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Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW
Format SD / Memory Card

2026-10-15 12:20:49.342

Samsung Galaxy A71 5G UW
Format SD / Memory Card

Formatting an SD card erases all files and readies it for use with your Galaxy A71 5G UW. This helps with troubleshooting or starting fresh with clean storage.

Before you begin

Ensure an SD / memory card is inserted in your Galaxy A71 5G UW and your device isn't connected to a computer via a USB cable.

Steps

  1. Open the
    Settings app
    .
  2. Navigate:
    Battery and device care
    Storage
    .
  3. Tap the
    3-dot Menu
     then tap
    Advanced
    .
  4. From the 'Portable storage' section, select the name of the SD / memory card.
  5. Tap
    Format
    .
  6. To continue, review the disclaimer then tap
    Format SD card
    .