• JoelJ@lemmy.world
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    1 year ago

    That was a good read with some helpful tips, but they didn’t have a conclusion at the end so they never answered their own question!

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      1 year ago

      I asked ChatGPT to provide a proper summary and conclusion:

      Using a microSD card on Android in 2023 is somewhat different from the past. Here’s a summary based on the provided article:

      1. Availability: It’s rare to find high-end Android phones with expandable storage in 2023. However, some midrange, budget phones, and a few high-end models like Sony’s Xperia still support it.

      2. Basic Experience:
      - Inserting a microSD prompts notifications for exploring or ejecting the card.
      - Stock Android uses the Google Files app to view card contents.

      3. Storage Type:

      • Portable Storage:
        • Treated as removable storage.
        • Files can be freely transferred between devices.
        • Not encrypted.
      • Internal Storage:
        • Treated as secondary internal storage.
        • Files and apps appear as if they’re stored internally.
        • Encrypted, not easily transferable to another device.
        • Requires a faster microSD card.

      4. Storing Apps and Games:

      • Can move some apps/games to the microSD card after installing them on internal storage.
      • Depends on developer settings and phone’s interface.
      • For performance, demanding games should remain on internal storage.

      5. Photos and Videos:

      • Most phones allow saving directly to the microSD card.
      • Third-party camera apps vary in this support.

      6. Offline Storage in Streaming Apps:

      • Many streaming apps let users save offline content to the microSD card.

      7. File Systems:

      • Android supports both FAT32 and exFAT.
      • FAT32 is more universally compatible but has a 4GB file size limitation.
      • exFAT supports larger files but might not be supported by all devices.

      In conclusion, while using a microSD card on Android in 2023 remains fundamentally similar to past years, the nuances regarding formatting, app/game storage, and device compatibility have evolved. As always, it’s essential to understand your phone’s capabilities and needs before making decisions regarding microSD card usage.

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        1 year ago

        I asked ChatGPT

        Thank you for leading with this. No disrespect to you personally, but I’m not interested in reading what an LLM has to say.

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          1 year ago

          “I asked ChatGPT” sounds like “My comment was subcontracted to someone who works for peanuts.”