I've just bought myself an SGS3, and a 64GB MicroSD. My MicroSD card has arrived before my phone, and I'm wondering what file system I need to re-format it as, if any? It's currently formatted as exFAT. Thanks in advance.
SuperH3lix said:
I've just bought myself an SGS3, and a 64GB MicroSD. My MicroSD card has arrived before my phone, and I'm wondering what file system I need to re-format it as, if any? It's currently formatted as exFAT. Thanks in advance.
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For compatibility, its best formatted as Fat32.
If you're using a samsung rom then exFAT is fine.
If you go aosp roms like cyanogen, you'll need fat 32
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During the launch presentation it was mentioned that the Galaxy S3 will support MicroSDXC cards with capacity up to 64GB and an exFAT file structure.
However, the manual released on Samsung's UK website states otherwise...
http://www.samsung.com/uk/support/model/GT-I9300ZKABTU-downloads?isManualDownload=true#
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Your device accepts microSD™ or microSDHC™ memory
cards with maximum capacities of 32 GB (depending on the
memory card manufacturer and type).
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Your device supports only the FAT file structure for
memory cards. If you insert a memory card formatted
with a different file structure, your device will ask you
to reformat the memory card.
The manual is from this month (05/2012), Rev. 01
I asked Samsung, but they weren't able to give me an answer.
So, what's the deal?
Nothing is the deal, MicroSDHC and MicroSD"XC" are compatible using the same controller, the only reason why it wouldn't work is if someone went "If >32GB return IMPOSSIBRU;"
We know the s2 deffo doesn't support 64gb but this guy tested it out and it worked..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yYUg14u_co8
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fv_56mwG0w4
These are two videos that show that it works..
Yes, yes it will on both counts.
http://www.androidnz.net/2012/05/samsung-galaxy-s3-user-manual-causes.html
Got confirmation from Samsung Mobile UK:
The device will support 64GB micro SD. Sorry for any confusion.
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If you format the card in the phone, what format will it use? Presumably FAT32. If so, will it be better to format in your computer?
The 64GB cards come formatted exFAT, so no need to format a new card at all (otherwise in computer if the card is already used). Just confirmed I will be getting hands-on an S3 today, will by trying out my exFAT formatted 64GB card in it
NZtechfreak said:
The 64GB cards come formatted exFAT, so no need to format a new card at all (otherwise in computer if the card is already used). Just confirmed I will be getting hands-on an S3 today, will by trying out my exFAT formatted 64GB card in it
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Let us know asap!
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Let us know asap!
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Obviously I will!
Hopefully the guy is OK with me taking video and isn't under some oppressive NDA, if so will shoot a bunch of stuff including the card.
Hi everyone!
So, I did indeed have a couple of hours hands-on time with the S3 today, wanted to let everyone know that exFAT support is present and working, and 64GB cards work fine (if anyone still doubts that they work on all Androids with card slots).
Will have some more info up soon too
Hey guys,
I just got a Sandisk 64GB SDXC card. I popped it in my SGS3 but it tells me that the file system is not recognized.
Any ideas?
Thx
reformat the card in the phone the 64 gig works fine even on my old sgs but you have to reformat it on the phone
lgkahn said:
reformat the card in the phone the 64 gig works fine even on my old sgs but you have to reformat it on the phone
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Thanks for the reply. I'm starting to think there is something wrong with my card. My SGS3 cannot mount it, then it asks to format it but that gives errors and ends up saying I can now safely remove it.
I have tried to format it on Windows 7, I can select exFat as the file system but it tells me the capacity is only 30.6 MB. Weird.
You might want to check you got what you thought you were buying, google for H2testw. Plenty of no-what-they-seem-to-be cards about.
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Got one in my S3.
Works great .
You definitely need to format the card from the device (S3) before using it. Otherwise you won't see it at all or only half of it.
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Hi guys, i have the 64gb SanDisk sd card... I had formatted it EXFAT using Windows 7. My phone (galaxy s4 gt-i9300) recognizes it, but i dont know what is wrong, cause I cant download files bigger than 4GB... And also my recovery recognizes it. I rooted my phone, but if I check the properties of the sd card on Windows it shows that it is on EXFAT? Should I use a different method to format it?
Thanks in advance
Sgs4 its not gt 9300.
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My rooted galaxy DONT Mount the 64gb micro SDXC.:crying:
It only mounts my 32 gb micro sd.
Any solutions.
any one with the same problem?:crying:
NDUTU said:
My rooted galaxy DONT Mount the 64gb micro SDXC.:crying:
It only mounts my 32 gb micro sd.
Any solutions.
any one with the same problem?:crying:
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Did you try formatting it from the phone?
Also, is it definitely genuine?
Format from the phone storage menu usually sorts it out.
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Does the S III supporte SDXC (exFat) file system?
Try formating it to Fat32 or NTFS, should do the trick...
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SANDISK 64gb micro SDXC are preformated in: ExFAT.
So I managed to REFORMAT in : FAT32 Only
And now it is working.
But....
I have previously mounted the 64gb Micro SDXC in my STOCK and UNROOTED ROM right after the unboxing, and it worked fine.
So the problem must be the ROOTED roms.
alias_neo said:
Did you try formatting it from the phone?
Also, is it definitely genuine?
Format from the phone storage menu usually sorts it out.
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Yes it is GENUINE,
and
NO It DOESN´T revolve the problem formatting from the phone...
I had to reformat from PC in FAT32, phone formatting does it in ExFAT....
The problem must be from ROOTED roms, they DONT support ExFAT
NDUTU said:
Yes it is GENUINE,
and
NO It DOESN´T revolve the problem formatting from the phone...
I had to reformat from PC in FAT32, phone formatting does it in ExFAT....
