Will a 128GB card work in a Note 3? - Galaxy Note 3 Q&A, Help & Troubleshooting

I saw a thread here about a 256GB card that ended up being a scam.
Several people in that thread posited that a 256GB and a 128GB card might work in a Note 3.
Anyone ever tried an SD card larger than 64GB in the Note 3?

I personally haven't tried any card more than 64 GB but this topic says they are compatible! If they are not don't blame me.
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2472486

Yes. Without issue.
I've been using a 128GB Sandisk one for a few months now.
The only reason it says 64GB on the specifications is because the 128GB wasn't available at the time the Note 3 was released. It has nothing to do with incompatibility.
In fact, even my old S3 runs a 128GB Sandisk without issue.

ShadowLea said:
Yes. Without issue.
I've been using a 128GB Sandisk one for a few months now.
The only reason it says 64GB on the specifications is because the 128GB wasn't available at the time the Note 3 was released. It has nothing to do with incompatibility.
In fact, even my old S3 runs a 128GB Sandisk without issue.
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That so? Thanks! That's what I wanted, someone that actually was using one. Asked and answered.:good:

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[Q] Is the samsung 64GB woring well with i9500?

Hey,
i really need your help on this one.
i've bought a new SanDisk microSD 64gb,
but the problem is that the card is not working well with my SGS4 i9500,
according to other users of SGS4 and this specific sd card, this is a common problem with this card in this phone.
so i decided to sell it and buy another one who will work better with the phone.
I heard that the Samsung Plus 32GB Class10 UHS-1
works fine with this phone, but i want to buy the Samsung 64gb pro.
can anyone confirm that the 64GB is working well too like his small brother 32GB?
or, is there any recommendation for another microSD card with this amount of storage?
thanks a lot for anyone who will help me with this..
Have a look in this thread http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2302717
Many people stating which of their 64gb microsd cards work, so I suppose you could get a recommendation from there.
P. S. Noticed one guy even states that he uses the Samsung 64gb UHS-1 card that you are considering to buy, with no problems.
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[Q] Which Note 3 compatible 64GB Micro SD Card to get?

