Android phone does not read micro SD card. The phone does not see the memory card, what should I do?

Micro-SD cards have long become an integral part of every modern smartphone. Buying a device with a large amount of built-in memory can be expensive, but buying a flash drive once and using it in each new gadget is much more rational. And the convenience of being able to transfer data on an extremely compact medium should not be underestimated.

However, SD cards do not last forever and they can often fail ahead of time. So the question of why the phone does not see the microSD flash drive is more than relevant. And this article will give a comprehensive answer to it.

Why doesn't my phone see the flash drive?

This paragraph will discuss the most common reasons why a micro SD flash drive is not detected by a mobile phone. We will also try to give some advice on what to do in each situation.

SD card and device incompatibility

Older devices may have problems reading cards of 32 gigabytes or more, since most of these models use the microSD XC format, while smaller flash drives are most often manufactured in the microSD HC format. The first one boasts a faster recording speed compared to the second one.

The problem can only be solved by replacing the flash drive with a new one. It's also worth noting that incompatibility may not be an actual problem if everything worked fine initially.

Card memory errors

An error can make it difficult to read information from a flash drive, as well as interfere with the normal interaction of the device with it. Windows provides a standard tool for identifying and eliminating errors.

1. Connect the card to the computer using an adapter.
2. Right-click on the device icon in Computer.
3. Go to “Properties” - “Tools” - “Check” in the “Checking the disk for file system errors” item.

You can also use special utilities - HDD Scan and others. The verification time depends on the size of the card, as well as the number of errors in it.

File system crash

The computer works without problems with all popular file systems, however, for correct operation on Android devices, you should use FAT32. To transfer a flash drive to this file system, you need to format it with the appropriate parameters.

If the smartphone sees the flash drive, but still cannot work with it correctly, then you should also format the card directly in the device.

1. Go to the device memory settings.
2. Find the setting that allows you to remove the memory card (for example, "Eject" or "Disable").
3. Next, you need to press the card clear button (For example, “Clear memory card”).

You can also use special programs to format SD cards. For example, SD formater, JetFlash Recovery Tool, FlashBoot and others.

Connector dirty

Using the device in the summer - during windy times, for example, there is a high chance of simply clogging the connector. Dust falling on the contacts becomes a barrier between the flash drive and the device, physically preventing the mobile phone from detecting the memory card.

This problem can be solved by removing dirt from the connector, shaking out the dust or using a jet of air. It is important to understand that blowing dust out with your mouth, as well as removing it with toothpicks and other dense objects, is not recommended. The first can lead to saliva particles getting onto the contacts, and the second can damage the contacts. Try using soft bristled brushes or wiping the contacts with a cotton swab soaked in alcohol.

Physical damage to the connector

If the phone stops seeing the flash drive, but other devices continue to detect it, then the contacts on the connector may be damaged. Often accompanied by difficulties when installing an SD card. This problem can be caused by careless operation - abruptly removing the media from the connector, for example.

Situations where the memory card is detected only on some devices may relate to damaged contacts not on the card itself, but in the device. If the problem continues to manifest itself, then the device can be taken for service - to replace the connector or eliminate damage on the board that leads to problems.

The card is burned

If the card is not detected on any device, then most likely it is burned out. It is impossible to restore a burned card (and files from it). But you should understand that a burnt card can easily be confused with one that simply has dirt on the surface of the contacts. Examine the map carefully. Perhaps somewhere dirt or corrosion is preventing normal contact.

First aid

In “camping” conditions, you can try to reboot the device several times, remove the card and insert it again, and do the same with the battery. Sometimes this helps, but you should understand that such cases may indicate problems with the hardware or system. For example, a contact that is not quite working may lie correctly after the user removes and inserts the card several times. The likelihood of the problem returning is extremely high in this case. In addition, it is very unsafe and can cause a fire.

Using Recovery

If the origin of the error is not found, and the SD card continues to appear on all devices except one or two, then you can use Recovery - a special recovery mode provided in the Android system that allows you to “Roll Back” system settings to factory settings.

Also, in some cases, reflashing helps, but this is too radical a measure. It is recommended to install another firmware only if the system has other serious problems, or if the current firmware simply does not suit you in general.

Conclusion

There are a huge number of reasons why a smartphone may not read a memory card, but you don’t need to do anything supernatural to solve each of them. It is enough to perform a sequence of simple operations. Better yet, take care of the safety of the device and SD card in advance. It is important to handle the card and phone connector carefully, do not open the device cover (or the slot on the side, depending on the model) in dusty places, and if the connector and contacts are dirty, clean them in a timely manner.

Having problems on your Android phone or any other with a memory card? Can't read data from it or your Android phone/tablet doesn't detect it?

