    @197319493 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Chris I don't have app management just internal shared storage, USB, and root under root it says your device seems to be not rooted what does that mean? How then can I try to move files from internal to the USB drive?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      As you are running Fire OS 6 you need to follow this guide!

  • @TheChameleon2008
    @TheChameleon2008 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video but does this only work with usb sticks? What about normal external hdd's with multiple partitions where i set 1 with 128GB in FAT32 to be used as internal and the other partitions as external storage?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This will work on a hard drive too with 1 partition set to FAT32 for extra storage but unfortunately on Sticks running FireOS 7 I cannot seem to get it to format for internal and external storage.

  • @johnbell-qp1hd
    @johnbell-qp1hd ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you have a print out how to do this i an 87 and hve trouble following it on utube thnks

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am afraid I don’t have a print out but you can use the pause and rewind buttons on TH-cam to help you follow the video.

  • @Truex1
    @Truex1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After I select copy to clip board the x player freezes and I can't move up or down. I can only back out. I'm using a firestick 4k max. Any thoughts?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Perhaps try restarting your fire stick by holding down the middle button on the remote, whilst also holding down the play/pause button until it says on the screen, your device is restarting, let the device restart, and then try again.

  • @tHcnunz
    @tHcnunz ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful, thank you!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Your Welcome! If you haven't done so already please don't forget to subscribe to my TH-cam Channel, its Free and easy to do so and you will find out about all my latest videos.

  • @vincentalonzo143
    @vincentalonzo143 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hello i just bought a new fire stick tv 4k max and i think it s no more possible to had a externe device. i had try few usbkey in fat 32 and it can t reconize those keys.
    it can t reconize a simple mouse too.
    if u hav an idea wat is the prob thanks in advance

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Try changing your otg cable it could be incompatible or faulty.

  • @waynebrodie5634
    @waynebrodie5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Chris get video I'm going have to reset my firestick have you got a video on how to set my firestick up so half of the memory on the flash drive can be made as internal and half as external if you have it would be much appreciated thanks wayne b🙃 thats 4k max thanks

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I don't have a video on that I will see if I can work that out and if I can I will do a video.

    • @waynebrodie5634
      @waynebrodie5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@cwtek1 thanks mate I'll keep my eyes open and share your videos

    • @waynebrodie5634
      @waynebrodie5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      OK thanks mate 👍

  • @Musicradio77Network
    @Musicradio77Network ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I tried attempting to move apps to USB thumb drive, and it doesn’t work on my Fire TV Stick 2nd generation, because it has 5GB of internal storage space. The 3rd generation has a USB external storage feature where you can move apps to USB thumb drive for external storage.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not all apps can be moved to the USB.

  • @tonyedgington5015
    @tonyedgington5015 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wher do you highlight the usb storage, I’ve followed your instructions and it just reinstalls in the internal memory, help I must be missing something?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not all apps are designed to go to USB Storage, quite a few are hard programmed to go to the Internal storage I am afraid.

  • @ThiegoGRibeiro
    @ThiegoGRibeiro 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Do you know if it’s possible to connect a USB drive and use a wire internet connection on firestick max?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes there is a Ethernet and USB otg cable that should work or you could try daisy chaining an Ethernet and otg cable together.

  • @manjultiwari6802
    @manjultiwari6802 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Your voice sounds like Arthur Shelby

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks, I think!

  • @ikbev
    @ikbev 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Apps in the usb can’t update unless you move it back into internal storage. Is there a work around to this?

  • @Wiscwin1
    @Wiscwin1 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    do you have a video on recording directly to external storage with 4K max

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      I am afraid not unfortunately I don’t have any apps that would record directly to any storage.

  • @terrycarter3566
    @terrycarter3566 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you format the USB for external storage?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It must be formatted to fat32

    • @terrycarter3566
      @terrycarter3566 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It is formatted for FAT 33.

  • @randallgully443
    @randallgully443 ปีที่แล้ว

    I used x-plore file manager on my fire stick 4k max to transfer 4 different apps with success to my 30gb usb memory stick. The next day I tried again to transfer another app. After selecting the installed app on the downloader and and copy to clip board. Selected Internal shared storage to paste into download, however there is no download folder there only downloader appears. Something has gone wrong as I am sure it was there when I did the first 4 apps. At a loss can you help please. Very frustrated. Regards. Randall.

  • @markevans6043
    @markevans6043 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Not working for me. The Only thing I did different, We should not matter, I installed an NVME SSD, formated it to fat32 and used firestick to format it to external storage so it can be seen in x-plore but when i copy it like you did and reinstall it, it installs right back on the firestick. My SSD shows up in x-plore just fine and it also shows up as usb storage under My Firestick. ??? What do you think?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am not sure why if anyone knows please feel free to post.