The problem must be from ROOTED roms, they DONT support ExFAT
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If you were on a custom ROM, that was more than likely your problem. There are no issues with SanDisk 64 GB MicroSDs formatted in either ExFAT or FAT32, when used in a SGS III with a stock ROM.
Root does not affect exfat hiwever not every kernel has the exfat module included so if you installed for example cm9 your exfat partition would no longer work because cm9 doesnt support exfat. Further more the install process also breaks the formatting of the card so it will then no longer work in anything at all and you have to bang it into a computer and run chkdsk /f on it to sort it.
PBCAC.
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I Installed this stock rom:
I9300XXALF2 ___ 4.0.4 ___ 2012 Junio ___ I9300PHEALE4
http://www.htcmania.com/showthread.php?t=392921
ESPAÑOL
and then Rooted it.
My Factory rom was MOVISTAR ESPAÑOL, and 64gb micro sdXC workd fine
Not able to mount an 64gb microsdxc on S3
I have tried to mount the micro sdxc as I took it out from the box and the phone does not recognize it. I tried to format it again on computer as exFat but still no result . I tried to format it on computer as NTFS still no result. when inserted in phone i tried to mount it and nothing happens . Any idea how to make it work ? Previous I had an 16 gb micro sdhc which worked perfect . Thx.
Finnaly I solve the problem . I put the microsd in an galaxy S1 and I was able to formate it there. It showed immediately 59.4 gb. When i put it back in S3 it showed the same . Good luck if you encounter the same problem.
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How do I run apps from the external sd for the s3?
Any 1 found a fix yet?
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Hi there guys
I have been having a problem with 3 sandisk 64gb micro sd cards. I always got them replaced but it is getting frustrating now. Obviously they are formatted in exfat format.
The problem starts when I copy data of over 30 gb. Once i copy the data n the sd is remounted or the phone is restarted i always get the message "damaged sd card" but when i read the card on pc through an adapter it shows the contents ok. So i want to know if anyone can help me so that I may not need to return the card this time around...
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Try to format it first in the phone, then start loading data on it.
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Try to format it first in the phone, then start loading data on it.
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I also tried it buddy but none of the methods seem to work .. i also tried formatting it then copying data through sd card reader as well as the phone itself... does it have to do anything with some file system issue or kernel related issue... im on stock kernel rooted...
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also had the same problem. i formatted the card to fat32 with 32xxx sectors with "GUIFORMAT" app for windows, the it works ok.
then after fat conversion, you can try to format the card to exfat using any app (not the windows one) search google, then it might work, didnt try myself as fat32 works great, and i can use it with the script that makes the card the phone memory, so now i got 64gb instead of 11.6gb of phone storage
smaberg said:
also had the same problem. i formatted the card to fat32 with 32xxx sectors with "GUIFORMAT" app for windows, the it works ok.
then after fat conversion, you can try to format the card to exfat using any app (not the windows one) search google, then it might work, didnt try myself as fat32 works great, and i can use it with the script that makes the card the phone memory, so now i got 64gb instead of 11.6gb of phone storage
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How can I get the script you talked about?
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No problems here. Got a Class 10 sandisk 64gb in.
danben7 said:
No problems here. Got a Class 10 sandisk 64gb in.
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where formatted?
how much fully card with data?
witch rom, kernel?
I have the class 10 64Gb Sandisk sd card too with no problems.
Card has about 55Gb info on it and I didn't format the card. Just put it into the phone. Recognised instantly and haven't looked back.
I have a 2nd SGSIII too with a 64gb class 6 sandisk sd card. Same applies but with a little less data on it.
diddsen said:
where formatted?
how much fully card with data?
witch rom, kernel?
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Came formatted in exfat, I then formatted it on my phone as well but it wasn't necessary, still exfat
59.47GB available
Stock international rom, ALF2
Flashed the 20130128 nightly coming from Jelly Beans. When I rebooted the phone the (empty) 64gb SD Card was "damaged". I tried to format it via the phone and that didn't help.
After looking into other posts I keep seeing that it needs to be formatted as a FAT32 but that this wasn't recommended for cards 32gb and higher.Is there anything special I need to do after flashing 4.2??
Thanks for the help...
-Chris
There is nothing wrong about reformatting the Sd card to FAT32. You just lose the ability to transfer files over the size of 4GB. You're going to need to reformat the sdcard on your pc by using a third party program.
AOSP ROMs do not support exFAT.
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I have a 64Gb SDCard formatted using ExFat and CM 10.1 see's my card with no problems
I was wondering if i could use a 64gb sd card on my ham2. I currently have a 32gb but thats a bit small for me. Thanks
colt6666 said:
I was wondering if i could use a 64gb sd card on my ham2. I currently have a 32gb but thats a bit small for .me. Thanks
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I am using a 64gb and have heard 128gb work too. I use a fat 32 partition and link2sd and use external sd as main storage.
I too am using 64GB -- formatted to FAT32. If I recall, my card was pre-formatted with 2 partitions which the phone will not recognise. If you format it to NTFS, TWRP might not recognise it in recovery mode. Windows will not format such a large drive as FAT32, so you will have to use another tool -- e.g. MiniTool.
The caveat is avoid using a (cheap) USB card reader. I've corrupted the card before when transferring too much data to the card. Newer readers built into your laptop or using the USB cable directly to the phone seem okay.
colt6666 said:
I was wondering if i could use a 64gb sd card on my ham2. I currently have a 32gb but thats a bit small for me. Thanks
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^^ Same as those guys, I also am using a 64gb card. No issues! Though surprisingly it made my Xperia bug out, lol
Just be sure you get something beyond first gen (40,MBS) cards. I have had 0 issues with anything up to 64gb I now have two 128gb cards that both work but get corrupted and require a format every time I attempt to transfer 10 + Gigs of information at a time.