You can repair a damaged micro SD card if it is damaged using a computer, check it for errors, or completely reformat it.

In general, the fact that the SD card is not readable is not something unusual. If you have a lot of data stored on it and you use it extensively on your phone, there is always a chance that you might have a problem reading the content.

But this does not mean that the card should be thrown away immediately. There is always a chance to restore the SD card.

How can I restore the functionality of an external SD card?

To fix a damaged SD card you will need:

• computer or laptop running Windows;
• any way to connect an SD card directly to a computer.

You can connect it to your computer using an adapter - if not, you can buy a USB card reader.

Method one - repairing a damaged file system CHKDSK

If your device says sd card is damaged, here's what you can do. The first and easiest way is to use the Windows system disk recovery tool, that is, CHDSK.

This tool is from Microsoft and is only available on Windows computers. CHKDSK does this without deleting any files, so you won't lose any card data.

First, connect the SD card directly to your computer or laptop and launch “My Computer” or “This PC” (Windows 8 and later).

In the list of drives, find the included SD card and note which drive letter it was assigned to. For the purposes of this guide, let's assume the card has been assigned the letter "D".

Press the Windows + R key combination to bring up the Windows Startup window. In the Run window, enter the following command to enable the command prompt: CMD.

Of course, instead of "D:", write your drive letter (don't forget the colon). Press the "Enter" button to start scanning.

After scanning, you can check your memory drive and see if everything is working.

Method two - formatting a damaged SD card

The second way to fix a damaged SD card is to format it by deleting all data. This option can help if CHKDSK failed to check and you are still having problems (for example, errors reading individual files).

Of course, you will lose all your data, but chances are that formatting will fix the card.

To do this, connect the drive to your computer, and then call up “My Computer” or “This Computer.” In the list of drives, find the connected SD card and right-click it.

Select Format from the context menu. A new format window will appear for the specified drive (SD card in this case).

Click the "Default Allocation Size" button and make sure "FAT32" is selected as the file system.

You can format with the “Quick Format” option selected, but to get more accurate results I recommend that you uncheck this box - formatting will take much longer, but is done more carefully, which can help solve problems with the card.

After formatting, reinsert the card into your smartphone, tablet, digital camera, or whatever device you are using and make sure the card is working properly.

Method three - completely delete all partitions and re-create them again

An SD card is no different from a regular disk - it can have one or more partitions. By default there is always only one section.

You can format the card in such a way as to completely remove the partition and leave it unallocated.

This is called low-level formatting. Please note that this will also permanently delete all data on the memory card.

After formatting, you can create a new partition. This often helps when the memory card appears as "RAW" after connecting and does not show any partitions that can be accessed.

For this formatting, you can use a program called “HDD Low Level Format Tool”. You can download it below.

Connect the drive to your computer, and then run the Hard Drive Low Level Tool.

You'll see a list of all your drives on your computer, including your connected external drive. Find your SD card in the list and select it.

Make sure you choose correctly. Once selected, click Continue and go to the Format this device tab.

The card will be completely formatted and all partitions will be deleted. This will now be a clean, undistributed surface.

That's not all - the card is in such a state that it will be useless. Now go to the Start menu and find the Windows Administrative Tools folder and select Computer Management.

A new window will appear. In it, select “Disk Management”. A new window will appear displaying all drives, both internal and external, connected via USB.

Find your drive, the surface of which is displayed in black. Right-click on the black unallocated area and select New Simple Volume.

Confirm the creation of the new partition. Your micro SD card will now appear in the My Computer window with a drive letter automatically assigned. You can disconnect it from your computer and connect it to your phone or tablet. Good luck.

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What to do if the phone does not see the memory card? Since I often get asked this and similar questions, I answered them all at once in this article. It will be useful to owners of cameras, Samsung, Lenovo phones, laptops - in general, all those devices that support a memory card and refuse to read the data on the card.

First, some technical details describing the problem. Let's say, as a result of some manipulations, a mobile device (phone, tablet, smartphone) stopped identifying a memory card (SD card) even through a card reader. All data is written to, bypassing the memory card itself. This is inconvenient because the SD card is not used, while the memory of the mobile device quickly fills up. Productivity decreases accordingly.

So, the problem is described in detail, let’s move on to diagnosing the phone, smartphone, tablet. Let's look at the most common reasons why phones don't see a memory card (flash drive) and how to fix this defect on your own using a card reader.

The phone does not see the SD card due to an incorrect file system format or a damaged file table

Cause of the problem. 1) The file table on the SD card was damaged and the markings were lost. 2) You formatted the memory card yourself, as a result of which the phone stopped seeing the flash drive. 3) SD card file system is unknown (used in another operating system)

How to fix it. 1. Find out the size of your flash drive. If the microSD capacity is greater than 32 GB, it is most likely formatted in exFAT. Not all versions of Android support this file system.

