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Bill Powell, 2025-03-31 09:16:

> On Sun, 30 Mar 2025 17:04:13 -0700, Alan wrote:
> 
>>> What's unique to Android that no other operating system does, is Android
>>> saves every installer automatically. The installer is always there.
>>>
>>> And that's good.
>>
>> Unless you need the space...
> 
> With many Android phones you can double the storage space in an instant.

Only, if you can use MicroSD cards *and* if you configure the card to be
used as "internal memory". Otherwise they only get added as external
storage and can *not* be used to install apps on them.

And since MicroSD cards tend to work much less reliable than internal
memory, you may also experience problems when using them this way. And
if the card does not work any longer, this usally means you have to
setup at least all affected apps again and sometimes your whole device
starting with a fresh installation, because you can not just replace the
card *after* you have configured it as "internal memory".

A better approach is to get a device with enough internal memory for all
your apps and their data (even mainstream devices provide at least 128
GB or more nowadays) and use an MicroSD card for additional data like
pictures, music etc. only.

-- 
Arno Welzel
https://arnowelzel.de