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Hi, just got my new Hero and wanted to purchase the cheapest and best micro SD card for it..
I read somewhere that the 'Class 6' cards were the way to go..!!
Can someone advise me if this one will work in my Hero before I click buy.!!
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=104986
If not any suggestions..???
Thanks
Wish I'd seen this sooner! I got ripped off on eBay for an inferior product.
Go for it!
Do you have one of the 'Transcend' then?? I've not seen them before..!! I had assumed it was the same but thought i'd check.!!!
Thanks for your help.. What do you think of the Hero BTW??
The 2GB card that my Hero came with is made by Transcend. And with the Album app its way faster than the SanDisk 8GB Class 4 card I was going to use until I realised it was so slow in comparison.
Some SD card tests in the Hero would be great if someone has a few to try out
bazz71 said:
http://www.7dayshop.com/catalog/product_info.php?cPath=777_6&products_id=104986
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This is the exact same one I got from 7dayshop.com. It works fine. I have taken out the 2GB card and put it away.
bazz71 said:
Do you have one of the 'Transcend' then?? I've not seen them before..!! I had assumed it was the same but thought i'd check.!!!
Thanks for your help.. What do you think of the Hero BTW??
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No - the eBay seller sent me un unbranded un classified (Class 2?) card when their ad clearly stated class 6.
As for the Hero - it's awesome!
Edit: I used a utility to test the speed of the card I was sent and it performs at around 8MB per sec - above the class 6 spec. I tested the card that came with the Hero and it came out at just over 1MB per sec - below even class 2. Guess which card I'm using now?
Cheers
Just ordered one of these because of this thread
long live xda-crew!
Me too!! cheers guys
Ordered..... thanks for that find.
Terran
TheBrit said:
I used a utility to test the speed of the card I was sent and it performs at around 8MB per sec - above the class 6 spec. I tested the card that came with the Hero and it came out at just over 1MB per sec - below even class 2. Guess which card I'm using now?
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What utility did you use ?
I have a class 4 card that I wanted to use and its slower in Album than the stock 2GB card the Hero came with.
joemax said:
What utility did you use ?
I have a class 4 card that I wanted to use and its slower in Album than the stock 2GB card the Hero came with.
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It's called Drive Speed Checker.
Is that an Android app or PC app ? Can't find it on the Market.
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Is that an Android app or PC app ? Can't find it on the Market.
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It's a PC App. You get it here.
Grrr, literally just bought a lexar class 4 from my memory for slightly more money, wish I had checked this.
Do all apps have to be reinstalled when insert a new card or can I just simply copy the contents of old memory card to new one?
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stripey_tiger said:
Grrr, literally just bought a lexar class 4 from my memory for slightly more money, wish I had checked this.
Do all apps have to be reinstalled when insert a new card or can I just simply copy the contents of old memory card to new one?
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I copied one card to the other using my PC. Had to restore some album art using Album Art Grabber but that was it.
Great stuff, thanks - gonna order one of these this week
With SD Cards in the Hero using A2SD, what is more important - the read speed or the write speed?
tkm89 said:
With SD Cards in the Hero using A2SD, what is more important - the read speed or the write speed?
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depends what you're doing, doesn't it? if you're gonna be writing lots of data to the card, then obviously the write speed (i'm thinking, for example, if you're taking lots of pictures with the camera, installing lots of applications maybe, etc etc). if you're just interested in reading from the card - e.g. listening to your music collection - then you'd want that to be pretty fast. my guess is that the bottleneck, in general, is going to be the write speed on any card - but i don't know much about these cards, still learning ;-)
Excellent find thanks
Got one on order so all looking good for my newly rooted G2
Have fun Devchef1
joemax said:
The 2GB card that my Hero came with is made by Transcend. And with the Album app its way faster than the SanDisk 8GB Class 4 card I was going to use until I realised it was so slow in comparison.