2. A quick way to fix the problem is to reboot the phone in recovery mode and select the Wipe cache partition option in the Android service menu. This command will clear the contents of the SD card and format the media in the FAT32 file system - it is best suited for storing files on the phone.

Note. We would not advise inexperienced users to perform this procedure: if you mistakenly format the wrong partition, you will lose all the data on the phone, including files in the internal memory.

3. A safer (and more convenient) method of formatting an SD card is through a computer. You will need a card reader and SD Formatter software. It will help you format the flash drive properly.

4. You can try low-level formatting - however, not all manufacturers offer their own software for this (check the memory card website).

The memory card of the phone (tablet) has failed

Cause of the problem. As a result of mechanical / thermal damage incompatible with life, the phone stopped seeing the memory card or the SD card stopped working. Alternatively, the phone has stopped detecting the flash drive; on other devices the card is also unreadable.

What to do. Alas, nothing can be done with a damaged SD card. All you have to do is purchase a new SD card that is compatible in size and specifications with your smartphone or tablet. The most unpleasant moment is that all the data that was stored on the memory card of an Android or iOS phone is completely lost. You will no longer be able to restore them - neither by connecting your phone with a flash drive via USB, nor through a card reader.

If the flash drive is still under warranty and looks like new (no visible damage), try returning it to the store. If you're lucky, you'll get a brand new replacement card.

Check for bad blocks (bad sectors) via HDDScan

The problem is doubly unpleasant, because the phone was purchased a month ago. I decided to transfer some audio-video files from my old phone. The new smartphone is j7, and the old one is also Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo... The data transfer took place without any emergency situations.

About a week later I looked at the sd, and the card did not appear from my native “my files”. I looked through the xplore file explorer. All the folders were displayed there, but they turned out to be empty. But it’s important to add this: the phone’s memory also contained music and some video. So, they were displayed, but they were not “empty”, but refused to be reproduced - “reproduction error”. This never happened on an old phone with any sd and different ages, it certainly happened, but not this. And this recorded card can be read normally on the old phone, no problems.

For me, the main thing is, as you understand, the question is the phone, is that the reason? Such refusals to read in a month happened twice with internal memory, and four times with sidishna. Reboot - and everything is fine. But is this not at all the norm for a phone?

Answer. There may be several reasons for this behavior.

Perhaps the cause of the error lies in your method of copying files from internal memory to external memory. Try different methods and test: for example, through a card reader on a PC, through a file manager on a phone, etc. Do the described reading errors occur in all cases?

However, since you noted that there are no problems with other flash drives, then perhaps the problem is with the memory card. Who is the manufacturer, is the SD card compatible with your phone model? Read user reviews.

Third, update the software on your phone and...

Fourth - the SD Formatter utility. Try different file system formats.

1. Last chance to find an answer to my problem. The Samsung galaxy not 5 (china) phone uses only its internal memory, and the flash drive is not detected. What I didn’t do... I checked the boxes, and inserted it into another mobile phone, formatted it, and this and that - it doesn’t help.

2. On the phoneSamsung Galaxy A3 memory card does not workmicrosdvolume 16 GB. For almost six months it was on the phone; all photos from the camera were automatically saved on it. The memory card has not been removed since it was placed in the slot once. I've been using the phone for almost a year. Previously there was another card with a capacity of 8 GB.

R.SI moved the card to another phone - he doesn’t see it either. And the computer doesn't recognize it either. What to do? On the flash drive are all the children's photos and videos taken over six months.

Answer. If your smartphone or tablet does not see the flash drive, the problem may be with an application that does not save files where needed. Check in the settings where the files are saved - on an SD card, flash drive or in the internal memory of your tablet/smartphone. For example, in the Android Gallery settings you can change the storage location for photos.

Re-read the article. If all else fails, then perhaps the phone does not see the microSD memory card because it is faulty.

The phone does not detect the memory card. I transferred everything to internal memory. When the card is disconnected, all files are read, but when connected, they are not. Now, when you disconnect the SD card, the internal memory is also disabled and there is nowhere to save information. Tell me what can be done if the memory card is not readable (if possible).

Answer. Did the memory card work before this time? The phone may not support this card model.

If the SD card worked before, you may need to format your card - and it will be writable again.

The question is formulated incorrectly: you write that when you disconnect the memory card, the files are read, while you say below that the internal memory is turned off. So where are the files read from then?

1. The phone worked with a memory card. They sent me a congratulatory video. You delete it and it appears again. I tried to reflash the phone, but it didn't work. It didn't detect any updates. After some manipulations in the recovery menu, it became different, detected updates, downloaded and installed them. It shows its own firmware, but with a more recent date.

