Hello i have one problem ... i have 16gb micro sd card and i cant format it .. if i format in pc .. all files is gone .. but if i take it in mobile(htchd2) all deleted files are back ... i cant copy anything or delete .. if format in mobile .. says cant delete ... unable to complete ...
please for answer how to result it ... thx for help
(sorry for bad english)
Seems like the format does not turn out very well. Please tell me, what file system are you formatting to? And are you sure your phone does support 16GB micro sd cards? If all else fails you could try a third party partition manager (Partition magic, acronis) to format the card. Even better would be to format it using linux, this works most of the time.
in pc i have win 7 ... formating (think FAT32) and i was use that card before im usin it about 1year ... in that time is everything ok ... but now i cant format ... (my phone support 32gb cards.) its HTC hD2 ( something info about phone ..) SPL 2,08 hspl 8g xe ... i before used AMandroid 2.3.4 cyan...
hmm ok, I suggest you try to use partition magic (you can find it using torrent networks etc. like thepiratebay.org). For some reason your pc just does not format it correctly which is highly unusual. So, in conclusion, if your pc and your phone do not want to format it like it's supposed to. Try using some third party software.
Also, isn't it sufficient to just delete all the files on the card? If so, use your phone to do this, it might also work and it would be the easiest option.
i try many programs ... but dont any effect ... and i try delete by ... MAGLDR v1.13 but nothing ... card maybe locked... ?? it is?? i try next day unlock it by reduction or i buy new card .... its esiest way .. to result it ...
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hmm ok, I suggest you try to use partition magic (you can find it using torrent networks etc. like thepiratebay.org). For some reason your pc just does not format it correctly which is highly unusual. So, in conclusion, if your pc and your phone do not want to format it like it's supposed to. Try using some third party software.
Also, isn't it sufficient to just delete all the files on the card? If so, use your phone to do this, it might also work and it would be the easiest option.
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Warez isn't tolerated here.
You can try and delete the partition in windows disk management. Right click my computer, manage. If you still have issues it's almost certainly a duff card.
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Warez isn't tolerated here.
You can try and delete the partition in windows disk management. Right click my computer, manage. If you still have issues it's almost certainly a duff card.
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I am having the same problem. I have a 32gb micro sd card that Im trying to use but I cant delete anything off of it or put any files on it. When I do try to delete items, it takes the time to delete the files and then removes them from the list, but when the card is put back into my phone the files are still there.This is also the case when I try to add music. The computer will take time to write the files, but in the end no new files are created
I have tried using windows to format it as well as SanDisks formatter. I also did a check disk in windows command prompt but no errors were returned.
It should also be noted that when I tried to reformat with Sandisks reformatter, I was using the adapter in my sd card slot and it said that the card was locked and to slide the switch. I tried it with a different card reader and the same error occurred. when I put the card into the phone it was "able to" reformat it. but the same problem is occurring.
Thanks in advance for any suggestions
stupid questioN; but do you have activated some kind of write protection? ^^
Download MiniTools Partition Wizard (Freeware)
It fixed my SD-Card
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im runing all kinds of roms for the past 6 months and noticed that i cant format my micro sd card in thuse roms...is there some kind of a program that can help me do it thru mydevice. i even tryd to format it through my pc but the only thing i can do is delete files.. not wnough since theres allways around 1600mb thats always inuse and a format is the only way to "clean it"..
im runing duty 4\29 now and have no issues or problems..same was with l26 v4 diamond...my device is working great... just that memory card is driving me bananas ,,,
howe somone can help..and thanks a lot...
Did you you try using the start=>run=>cmd=>FORMAT on a pc to format it. Did you make sure the write protection tab is set to unlock on the sd adapter. If it's set to locked remove the card first, then set it to unlock and reinsert it.
Also on the pc when you format it check the file system.
usually it wont do FAT32.
Just FAT will work.
Also the card should be unlocked anyway as you can delete individual files, so as ricethief says, you dont need to check that.