I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!
nimitch said:
I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!
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I keep eyeing the 128GB cards..... I hope they figure out a way to make them work as well..
grifter9931 said:
I keep eyeing the 128GB cards..... I hope they figure out a way to make them work as well..
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Holding out for the first 1TB cards... I'm guessing 2015.
grifter9931 said:
I keep eyeing the 128GB cards..... I hope they figure out a way to make them work as well..
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From what I read 64GB is the max that the Note 3 can handle at the moment, and having 96GB of data storage capability is pretty damn snazzy to me :victory:
...just want to make sure that the card I buy will actually work
Still using the SanDisk 64gb card that I had in my note 2. Working just fine.
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Get the card that's made for your shiny, new phone. SanDisk quality has gone down since their popularity skyrocketed. Plus, the Samsung has faster transfer speeds: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/
docnok63 said:
Get the card that's made for your shiny, new phone. SanDisk quality has gone down since their popularity skyrocketed. Plus, the Samsung has faster transfer speeds: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/
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I agree, get the Samsung card. Though this is the correct link: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009SK57ZQ/ref=oh_details_o01_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
the other link was for the normal-sized sd card.
docnok63 said:
Get the card that's made for your shiny, new phone. SanDisk quality has gone down since their popularity skyrocketed. Plus, the Samsung has faster transfer speeds: http://www.amazon.com/Samsung-Electronics-Extreme-MB-SGCGB-AM/dp/B009SK57IS/
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That one is SD not micro SD
This one is the one you probably meant to show:
http://www.amazon.com/dp/B009SK57ZQ/
I got this one couple of weeks ago and very satisfied. We'll see in the long run, hopefully it wont have issues as sandisk that corrupts files.
nimitch said:
I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!
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I use 64gb card on note 2. It should work too on sgn3.cmiiw will get my new card this night
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nimitch said:
I've read mixed results with the overall Samsung Galaxy series of phones and Sandisk micro sd cards.
I was thinking of getting this 64GB Class 10 card:
http://www.walmart.com/ip/SanDisk-64GB-microSD-Class-10-Ultra-Card/23350707
But didn't know what/if any the current people already with Note 3s are using. Some people say to stick with the Samsung 64GB version as there are issues with some phones only being able to read exFat.
I just wanted to make sure that the card I buy actually works with the Note 3 when it arrives and not have to deal with returns and buying multiple makes/manufacturers of cards until I find a working one that lets me use all 64GB.
Thanks!
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Go with Samsung pro 64 gb
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I'm using SanDisk 64gb and works fine.
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I've been using a class 10 sandisk 64gb on my note 2 and its been working fine.
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Best MicroSD for Note 3
BACARDILIMON said:
Go with Samsung pro 64 gb
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Maaan, you're getting the world's most fastest advanced phone that has not 1, 2, 3 but 4 world firsts on it (4K recording, 3GB ram, MicroUSB 3.0, 24bit audio), the bleeding edge of technology, and you put a ultra 64gb class 10 card in there? forget about it...step up to the big boys, you have to get this one...
(won't let me link, i removed it, but google "world's fastest microsd" and it's a sandisk card)
Its the Sandisk Extreme 64GB MicroSD card...it's the world's fastest sd card, it's stats are 80MB read, 50MB write, but actual tests have shown 96MB read,.and 61MB write, which destroys any other class 10 sd card...class 10 is 10MBps, this card is hitting 5 to 9 times that depending on read/write
Look at this review
(I cant believe they wont let me link, its by legit reviews, just google it)
It's perfect for 4K recording, USB 3.0 transfers, etc..
With those read speads you won't see the lag the ultra 64gb card have when you open gallery, and i know because i had one in my note 2 and it took a bit for it to load all my pics, bet it doesn't with this behemoth...Im selling my ultra and pony up the difference for the $99 extreme
The fastest microsd card in the world for the fastest phone in the world...perfect match...
I would say NO to sandisk cards. Had a 64 gb class 10 ultra high speed in my note 2 and got all sorts of crashes.
Put it in my laptop and yepee..lost all files...
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agbbah said:
I would say NO to sandisk cards. Had a 64 gb class 10 ultra high speed in my note 2 and got all sorts of crashes.
Put it in my laptop and yepee..lost all files...
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That is the Ultra, which Sandisk as already acknowledged there was an issue and was working with customers for exchanges, they do have a lifetime warranty, this is a different microsd card, probably different parts altogether due to it's speed
I getting Note 3 soon...
thinking shoild get Samsung MicroSDHC Pro 64GB or Sandisk Extreme MicroSDHC 64GB.
Buy class 12 card high speed.
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deadlyheart4u said:
Buy class 12 card high speed.
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never heard of it?
from samsung or sandisk?
I had been a Sandisk loyal user until my S4 which caused hiccups, lags, mysterious file disappearance, random reboots, unable to transfer large files and many more.....
I then switched to Transcend MicroSD on my S4 and all the above problems disappeared. I've been using an old 8GB Sandisk on my Note 3 and so far haven't experienced any problems yet. I am awaiting for the 128GB Microdisk SDHC coming out soon and really make use of that 1080p screen.

[Q] (Q) Best micro sd card for note 3?