After this, the SD card is not detected. Android does not see it and does not detect its memory. And other sd too. Without a card, the phone sees its memory and works fine. What to do if the phone does not see the SD card after a virus?

2. I put an SD card in the computer - everything reads well there, you can see. And the phone displays the message: SECURE REMOVE CARD. Why doesn't my phone see the memory card? What to do?

Answer. If the phone does not see the memory card, this may be due to damage to the file table on it. How this is related to recovery is unclear. Try formatting the SD card. If nothing changes for the better, change the firmware.

1. I bought a 4G micro flash drive for my phone, installed it in my computer via a card reader, copied the files and installed it in my phone (Microsoft Lumia 530). After some time, I installed it again in the card reader and connected it to the computer. Windows issued a message that the device is faulty and does not read the flash drive, but everything works fine through the phone. And this happens with all USB media and devices. I checked flash on many computers before installing it on the phone - everything was OK. After installation, the memory card does not work on the computer - only through the phone.

2. I ordered a flash drive forebay(universal flash drivei- flash device). I received it yesterday, inserted it into my phone - it works, it also works on the computer. Today I tried to transfer a video from my phone to a flash drive, copying started, I left the phone and went away. Upon returning, I discovered that the program was closed, and the flash drive was no longer detected on the phone, nor was the computer detecting it. What to do?

3. I bought a 32 GB flash drive for my phone from AliExpress. It worked fine, then the photos that were saved to it were half cropped or there was a gray screen instead. Eventually it stopped being detected by the phone. The computer seems to detect it, but does not tear it off. It says something like "insert disk". I tried a lot of things that were written on the Internet, a lot of programs. Some don’t see the flash drive, some see it, but still can’t format it.Tell me how to bring her to her senses.

Answer. Format the flash drive using your phone or Recovery (we wrote about this at the beginning of the publication. If this does not help, go to Windows Disk Management and check whether the flash drive is mounted when connected to the PC, whether the volume is displayed in the list. If necessary, you can create a new partition on the flash drive and format in FAT or extFAT using specialized programs.

I turn on music on my phone, it says: no music files. Nokia RM-1035 phone and mirex micro sd (HC) class 4, everything worked yesterday. Probably the memory card is not readable! How to find out if it is working or not?

Answer. Check whether other mobile applications can see the contents of the memory card; to do this, you can install another player. Connect the microSD card to your computer or laptop via a card reader. If in both cases the flash drive is not accessible, try other methods described in the article.

The Samsung Galaxy A3 2015 phone does not read the flash drive. I formatted it in all possible formats, but it didn’t help. Connected it to a PC - everything works great. Why doesn't my phone see the flash drive? Maybe something needs to be changed in the phone settings?

Answer. Go to Settings - Memory. Check the "SD memory card" section. Install a file manager and see if the memory card files are displayed on it.

In addition to standard formatting, you can try low-level formatting - however, not all manufacturers offer their own software for this (check the memory card website).

Another reason why the phone does not see the SD card may be the lack of contact between the memory card and the phone. Check if your device reads other flash drives. If not, take the phone to be repaired.

Phone Doogee x5. The phone didn’t see the memory card, but it was there. Data was transferred to external memory by accident. For some reason the transfer was completed, but the card was still invisible. Pictures, videos, music have safely disappeared somewhere. How to get them back and why doesn’t the phone see the memory card? Is it possible to restore all this somehow? I tried Android Recovery - to no avail.

Answer. If the phone does not see the SD card, then how did you transfer the files to it? Perhaps you simply copied them to another location.

Try connecting the memory card via a card reader to your computer and scanning it with CardRecovery. As for Android Data Recovery, this program is less functional.

After disconnecting the SD card for work in aparted and carrying out manipulations in it, the prestigio phone does not turn on the SD card again. By the way, the laptop does not see the memory card either. Actions in recovery did not help. What to do if the phone does not see the memory card?

Answer. Perhaps the operating system and laptop see the SD card, but the markings have disappeared. You need to create a volume on unallocated space. Start – Run – diskmgmt.msc. Find the unallocated area and use the context menu to create a new volume on the SD card, assign a letter, apply formatting. After these manipulations, the SD card disk should be detected as before.

I connected the camera as in the instructions (via a USB port), but the camera reads it as a Portable device, but it needs a Removable disk. The camera does not see the memory card in connected mode or what is the problem? How can I change the display? Camera Nikon Coolpix S9400.

Answer. Your camera supports SD, SDHC and SDXC memory cards. The computer does not see the memory card as a drive. You need to remove the card from the camera and connect it to your PC via a card reader. If you have a card reader built into your laptop, connecting the card will be even easier. After that, you will see the removable drive in the list.

mico sd 32G in an Android tablet. I distort the connector - everything is ok, but after a while the conductor does not see it and through the setup menu, the SD card memory does not turn on. If you take out and insert a memory card, it appears. I cleaned the contacts, wiped them with rectification, but still Android does not see the SD card where the dog is buried?