Some SD card tests in the Hero would be great if someone has a few to try out
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The speed in album app is more related to if your thumbnails are created correctly on your sdcard. There is an increasing number of persons that realizing that they have this problem.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=558168
What are the practical performance differences between the two configurations. I know more RAM is always better, but is it worth $100?
Thanks,
Roger
bassplyr said:
What are the practical performance differences between the two configurations. I know more RAM is always better, but is it worth $100?
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Roger
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It isnt ram, its storage. All you 'gain' is more room to store apps, music, movies etc. The tablet as almost all honeycomb tablets come with 1 gig of ram. If you see yourself packing the tablets with movies/photos etc then yes the 32 gig one is worth it.
At $100 for a 16gb increase it is far less expensive to just add a $20 16gb microSD card to expand to 32gb from a 16gb model.
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At $100 for a 16gb increase it is far less expensive to just add a $20 16gb microSD card to expand to 32gb from a 16gb model.
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Probably is til Sony patches it (and i hope they do) the sd slot is basically just a file transfer/media storage rather then true storage.
And keep in mind that the 16GB version only offer 8.9GB of storage !
piflechien said:
And keep in mind that the 16GB version only offer 8.9GB of storage !
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that of course isnt counting the 3.8 gigs to install apps on
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Probably is til Sony patches it (and i hope they do) the sd slot is basically just a file transfer/media storage rather then true storage.
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with the correct 3rd party apps on the market you can use an sd card as true storage!!i got a 32gb sd card full of movies working with mx video player pro which you need for divx/xvid/avi movies anyway!! Got the card for £29.99 and its a class 10!
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with the correct 3rd party apps on the market you can use an sd card as true storage!!i got a 32gb sd card full of movies working with mx video player pro which you need for divx/xvid/avi movies anyway!! Got the card for £29.99 and its a class 10!
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what app is it?
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what app is it?
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Well you can use File manager HD to look for and open files, or say if you have movies use MX Video Player. On both apps the sd card shows as sdcard2
Pretty much every single 3rd party none sony/asus/google/htc apps can play/view file directly from the SD card.
Only thing you need to know is that your SD card is located at:
/mnt/SDCard2/
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what app is it?
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I really hope you can gather data from SD card with stock music and video apps.
Like ken says 599 us dollars,
Get it my 32gb have 8gb left
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hi - could someone please explain the storage setup?
I swapped my 16GB Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 for a 16GB Sony and as mentioned previously, it only shows 8.92GB internal storage (USB) plus 3.94GB internal storage so that's approx 3GB for the OS and sample files!
I assume this is just the way Sony split up the 16GB?
On the Samsung it showed approx 15GB from new
Just trying to clarify....
thanks
AirwolfUK said:
I assume this is just the way Sony split up the 16GB?
On the Samsung it showed approx 15GB from new
Just trying to clarify....
thanks
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The storage is splitted between storage for application installation and data such as files, videos, photos, etc..
Title says it all. Wasn't sure if this was posted yet.
This phone rocks- upgraded from a Motorola Atrix.
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I'll get that later on. I only bought a 16 GB for moderate use.
Good to know, thanks for sharing! I wonder if 64GB is the limit?
I bought a sandisk 64gb card a few days ago for my Note as well, dumped a lot of content on it.
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rgarjr said:
I bought a sandisk 64gb card a few days ago for my Note as well, dumped a lot of content on it.
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H-O-L-L-Y Snickeys!
64GB? That's a wonderful thing.
How much does a 64GB mirco SD set you back?
I have 32GB now, Class 4. But does aok right now.
64gb Micro Sd
It will set you back $100-150 I'll keep my 32gb for now
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It will set you back $100-150 I'll keep my 32gb for now
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Yeah, for "now" 32GB is perfect for me.
I mean right now I have all my music on Google Music, so that saves me approx 16GB of data, and I do have a few Media Hub movies, so 32GB is spacious right now.
Err0xx said:
Title says it all. Wasn't sure if this was posted yet.
This phone rocks- upgraded from a Motorola Atrix.
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Thanks, I had some customers that asked.
