i have a wizard and the mini sd isn't being recognized by the mda...what should i do?
Try formatting it either in your device or on a PC.
To format on your device:
Start -> settings -> system -> format
Take it out and put it in again a few times checking if it gets recognised each time. Sometimes mine takes a few tries to get it read. Seen the same thing in a few posts here also.
my wiz doesn't have a format option in `system' !
it has `clear storage ' which would presumably format the built in memory
It has `memory' but there is no option for formatting it
Sounds like your memory card is corrupt. If you have a card reader and an adapter to convert the minisd to proper sized SD use your PC to format the card
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The Sandisk 256mb SD card in my xda II refuses to be formatted! I have used Cnetx Flash Format, StorageTools and PocketMechanic to format the card to get rid of unwanted data. All progs re-format the card, but when rechecking with File Explorer, all data is still there. I note that these files are marked in the Album app with a small lock image, as if they have been attributed read only. If so, how can I change the file attrib?
are you sure that the read/write lock on the card is not turned on ?
Definitely not.
can a sdcard reader format it ?
with pocket mechanics did you do a logic format or a fysical format ?
Definitely not.
Did a logical format with Pocket Mechanic
try a fysical format then it's more like a lowlevel format on a pc
Definitely not.
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was this definitly not directed to the sdcard reader for the pc not being able to format the card ?
Have tried the low level and once again a logical format. Same result: folders and files still present. The "definitely not" was a repeat. Don't have a reader, but will try to borrow.
Have tried to format the SD card via a usb reader (which works! tested on a CF card). No luck: "Windows was unable to complete the format." I guess its kaput, and I have to resign myself to replacing it. Boy, this sure annoys me.
it happened to me once ... I formated my SD card on my qtek 1010 devices and it couldn't be formated on my i-mate :shock:
There is a silly trick but worked for me ... try using XDAtools to copy a ROM file to the SD card ... insert it into your device, usually it asks you to format the card ... this time press YES
HI Biso007
YES. 100% SURE IT WORKING!!!!
Tried XDAtools - got message that "the media is write-protected. Error opening target device. " Tried again only to be told "target device too small to hold an image." Now since the lock is off, this leaves me only one conclusion: its fried. I cannot understand how it could have gotten write-protected? I have never applied any security software to it.
Your SD card chip is damage!!!
hi.
If it doesn't work. It means that your sd card chip is damaged. Check if it is under warranty?
Put it in the toaster for 5 minutes, it wont fix it but it will pass the time.
Using Resco and trying to format 8GB SDHC gives me an error, "cannot format selected storgae card. Cehck if your card is unlocked. I've searched around but found nothing, how the heck to unlock a Micro SD card?
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Try the free Storage Tools from www.softwinter.com
I used it on my 16 gig SD card with no problems - it fixed some fault.
Try to format it on a desktop/laptop
no format via resco explorergo to settings-connections-USB TO PC, select SD CARD MODE, then go to desktop, and use the standard formating way, NO QUICK FORMATING. this sure work. i did it .
I received a new 16GB micro SD card and put it into my phone.
I partitioned it in ClockWorkMod and started moving files (Music, photos etc) from the computer to my new card. While copying the blue screen of death came up on my laptop. This never happened before but upon reboot I tried to carry on copying files and it came up saying I have to format my card. I tried to format but it refuses to so I tried a full format, that didnt work either.
My 16GB micro SD card is now reading as 8GB. Can anyone help???
Have you tried removing the partition in gparted and then formatting?
Try using Panasonic SD Card Formatter
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Try using Panasonic SD Card Formatter
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I have, it comes up as saying the memory card failed to format.
You can't just format...you're going to have to repartition the card. You can use gparted like nokn suggested or any of the various windows partition tools out there. After you have set up the partition(s) you can format the card.
Just wondering what settings you used with the SD Formatter?
Did you enable RESIZE? Did you do a FULL Format with Erase on?
These two settings are pretty important. Another thing to look at would be [email protected], you can "KILL" a whole drive, which essentially writes a ZERO from beginning to end of the drive.
bdkinney said:
You can't just format...you're going to have to repartition the card. You can use gparted like nokn suggested or any of the various windows partition tools out there. After you have set up the partition(s) you can format the card.
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I opened up a program called Partition Wizard and I managed to unallocate the partition and then resize the card to fat but only up to 8GB. It still refuses to be formatted or for anything to be written on it.
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Just wondering what settings you used with the SD Formatter?
Did you enable RESIZE? Did you do a FULL Format with Erase on?
These two settings are pretty important. Another thing to look at would be [email protected], you can "KILL" a whole drive, which essentially writes a ZERO from beginning to end of the drive.
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In SD Formatter v3.0.0.0 I opened options I selected Format Type as Full Erase and Format Size Adjustment as On and it came back as failed. Now my card is showing up as 8MB . It is also saying the memory card is write protected.
I have accidentally formatted my SD card in ext3 file system mode and now my phone cannot read it.Even when i connect the phone to the computer in usb memory card mode...the sd card is not shown in the computer. So i am not being able to format it again.Please tell me how to reformat it back to fat32 ....
Use EASEUS Partition Master, it will read your SD card in EXT3 format and will allow you to manage / format it!
open disk management (start->run->diskmgmt.msc) and erase your ext3 partition (doable in windows)
If you have any trouble doing this while the card is in your phone, you can also remove it and use an USB Card Reader.
But as said before, you just have to change the unit type to get it working again.
Good luck.
Lorenard said:
If you have any trouble doing this while the card is in your phone, you can also remove it and use an USB Card Reader.
But as said before, you just have to change the unit type to get it working again.
Good luck.
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You can use a USB Card reader and this software: "hp disk storage format tool".
Hi,
I want to format a micro sd card initially formatted with the and used on my Axon 7. Using the smartphone "application", the sd card disappears when it reaches the 20%. If I try to remove the sd from the smartphone and format with my computer (I try with gparted on ubuntu and with build-in + EaseUs window applications), my computer returns an error (impossible to complete the operation, etc.).
Anyway, the micro SD works correctly. I can read, write, and delete files on it without any problem.
Did the same thing happen to you too? Have you a solution?
youngz89 said:
Hi,
I want to format a micro sd card initially formatted with the and used on my Axon 7. Using the smartphone "application", the sd card disappears when it reaches the 20%. If I try to remove the sd from the smartphone and format with my computer (I try with gparted on ubuntu and with build-in + EaseUs window applications), my computer returns an error (impossible to complete the operation, etc.).
Anyway, the micro SD works correctly. I can read, write, and delete files on it without any problem.
Did the same thing happen to you too? Have you a solution?
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You sure you can write to all of it? SD cards become read-only after a bunch of write ops. Hapoened to me on 2 SD cards already. When you try to format it, it'll just return an error or stall somewhere