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I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created to screenshots to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created to screenshots a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas ideas. Thank you :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps as before (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas. Thank you :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory optionoption.

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps as before (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas. Thank you :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option.

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• A feedback/notification that file(s) copied successfully
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps as before (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas. Thank you :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option.

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• A feedback/notification that file(s) copied successfully
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps as before (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas. Thank you :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option.

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• A feedback/notification that file(s) copied successfully
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps as before (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas. Thank you :-)

I have a lot of media on my Jolla, including pictures, videos, music and documents. While the Jolla memory is almost always full, I can barely ever fill my 32Gb microSD card. Currently there is no easy/convenient way to copy my files from /home to the microSD card. So far I've done it using 3rd-party app "File Browser" and the cut&paste option.

I think there should be an easier way to manage files between those two memory option.

My suggestion:

• In Gallery / Media / Documents app, long-press on the file gives the option "Move to memory card" or "Move to phone memory". This option should appear only if a memory card is in use. At the moment only the option "Delete" appears. Similar option when chosing "Select files" (see picture below).
• The files would be moved from /home/Videos to SDcard/Videos (same with folder Pictures, Music, Documents,...). Folder name would be duplicated automatically to memory card.
• A feedback/notification that file(s) copied successfully
• Files would still be indexed and shown in apps as before (which is already the case with Sailfish OS)

I created a screenshot to illustrate my idea (example with pictures, but would be the same with other media files):

I came up with this idea thanks to a fresh Jolla user I know, who was suprised that there is no easier way to use his microSD card. Please share and vote, plus bring in your own ideas. Thank you :-)

EDIT: "Option to move photos and media from internal memory to SD card" can be found in official SailfishOS roadmap (aim for (Scheduled start - March '15). It hasn't been implement yet: https://sailfishos.org/developmentroadmap/