Add SD card as Internal storage on Android

If you want to use an external storage device, such as an SD card, as permanent storage on your Android phone, you will need to format the SD card as “Internal” storage.

This will allow you to store apps and other personal data on the SD card and make the storage space on the SD card available for use by your phone’s system.

Here’s a step-by-step guide on how to make an SD card into permanent storage on your Android phone:

First, insert the SD card into your phone. If your phone has a removable back cover, you may need to remove the cover to access the SD card slot. Once the SD card is inserted, your phone should automatically recognize it and display a notification asking if you want to use the SD card as “Internal” storage.

If you see this notification, tap on it to begin the process of formatting the SD card as “Internal” storage. If you don’t see the notification, you can start the process manually by going to your phone’s Settings app and tapping on the “Storage” option.

In the Storage settings, you should see the SD card listed as a separate storage device. Tap on the SD card and tap on the “Format as Internal” option. In some cases you may want to also click on “Erase & Format”, this will start the process of formatting the SD card as “Internal” storage.

The formatting process may take a few minutes to complete. Once it’s finished, the SD card will be formatted as “Internal” storage, and you’ll be able to store apps and other data on it.

In summary, to make an SD card into permanent storage on your Android phone, you will need to insert the SD card into your phone, format it as “Internal” storage, and then move apps and other data to the SD card. This will allow you to use the SD card as permanent storage on your Android phone.