How to directly download any file into SD Card: Step by step guide

Well, Most of the time whenever we want to download a file (e.g. games, movies and apps ,etc) then most of the time our Files download in our Phone's internal storage, and if once your Internal memory gets filled then I will be a big to deal to clear that. As you know lack of internal storage causes too many problems, especially Mobile lagging and if you don't how to resolve then click here to know.

But today I will guide you that how you can set your default download location to your external storage aka SD card. But before doing this, some FAQs and important details, you shouldn't miss:

What is Internal storage?

It’s also called Default storage, which comes with your phone or device. ROM(Read Only Memory) is secondary name of this. If you have big internal storage then most probably you will less use the external storage card. Storage size depends on the Device specs.

What is external storage or SD Card?

This type of storage doesn't come with the device, for enabling this storage, you need to insert memory card aka SD Card.

How to enable external storage on your device?

You can enable it, it's very simple. Just open the place, where your memory card container situates. Most probably where your SIM card located, insert the SD Card, You may have to remove the second SIM card for the external storage. 

Note: Before buying or inserting the SD Card, check the size, and also check how much size's SD Card your device will support.

Why External storage is recommended over the internal storage?

Everyone (who has some technical knowledge) recommends External storage, just because your Internal storage is limited, while external is unlimited you can change the card after filling the one. You can't download any App from Google Play Store, if your internal storage will be full. So that's why I also recommend you to use an external storage.

How to download app if internal storage is full?

Well you can download, don't worry. But unfortunately you can't download the app from Play store but you can download from third party(Google never recommends) sites like ApkPure etc, so yes you can still download app after lack of internal storage.

Note: Don't download oversize app, otherwise it wouldn't.

How to prevent internal storage from being filled?

You can save your device's internal storage via below tips:

·         Use SD Card(Obvious)

·         Uninstall unusual Apps

·         Delete unnecessary files

·         Delete the data, after taking backup on another device (e.g. PC, Laptop and SD Card, etc)

·         Clean junk files

·         Delete the app or game's file After uninstall that. (Via File manager)

How to directly download files to SD Card?

By doing this, believe me you can save your tons of internal storage (See the gif for better understanding):

Open Chrome or the browser (Which you use to download files) 

Go to settings

Click on Downloads

Now select your download Location, if SD Card is already selected then okay great. But if not then select that (See the picture)

So this was how you can save your internal mobile storage via changing the download location.