I just purchased the Samsung 64gb class 10 sdxc pro micro sd card but I'm having transfer issues. Files are disappearingnd becoming corupted. I tried formatting but I'm getting the same thing. Movies won't play, but everything works fine on my Samsung 32gb class 4 UH-1. Just can't get it to work on my 64gb.
Armyrj127 said:
I just purchased the Samsung 64gb class 10 sdxc pro micro sd card but I'm having transfer issues. Files are disappearingnd becoming corupted. I tried formatting but I'm getting the same thing. Movies won't play, but everything works fine on my Samsung 32gb class 4 UH-1. Just can't get it to work on my 64gb.
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Questions like these will just invoke peoples opinions and everybody has one. Nobody will be able to tell you what is "best". They all work good and the same. Samsung make cards just fine. So does PNY, Lexar, Kingston,Transcend,etc. Me personally, I stay with the major brands. You should be fine if you do so.Sounds like you just might have a bad card.Take it back and exchange it for something else.
christianpeso said:
Questions like these will just invoke peoples opinions and everybody has one. Nobody will be able to tell you what is "best". They all work good and the same. Samsung make cards just fine. So does PNY, Lexar, Kingston,Transcend,etc. Me personally, I stay with the major brands. You should be fine if you do so.Sounds like you just might have a bad card.Take it back and exchange it for something else.
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Same kind?
Armyrj127 said:
Same kind?
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I was thinking about the sandisk extreme but is it really worth that much money?
Armyrj127 said:
I was thinking about the sandisk extreme but is it really worth that much money?
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I am a fan of Sandisk cards. Used a 64GB micro in this phone and then moved onto a PNY card which is what currently is in my Note now. There is another thread somewhere in here, maybe Accessories, that has a great deal on MicroSD cards from Best Buy and Amazon. I would start to look this week at getting a card cause you probably can get one for a steal being that this is Black Thursday/Friday.
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1299201&pid=1219047587494
Basically, I'm trying to decide between a Samsung 64gb Pro sdxc class 10 or a Sandisk Extreme sdxc class 10, which is like $25 more. Am I wasting my money going the more expensive route? Will my phone even show the difference?
I was having problems with my 16 and 32G samsung cards in my note 2, when i got my note 3 i went with a 64G sandisk (had an amazon gift card to use up) and have nothing but good things to say. I tried my 32G samsung in the note 3 as well and it was hit or miss kinda like your describing
It's hit or miss. My 32 gb sandisk class 10 just stopped working last night, lost everything on the card. Im probably going with a samsung card next. There are many reports of samsung devices ruining memory cards, especially sandisk brand.
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I went ahead and bought the SanDisk extreme. Just had it for a couple hours and my phone seems to be running hot. I'll keep you guys updated.
I have a Sandisk 64gb card. It did crap out on me but they replaced it and so far so good. I've never had a problem with Micro Center cards but as of right now the biggest they have is 32gb. That's my backup in case my 64gb Sandisk craps out again.
christianpeso said:
I am a fan of Sandisk cards. Used a 64GB micro in this phone and then moved onto a PNY card which is what currently is in my Note now. There is another thread somewhere in here, maybe Accessories, that has a great deal on MicroSD cards from Best Buy and Amazon. I would start to look this week at getting a card cause you probably can get one for a steal being that this is Black Thursday/Friday.
http://m.bestbuy.com/m/e/product/detail.jsp?skuId=1299201&pid=1219047587494
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Can you do a speed test on the pny card please. There's an app on the play store called a1 sd test I think that is pretty good. I saw that card on sale for $27 so I think I'm getting it
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Been running my Sandisk Extreme 64gb for a couple of days and it has not beengiving me any giving me any problems. Everything is running smooth. It doesn't seem lightning fast but it's pretty fast. Nothing impressive on my benchmark but I got it for free. If I had to pay money, I think I would go Samsung pro.
I got 22read, and 13.9 write on my PNY that I bought for $27.
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[Q] 128 GB micro SD

