[Q] doesn't read memory card - Galaxy S II Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hi guys,
When I insert my 4 GB memory card into Galaxy, it doesn't read it. Does anyone have an idea what is the reason. The card was recently in Nokia N82 and everything was fine.

Does your computer read it?
Tried to format it with computer or SGS2? (FAT32)

I don't want to format it, cos don't want to loose data stored on card, but i'll try different one.

paulvandyk said:
I don't want to format it, cos don't want to loose data stored on card, but i'll try different one.
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Then back it up on your PC, format the card and then put it all back on the SD card.

bigmo7 said:
Then back it up on your PC, format the card and then put it all back on the SD card.
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I had to laugh when i saw that))
JD

Just a typical case of laziness.

Or Ignorance....

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Need to format SD card

I've been installing apps on my 16GB SD card, but just noticed that only 116MB of it are being recognized. So, I know I need to format it. My question is, can I just copy everything that's currently on it to my PC, format it, and then copy everything back?
Thanks!
loribuono said:
I've been installing apps on my 16GB SD card, but just noticed that only 116MB of it are being recognized. So, I know I need to format it. My question is, can I just copy everything that's currently on it to my PC, format it, and then copy everything back?
Thanks!
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should work without a problem
loribuono said:
I've been installing apps on my 16GB SD card, but just noticed that only 116MB of it are being recognized. So, I know I need to format it. My question is, can I just copy everything that's currently on it to my PC, format it, and then copy everything back?
Thanks!
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May I also suggest using SD Format to format. Windows format has sometimes not formatted uSD well. If you are only seeing 116MB you might use EASEUS to ensure the whole disk is available to you.
Both utilities are free and quite useful!
Thanks! And I did plan on using SD Format.