  • @KUzZ911
    @KUzZ911 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Will this same way work for Nvidia Shield

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am not sue, but if anyone that has a shield knows please let us know!

  • @markballing9323
    @markballing9323 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    In the process you explain, why do some apps show a box and message at the bottom of the xplore screen once you click copy to clipboard????

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am not sure!

    • @markballing9323
      @markballing9323 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@cwtek1 I changed the process to use both sides of xplore & began moving apps rather than copying to the clipboard, pasting & deleting after installation. It's much cleaner and faster!!!! No muss, no fuss....work smarter, not harder folks!!!!! Js -Mark

    • @markballing9323
      @markballing9323 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@cwtek1 If you want the process chapter and verse, I'll lay it out. Lmk

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@markballing9323 Thanks for letting us know.

  • @anthonyborland1182
    @anthonyborland1182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi there I’ve got a fire tv not the stick itself, do I still need the male to female cable or can I just put in the usb or hard drive

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If your TV has a USB A socket and you have FireOS 7 then yes you can plug the hard drive in. It should be 2TB or Less to work with the FireTV!

    • @anthonyborland1182
      @anthonyborland1182 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Brilliant thank you

  • @dougsdirgmail
    @dougsdirgmail ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Cant get this to work with Retroarch apk, always installs to firestick internal memory. Other apks install to usb fine.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      I can only assume the app developer has programmed the app to only be installed on internal memory.

  • @amjedd6540
    @amjedd6540 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello, sir!
    When I move apps through Xplorer, the original size shrinks and not all app size can be moved to usb!
    For example, when the original size of the app is 40 Mb on internal storage before moving, and when I have moved to external storage (usb), the size becomes 21 Mb on usb storage.
    Help, please!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I am sorry to hear that.

    • @amjedd6540
      @amjedd6540 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@cwtek1 thanks for your video!

  • @amarjitkhangura6866
    @amarjitkhangura6866 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can u do this on 2nd gen firestick

  • @jftman53
    @jftman53 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have an old Gen 2 FireStick. In XPlore I dont have Shared Internal Folder, just Internal. I put the apk in there, uninstall the app then go in Xplore download folder, install the apk. Then check in settings, but it has been installed in the last place, back and there is no USB symbol. Tried a few times, no Joy. Help for me?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Some apps are hard coded to be installed on the internal memory and cannot be installed on the external memory.

  • @michaelcraft3887
    @michaelcraft3887 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    "Developer options" is not under my fire tv on my stick. So what else can i do to allow unkown apps to be stored to my flash drive?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Goto settings then my fire tv then about then highlight the name of your fire tv device and press the middle button 7 times then press the back button and Developer Options should be there.

  • @rayandco
    @rayandco 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Question how do you do the same for usb stick as storage for android box

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're Welcome! If you haven't done so already please don't forget to subscribe to my TH-cam Channel, its Free and easy to do so and you will find out about all my latest videos.

  • @waynebrodie5634
    @waynebrodie5634 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Hi Chris will this work on the 4K max firestick?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes it should do.

  • @arunimasaha7839
    @arunimasaha7839 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    After selecting copy to clipboard the cursor is not moving up and down ..please help me..

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Try restarting your device and try again.

  • @kabeera8783
    @kabeera8783 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Is it possible to move an app from the fire stick to a Roku tv

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately not they run two different systems and are incompatible, you need to search the Roku TV store to check if they have a Roku version of the app you are looking for.

  • @alirezanikkhah
    @alirezanikkhah 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I know this video is little old but I followed your step just now and I moved smarterpro app to my USB(250G) Thank s to you but plz next time be little slower I had to puse the video 10 times

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am sorry I do get carried away sometimes, I am glad you managed to follow it.

  • @alexgarcia6093
    @alexgarcia6093 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    1. Installed 32 g Sandisk USB
    2. using firestick 4k MAX 2nd gen
    Moved apps with X-Plore
    3Moved some other apps, the apps I moved. They were on the stick and working fine, now they won't launch from USB . .Installed TDUK Speed Tool box. Defsquid, Plex, Xumo Play

    Any help please

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Some apps are designed only to be run from the internal memory.

  • @cherihughes2075
    @cherihughes2075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    First, I apologize I am newbie to this step. What firestick does this task work on?
    Also, does anyone know if I need to apply the FAT32 onto a brand new ScanDisk USB 3.0 or 3.1 Flash Drive 64GB, or 3.0, 256GB before I began moving, copying, etc. onto the USB Drives?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This was carried out on the 4k max, the stick will format to a specific format needed for the firestick when you set it up for internal memory storage

    • @cherihughes2075
      @cherihughes2075 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@cwtek1 I’m using the 4K. Thank you very much for your input. It certainly helps!!! Great video! I’ve definitely learned a lot from this video. Keep up the good work. Loving it.

