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. Open the Files app and tap menu icon > Clean.

    Or, go to Settings > Storage, then tap down arrow > This device > Free up space.

  3. If there are media files to move, tap the option to free up space.

  4. Select items to move.
  5. Tap more options icon > Move to > SD card.
TipYou can set the camera to store all new photos and videos on the SD card.

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 tap Eject.

If you don't see the notification:

  1. Go to Settings > Storage.
  2. Tap down arrow and select your SD card.
  3. Tap more options icon > Eject.

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. Tap down arrow and select your SD card.
  3. Tap more options icon > Format.
  4. Follow onscreen instructions to format the card.

Fix an issue

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