Hi,
Hoping someone can help, although from what I've found online it seems as tho I'm SOL. I have a 16GB card that I was using on a focus. I'm not gonna use the focus and wanted to keep the card, format it and I don't care about erasing the content- just as long as I can reuse it.
Is this possible at all or has anyone found a workaround way of doing this? I would hate to just toss the card out pretty much if it's worthless.
Thanks in advance for any help...
Use a Nokia Symbian Phone with micro Sd Slot to Format it.
First after insert the card ignore the message of Crypted Card or so.
Then go to the options menu and format the card. After This u can use ist in any device
ElNinio80 said:
Use a Nokia Symbian Phone with micro Sd Slot to Format it.
First after insert the card ignore the message of Crypted Card or so.
Then go to the options menu and format the card. After This u can use ist in any device
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nice thanks...I'll try to find a way to get my hands on one. Any other methods in case I can't get a symbian one?
I've used my girlfriend Olympus camera and my Nikon camera to format my card (Centon 16GB) on a few occasions. But I have to trick the card to get it to be detected in the cameras. If I just put the card in the camera normally it doesn't detect it, but when I do the following steps it always works.
1. Hard reset (format) my phone using the 3 hardware buttons without the card in it.
2. Turn the phone off and install the sd card.
3. Hard reset (format) a 2nd time using the 3 hardware buttons, but with the card still in.
4. Turn the phone off and take out the card. Do not reboot, you must turn the phone off after the 2nd hard reset.
5. Insert the card into a camera and try a format.
Not sure why, but if I reboot after hard resetting, my camera's cannot detect or format the card. Its possible that the encryption isn't written until you reboot after a card is formatted.
TriAxisFL said:
I've used my girlfriend Olympus camera and my Nikon camera to format my card (Centon 16GB) on a few occasions. But I have to trick the card to get it to be detected in the cameras. If I just put the card in the camera normally it doesn't detect it, but when I do the following steps it always works.
1. Hard reset (format) my phone using the 3 hardware buttons without the card in it.
2. Turn the phone off and install the sd card.
3. Hard reset (format) a 2nd time using the 3 hardware buttons, but with the card still in.
4. Turn the phone off and take out the card. Do not reboot, you must turn the phone off after the 2nd hard reset.
5. Insert the card into a camera and try a format.
Not sure why, but if I reboot after hard resetting, my camera's cannot detect or format the card. Its possible that the encryption isn't written until you reboot after a card is formatted.
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This seems ... really extreme. I hope in the future Microsoft releases some sort of service tool (like the one for the NoDo update) that will allow recognition and format of cards on Windows.
abenitez64 said:
Hi,
Hoping someone can help, although from what I've found online it seems as tho I'm SOL. I have a 16GB card that I was using on a focus. I'm not gonna use the focus and wanted to keep the card, format it and I don't care about erasing the content- just as long as I can reuse it.
Is this possible at all or has anyone found a workaround way of doing this? I would hate to just toss the card out pretty much if it's worthless.
Thanks in advance for any help...
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Its easy m8...very easy
If you dont have one, get a 5$ card reader and use this tool to format the card in your pc
http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html.
colossus_r said:
Its easy m8...very easy
If you dont have one, get a 5$ card reader and use this tool to format the card in your pc
http://www.partitionwizard.com/free-partition-manager.html.
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and you've tried this on a real windows phone 7 device not the hd2 convert? there is a huge diff
If you can find a Mac with a card reader, then you can clear out the partition with the Mac Disk Utility.