Yeah, I've never seen one under $120. Considering that's around three 32GB microSDHCs, I'm holding off--not that I have any trouble filling a 32GB card, but still.
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Yeah, I've never seen one under $120. Considering that's around three 32GB microSDHCs, I'm holding off--not that I have any trouble filling a 32GB card, but still.
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That's the cheapest I have seen them thus far. Wonder how fast it'll be before it significantly drops in price. So far, the 32GB ones have dropped a fair amount in price.
I'm gonna upgrade to a 32GB one from 16GB once I purchase my Note.
bdeitemeyer said:
Good to know, thanks for sharing! I wonder if 64GB is the limit?
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International version was reported to support 128GB, but there isn't a microSD that size yet, so the test was done with a regular SD card and an adaptor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356754
Aerials said:
That's the cheapest I have seen them thus far. Wonder how fast it'll be before it significantly drops in price. So far, the 32GB ones have dropped a fair amount in price.
I'm gonna upgrade to a 32GB one from 16GB once I purchase my Note.
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Yeah 32GB are definitely at a good price point; I bought an excellent SanDisk class 4 from Newegg for $33, and could have saved a few bucks with a less reputable brand.
I haven't seen prices drop at all on microSDXC cards in the last four months. I'm not holding my breath at this point that they'll be priced competitively with smaller cards any time soon.
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International version was reported to support 128GB.
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Have you ever seen anyone selling a 128GB microSDXC? I don't think there is any technological limitation of the phone that would prevent your phone from reading even larger cards, as long as you can format them with a supported filesystem, and the SDXC standard allows up to 2TB. The limitations are just based on what's available.
... there isn't a microSD that size yet, so the test was done with a regular SD card and an adaptor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356754
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... there isn't a microSD that size yet, so the test was done with a regular SD card and an adaptor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356754
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That's pretty cool, thanks for the link. I'm not quite brave/crazy enough to clear a space in the back of my phone to install a full-size SD card though.
I got the same 64gb sandisk microsdxc and it doesnt work for me...phone wont recognize it. It's formatted into FAT32 and my HTC Evo 4G and PC can see the card and read/write to it just fine.
What file system do you have on that card?
64GB was 100 at bestbuy but they sell out quick on the site.
You have to put it in the phone and format it in the phone itself
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... there isn't a microSD that size yet, so the test was done with a regular SD card and an adaptor:
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1356754
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Well in THAT case. My phone supports my 3TB external HD
carhigh said:
You have to put it in the phone and format it in the phone itself
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thanks! that helped. used PC app to delete the partitions on the card, put it back in the phone and then went to Settings-> Storage -> Format SDCard
Hope this experience saves time to others.
Note does not see sd card contents
Having a little trouble with the external card being seen by the Note. I have a samsung 32 GB, class 10. I have pics loaded, ringtones and apks on it. Pics and apks are in the root of the card. Ebooks are in a folder called ebooks. Ringtones are in a folder- Forget how labeled, but copied from my infuse card. They work correctly.
My app installer does not see the apks. Gallery does not see the pics, but the ringtones are selectable by the settings thru contacts or setting sounds. STock ebook reader does not see my ebooks that are in a folder "ebooks".
With the file explorer on the note was able to open the sd card and install the apks manually.
How do I get the note to see the stuff on the external card?
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Well in THAT case. My phone supports my 3TB external HD
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Did you mean via USB OTG or did you actually connect that much to the micro SD slot via an adapter?
About to purchase the tmobile galaxy s 3 and ive noticed they come as a 16gb rom or a 32gb rom. Not sure if it is worth the extra $50 or not. What do you guys think? Not exatly sure what the benefit in the long run will be if so. Please explain if possible, thanks.
I don't think it's worth the extra $50. If you really want 32GB, you could just buy an external microSD card and stick it in (up to 64GB I believe). I got the 16GB phone and put in my 16GB microSD card which costs much less than $50 these days. Plus, you'd have do wait until they get the 32GB version of the phone.
