Your SD card isn't being detected by your Android phone
First, power off your phone, remove the SD card, reinsert it firmly, and power back on. If that doesn't work, try the card in a computer or another phone to see if it's the card or your phone. If the card works elsewhere, you need to reformat it.
SD cards stop being recognised because the connection is loose, the file system is corrupted, the card is physically damaged, or the card is formatted in a way your phone can't read. Reinserting the card fixes connection issues immediately. Testing the card on a computer tells you whether the problem is the card itself or your phone.
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Skip — I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Removing the SD card while the phone is on — this can corrupt the file system. Always power off first.
- Trying to reformat a card in your phone when the card has already failed — the card is damaged, not corrupted
Signs you need professional help
- If the card still isn't recognised after reseating and reformatting, the card can be physically damaged and need replacing
- If the computer recognises the card but your phone doesn't, your phone's SD card slot can be damaged — contact us
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