You can use pretty much anything - I tried it on Windows Mobile (HTC formating SD card utility - worked fine), Android (SGS with FroYo - had to press Format twice - worked fine), desktop WIndows and SD card in card reader - with using diskpart (list disk, select disk X, select partition 1, delete, select partition 1, delete, create partition blabla - worked fine too)
Haven't tried Linux box
OndraSter said:
You can use pretty much anything - I tried it on Windows Mobile (HTC formating SD card utility - worked fine), Android (SGS with FroYo - had to press Format twice - worked fine), desktop WIndows and SD card in card reader - with using diskpart (list disk, select disk X, select partition 1, delete, select partition 1, delete, create partition blabla - worked fine too)
Haven't tried Linux box
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You have an HD2, if you have an official WP7 device the card is set up very different. So far the only way known to "normalize" the SD card is to use a Nokia phone or odd tricks with random cameras.
voluptuary said:
You have an HD2, if you have an official WP7 device the card is set up very different. So far the only way known to "normalize" the SD card is to use a Nokia phone or odd tricks with random cameras.
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I think this is not true.
domineus said:
and you've tried this on a real windows phone 7 device not the hd2 convert? there is a huge diff
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Hello M8...
HD2 runs wp7 and the formating and partition of the sd card its the same with any wp7 device...
Its working ... i change my first sd a 4gb card that i had installed wp7 with another bigger one (8gb).
The tools that i have post, can delete any wp7 partion
You can even copy partition to a usb hard disk for backup before you delete it.
And for this to be resolved:
1. Can you please get the minitool partition wizard and try to delete that partition and see whats happen ????
2. Please report back your findings ??
colossus
colossus_r said:
I think this is not true.
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Try to google/read FAQ/forums before posting. It's 100% true.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12179672#post12179672
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I think this is not true.
Hello M8...
HD2 runs wp7 and the formating and partition of the sd card its the same with any wp7 device...
Its working ... i change my first sd a 4gb card that i had installed wp7 with another bigger one (8gb).
The tools that i have post, can delete any wp7 partion
You can even copy partition to a usb hard disk for backup before you delete it.
And for this to be resolved:
1. Can you please get the minitool partition wizard and try to delete that partition and see whats happen ????
2. Please report back your findings ??
colossus
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partition is NOT the same. For hd2 converts running windows phone 7, 200 mb partition of the hd is partitioned to be recognized by windows, therefore making any low level formatting utility work to regain the initial amount of memory as if it was new. BUT for real wp7 devices, the partition scheme is different and cannot be recognized by any computer. Making the partition tool completely and utterly useless...
For non converts (HD2 devices) the only way is to use a nokia device. Otherwise you will be SOL
sensboston said:
Try to google/read FAQ/forums before posting. It's 100% true.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?p=12179672#post12179672
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Sensboston ... You are right .... I stand corrected.
Sinse as i already said i have an HD2 running WP7 i was under the impression that is the same.
No its not....Its different on the HD2 format for wp7..
And seems that the Nokia solution its the one that works for now...
Now because of this i found the time to learn more about wp7 sd cards.
If any one wants to read more here is a good start with more links
http://lifeinthefastlaneok.wordpress.com/
Thanks again
colossus
colossus_r said:
If any one wants to read more here is a good start with more links
http://lifeinthefastlaneok.wordpress.com/
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Good catch; probably, mods should copypaste that article to WP7 FAQ to prevent future speculations about this topic.
Back on this ...
Seems that SD Formatter 3.0 has the abillity to format WP7 Cards ????
This member here says that he did it with the that app.
Can anyone confirm this ????
colossus_r said:
Back on this ...
Seems that SD Formatter 3.0 has the abillity to format WP7 Cards ????
This member here says that he did it with the that app.
Can anyone confirm this ????
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I have a 16GB Kingston MicroSD that was paired with my first Samsung Focus. I've tried all the apps listed here with multiple computers, external card readers, etc, and nothing will unlock the card so far.
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I have a 16GB Kingston MicroSD that was paired with my first Samsung Focus. I've tried all the apps listed here with multiple computers, external card readers, etc, and nothing will unlock the card so far.
