How to Fix Memory Card Scan Problems on Windows Phone

This step-by-step guide explains how to fix memory card scan problems on Windows phone. It covers the required setup, the main actions, and the checks that help prevent common problems.

For those who own a Windows Phone line, there will be many times when you encounter SD card error status. We will receive a notification to scan SD card and fix the error, along with a notification to scan the card to find the problem. Quite annoying when this error occurs frequently, and you have to let the system scan the card for errors. So what is the cause of the error Scan SD card and fix the error? How to overcome this problem?

1. Causes of Windows Phone SD Card Error

This is considered a fault with a high frequency on Windows Phone. This is because there is no compatibility between data on SD card and FAT32 system files. If we use the memory card Class 2 and Class 4 also happen this situation, because the memory card does not meet the waiting time of the system.

2. How to Fix SD Card Error

Files that are formatted on an SD card are formatted as FAT 32, a format that is quite long, so it is understandable for an error to occur. We should Format the data into Ex-FAT format .

If your memory card speed is too slow, or change the file format for a higher reading speed:

• Heavy Video, Photo, Game: At least Class 10 or higher is UHS (U1 / U3).
• Normal operation should use the lowest of Class 6 or Class 10.

3. How to Fix FAT32 Format Error

Note , before reformatting to Ex-FAT format, back up all data to avoid losing important data.

Step 1

Turn off the power and remove the Micro SD card from the device you are using.

Step 2

Use the memory card reader tool to connect a memory card to a computer. Or use the card slot on the laptop.

Step 3

Go to My Comupter , right-select the memory card drive and select Format .

Step 4

In the File system Line, select Ex-FAT Format. After that, select Quick Format And Start To proceed to reformat the memory card.

To finish, your memory card has been converted to EX-FAT format. Try the workaround above to fix card error on Windows Phone.

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