Answer. Try testing another SD card with your phone. If the situation repeats and the smartphone does not see the flash drive (the memory card disappears from time to time), then most likely the problem is in the phone contacts.

If another memory card works without errors, we recommend formatting the problematic card in FAT32 or exFAT - in case the phone does not see the micro SD flash drive due to errors in the file table.

The phone (Samsung Galaxy S5) does not read the memory card. I inserted three cards, and none of them are read, although they are displayed correctly on other devices. In this case, the inscription “Connect SD card”, the font of which was previously gray, becomes white and clickable, but if you click, nothing happens. All photos and pictures in the gallery (located in the phone memory) are not displayed. And applications that are not in the internal memory, but in the phone memory, do not open. Tell me what to do?

Answer. There may be a failure at the level of the Android operating system or installed applications. Try to manually resolve the conflict by deleting all unnecessary applications from your phone. Update the OS version to the latest through the Android settings.

If the phone still doesn’t see the memory card, check the phone’s contacts: are there any visually noticeable damages on them?

Do you write "on other devices" when you mean a computer? If yes, it is likely that the file system of the flash drive is NTFS, and you need to format it to FAT or exFat.

When I insert an SD card into the phone, the device does not recognize it. No matter what I tried: even inserted it into other phones, I still can’t see or read its contents.

Answer. There is too little information about the memory card (virtually none) to give specific advice. First, check whether your phone supports SD cards of the size that is on your card (see the documentation for your smartphone or tablet). If you just bought a memory card, you can exchange it under warranty for another one of smaller capacity.

If you have previously used this memory card and it is no longer detected on this and other mobile devices, it is most likely faulty.

1. I cleaned the card on the computer. I deleted everything from it. Now there is a new smartphone teXet X-plus TM-5577. I inserted the Sidi card, he sees it, but nothing swings on the Sidi card and I can’t transfer anything to it. Tell me what to do?

2. The phone started to turn on on its own periodically (Lenovo A 526). Then I left the house and plugged in my headphones and noticed that not a single track was playing. Later, when I took out the phone, I discovered that the flash drive was not readable and the saved music did not play. I tried to reboot the phone - it doesn’t help, I put it in the card reader - it sees the memory card, I put it in a friend’s phone - too. But I don’t want it at all. And the most important thing that drives me crazy is the notification after turning on the phone with the phrase “Remove the MicroSD before deleting it so as not to lose data.

Answer. You need to connect the memory card to the computer again (as you did before), format the sd card in the standard way (for example, through Explorer) or using sdformatter. File system - FAT32. Most likely, it is due to incorrect formatting that the phone cannot write data to the memory card.

After a sudden shutdown, the tablet (Android 5.1) stopped normally recognizing memory cards in the card reader. It either writes, checking errors, or reads, which lasts indefinitely. At the same time, half of the programs stop responding, everything slows down wildly, and it becomes impossible to turn off the tablet (only when the discharge reaches 0 and turns it off). Sometimes (very rarely) after connecting, he sees it, but at the slightest manipulation with the card (even viewing a photo), he immediately loses it and begins to re-read it again, and this is the end. Tested on 3 flash drives, both clean and not, with different formatting and a lot of dancing with tambourines (all according to recommendations on the forums). A system rollback was performed. Nothing helped. He refuses to see the 8 gig card at all, although if you connect it via an adapter to the USB connector, everything works great (like other flash drives). What is the problem, in the card reader or in the system?

Answer. It is best to connect the problematic memory card to a laptop or, alternatively, via a USB adapter, as you mentioned. Next, the SD card needs to be formatted.

Most likely the issue is with the card reader. Many cheap card readers after a short time stop reading memory cards correctly and produce copying errors or read information slowly.

The system (Android) is unlikely to have anything to do with the problem, since you have already tested several memory cards. Perhaps it is a specific application that is slowing down the system, but this can only be determined by resetting the phone to factory settings.

Lenovo vibe shot phone, android 6. There is a 32gb sony sd card in the option as an extension of the main memory (ext4). The phone stopped seeing the file system - it says SdCard0 01/01/1970, 00 kb. Windows 7 sees two partitions - 16MB and 30GB, operational, 100% free each.

How can I return everything to its place by restoring the previous files? or at least how to pull out photos and the WhatsApp folder?

Answer. To recover a deleted partition on an SD card, R.saver or AOMEI Partition Assistant Standard Edition programs are suitable. If the file table on the partitions contains errors, you can try to fix them using the chkdsk utility for Windows. If that doesn't help, try scanning the SD card (unreadable sections) with the Recuva utility. Until you overwrite the information on the flash drive or format it, the chances of getting your files back remain high.

