[Q] Which Micro SD card should I take? - Galaxy S 4 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

Hey guys, i'm about to buy a Micro SD card to my galaxy s4 and i'd like to hear your opinions.
What do you think is better:
SanDisk Memory Card Mobile Ultra 32GB Class 10
OR
Samsung Micro SD 32GB Class 10 Plus UHS-I SDHC
I’m not sure what should I take… thanks!!

Go with Samsung...
http://www.phonearena.com/news/SanDisk-says-it-produced-some-bad-32GB-and-64GB-microSD-cards_id40986

m.garz said:
Go with Samsung...
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Ok, any other opinions?

hatan88 said:
Ok, any other opinions?
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I've used both Samsung and SanDisk but I can tell that Samsung is slightly better at the cost of reading and writing data

Go with the samsung if u want better write/read speed, I got the Sandisk 32gb micro sd card because it was cheaper and I wasn't impressive by its write speed and read speed, but overall it's still good. U get what u paid for

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UHS-1 microSd standard

Hey, anybody has tried an uhs-1 microsd? I know that works, but the thing is if it works at high speeds (70mb /20mb), like the uhs-1 standard allows it
takato23 said:
Hey, anybody has tried an uhs-1 microsd? I know that works, but the thing is if it works at high speeds (70mb /20mb), like the uhs-1 standard allows it
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using sd card tester on a Samsung pro UHS-1 microsd card I get 11MB/s write and 30MB/s read so not the full potential but still better than just a class 10 card.
Increase you SD RD/WR speeds
takato23 said:
Hey, anybody has tried an uhs-1 microsd? I know that works, but the thing is if it works at high speeds (70mb /20mb), like the uhs-1 standard allows it
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For increasing your read or write speed of your sd cards. You have to ROOT your device. Once you do that Tweak your SD Cache value. Your RD/WR speed will increase considerably.
FYI the sweet spot for my Class 6 SD card is 3072KB.
Good Luck
Yes, t if the phone has an uhs1 compatible slot, it would be much faster..
takato23 said:
Yes, if the phone has an uhs1 compatible slot, it would be much faster..
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So, does i9500 it is or it is not compatible with uhs-1? I just bought a samsung sdxc uhs-1 and im getting only 15mb\s writing and 30mb\s reading speeds... Is it my card a cheap falsification or the s4 it selft that is not compatible with uhs-1?
Pistolaobr said:
So, does i9500 it is or it is not compatible with uhs-1? I just bought a samsung sdxc uhs-1 and im getting only 15mb\s writing and 30mb\s reading speeds... Is it my card a cheap falsification or the s4 it selft that is not compatible with uhs-1?
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Had posted a similar query to the Samsung support staff; their reply was that the S4 optimally supports Class 10 microSD card. No point in spending money for a I/O device which doesn't use its full potential.
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Pistolaobr said:
So, does i9500 it is or it is not compatible with uhs-1? I just bought a samsung sdxc uhs-1 and im getting only 15mb\s writing and 30mb\s reading speeds... Is it my card a cheap falsification or the s4 it selft that is not compatible with uhs-1?
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Smartphones didn't catch up yet with the speeds of the new Sd cards. Perhaps future smartphone models will. Your card is fine.
The i9505 at least doesn't even come close to UHS-1 speeds with my Samsung 64gb uhs-1 microsd.
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ChronoReverse said:
The i9505 at least doesn't even come close to UHS-1 speeds with my Samsung 64gb uhs-1 microsd.
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Is the same with i9500, don't worry.
andymihail said:
Is the same with i9500, don't worry.
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That's disappointing - I bought a 16GB UHS-1 card which does about 90MB/sec in my USB 3.0 reader... on the S4 I get 10-20MB/sec. Alright for storage, but not good for app data.
Breach1337 said:
That's disappointing - I bought a 16GB UHS-1 card which does about 90MB/sec in my USB 3.0 reader... on the S4 I get 10-20MB/sec. Alright for storage, but not good for app data.
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Exactly, at this time those high speeds can only be achieved with a dedicated card reader. AFAIK there is no smartphone yet to support UHS-1 high speed. Even so, comparing the Sd card speed test results from your phone with other cards on the market, you're good. Most important is in my opinion is to have a reliable, error free Sd card.

