You may notice that for some apps, this option is grayed out though.

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Reason 1.

If they dont, the option to Move to SD card is grayed out.

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Why would many developers not enable this button?

Well, Android apps cannot run from the SD card while the card is mounted.

Reason 2.

Widget Support

Widget support is another big reason apps may be prevented from running on the SD card.

The equipment must be restarted for the widgets from the app to show up as an option again.

Reason 3.

Therefore, the option to move it to the SD Card is disabled.

FAQ

How do I make apps download directly to the SD Card?

There used to be a way to initiate the option on older versions of Android without root access.

But now you must have root access on newer Android versions to be able to set the home directory.

What apps can I move?

Look at moving any gaming apps to the SD card.

They also typically take up the most space, making them perfect candidates for an SD card install.

How do I activate the Move to SD Card option on any app?

There used to be a way for non-rooted users to fire up the Move to SD card option.

This is no longer the case.