Galaxy J5 (2017) Adoptable Storage?

[AC Question]

Hiya, I am thinking of buying a J5 (2017) but the models only come in 16gb.
I have had a Galaxy A3 (2016) for a while which was only 16gb too and I tried to use the adoptable storage to use my SD card instead but the phone would not show me the options to change it.
My question is: Can I on the J5 (2017) change my SD card to adoptable storage and use it as internal memory ?
This would be a huge help if I can have this answered.
Thanks

 

[tube517]

You have to use a PC and ADB to "force" adoptable storage on Samsung.

 

[anon(238680)]

Welcome to Android Central. I get mixed results from searching for this, some yes but with extra effort needed. It appears they need MM to be installed. Process is:

NOTE: Please be sure you start with a blank SD card. It needs to be blank because when the card is converted to "Internal" storage, it will be formatted (wiped) and encoded (making the cards data only readable by that device).

1. Go to device “Settings”, then select “Storage”.
2. Select your "SD Card", then tap the “three-dot menu“ (top-right), now select “Settings” from in there.
3. Now select “Format as internal”, and then “Erase & Format”.
4. Your SD Card will now be formatted as internal storage.
5. Reboot your phone.

NOTE: If you don't reboot the phone, many things may not work correctly, so make sure you do.

I would look up the exact specs for the J5, that should clarify.

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[B. Diddy]

Moved to the new J Series forum.