Format A Microsd Card; Unmount A Microsd Card; Transfer Files Between Your Phone And A Computer - Samsung Galaxy S 4 User Manual

Format a microSD Card

Formatting a microSD card permanently removes all files stored on the card. See
more information.
1. Press and tap
2. Scroll down the screen, tap Format SD card > Format SD card > Delete all.
Note: Formatting erases all the data on an installed microSD card, after which the files
CANNOT be retrieved. To prevent the loss of important data, please check the contents before
you format the card.

Unmount a microSD Card

When you need to remove an optional installed microSD card, you must unmount the card first
to prevent corrupting the data stored on it or damaging the card.
1. Press and tap
2. Tap Unmount SD card.
3. Remove the microSD card. See

Transfer Files Between Your Phone and a Computer

You can use the supplied USB cable to connect your phone directly to your computer and
transfer music, pictures, and other content files. For example, if you have a music album stored
on your computer that you want to listen to on your phone with the music player, Google Play
Music, or Sprint Music Plus, just attach your phone to the computer and copy the files to the
Music folder.
1. Connect your phone to your computer using the supplied USB/charging cable. You may
need to remove the USB cable from the Charging Head.

Insert the smaller end of the cable to the USB Charger/Accessory jack at the bottom
of the phone.

Insert the larger end of the cable into an available USB port on your computer.
2. Your phone will automatically detect the connection. When
swipe your finger down from the Status bar to open the Notification panel.
3. On the Notification panel, the type of connection is shown:

Connected as a media device: Used for most transfers. You can transfer files in
Windows or from a Mac.

Connected as a camera: Used for transfers of photos using camera software on
your computer.
Tools and Calendar
> Settings > More > Storage.
> Settings > More > Storage.
Remove a microSD Card.
appears in the Status bar,
SD Card for
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