Your SD card isn't being recognized by your phone
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 to see if it's the card or your phone.
SD cards stop being recognized because the connection is loose, the file system is corrupted, the card is damaged, or it's formatted in a way your phone can't read. Reinserting the card fixes connection issues.
Risk: Medium
⏱ 10 minutes
Beginner
⚡ Before you start
- ✓Have the SD card ready
- ✓Know where the SD card slot is on your phone
Fix-IT-Bot will walk you through each step, just tap, no typing needed.
Skip, I just want a technicianCommon mistakes to avoid
- Removing card while phone is on — corrupts file system
- Trying to reformat when card has failed hardware
Signs you need professional help
- If card still isn't recognized after reseating, give us a call.
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