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How to Format an SD Card as Internal Storage on Android

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On this page (3)
  1. Video guide
  2. Format the card when you insert it
  3. Format the card from Settings

You can format an SD card on Android either when you first insert it (from the New SD Card notification) or later from Settings > Storage. Formatting erases everything on the card.

Important: Formatting wipes the card. Back up any files you want to keep before you start.

Video guide

Watch the format video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MDv_UUEl_l4

Format the card when you insert it

  1. Choose your SD card and insert it into your phone.
  2. When the New SD Card notification appears, tap Set Up.
  3. Choose how your phone should use the card: select Phone Storage on Android 9 to Android 12, or Use as Internal Storage on older versions.
  4. On the next screen, tap Format SD Card or Erase & Format. This wipes your card.

Choosing Phone Storage for the new SD card

Format SD card confirmation screen

Option to move content to the SD card

Format the card from Settings

  1. Go to Settings > Storage and select the card.
  2. Tap the menu button and select Storage Settings.
  3. Tap Format as internal.
  4. On the next screen, tap Format SD Card or Erase & Format. This wipes your card.

Menu names can differ slightly by phone brand and Android version.