I dont think its that necessary. You can expand with a microSD card up to 64GB, and you also get 50GB of DropBox storage when you buy the phone. Im just gonna get the 16GB White model when it comes out.
I'm noticias 100% sure in S3 case but usually internal memory is faster than external cards. You must consider it.
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I'm not 100% sure in the S3 case, but usually internal memory is faster than external cards. You must consider it.
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1) Can anyone else confirm the above
2) Does anyone know if there is a removable battery on this gs3?
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1) Can anyone else confirm the above
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Even if it's true, it doesn't matter. I have a Class 6 64GB Sandisk card in there and just dropped 9 gigs of music onto my phone in a minute. You can buy a 64 gb card from newegg for around $40.
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2) Does anyone know if there is a removable battery on this gs3?
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Yes, it has a removable battery.
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Even if it's true, it doesn't matter. I have a Class 6 64GB Sandisk card in there and just dropped 9 gigs of music onto my phone in a minute. You can buy a 64 gb card from newegg for around $40.
Yes, it has a removable battery.
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Can you link the $40 64gb card?
IF you have the need go head. IT all comes down to it.
In my case, I need the internal storage for 1080p videos, pictures, apps, data apps.
And then I use the microsd card for my 35GB music collection. (Yes, I like to go around with my entire music collection in my pocket)
So for me, my choice is 32GB Galaxy S 3 and a 64GB microSD card.
isn't $50 already a bargain for double the storage? last that i remember the phones were $100 more.
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Can you link the $40 64gb card?
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Prices appear to have gone up. Here's a link to the card I bought for $50. It's now $70. If you keep your eyes open I'm sure more deals will come your way.
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Mobile-microSDXC-Memory-619659070076/dp/B005LFT40G
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About to purchase the tmobile galaxy s 3 and ive noticed they come as a 16gb rom or a 32gb rom. Not sure if it is worth the extra $50 or not. What do you guys think? Not exatly sure what the benefit in the long run will be if so. Please explain if possible, thanks.
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the reason everyone is going bat**** over the SGSIII is because of the microSD slot. there's absolutely no reason for you to get a 32GB phone since you can pop in a 64GB microSD card if you needed more space. better question to ask yourself: what is the capacity of your current phone? if you maxed out, double the space and that's what you should be aiming for on the SGSIII. :good:
If you have to ask, do you think you need it?
I've a 64 GB µSD card whose limits I'm already reaching. $50 is a lot for 16 GB but it's not a question I need to answer.
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IF you have the need go head. IT all comes down to it.
In my case, I need the internal storage for 1080p videos, pictures, apps, data apps.
And then I use the microsd card for my 35GB music collection. (Yes, I like to go around with my entire music collection in my pocket)
So for me, my choice is 32GB Galaxy S 3 and a 64GB microSD card.
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Yup, I'd prefer a 64gb phone with a 64gb card lol. Never too much.
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For 50 bucks of u plan on keeping the phone for awhile id say get it.sucks when u think about or like ur paying 50 for a 16gb sd but when u consider 1st that its 16gb that u will never be able to expand to any other way and 2nd Apple would charge like 200 bucks for that extra space it makes the sting a lil easier to swallow.now of they made 256gb sd cards it would be a different story lol but since we are limited in how big of a sd card is available I'll take that extra 16 err 14....whatever ever formatting gb any day for 50 bones.nothing worst then running out of space
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What's the deal with Samsung gs3 being like gnexus and mtp only or something? Can that be changed with different rom?
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For $30 I got a class 10 32gb SanDisk card that I have in now.. Amazon.
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http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Mobile-Ultra-microSDHC-SDSDQY-032G-U46/dp/B005SZ4X28/ref=pd_cp_e_1 28 for 32gb. Not sure if its class 1. Can someone check for me?
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tamasrepus said:
If you have to ask, do you think you need it?
I've a 64 GB µSD card whose limits I'm already reaching. $50 is a lot for 16 GB but it's not a question I need to answer.
