How to format memory card on your Galaxy device
Using an SD card is a great way to expand and manage your storage. It's cost-effective, frees up internal memory, and is easily removable. Formatting an SD card may also help if you're having persistent issues setting up or using your external memory, however, it will permanently wipe any data that you have stored on it.
Not all phone models support the use of SD cards. If your device doesn't support an SD, consider using Samsung Cloud to expand your storage space.
Step 1. Turn off your device by holding down the Volume down key and Side key simultaneously, then selecting Power off.
Step 2. Select Power off.
Step 3. After the screen turns off, press and hold the Volume down key and Side key at the same time.
Step 4. Once the Samsung logo appears on screen, release the Side key, while holding the Volume down key.
Step 5. When Safe mode appears on the lower left corner of the screen, release the key.
Note:
- Make sure that any files you want to keep are backed up before formatting your SD card.
- Device screenshots and menus may vary depending on the device model and software version.
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