[HELP] Micro SDCard 32GB SDHC

Hello,
Me and my co-workers have exactly the same Phone GT-i9100, we bought exactly the same Micro SDCard, to the same provider, and Im the only one that the phone is not recognizing the SDCard. This is what I get:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52817124/SC20120124-143033.png
We switched SDCards and again I´m the only on that the phone does not recognize the SDCard, and then I tried with an used one (4GB) my partner was using before and it worked, so Its not like my phone does not recognize ANY SDCards!!! So I dont understand how come the NEW 32SDCard is not working ONLY FOR.
Any help would be appreciated!!! Thanks in advance,
Does it work on your pc ... if not your card is probably dud
LSAMUELCF said:
Hello,
Me and my co-workers have exactly the same Phone GT-i9100, we bought exactly the same Micro SDCard, to the same provider, and Im the only one that the phone is not recognizing the SDCard. This is what I get:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/52817124/SC20120124-143033.png
We switched SDCards and again I´m the only on that the phone does not recognize the SDCard, and then I tried with an used one (4GB) my partner was using before and it worked, so Its not like my phone does not recognize ANY SDCards!!! So I dont understand how come the NEW 32SDCard is not working ONLY FOR.
Any help would be appreciated!!! Thanks in advance,
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May be trying this check list:
Mount SD card
Format SD cad>Mount SD Card
Format SD cad in the other phone or PC>Mount SD Card
Try Stability Test V2.3 in the other phone
Try SD Tools V2.4 in the other phone
Dust inside the SD socket?
Have you tried formatting in your phone?
Could be you got unlucky, and got a faulty card reader in your phone. But also possible the sd card just needs to be formatted.
What kind of sd card is it? And is it formatted already?
hgroove said:
May be trying this check list:
Mount SD card
Format SD cad>Mount SD Card
Format SD cad in the other phone or PC>Mount SD Card
Try Stability Test V2.3 in the other phone
Try SD Tools V2.4 in the other phone
Dust inside the SD socket?
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It won´t Mount to the Phone, when I hit "Mount" it would keep on saying Mounting but it doesn´t... When I connect the phone (with the SDCard in it) to the PC the SDCard is not shown. However, it does if its in my friend´s phone.....
Im thinking it could be that my phone is rooted, unlike my friend´s. So I think I could take it back to its original ROM and try, if it doesnt work then take it to warranty cuz the SDcards work just fine in my other friend phone (which is the same one as mine, bought it together, same day, same company).
Its a: SanDisk MicroSDHC 32GB
ctomgee said:
Have you tried formatting in your phone?
Could be you got unlucky, and got a faulty card reader in your phone. But also possible the sd card just needs to be formatted.
What kind of sd card is it? And is it formatted already?
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Yes it is formatted, did it twice in my friend´s phone. I dont think its an sd card problem, its more like a feature/option thing, which I dont get to see any solution but to flash back to stock rom the phone.
LSAMUELCF said:
Yes it is formatted, did it twice in my friend´s phone. I dont think its an sd card problem, its more like a feature/option thing, which I dont get to see any solution but to flash back to stock rom the phone.
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Right; I mentioned the card as a POSSIBILITY, but that another possibility is that the card READER in your phone is jacked up. Root should NOT have any affect in your phone's ability to read an sd card. I have root on my phone, and it reads my class 10 16gb sd card just fine. But it may be worth it to try flashing back to stock to see if that helps. Otherwise, your only option left after that is warranty.
ctomgee said:
Right; I mentioned the card as a POSSIBILITY, but that another possibility is that the card READER in your phone is jacked up. Root should NOT have any affect in your phone's ability to read an sd card. I have root on my phone, and it reads my class 10 16gb sd card just fine. But it may be worth it to try flashing back to stock to see if that helps. Otherwise, your only option left after that is warranty.
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The thing is that it can read a 4GB micro sd that my other friend was using before, thats why I think it has something to do with my phone not reading that specific type of SDCard for some reason. I think of going back to stock because Root is the only difference between mine and my friends phone/MicroSDCard.
I´ll let you guys know my results in case someone else finds the same problem.
LSAMUELCF said:
The thing is that it can read a 4GB micro sd that my other friend was using before, thats why I think it has something to do with my phone not reading that specific type of SDCard for some reason. I think of going back to stock because Root is the only difference between mine and my friends phone/MicroSDCard.
I´ll let you guys know my results in case someone else finds the same problem.
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Sounds like it is having difficulty reading SDHC (High Capacity) cards. I think standard SD cards can get up to 8GB, so I'm betting your 4GB card is a standard micro SD, and not an SDHC. SDHC was created for 16 and 32GB.
LSAMUELCF said:
It won´t Mount to the Phone, when I hit "Mount" it would keep on saying Mounting but it doesn´t... When I connect the phone (with the SDCard in it) to the PC the SDCard is not shown. However, it does if its in my friend´s phone.....
Im thinking it could be that my phone is rooted, unlike my friend´s. So I think I could take it back to its original ROM and try, if it doesnt work then take it to warranty cuz the SDcards work just fine in my other friend phone (which is the same one as mine, bought it together, same day, same company).
Its a: SanDisk MicroSDHC 32GB
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Ok discard software related problem:
1- Flash original ROM-Kernel and try,
2- Then discard hardware related problem(in the phone and the SD card side)
Phone side;apply an electronic spray cleaner in the socket an SD Card. Use an anti-static wrist strap
3- SD card side; use software tools i recommended before in several SD cards.
Just to let u guys know, it was a hardware problem. I had to get a new phone.
Thanks,
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[Q] 64gb micro SD card question please

Hi, happy Saturday everyone!
I am a new proud owner of the S3 and have a simple question...I have a sandisk 64gb micro sd card xc that I used on my battery hog Evo that has a ton of songs...what can I do to use this on my new baby s3? do I have to reformat it? transfer my songs to my external hard drive or, what is the proper procedure? Do I need to reformat the card itself? I appreciate all you experienced users advice,
Thank you:laugh:
What format is the card now? normally you simply place the card into the phone and it should work but if its the wrong format it may need to be reset by the phone or formatted to fat32 by a computer
Lookin4somehelp said:
What format is the card now? normally you simply place the card into the phone and it should work but if its the wrong format it may need to be reset by the phone or formatted to fat32 by a computer
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its whatever format it was formatted with my HC Evo 4g phone....i dont know how to format a card to FAT32...will the phone do that? thank you Looking4somehelp for your reply...
eliniko said:
its whatever format it was formatted with my HC Evo 4g phone....i dont know how to format a card to FAT32...will the phone do that? thank you Looking4somehelp for your reply...
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It should still work, but on the s3, you want it in exfat anyways. You can do that via your computer or just format it in your s3, i believe
BinaryEclipse said:
It should still work, but on the s3, you want it in exfat anyways. You can do that via your computer or just format it in your s3, i believe
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BinaryEclipse, thank you, ill try it....
Don't format it in your phone before backing up your sd card first or you will lose everything.

