Manage SD card

Move photos, videos, music to SD card

To free up internal storage on your phone:

  1. Be sure you've inserted and set up your SD card.
  2. Do one of the following:

    • Touch the SD card notification.
    • Go to Settings > Storage and select your SD card.
  3. Touch > Storage settings > Move media.
  4. Check the boxes for types of media to move (pictures, movies, music).
  5. Touch Move.

Move apps to SD card

You cannot store apps on the SD card because it is portable storage. If needed, you can free up space on your phone.

Eject SD card

Drag the SD card notification down, and touch Eject.

If you don't see the notification:

  1. Go to Settings > Storage.
  2. Next to your SD card name, touch .

It's now safe to remove the card from the phone.

To insert the card into another device (computer, projector, etc.) that uses different card dimensions, you may need the adapter that came with your card. See device manufacturer's instructions for the type of adapter required and insertion instructions.

Erase SD card

  1. Go to Settings > Storage.
  2. Select your SD card.
  3. Touch > Storage settings > Format.
  4. Touch Erase & format.
  5. Touch Done.

Fix an issue

If you’re having issues, try these troubleshooting steps.