Which Micro SD?

I am getting my GS4 on monday. I'm starting to buy accessories now and I wanted to know which Micro SD is perfect for S4? I'm looking for 64GB storage. Thank you!
chase15 said:
I am getting my GS4 on monday. I'm starting to buy accessories now and I wanted to know which Micro SD is perfect for S4? I'm looking for 64GB storage. Thank you!
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samsung UHS-1 card is the fastest from what i've seen. the price point isnt much more than other brands either.
fade2green514 said:
samsung UHS-1 card is the fastest from what i've seen. the price point isnt much more than other brands either.
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Can you confirm this will work on s4. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Elect...&keywords=samsung+micro+sd+card+64gb+class+10
I have the samsung card and it works very fast without any issue.
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I use this https://plus.google.com/photos/101490444651230841635/albums/5871850697442017633 Is ok don't have any problem
I use SanDisk 32 GB class 10 its very good and very speedy
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Samsung 32gb class 10 here. It's the fastest sd card on the Earth and the 32 GB are just enough for me. Since I can't install apps on it, I never had more than 7 GB used.
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sandisk 64gb micro SDXC
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http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=9SIA12K0PR8556
cant argue with that price. also depending where you live they dont charge tax or shipping on it.
+1 class 10 sandisk ultra microsd is sweet
chase15 said:
Can you confirm this will work on s4. http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Elect...&keywords=samsung+micro+sd+card+64gb+class+10
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I bought that one and a USB 3.0 microsdxc card reader that supports UHS-1 speeds. While, the s4 will supposedly work with their own card, you won't get the higher read/write speeds on the s4, but you will on your pc.
Sort of a pain to take the card out and stick it in the usb 3 card reader, but for 64gb and you're trying to transfer large video files - may be easier, I suppose
I am wanting to buy a 64gb memory card and have looked at san disk however I have had one which corrupted on my note 2 so am concerned.
Has anyone used the 646gb sandisk class 10 with the new s4 ??
mancuk29 said:
I am wanting to buy a 64gb memory card and have looked at san disk however I have had one which corrupted on my note 2 so am concerned.
Has anyone used the 646gb sandisk class 10 with the new s4 ??
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Same here, I had 2 Sandisk SD cards 32GB and both of them got corrupted on MY S3, I don't know is was a bad production or not but the truth is that is very disappointing.
Some people say that rooting phones corrupts the SD card forever, Dunno is its true, Any way I think i will give it a shot on sandisk again for my new S4.
Peace :good:
mancuk29 said:
I am wanting to buy a 64gb memory card and have looked at san disk however I have had one which corrupted on my note 2 so am concerned.
Has anyone used the 646gb sandisk class 10 with the new s4 ??
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646gb card ?!?!?!?
Where !!!

[Q]what is the best memory card for my S4?