Samsung A3 2017 Samsung memory card 64 GB. I created folders from my computer: photos, ring notes, music, videos, movies, etc. The phone sees only audio, pictures, documents, video. Doesn't see any other folders on the memory card. What needs to be done?

Answer. Install any file manager for your phone (for example, Total Commander or ES Explorer). Create folders directly through these programs and copy everything you need there. Files should be read on the memory card without problems. It is also possible that those folders that cannot be read from the SD card are hidden or damaged. So it would be a good idea to format the card to avoid further errors.

Lenovo A2010 phone does not see the SD memory card. I tried to reboot, it says "Only one SD card is available, it is impossible to switch." Other phones do not have a card. It doesn’t show on the computer through the card reader at all. Is this really the end, so many photos and videos have disappeared? Maybe something can be done?

Answer. It looks like there are reading errors on the card or the markings have come off. Since the memory card does not open on the computer (i.e. the letter/separate drive is not displayed in the file manager), it makes sense to check whether the memory card is recognized as a device at all. To do this, go to diskmgmt.msc (Start - Run) and see if unallocated space appears when you connect the SD card to the PC. If it appears, create a new file volume in this space through the context menu. If nothing happens, most likely the SD card has failed.

Phone model sony xperia m4 aqua dual. For two years, the phone had a microSD memory card installed. Recently, glitches began to occur: at first, in order for the memory card to work, it was enough to restart the phone. Now the phone has stopped seeing the map completely. Failed to format. Installed a new one. The phone recognizes it (it’s in the settings, photos were sent to the card), but applications cannot be downloaded from the play store (it still shows the option to download only to the phone’s memory). What needs to be done in this situation with a flash drive?

Answer. Format the memory card with specialized applications - the same SDFortatter is quite suitable. Next, check the card for errors using the chkdsk tool.

However, you clarified that changing the memory card does not help. The problem may be caused by specific applications or software conflicts within the Android OS. In this case, we recommend updating the firmware or, as a last resort, resetting the phone (perform a hard reset).

After encrypting the SD card, Samsung A5 2017 stopped seeing it. Through the card reader on the computer it sees, but does not open. I tried to format (SDFormatter, cmd) - it doesn’t work. Sees other flash drives. I checked for errors - it gives an error, but does not correct it.

Answer. To check the SD card, use the following parameters:

chkdsk (drive letter): /f/r

• /f - fix file system reading errors
• /r - fix bad sectors on the sd card

This should fix errors and allow you to format the SD card in the standard way or through utilities like SDFormatter.

I have a Kingston DTSE3 16G USB drive, the computer doesn’t see it, the flash drive is unreadable. periodically the system displays a message stating that the device can work faster or. Are there any recovery programs?

Answer. The flash drive supports USB 2.0 interface. Your computer (motherboard) may have an older version of the ports, which is why this message appears. Therefore, we advise you to update your PC hardware if you have not done so for a long time.

Recovery programs will not help you, but formatting the flash drive correctly (in NTFS/FAT) and then checking for errors using chkdsk will not hurt.

The Samsung galaxy tab 4 SM-T331 tablet does not see the SD card. available places 0b, free 0b. and I inserted the same SD card into another device, into my phone, and sees the SD card: available 14.57 free 14.57. I insert another SD card into the tablet - again it doesn’t see it, but the phone sees it.

Answer. If there are important files on the memory card, make a copy of them on your computer. After that, format the memory card and check it for errors. If everything is in order, you can use the SD card on your tablet or phone and write files to it. If the situation repeats, update the tablet firmware or perform a hard reset. However, this is already an extreme measure; we advise you to first deal with reading errors.

I made the memory card an internal storage device forZTE blade A510. After resetting the phone (SDthe card was in the phone all this time) it stopped working on all devices, Android does not save to it.

Answer . You need to format and mount againmicroSDas an internal storage. If the memory card is opened on a computer, transfer all the data on it to your hard drive.

I have a Samsung Galaxy S4 NEO.I bought a 16 gig memory card, but after 5 months of use it suddenly stopped seeing all the games that were on it. And the phone sees videos, photos and everything else without any problems. In settings > memory > memory card, the total volume, free space is written - in general, everything is as usual. Help with this problem!

Answer . The easiest way is to reinstall the games. This can be done through the applicationGoogle Play. If user data is still stored in the phone memory or onSD-map, games will work as before.If not, try restoring them through the appropriate recovery applications.

