Android 9: SD card is not recognized

The latest Android 9 devices usually have a large storage capacity. However, if you have a lot of apps installed, the storage may not be enough. In this case, it is a good idea to use an SD card. If the card is not recognized, various steps can help.

What you can do if your SD card is not recognized on Android 9

If you would like to expand your Android memory with an SD card, there are a few points to consider. If your SD card is subsequently not recognized by your device, this can have different causes. Before you replace or repair the SD card with a new one, you should first rule out other errors.

1. For most Android 9 devices, you need a microSD card. This must be inserted correctly into the recess provided for this purpose in the card slot. If this is not the case, the device will not be able to recognize the card. Make sure that the chip of the card is facing down.
2. Also check whether there is any dirt or dust deposited on the chip of the SD card. Clean the card carefully and then insert it back into the device.
3. If the SD card is incorrectly formatted, this can also lead to problems in most cases. To do this, connect the SD card to your computer using a card reader. Klicken Sie anschließend mit der rechten Maustaste im Datei-Explorer auf die SD-Karte und wählen Sie „Formatieren“ aus. Als Dateisystem wählen Sie anschließend „exFAT“ aus.