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I was able to reformat a 32gb card that I used on my HD7 using one of the Nokia Express Music phones. Forgot the exact model. It will ask for a password but you can always hit cancel and then go through the formatting
hey guys,
1 month ago i've buyed a new sd card(16 gigs, class4) it works pretty good until now.
now i can't erase anything, when i try it the datas seemd to be away, but on the next plug they're there again...
and the phone doesn't recognize the card either, so what i can do?!
Corrupted. Use minitools to do a full wipe and try.
doesn't work anyway,
or explain what i have to do exactly
Have you tried it on a different device to make sure the problem is the sd card and not your phone. Tried backing up and formatting the sd card?
on different devices it's like read/only...
formatting doesn't work,
Assuming the sd card is MicroSD ( it is isn't it?), and you've tried formatting it on a phone as well as from a computer, always making sure the lock of the microSD adapter was off, the only thing i would think of, is trying with different formatting tools software, there are plenty of them on the internet.
A program that might work:http://en.kioskea.net/download/download-127-hp-usb-disk-storage-format-tool
yes it's micro sd but it hasn't any lock,
when i try that program there's written: the device is write-protected..
When you plug your micro sd card to the computer you do it with an adaptor in wich you should find a lock, if it's off or doesn't exist the following tutorial should help.
http://www.troublefixers.com/remove-write-protection-on-usb-pen-drive-or-memory-card-or-ipod/
Remember google!
doesnt work...
what type of format does it have? did you formatted it at first use? with which kind of format ? i'm running out of possible solutions.. argh!
it has 1 gig ext, and the other's fat32..
Repartitioning, trying with the disk utility on ubuntu...or if your on time, or return it to the store and change it for a new one... i've no idea what so ever apart from what i've already answered. Sorry mate. May be someone around the forum can help you further...
cannot partitioning it, read only,...
when someone knows how to fix that he would answer..
so i keep deleting files from my sd card but they keep coming back.
i've pulled it out and plugged it to my laptop and it says files are protected? didn't know micro sd cards can be protected ( no physical switch on the side) nor did i find anything underneath properties tab.
i went as far as formatting it while mounted, all files delete but when i restart the phone, they all come back.
i like to know how i can make this go away, kindly advise. thanks.
What files are you deleting? Android puts certain files and folders on the SD card automatically
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rtotheichie said:
What files are you deleting? Android puts certain files and folders on the SD card automatically
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nothing specific. pics.
somehow they became write protected and i can't get it out of it.
need a new flash adapter , unless there is a way to remove write protected stage while its mounted to my phone?
Have you tried using an file shredder utility on your PC to delete them? Past that I would say its a mystery.
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This happened to me a few times before as well it except I was trying to format the card instead. If I remember correctly it was because of some type of setting having to do with developers usb connection. I'll edit this post if I remember/find out what I did exactly
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deathmaker06 said:
This happened to me a few times before as well it except I was trying to format the card instead. If I remember correctly it was because of some type of setting having to do with developers usb connection. I'll edit this post if I remember/find out what I did exactly
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let me know if you do. thanks.
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still looking, any one have a solution for formatting a write protected micro sd?
Are you trying to format it or delete specific files. If you want to format it find a hex editor, put a normal sd card and steal the hex from the normal sd card and put it on the 1 you're trying to format
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sbcdave said:
Are you trying to format it or delete specific files. If you want to format it find a hex editor, put a normal sd card and steal the hex from the normal sd card and put it on the 1 you're trying to format
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Hi, trying to either remove protected content or format it, which ever way possible.
define steal? just downloaded freeware hex editer xvi32. not sure how to operate it though.
how do i steal the hex from another sd card?
I can't reproduce the problem so I'm unable to find the solution again. Sorry. That and I've also lost the 16gb micro SD card that had that problem. I'm using a 32gb now.
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called samsung and they'll do a warranty exchange on it. problem solved
not sure how the micro sd locked up but it did, strange things happen i guess. i even tried multiple sd adapters and devices and still got the same error.
thanks everyone for their feedback.
