Xiaomi How to Set up SD Card

Xiaomi 5544

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Unmount SD Card Mount SD Card Format SD Card

Unmount SD Card

If we want to use the memory card in another device, such as a laptop, it is a good idea to eject it on the Xiaomi smartphone, which will disconnect all connections to and from the memory card to prevent data loss.

Android 10 (MIUI 11.0)
Step 1: Open the Settings
Step 2: Tap on About phone
Step 3: Tap on Storage
Step 4: Tap on Unmount SD card
  1. Open the Settings
  2. Tap on About phone
  3. Tap on Storage
  4. Tap on Unmount SD card

Mount SD Card

The Xiaomi smartphone automatically recognizes and releases SD cards for use, but if the SD card has been ejected, it must be made available again.

Android 10 (MIUI 11.0)
Step 1: Open the Settings
Step 2: Tap on About phone
Step 3: Tap on Storage
Step 4: Tap on Mount SD card
Step 5: Confirm with Mount
  1. Open the Settings
  2. Tap on About phone
  3. Tap on Storage
  4. Tap on Mount SD card
  5. Confirm with Mount

Format SD Card

When a new SD card is inserted into the Xiaomi smartphone, it is best to format it, which will delete existing files and create any directories that may be needed.

Note: Formatting erases all data and is not recoverable.

Android 10 (MIUI 11.0)
Step 1: Open the Settings
Step 2: Tap on About phone
Step 3: Tap on Storage
Step 4: Tap on Erase SD card
Step 5: Confirm with Format SD card
  1. Open the Settings
  2. Tap on About phone
  3. Tap on Storage
  4. Tap on Erase SD card
  5. Confirm with Format SD card

More Xiaomi Guides

  1. Basics

    Restart & Turn Off the Xiaomi Phone Setup Wizard

  2. Network

    Mobile Network Data Warning & Limit Mobile Data & Roaming Flight Mode SIM Card

  3. Connection

    Wi-Fi Wi-Fi Direct USB-OTG Screen Mirroring Bluetooth Printing Wi-Fi Hotspot USB-Tethering

  4. Display

    Display Settings Font Navigation bar Status bar Always on Display Dark Mode Quick Settings Lock Screen

  5. Home screen

    Home Screen Wallpaper App-Shortcuts Widgets on Home Screen Folders on Home Screen

  6. Sound & Vibration

    Ringtone System Sounds Volume Do not disturb Vibration Notification Sound

  7. Apps & Notifications

    Default-Apps Clear App Cache/Data Install or Uninstall App Permissions App Notifications Dual Apps App Preferences

  8. Security & Privacy

    Screen Lock Location Emergency Alerts Fingerprint Privacy Settings SIM PIN App Lock Emergency SOS

  9. Storage

    Cache SD Card

  10. Battery

    Battery saver Optimize Battery usage

  11. Accessibility

    TalkBack Select to Speak Visual Accessibility Features Hearing Accessibility Features Interaction Accessibility Features Google Assistant

  12. Keyboard

    Autofill Suggestions Text Correction Keyboard Layout Keyboard Language Set up Keyboard Keyboard Preferences

  13. System

    Date & Time Check and Install Update Update Preferences Accounts Second Space Backup System Language Reset Developer Options Schedule Power On/Off Button Shortcuts Device Name Device Certifications

  14. Features

    Digital wellbeing Special Features Quick Ball Game Turbo

  15. Functions

    Stopwatch World Clock Timer Alarm Clock

  16. Dial-App

    Make, Answer & Reject Phone Calls Manage Call History Set up Quick Responses for Incoming Calls Adjust Call Settings Use Speed Dial

  17. Messages (SMS)

    Send SMS/MMS Messages Manage SMS-Conversation Adjust Messages Settings

  18. Camera

    Use Camera Adjust Camera Settings Camera Shutter

  19. Contacts

    Assign Contact Details Add or Delete Manage Contacts Adjust Contact List Contact Groups

  20. Gallery

    Manage Photos Gallery Access to SD card Manage Albums

  21. Calendar

    Manage Events in Calendar Adjust Calendar Settings

  22. Browser

    Bookmarks Manage Tabs in Mi Browser Browsing data Adjust Mi Browser Settings Use Mi Browser

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