Does anyone know if the new SanDisk 128 GB micro SD will work on the Note 3?
Shofar1 said:
Does anyone know if the new SanDisk 128 GB micro SD will work on the Note 3?
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No it will not work, the note can take up to 64 gb
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zool84 said:
No it will not work, the note can take up to 64 gb
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Not true at all, it can and will read the 128gb microsd. But it can also read up to 2 TB hdd via otg cable. I also have a microsd to Sdcard tf cable that reads my 256gb sdcard.
Check out amazon for a huge discount on that 128gb microsd @119.99!!
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My answer was based on what samsung said on note's 3 launch, we will see when this card will be launched
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On my note 1, when the 64Gb sd cards were just launched, Samsung said too that only 32Gb ones works on this device.
My 64Gb sdcard always worked fine...
Le [email protected] said:
On my note 1, when the 64Gb sd cards were just launched, Samsung said too that only 32Gb ones works on this device.
My 64Gb sdcard always worked fine...
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Same for me!
therefore I guess the 128 will work flawlessly!
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Technically, due to xc specifications, we should be able to use an sd card up to 2 TB... If they made them that big...
zool84 said:
My answer was based on what samsung said on note's 3 launch, we will see when this card will be launched
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You were just misinformed companies want you to think there's a limit but when your on a site like xda there's no fooling us lol, even though at that time 64 gb microsd was the biggest external microsd option there were ways to get around the limit via regular sdcards. I have a 256gb sdcard I use on my note 3 from a tf cable that uses the microsd card slot on the note 3 so I can insert my sdcard and store massive amounts of data on it. I'm planning on buying the 128gb microsd also tho just to support sandisk and Thank them for finally making this happen, we're sure to see 128gb internal phones in the near future now.
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C'mon, this is very simple, until couple days ago the largest micro sd card was 64GB and that's how far they could test it and that's what they wrote in the specs. If the 128GB card follows the specs, it has to work, but I do remember in the past some cards didn't work with all devices and I have no idea why, something about particular controller being not compatible, so it would be foolish for Samsung to post specifications which can't be tested. I had same thing with my old camera, specs listed 32 GB max, largest size at the time of release but it worked with 64GB fine when those came out. So when do we get 256GB, 128GB seems so yesterday.
Shofar1 said:
Does anyone know if the new SanDisk 128 GB micro SD will work on the Note 3?
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Almost certainly it will work. However the manufacturer suggested price (200$) is just "marketing" similar to what is routinely done on overpriced jewelry, the initial launch price seems to be closer to 120$ and I would be quite surprised if the price will not get towards 70-80 US$ once the competition really heats-up.
Amazon has it for $119 but it is out of stock.
No idea when they will actually have it.
It's been over 1 year so it's probably time to confirm that the SanDisk 128GB Ultra Micro SDXC Class 10 UHS-1 card works flawlessly on a Samsung Note 3 SM-N900T (running either KItKat or Lollipop). For best performance it doesn't hurt to adjust the read-ahead cache higher than the default 128K (I use 1024K).
Beware of the many "fakes" found online. As of this writing, anything under $50 is probably not a genuine 128GB card, but you can find legitimate ones for as little as $65 if you search around.

Plz, I want a reliable micro sd for note 3

I was using my old 32 kingstone class 4 and it suddenly died and now I am going to buy a new one ,which one you recommend me for buying ? , I read about SanDisk Ultra 64 GB microSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 and what type of format most reliable for it?
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I have the SanDisk 64 Ultra. Only had it and my note3 for a few days but it works fine. Format the card on the phone for best results in my opinion.
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Anything below class 8 is at risk of breakdowns on a newer model phone. They're fine for older and less advanced models, but not the new high-end ranges.
Sandisk or Samsung's own line of SDcards is your best bet.
I've personally never had issues with Sandisk.
Had a Medion class 6 one and that one kept becoming unwritable every few days.
Thx for help , I ordered SanDisk Ultra 64 GB microSDXC Class 10 UHS-1 Memory Card 30MB/s with Adapter SDSDQU-064G-AFFP-A from amazon.com
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ShadowLea said:
Anything below class 8 is at risk of breakdowns on a newer model phone.
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Source? I've had a 64GB SanDisk micro since they cost $100, across two Note IIs and now two Note IIIs and never had a problem with the sd card.
Max_Pain said:
Source? I've had a 64GB SanDisk micro since they cost $100, across two Note IIs and now two Note IIIs and never had a problem with the sd card.
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You're on the source. It's XDA and the many, many experiences from users. Plus of course general advice from Samsung itself.
To my knowledge SanDisk never made the 64GB MicroSD's below class 10... It was announced second (After Kingmax, iirc) and first to market the 64GB MicroSDXC in September 2011, and that was a class 10....
The "basic" range doesn't go above 32GB.
Well I was hoping more for an article or study as to why a slower card would inherently cause problems.
My card is a Sandisk 64gb Mobile Ultra. It didn't have a class rating on it but Google says that's Class 10. I paid $96 for it...Amazon sells them for $43 now. Damn.
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It's mine. Not so bad
You can also get a 64gb samsung pro sd card from best buy for $60 on sale instead of $100.
just search Samsung - Pro 64GB microSDHC Memory Card

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