Hi All,
I Just bout my new Samsung galaxy s4 I9500.
I want to buy a 32GB memory card but I don't really understand all the classes(class 10,2,8, etc...) and types( micro sdhc, micro sd,HC1, etc,,).
Please If someone can help me and guid me I will really appreciate it
Thank you all,
Opalbel
opalbel said:
Hi All,
I Just bout my new Samsung galaxy s4 I9500.
I want to buy a 32GB memory card but I don't really understand all the classes(class 10,2,8, etc...) and types( micro sdhc, micro sd,HC1, etc,,).
Please If someone can help me and guid me I will really appreciate it
Thank you all,
Opalbel
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Class number indicates how fast the read and write is. The larger the number the better.
SDHC is your standard micro sd card up to 32gb. While the SDXC can go up to 2 TB i think? Its format will also be exFat meaning it can read/store single file greater then 4gb. Not sure if SDXC exFat format is supported for S4? since S4 can read up to 64gb i assume it can read the 64gb class 10 SDXC cards. if not then you can convert it to FAT32 but it wont read a file which is greater than 4gb
Zymesh said:
Class number indicates how fast the read and write is. The larger the number the better.
SDHC is your standard micro sd card up to 32gb. While the SDXC can go up to 2 TB i think? Its format will also be exFat meaning it can read/store single file greater then 4gb. Not sure if SDXC exFat format is supported for S4? since S4 can read up to 64gb i assume it can read the 64gb class 10 SDXC cards. if not then you can convert it to FAT32 but it wont read a file which is greater than 4gb
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So if understood you right the fastest and the best for s4 is sdxc class 10 with 64gb ?
opalbel said:
So if understood you right the fastest and the best for s4 is sdxc class 10 with 64gb ?
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Yes... unless that type is not supported by S4, i havent researched the S4 side yet. Currently im using a SDXC Class 10 64gb exFat format on my Nokia 808.
I think the packaging has the Green android robot guy with a label of Supports Android or something. I threw away my packaging but im using a Sandisk Ultra if that helps.
I cant vouch for S4 personally since i havent tried inserting it yet. Hope someone here has tried.
Thanks
Is there anyone that know for sure what is the best memory card for the s4 I9500?
I got a samsung 64gb pro class 10 sdxc. Works perfectly in my s4. Formatted the card within the phone and am able to transfer files larger than 4gb in it, so am assuming the phone formatted it to exfat.
Yea it's an option but I think I will take the 32gb, but for the 32gb I didn't find the xc model.
How is sdhc hc-1? Will it work or is there a better one that will work?
twisted_mind said:
I got a samsung 64gb pro class 10 sdxc. Works perfectly in my s4. Formatted the card within the phone and am able to transfer files larger than 4gb in it, so am assuming the phone formatted it to exfat.
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S4 supports 64gb? Thought it was only 32? Or was that the s3....
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I prefer Samsung own microSD personally. :good:
More info @ The best micro SD card for Samsung Galaxy S4
Guys, I just bought this... please tell me if this is good enough or not
http://www.ebay.in/itm/221118583945...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1119wt_1157
and whats the use when s4 itself is not using it, except for the camera pictures. my asphalt 1gb data is still in device memory.
coolraghav said:
Guys, I just bought this... please tell me if this is good enough or not
http://www.ebay.in/itm/221118583945...X:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1497.l2649#ht_1119wt_1157
and whats the use when s4 itself is not using it, except for the camera pictures. my asphalt 1gb data is still in device memory.
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As of now i dont think you can move apps to the sd card. Only music, videos, images and other nonapp essential files can be stored in the sd card. Maybe after rooting?
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Zymesh said:
As of now i dont think you can move apps to the sd card. Only music, videos, images and other nonapp essential files can be stored in the sd card. Maybe after rooting?
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actually, you can move the apps into the sd. Samsung made the change after the numerous complains about lack of space
opalbel said:
So if understood you right the fastest and the best for s4 is sdxc class 10 with 64gb ?
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From my understanding, the Galaxy S4 will only read up to 64gb. anything higher, phone won't read it. Also, some say to be careful with the Sandisk cards as they could be difficult to work with on the S4. I have a Samsung 32gb card and it works flawessly.

MicroSD Card for I9500...

Hello,
Just wanted to know that are these two cards compatible with the S4?
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Digit..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165402&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165417&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Micro..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165968&sr=1-1
hell_storm2004 said:
Hello,
Just wanted to know that are these two cards compatible with the S4?
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Digit..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165402&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165417&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Micro..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165968&sr=1-1
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Isn't the first one SDXC, and not MICRO sdxc?
I'm not sure about the Sandisk card. I read alot of forum and people complain about sandisk card being fried and all that. I'm using Samsung brand.
All of the one's i posted were SDXC.
hell_storm2004 said:
Hello,
Just wanted to know that are these two cards compatible with the S4?
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Digit..._1_2?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165402&sr=1-2
http://www.amazon.com/SanDisk-Ultra..._1_3?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165417&sr=1-3
http://www.amazon.com/G-Skill-Micro..._1_1?s=wireless&ie=UTF8&qid=1371165968&sr=1-1
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Leaving the first link other 2 will be compatible I m using sandisk c10 works great
U can also get samsung class 10 even that is nice
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123hiten said:
Leaving the first link other 2 will be compatible I m using sandisk c10 works great
U can also get samsung class 10 even that is nice
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Just wanted to know that is SDXC any different from normal MicorSD Class 10 cards?
hell_storm2004 said:
Just wanted to know that is SDXC any different from normal MicorSD Class 10 cards?
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SD card is bigger than microSD card.
hell_storm2004 said:
Just wanted to know that is SDXC any different from normal MicorSD Class 10 cards?
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SDXC is SD Xtended Capacity). SDXC cards come in sizes of 32GB or higher higher,
While the class 2 , 4 , 6, 8, 10 gives diffnt speed while reading and writing on the card
other way higher the class faster the transfer speed and best for higher video resolution and data transfer
Hope this helps
Try the Toshiba exceria MicroSD Class 10. You will be blown away. The best card !
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leoaudio13 said:
Try the Toshiba exceria MicroSD Class 10. You will be blown away. The best card !
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Cant find 64GB version of it.
hell_storm2004 said:
Cant find 64GB version of it.
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It only comes with 32gb max. But believes me, it's the best sd card I've ever used! It passed every single test with great scores!
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[Q] MicroSD