  • @ezpay954
    @ezpay954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    If I move Kodi to the external hard drive, will it work? I know the memory will be erased, but I can always reinstall the build for kodi, but my question is, will Kodi run the same after being moved?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      If kodi will let you move it then yes it should work although it might run slightly slower.

    • @kevincooley8992
      @kevincooley8992 ปีที่แล้ว

      i moved kodi to external storage but i find it still uses firestick memory . as my video library increases , my firestick storage space decreases significantly.
      anybody know how to remedy this?

    • @ezpay954
      @ezpay954 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Is there any way to have 2 Kodi apps installed on 1 firestick? I have seen it done on a desktop computer but not on a firestick.

  • @SonnyChattergoon
    @SonnyChattergoon 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    4K 6....... OS , how to move apps from int stor to ext usb stor in Aug 2024. Am trying but cannot move any. HELP Sir.

  • @swpr2033
    @swpr2033 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It is still attempting to install in the internal drive when I do this because it’ll give an error of “not enough space available.” How do I get it to install on the external?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately, some apps will automatically install on the internal memory, as they were not designed to be installed on External.

  • @RGTVBlog
    @RGTVBlog ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Retroarch don t move on exteenal storage , any solution ?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Not all apps will move, it really depends on if the programmer has allowed it in his or her programming.

  • @ramzanahmed9237
    @ramzanahmed9237 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Could this app move a sly app to a cube fire tv.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am afraid sly apps do not work on any fire tv device!

  • @lovenobdy05
    @lovenobdy05 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey, I followed the steps but I can’t watch anything that’s transferred on the usb stick. I have to move the app back to internal just to use it. Do you know why that is?

  • @tuckchannel87
    @tuckchannel87 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    When I tried to do this, during the pasting part, my FireTV said “For your security not allowed to install from this source” Any thoughts?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You need to allow apps from unknown sources, in settings, my fire tv, developer options.

    • @flavacreations
      @flavacreations 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Developer options USB debug on allow unknown. Sources

  • @jeffmcneil7651
    @jeffmcneil7651 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks Chris i have a 4k os6 how can i download apps to usb xplore mixplorer ect ?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You need to follow this video th-cam.com/video/bSUOvpiKd0U/w-d-xo.html to get the Firestick to work with a USB device

    • @ginog5037
      @ginog5037 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Chris, will this work on a non rooted Firestick Lite? Also will running apps off a 64gb USB be slower? Cheers

  • @neillim3457
    @neillim3457 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    how can I move opera from firestick 4 K max to external USB drive?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      If you cannot move it by following the instructions in this video then it’s not possible.

    • @neillim3457
      @neillim3457 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @cwtek1 I was able to move most amazon apps to my UBS drive, which gave me 1.76 GB on firestick thanks to you

  • @meninblack1951
    @meninblack1951 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Chris do you know how to update the apps that have been transferred to the USB stick, I get an error message saying not enough space on the stick to update, although I have one a gig on the main stick and over 100 gigs on the USB drive.

    • @toddsorensen5485
      @toddsorensen5485 ปีที่แล้ว

      You have to move them back to internal storage, then update them, then move them back to the USB drive.

  • @keithstupplebeen3538
    @keithstupplebeen3538 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Sounds good, except I never get the paste option

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Please make sure you have copied the file first!

  • @brandonm8131
    @brandonm8131 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    So you cant just transfer an app to UBS?

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Some apps have the option some don't!

  • @jeffreyjoelruizfeliciano
    @jeffreyjoelruizfeliciano ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I moved all the apps to the usb, but when I check the free space of the FS, still have not enough space like I don’t do anything… why is that? I did all the steps of the video… HELP!

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Perhaps try following this video to clean up the caches. FREE: 🧹 How To Clean Up Your Firestick With One Command, No App Purchase Needed! FireOS 7 Only 🧹
      th-cam.com/video/Oym5q9-mOu4/w-d-xo.html

  • @lil_melch
    @lil_melch ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It worked but it won't let me open the app. It shows the logo of the app then it does nothing. I followed steps exactly as shown but the app wont open.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Unfortunately not all apps will allow you to move them to external storage.

  • @jamjoe01
    @jamjoe01 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    For some reason when I follow the instructions and install the app it does not install on my USB drive (USB 3.0 drive). It re-installs the app on my fire stick. I tried this with the Tiktok app.

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Some apps are designed to be installed on the internal memory only, there is not anything you can do about this.

  • @speedy1001ie
    @speedy1001ie ปีที่แล้ว +1

    this app keeps crashing, any ideas why this would be, im new to this

    • @cwtek1
      @cwtek1  ปีที่แล้ว

      Please try restarting your device.