Need help with micro memory card

hey guys,
I have samsung s2, and i have one old micro memory card 1gb, Im trying to insert it on my phone but nothing happes, looks like my phone wont read this micro memory card.... i tired to put this micro memory card to another phone [nokia c3] and this phone can read it but need password to unclock, anybody can help me how to remove this password from this micro memory card ? because i have forget this password
I have some important docs on that micro memory card... i hope someone will help me out.
ThumperTM said:
hey guys,
I have samsung s2, and i have one old micro memory card 1gb, Im trying to insert it on my phone but nothing happes, looks like my phone wont read this micro memory card.... i tired to put this micro memory card to another phone [nokia c3] and this phone can read it but need password to unclock, anybody can help me how to remove this password from this micro memory card ? because i have forget this password
I have some important docs on that micro memory card... i hope someone will help me out.
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You will need to format it. Some devices like a Nokia n95 for example will be able to format it without needing password and thus remove security. Once its formatted it will be useable in other/newer devices.
you need to format the sd
maxorelad said:
you need to format the sd
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Which is exactly what I just said, but you failed to mention that only some older devices will be able to do it.
any chance to save my mirco card data?
i have some important sstuff on that card
ThumperTM said:
hey guys,
I have samsung s2, and i have one old micro memory card 1gb, Im trying to insert it on my phone but nothing happes, looks like my phone wont read this micro memory card.... i tired to put this micro memory card to another phone [nokia c3] and this phone can read it but need password to unclock, anybody can help me how to remove this password from this micro memory card ? because i have forget this password
I have some important docs on that micro memory card... i hope someone will help me out.
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I have the same problem but I can't find a solution to save the data. Only formating will work again. The user theATHEiST said how to formating.
Sent from my GT-I9100.

SD card

I have a 1 gig sd card I know 1 gig lol. It was in a company phone I got anyways. it worked fine for past 13 months but now i cant mount it. phone does not recognize it and recovery comes up failed when I try to access it through it. you think its a bad sd card or bad sd card reader in phone? I do not have another phone to test the card in. If/When I buy a new card and it still does not recognize it how do I go about loading a rom? As of right now know back ups and did a System refresh stuck on start up screen on phone . All of this started after I did the sdcard mod on one of the roms beans I think.
Thanks
grncivic2001 said:
I have a 1 gig sd card I know 1 gig lol. It was in a company phone I got anyways. it worked fine for past 13 months but now i cant mount it. phone does not recognize it and recovery comes up failed when I try to access it through it. you think its a bad sd card or bad sd card reader in phone? I do not have another phone to test the card in. If/When I buy a new card and it still does not recognize it how do I go about loading a rom? As of right now know back ups and did a System refresh stuck on start up screen on phone . All of this started after I did the sdcard mod on one of the roms beans I think.
Thanks
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I would wager a bad SD card. Those things are known to fail.
grncivic2001 said:
I have a 1 gig sd card I know 1 gig lol. It was in a company phone I got anyways. it worked fine for past 13 months but now i cant mount it. phone does not recognize it and recovery comes up failed when I try to access it through it. you think its a bad sd card or bad sd card reader in phone? I do not have another phone to test the card in. If/When I buy a new card and it still does not recognize it how do I go about loading a rom? As of right now know back ups and did a System refresh stuck on start up screen on phone . All of this started after I did the sdcard mod on one of the roms beans I think.
Thanks
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If you are talking about the SD card swap mod..... It would require much much more room than 1gig. That might be your entire problem.
Can you take the SD card to a computer via a card reader (you might need an adapter to make it full size) and format it? If you can just load up beans19 on it and flash it. It should work if that's the issue. just don't try the SD swap with less than an 8gig SD card next time
apacseven said:
I would wager a bad SD card. Those things are known to fail.
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Milimbar said:
If you are talking about the SD card swap mod..... It would require much much more room than 1gig. That might be your entire problem.
Can you take the SD card to a computer via a card reader (you might need an adapter to make it full size) and format it? If you can just load up beans19 on it and flash it. It should work if that's the issue. just don't try the SD swap with less than an 8gig SD card next time [/QUOT
Thanks it was a bad card I got a high speed 16gig today all is good.
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grncivic2001 said:
Thanks it was a bad card I got a high speed 16gig today all is good.
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Glad to hear you got it working
1gb lol. What was the point
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