topic Re: Micro SD not detected in XPERIA archive

Micro SD not detected

LaurenRobinson — Sun, 01 Sep 2013 13:07:01 GMT

My Sony Xperia E isn't detecting my mircoSD card for some reason.

This morning i went to look through my music and my microSD was working fine but after i took it out to do something with my card, i put it back and now my phone isn't detecting the microSD at all, i was wondering how to fix it or is there a way to work round it so i can listen to my music again?, anyone else had the same problem!?

Re: Micro SD not detected

Cot88 — Thu, 05 Sep 2013 14:35:03 GMT

- Verify if memory card is correctly recognised by a PC/Laptop and not empty

- Copy all the files on the PC

- Make a deep format using NTF file system

- Insert the memory card and verify

If issue persists try another memory card.

Re: Micro SD not detected

Alexander1 — Fri, 06 Sep 2013 13:00:26 GMT

Try to suggestions above. You can also try to clear data for Walkman and Media storage. Go to settings > apps > all > Walkman/Media storage. Restart the phone and wait for the phone to index all media files again.

Re: Micro SD not detected

paraben — Mon, 23 Sep 2013 13:04:22 GMT

My Kingston 16Gb micro SD card was suddenly not recognized anymore by my C1505. It has never been out of the phone since I put it in when I bought this phone. The card cannot be read, reformatted or used in any matter. I have tried every possibility. I have asked Kingston support if they can give a solution or replacement, and I am waiting for their answer.

The problem occurred shortly after upgrade to firmware 11.3.A.2.23, but I don't know if this is a coincidence.

A Dutch computer magazine reports several Xperia Z users whose SD cards became corrupt/unusable... Hope this is not the same problem. I have put in an older 8Gb card. It works fine so far.

Re: Micro SD not detected

Cot88 — Wed, 25 Sep 2013 13:02:38 GMT

So if you insert your microsd in a PC/laptop isn't recognised at all?

Your card is faulty and issue could not be caused by a firmware update

Re: Micro SD not detected

paraben — Thu, 26 Sep 2013 06:57:39 GMT

The microSD card is not recognized anymore on a PC/laptop either. There is *NO* way to format it.

On the Kingston support site they say there is an issue with Android Jelly Bean (4.1 / 4.2) which can make certain microSD cards unusable. I contacted Kingston and already have got clearance for a replacement by them.

On another (Android) forum where people are complaining about dead microSD cards, someone did a lot of technical research and said that Android Jelly Bean, due to a change in the way it uses microSD cards, heavilly stresses SDcards in such a way that they simply die. It seems to depend on the build-in type of controller in the SDcard.

Re: Micro SD not detected

Miefiarazi — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:33:49 GMT

I using Xperia Z1. Same with me this problem... I still cannot solve... I ask seller phone about what factor corrupted sd card without tell him about broken, and he said coz antivirus software.. I think this logic. Becoz my 2nd Xperia Z1 (my wife) sd card shutdown after I install antivirus software.. So, this problem cannot solve, my sd card receipt bill lost... Cannot claim warranty for change new sd card. Any suggestion from other people to help me?:smileycry:

Re: Micro SD not detected

_alexdon_ — Wed, 22 Jan 2014 15:37:51 GMT

Try to remove any antivirus and also low level format the sd card.

Re: Micro SD not detected

davedave90 — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 14:35:59 GMT

hi all my wife has just purchased a xperia e and when she has inserted her sd card it says something like inserted sd card but she cannot access and of her photos music or videos.

ive tried unmounting and replacing it restarting the phone with it in still nothing

any ideas?

Re: Micro SD not detected

_alexdon_ — Tue, 25 Mar 2014 19:15:06 GMT

Do you have an adapter so you can format it using your computer?

Re: Micro SD not detected

ApurbaKaranRoy — Tue, 05 May 2015 15:11:43 GMT

I have the same concern. Also phone is not detecting any other SD card (tried with 2 other).

Note: PC is detecting the SD card. This happened after I took out the memory card and put it back to the phone.. Very very dissappointed. First with the latest update and now this...

Re: Micro SD not detected

O-SCHIT — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 09:12:12 GMT

Yes, Same here.

Not detecting class 10 SD card 64 GB.

This card was used in Huawei Media 10 pad before and formatted with FAT 32.

Then inserted to Sony Xperia. Not identified.

We can try a brand new sd card instead of used ones from other units.

It may work after formatting in SONY XPERIA itself.

Any one has any SOLID ideas....? Ha....???

Re: Micro SD not detected

TonyMahlony — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 17:15:55 GMT

My mobile couldn't see the Micro SD card, so I couldn't format it using the 'phone. Using an adapter, I put the card into my laptop's card slot and formatted the SD this way. When I then put the card back into my mobile it was recognised and I was able to reformat it. Success is sweeeet :-). Tony