Are you struggling to set your SD Card as the default storage on your android phone? This article explains how to set your SD card as the default storage and it's applicable to all android users be it, TECNO, Infinix, Itel, or Samsung.

Part 1. How to Set an SD Card as the Default Storage Device on Android

All you have to do is to follow all these easy steps on how to set an SD card as internal storage.

Note: Not all devices allow you to set SD as the default storage but all recent TECNO, Infinix, and Itel users can set SD cards as internal storage.

STEP 1. Put an SD card in your gadget

STEP 2. Open Settings > Storage in Settings

STEP 3. Choose an SD card

STEP 4. In the upper right corner, click the menu button (three dots).

STEP 5. Select Storage Setting

STEP 6. Then select Format as internal

STEP 7. Select FORMAT SD CARD.

STEP 8. Select Move content.

STEP 9. Click Done. Now, your SD card will serve as internal storage.

Part 2. How do I access my SD card storage on Android?

Here are easy steps to quickly access files on an SD card in your Android phone.

Note: All android phones defers but these steps will work for all android devices.

STEP 1. Open your device

STEP 2.Go to files

STEP 3. Tap and open the files

STEP 4. Once the files are open. You will see the different folders, Downloads, Images, Audio, Video, and other related items.

STEP 5. Under the folder, You will see Internal Storage and SD card then tap SD card. You can finally find all your all your videos or images on the SD card.

Part 3. Why Am I Unable to Set My SD Card as Internal Storage for Android?

Android 6 was the first version of the operating system to support using an SD card as internal storage, meaning it isn't at all available on devices running earlier releases of the software. The option to format the SD card as internal may not be available if your device runs a more recent version of Android or if it has been deactivated by the maker.

Some phone makers deactivate this function because their devices lack SD card slots, while others do it because utilizing a sluggish SD card for internal storage makes the user experience worse. So they completely block the feature rather than letting you have a bad experience.

Part 4. Why Use an SD Card as Default Storage in an Android Device?

Android smartphones with limited built-in storage benefit the most from the option to use an SD card as internal storage. Setting a large, quick SD card as the internal storage option on a phone with limited internal storage and an SD card port can allow you to download more programs, store more images and videos, and even speed up usage of the device.

Being slower than built-in storage is a problem when using an SD card as internal storage. Although it's not always the case, this is the norm.

Some apps won't function properly if the storage isn't quick enough, so your device will even alert you if your SD card is particularly slow. On slow cards, saving and loading images, videos, and other files can take considerably longer.

Part 5. How to View the Storage Space on Your Android Phone

STEP 1. Open Files by on your Android device.

STEP 2. Tap Clean Clean in the bottom left corner.

STEP 3. The used devices and available storage space are located at the top. You may also find the SD card's storage space if your phone has one.

Part 6. Troubleshooting: SD card detection problem

If you can't find your SD card or doesn't appear in your device, do this:

STEP 1. Open the Settings app on your device.

STEP 2. Tap Storage, then Device maintenance.

STEP 3. Ensure that your SD card is detected.

If the SD card isn’t recognized in Settings then remove and reinsert the SD card.

If the SD card is recognized in Settings but not in Files thenThe SD card may be formatted as internal storage.

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