Krayvon said:
so i keep deleting files from my sd card but they keep coming back.
i've pulled it out and plugged it to my laptop and it says files are protected? didn't know micro sd cards can be protected ( no physical switch on the side) nor did i find anything underneath properties tab.
i went as far as formatting it while mounted, all files delete but when i restart the phone, they all come back.
i like to know how i can make this go away, kindly advise. thanks.
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same thing happened to me!!
I even tried to repartition the card with a memory adapter and minitool partition!
I made several partition ... but again.. when I restart it... files are there again!
it happen to me too, im an IT eng. I already google bout this issue n most of them end up saying the memory card is corrupt... strange thing is ..i try every software (including HDD regeneration) n found no bad sector. I try format using many app, easus, AOMEI n stuff ..not working ..try to convert from Fat32 to NTFS also not working ..LOW level format from command prompt same thing... the issue is driving me mad ... replace microsd card is not answer.
hi yesterday I unexpectedly remove sd card (samsung) without unmounting from htc u11 now I can not write to it. can not format the sd card from phone as well from pc. recently I updated my htc u11 to oreo also. I dont know is it because of unexpectedly remove of sd card or oreo update because I dont remember that after oreo update I use(means download something) my sd card. If anyone have the solution thanx in advance.
How old was sd card? Could be just bad luck, and card died, happen to me. And what pc - win version you tried formated? It should let you do it whitout any problems.
If the external sd card was being written to at the time it was disconnected then it will be broken. If it wasn't then try to recover it using a pc.
The oreo update won't have changed anything with the external sd card so you can rule that out.
Sometimes, when you pull out the memory card unexpectedly (also the pen drives or even memory sticks on pc) you can lock the card. It denies to write on it. This happens due to the chip controller of the memory card. The only solution is to repair it on PC with special software tools from manufacturer or from russian/chinese/vietnamese forums which can reset that lock 'flag'. That sw contains drivers to raw access the chip controller.
MoshPuiu said:
Sometimes, when you pull out the memory card unexpectedly (also the pen drives or even memory sticks on pc) you can lock the card. It denies to write on it. This happens due to the chip controller of the memory card. The only solution is to repair it on PC with special software tools from manufacturer or from russian/chinese/vietnamese forums which can reset that lock 'flag'. That sw contains drivers to raw access the chip controller.
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thanx to all for the reply. This is samsung evo 32 gig sd card. @MoshPuiu please pm me if you know any forum or software.
Hi,
Try to format your SD Card using this tool "MiniTool Partition" on Windows.
https://www.partitionwizard.com/
Windows doesn't do the right job to format SD Cards.
Cheer's
luarpc said:
Hi,
Try to format your SD Card using this tool "MiniTool Partition" on Windows.
https://www.partitionwizard.com/
Windows doesn't do the right job to format SD Cards.
Cheer's
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thanx for your reply I use it(minitool partition) and also easeus but no one work. They show that your disk is formated but when I check in explorer data is still there. Is there any other software or method to format.
raokashan said:
thanx for your reply I use it(minitool partition) and also easeus but no one work. They show that your disk is formated but when I check in explorer data is still there. Is there any other software or method to format.
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Try to search something like that: 'mass production utility', usually under this name you can find utilities to access the chips. It is time consuming to find what chip/controller your card use and find an utility which can access that chip since samsung do not publish such a tool...
You can try ChipGenius or another sw to find details, you may digg in sites like 'http://www.flashdrive-repair.com' to find a way of repair.
raokashan said:
thanx for your reply I use it(minitool partition) and also easeus but no one work. They show that your disk is formated but when I check in explorer data is still there. Is there any other software or method to format.
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So, are you looking for SD card recovery software like this list: https://www.cisdem.com/resource/sd-card-recovery-software.html#FAQ
Or to format the SD Card? https://www.techadvisor.co.uk/how-to/storage/how-format-sd-card-3529689/