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That's about what I'd say. Depends on your usage. Only you know. For me 16GB is a lot.
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http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Mobile-Ultra-microSDHC-SDSDQY-032G-U46/dp/B005SZ4X28/ref=pd_cp_e_1 28 for 32gb. Not sure if its class 1. Can someone check for me?
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that's a CLASS 6 (SIX).
I plan on keeping mine for 2-3 years, so the more storage the better, so to me a 32gb phone with a 32-64gb sd card makes a lot of sense, but it really only matters what you want/need it for
Does anyone have any issues with the high capacity SD cards with the note 3? I will put a file on it, use it just fine but 5 minutes later the file is gone!!! Can the Note 3 accept a 125 GB class 10 SD card at all?
jemf1982 said:
Does anyone have any issues with the high capacity SD cards with the note 3? I will put a file on it, use it just fine but 5 minutes later the file is gone!!! Can the Note 3 accept a 125 GB class 10 SD card at all?
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I assume you mean 128gb, and yes. I've had a 128gb class 10 in mine for close to a year now and it's working great.
The problem you describe is a well known issue with SD cards that have gone bad. It's an attempt by the built in controller on the card to preserve whatever is on the card currently.
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I assume you mean 128gb, and yes. I've had a 128gb class 10 in mine for close to a year now and it's working great.
The problem you describe is a well known issue with SD cards that have gone bad. It's an attempt by the built in controller on the card to preserve whatever is on the card currently.
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The thing is I just bought the thing and just put it in the phone yesterday
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I assume you mean 128gb, and yes. I've had a 128gb class 10 in mine for close to a year now and it's working great.
The problem you describe is a well known issue with SD cards that have gone bad. It's an attempt by the built in controller on the card to preserve whatever is on the card currently.
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No, I mean 125 gb
SD cards don't usually come on odd sizes. Almost always a power of 8. Weird.
Also, just because you bought it yesterday doesn't mean it's not bad. Ever heard of manufacturing defects? Id be willing to bet it's faulty, but you could always try reformatting it to see if that works or helps.
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No, I mean 125 gb
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There is no 125gb sdcard. Return it.
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There is no 125gb sdcard. Return it.
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I formatted it, then I partitioned it. Now works fine. It was a China made cheapy. I paid $ 10 for it and a USB-otg online. The usb-otg works great too. So everything's fine now. Appreciate the info and help
If you paid $10 for a "125gb" card then that card is fake. Its probably a 16gb card made to look like 128. Try copying 125gb to it and see if can hold
jemf1982 said:
I formatted it, then I partitioned it. Now works fine. It was a China made cheapy. I paid $ 10 for it and a USB-otg online. The usb-otg works great too. So everything's fine now. Appreciate the info and help
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It is almost certainly a fake with only 4-16 GB or so of actual memory, but which self-misrepresents as 128 GB and never returns any error writing (even if it is not writing anything at all).
Copy about 16 GB of actual (lerge) files on it and then compare by content the original files and the copy. Then remember that saying - if it looks too good to be true then probably something is wrong.
definitely fake one. $10 for 125g(??), too good to be true.
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No, I mean 125 gb
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you got a picture of it?
Sorry for my stupidity, but it IS a 128 GB micro SD card. I was looking at the storage size through settings then selecting storage. Was just having a brainfart I guess. I formatted SD card. Now having zero issues
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Sorry for my stupidity, but it IS a 128 GB micro SD card. I was looking at the storage size through settings then selecting storage. Was just having a brainfart I guess. I formatted SD card. Now having zero issues
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In that case, where did you buy for $10?
Wish app in google play store
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In that case, where did you buy for $10?
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Wish app on Google Play Store
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Wish app on Google Play Store
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What brand is your card? I bet it's not Sandisk or Samsung
Is it no name brand like this one?
http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/Class-10...14?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_15&hash=item27eefe0972
Samsung
Samsung 32 gb class 10
I thought about getting one but was compatible