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Modify the apt installation directory in Ubuntu 18.04 by adjusting its path settings.

Modify the apt installation directory in Ubuntu 18.04 by adjusting its path settings.

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xXFirewitherXx
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02-22-2026, 01:07 AM
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Hello, your dev kit card is nearing the limit of available space (16GB eMMC). The "apt" tool installs directly on the root partition and uses the eMMC. You have an external SD card (64GB) that you can use to download and install programs as you normally do on internal storage. Yes, there is a solution—simply mount the SD card and use it as an additional storage drive for your installations.
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xXFirewitherXx
02-22-2026, 01:07 AM #1

Hello, your dev kit card is nearing the limit of available space (16GB eMMC). The "apt" tool installs directly on the root partition and uses the eMMC. You have an external SD card (64GB) that you can use to download and install programs as you normally do on internal storage. Yes, there is a solution—simply mount the SD card and use it as an additional storage drive for your installations.

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Sajhen
Junior Member
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02-22-2026, 08:27 AM
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Avoid assuming pre-built packages always use simple file paths. You might be able to merge your existing eMMC with an SD card using LVM.
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Sajhen
02-22-2026, 08:27 AM #2

Avoid assuming pre-built packages always use simple file paths. You might be able to merge your existing eMMC with an SD card using LVM.

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xGexa
Member
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02-22-2026, 09:34 AM
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The answer is no, it's difficult and not recommended. You might be able to, but it requires a lot of work and isn't worthwhile. For more details, check this link: https://askubuntu.com/a/441725. Additionally, many binaries occupy minimal space—just mount your secondary drive as your home directory to free up space.
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xGexa
02-22-2026, 09:34 AM #3

The answer is no, it's difficult and not recommended. You might be able to, but it requires a lot of work and isn't worthwhile. For more details, check this link: https://askubuntu.com/a/441725. Additionally, many binaries occupy minimal space—just mount your secondary drive as your home directory to free up space.