To insert the card into another device (computer, projector, etc.) that uses different card dimensions, you may need
the adapter that came with your card. See device manufacturer's instructions for the type of adapter required and
insertion instructions.
Erase SD card
1.
Storage
.
2.
Select your SD card.
3.
Touch >
Storage settings
>
Format
.
4.
Follow onscreen instructions to format the card.
Format SD card
You'll need to choose one of two formats for your SD card:
•
Use as portable storage if you want to move the card to other devices to access your media.
•
Use as internal storage if you need more device storage to install large apps and games and plan to use the
card only in your phone.
Portable storage Internal storage
Store media (photos, videos, music) yes
yes
Store apps
no
yes
Content encrypted
no
yes
Read card in other devices
yes
no
To format the
1.
Storage
.
2.
Touch the SD card's name.
3.
Touch >
Storage settings
.
4.
Touch
Format as internal
or
Format as portable
.
If you don't see
Format as internal
, then your phone only supports SD cards formatted as portable storage.
If you formatted as portable storage, be sure to update settings in media apps (like camera, music, and podcast
apps), so they use the card to store content you create or download.
Find downloaded files
You can download files and store them on your phone, including:
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