Don't use "preferExternal", ever. I learned that a long time ago. It's too buggy. Use "auto"
On Thursday, December 6, 2012 11:35:49 AM UTC-6, Paul wrote: > > Thanks Nobu Games, but I'm not worried about what to tell customers (got > that covered), I'm worried about how to fix the problem or make sure the > fewest users are affected. > > In other words, does it make sense to deploy another update with > installLocation="auto". Does that improve matters? What is root cause, is > this a known android bug, etc. > > If the problem is due to faulty SD cards, then installLocation=auto may > help but only if SD card is unavailable during install (cause then it will > install on internal). If SD card is working during install, the phone might > install on SD anyway, then SD card gets unmounted or something weird and > all apps on SD card become unavailable. > > Anyway thanks for the info with your phone. > > On Thursday, December 6, 2012 12:08:59 PM UTC-5, Nobu Games wrote: >> >> This used to happen quite often on my old Samsung Galaxy S with any app >> installed on the SD card. It sometimes took a restart and even purging ... >>> >>> >>>> -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "Android Developers" group. To post to this group, send email to android-developers@googlegroups.com To unsubscribe from this group, send email to android-developers+unsubscr...@googlegroups.com For more options, visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/android-developers?hl=en