Most users of mobile phones and smartphones are faced with a situation where the phone does not see the memory card. Sometimes this question arises immediately after purchasing a device, but most often it breaks down later, having already become an integral part of everyday life and accumulating important files. There are many reasons why a flash drive is not displayed on the screen and, with some effort, the owner can always eliminate them.

If the phone does not see the memory card, it may be a software problem; this is the factor that is detected in half of the situations. Just as often, defects are the result of a banal flash drive failure; here only a replacement will help, although modern capabilities make it possible to recover data from damaged media.

If you lack time and desire, there is always the option of turning to the specialized services of a service center, but they cost money and will cost more than the flash drive itself. Instructions for restoring the browsing function apply to all generations of mobile devices, including older versions. In these cases, in response to the question: why doesn’t the phone see the memory card, one can only throw up one’s hands: he’s tired, he’s leaving. But! Data can always be reproduced in full!

In extreme situations, a reading device will help, from which they can all be easily transferred to a PC.

Factors due to which the phone does not see the memory card

When wondering why the smartphone does not see the memory card, its owner needs to analyze the following points:

1. Why did it fail;
2. Find out the current state;
3. Clarify the causes of failures;
4. If they relate to software, then why doesn’t Android see the memory card.

Then based on the results

1. Format via PC;
2. Format via smartphone.

It must be remembered that when installing a flash drive for the first time, difficulties are often caused by its capacity. This is especially true for outdated models that are unable to support modern products.


If the new phone does not see the memory card, what to do will tell you the following list, which lists the main problems and ways to solve them.

• File system failures. The most common problem that can be resolved by reformatting the flash drive;
• Poor connection to flash reader. The flash drive must be inserted more tightly, and then the mobile phone must be rebooted;
• The phone does not see the memory card because the reading connector is completely faulty. Only contacting the specialized services of a repair center will help here;
• The flash drive simply burned out. It will no longer be possible to revive it, but there is still hope for data recovery. Modern capabilities make it possible to do this.

The phone does not see the memory card. Procedure

First of all, it needs to be rebooted. Usually this procedure is enough to fix software failures and other difficulties. If after rebooting the phone does not see the microSD memory card, you need to remove the outer cover and take out the battery, behind which the flash reader is located and check the contacts. In other models, the socket is located on the side, here you also need to try to press it more tightly to the contacts. The main thing is not to overpress, so as not to cause mechanical damage.

When there are no positive results, the product is tested on another device. The ideal option is a card reader connected to a computer. Another mobile device would work just fine. If it and all the stored information are available, it means that the problem is in the smartphone and repairs are no longer possible. The main causes are caused by software flaws or damaged contacts.

When another phone does not see the memory card, we are talking about either defects in the file structure, or the flash drive has simply burned out. In this case, it can no longer be restored, whereas file failures can be easily eliminated by simply formatting the product.

Format using PC

You must remember that during the process all information from the drive will be deleted. If you are not sure that the memory card is not visible on the phone due to software problems, and the stored information is important, it is better to take it to a repair service.

In another situation, you need to format the flash drive in the following sequence:

• It is placed in the reader and then in the computer connector;
• The launch should start automatically. If this is not the case, it means that the phone has stopped seeing the memory card due to its problems. You need to go to “My Computer” and look at the list of available connections. The absence of a storage device in it indicates that it has burned out;
• When there is a display, right-click it and activate the “Format” option;
• A menu appears on the screen where the user must select a format. It is represented by 2 types NTFS and FAT. The lion's share of flash drives belongs to the FAT standard, which is chosen from the very beginning. If there are no positive results, you can try NTFS;
• Having determined the format, the owner activates the “Start” option and waits for the operation to complete;
• Next, the formatted flash drive is checked again to see if it works. It happens that at this stage all questions are removed.

In the absence of a card reader, all actions can be easily performed using a mobile device.

Format without a computer

So, what to do if you don’t have a card reader, PC or laptop. It doesn’t matter, the product can be easily formatted using a mobile phone, you just need to go to Android “Settings”. They are located in the corresponding list, where the owner can use the “Disable” and “Remove” functions. Most current devices immediately prompt the owner to format the drive. You should not perform the operation right away, because, just like in the case of a computer, the operation completely erases all stored files.

Before this, you need to check the contacts again, eliminating the possibility of a weak connection. After making sure that the connection is sufficiently dense, the user begins the actual process.

– Select the “Clear” option from the menu. It takes little time and usually takes one minute. Then the “Connect SD card” function is activated in the menu and if there are no mechanical faults, it is ready for use.

When understanding the reasons, you should remember about different versions of Android firmware. The order of actions depends on this. In other operating systems, the procedure is performed in a similar way; just find the “Settings” category

Quite often, owners of Android devices encounter an unpleasant problem when the phone has a MicroSD. What to do in this case, what methods to solve the problem to apply? First you need to determine the root cause and analyze possible situations.

