An electronic device is provided. The electronic device includes a memory configured to store at least one application, a communication module configured to establish a connection between the electronic device and an external electronic device, and a processor configured to drive the at least one application, divide data executable by the at least one application into a first file and a second file, store the first file in the memory, and transmit the second file to the external electronic device through the communication module for storing the second file in the external electronic device.