Hello i just wondering about if SanDisk Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10, 64GB will work for samsung s5 ? i diden't really find the spec for the sdcard.
or with is the best sd card for the samsung s5 for now ?
ekka1337 said:
Hello i just wondering about if SanDisk Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10, 64GB will work for samsung s5 ? i diden't really find the spec for the sdcard.
or with is the best sd card for the samsung s5 for now ?
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It will work, GS5 supports up to 128GB micro-sd cards (currently only Sandisk has one).
MicroSDXC
okej, but with MicroSDXC card is the fastest on the market right now ?
Samsung UHS-1 Pro 64GB Class 10 MicroSDXC ?
ekka1337 said:
Hello i just wondering about if SanDisk Mobile Ultra MicroSDXC Class 10, 64GB will work for samsung s5 ? i diden't really find the spec for the sdcard.
or with is the best sd card for the samsung s5 for now ?
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Yep, it will work. Congratz on getting an S5
ekka1337 said:
okej, but with MicroSDXC card is the fastest on the market right now ?
Samsung UHS-1 Pro 64GB Class 10 MicroSDXC ?
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SanDisk 16GB fastest microSD
95MB/s read - 90 MB/s write
SanDisk 64GB very fast microSD
80MB/s read - 50 MB/s write
SanDisk 128GB regular microSD
30MB/s read - less than 30 MB/s write
Samsung 64GB very fast microSD
70MB/s read - 20 MB/s write
These are advertised speeds, I don't know about reliability and actual speeds. Somehow I'm more inclined buying the Samsung one, somehow it makes me feel it's more compatible. Just my opinion.
degast said:
SanDisk 16GB fastest microSD
95MB/s read - 90 MB/s write
SanDisk 64GB very fast microSD
80MB/s read - 50 MB/s write
SanDisk 128GB regular microSD
30MB/s read - less than 30 MB/s write
Samsung 64GB very fast microSD
70MB/s read - 20 MB/s write
These are advertised speeds, I don't know about reliability and actual speeds. Somehow I'm more inclined buying the Samsung one, somehow it makes me feel it's more compatible. Just my opinion.
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degast said:
SanDisk 16GB fastest microSD
95MB/s read - 90 MB/s write
SanDisk 64GB very fast microSD
80MB/s read - 50 MB/s write
SanDisk 128GB regular microSD
30MB/s read - less than 30 MB/s write
Samsung 64GB very fast microSD
70MB/s read - 20 MB/s write
These are advertised speeds, I don't know about reliability and actual speeds. Somehow I'm more inclined buying the Samsung one, somehow it makes me feel it's more compatible. Just my opinion.
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I agree, I feel more comfortable buying a Samsung for the compatibility feeling.
I just recently purchased the 64GB Sammy that you listed for my S5.
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Does the S5 allow you to move apps to SD card like my current S4?
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vanders7 said:
Does the S5 allow you to move apps to SD card like my current S4?
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YES.
GreenMachin3 said:
I agree, I feel more comfortable buying a Samsung for the compatibility feeling.
I just recently purchased the 64GB Sammy that you listed for my S5.
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There are numerous people on here, and on other forums, that also has had issues with the Samsung cards. SD cards are a hit and miss these days.
I personally went for the latest Samsung pro 64GB one that was released today on Amazon. Hoping it can last for a long time, but we'll see.

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