Why doesn't my phone see the MicroSD flash drive?

It goes without saying that there can be any number of reasons for such failures. Here there are software failures of the system itself, and a banal lack of contact between the memory card and the card reader, and violations in the file system of the USB drive, and even physical damage.

However, the situation can look two ways. On the one hand, this may concern a new card that you just purchased, but on the other hand, the problem may be that over time the phone has stopped seeing the MicroSD flash drive. What to do in this case will now be considered.

By the way, the issue of compatibility between the card and the phone itself will not be discussed here. This is worth paying attention to separately, since outdated gadgets are not able to detect the latest generation SD cards. Moreover, it may be that the card’s memory is larger than what is stated in the device’s support. So in this case the card will not be detected.

The phone does not see the MicroSD flash drive: what to do first?

If problems arise with an already installed memory card, no matter how it sounds, the cause may be ordinary contamination of the device, say, dust. Agree, not every user constantly cleans their phone.

Here the solution is the simplest: remove the card from the phone, wipe the contacts on the flash drive itself and on the card reader, and then reinsert it. By the way, this option is also suitable for new cards. Well, you never know, the contacts simply didn’t work. Therefore, do not rush to run to the service center or throw away the card you just purchased.

Using Recovery Mode

If simple manipulations with contacts do not help, you can use the special Recovery mode provided in any Android device, although you can first perform a normal reboot.

To access the mode we need, we use the simultaneous holding of the power and volume down buttons. This is the most common option. But, in principle, each manufacturer can prescribe a different combination. That's not the point. After the device starts, a special service menu will appear, where you need to select the Wipe cache partition item, after which you simply reboot the device. If even after this the phone does not see MicroSD, we move on to more effective measures. They will be radically different from the previous steps.

Problems with the MicroSD card on the computer: what can you do?

Well, firstly, it is worth noting a generally exceptional situation when both the computer and the phone do not see the MicroSD flash drive. This is already worse. This problem is almost never fixed on a phone.

First, you should insert the card into another device or computer and make sure it works. If it is detected, the problem is only with the phone or the drive names on the computer. If the card is not detected, the problem is either with the file system or with the memory card itself.

So, first you should use which is called quickly enough in Windows. You can use the Win + X combination and then select Disk Management, or enter the diskmgmt.msc command in the Run menu bar field.

This method is good because absolutely all connected disk devices, even unformatted ones, will be displayed in the main window. It is quite possible that the letter of the removable card, for example “F”, matches the designation of the optical drive. Right-click on the map and select the command to change the letter.

However, after such an operation, a situation may also arise when the phone does not see the MicroSD flash drive. What to do, since it is already recognized on the computer? The easiest way to correct the situation is to partially or completely format the media. However, complete formatting with deleting all data and re-creating the file system still looks preferable.

It can be produced either here or from the standard “Explorer”. In both cases, right-click calls up where and selects the formatting line. In the new window, you need to uncheck quick formatting, and then specify creation. But, in principle, FAT32 is installed by the system by default. Now all that remains is to confirm the start of the process and wait for it to finish. After this, you can safely insert the card into your phone.

Restoring the MicroSD card

Now a few words about another situation when the phone does not see the MicroSD flash drive. What to do if it is detected on the computer, but not on the mobile gadget?

First, you should again connect the card to your computer or laptop and perform a standard check of the device for errors. We use the same “Explorer” and then go to the properties menu. There we select the service section and with the obligatory indication of automatic error correction. Also, although not required, you can use a surface test with automatic recovery of bad sectors.

Another option involves correcting access to the memory card specifically on computer terminals, as well as normalizing parameters and system registry keys in the HKLM branch. You should find the SYSTEM folder in the directory tree, in which the StorageDevicePolicies directory is located. On the right side, the defining parameter must be assigned a zero value (usually 0x00000000(0)). After this, the problem should disappear.

Finally, if the card has minor physical damage, which is usually associated with malfunctions of the microcontroller, you will have to look for special utilities for formatting, having first learned the VID and PID parameters. This can also be done using special programs, such as USBIDCheck, or by disassembling the card (where the data is indicated on the internal chip).

Then, for each card of a certain manufacturer, a program is downloaded from the Internet in accordance with known parameters, after which formatting is performed.

Conclusion

If for some reason the removable device is not detected, there is no need to panic. First you need to determine the root cause of the failure. As practice shows, any of the proposed methods helps solve the problem. If we talk specifically about phones, here, it’s more likely that cleaning the device from dirt, formatting the card, or restoring functionality, as described in the last version, would be suitable.

By the way, the issue of compatibility between the card and the phone itself was not considered here. This is worth paying attention to separately, since outdated gadgets are not able to detect the latest generation SD cards.