Question 1

How do I access my SD card formatted as internal storage?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, there is no simple ‘decrypt’ option. The files already present in the card before being formatted as internal storage cannot be directly accessed. Your only option for retrieving those files is to use a data recovery tool. In case you just want to be able to use your SD card normally again, you just have to format it as portable again. Just head to Storage Settings (under the Storage tab in the Settings of your phone) and select the Format as portable option.

Question 2

What will happen if I format my SD card as internal?

Accepted Answer

If you format your SD card as internal, you will be able to add its capacity to your phone’s base memory. Your phone will start using the card to store installed apps and related data, allowing you to download a lot more apps than you could otherwise keep. SD cards work slower than a phone’s internal memory, so be prepared for some drop in performance.

Question 3

What to do if an SD card formatted as internal storage is not working?

Accepted Answer

First, ensure you’re not running an ancient version of Android. The adoptable storage media feature was introduced in Android 6.0. Additionally, if you formatted the SD card as internal storage in another device and attempt to connect it to the current Android device, it won’t work. Android encrypts the SD card to prevent unauthorized access. You’ll need to reformat the SD card.

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