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Scan SD Card and Fix errors

Anonymous
2015-03-23T15:20:19+00:00

Hi ,

I have used a lumia 620 , 630 and now am using 730 all with different Sd Cards , my problem is that every time I start my phone I get a message to scan SD card and fix errors . This problem has been common through all my phones and all the differnt SD cards since upgrading to windows 8.1.

I have formatted my SD cards numerous times but still keep getting the error . Please Help.

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Anonymous
2015-03-24T03:00:29+00:00

Hi,

You may want to try reformatting the cards.  Backup the data on the card (like to a PC using a card reader) and then reformat the card on the phone.  For information on how to reformat a SD card in the phone, please refer to the Using an SD card to add space page in the online How-To guide

After reformatting the card, copy the backed up files back to the card.  If reformatted the card doesn't solve the problem, you may need a new card.  The flash memory used in SD cards will wear out.  It can be read many, many time, but can be written to far fewer.

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  1. Anonymous
    2016-04-03T21:40:11+00:00

    Have the same issue with my Lumia 640 XL and tried even the shutdown and restart without success.  One thing I noted is that the content in the SD Card is accessible through the File Explorer app and is actually readable. But the System does not recognize it and therefore, does not allow to choose it for storage.  Any suggestions?

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  2. Anonymous
    2016-04-04T04:54:46+00:00

    I left the scan sd and fix errors running for 16 hours or so maybe more. Then Microsoft UK recommended I reformat the SD card using a computer. I decided to buy a new one a SanDisk instead of the Kingston I have. Anyway I powered mine off, waited a couple of minutes and powered it back on and it came up fine and the apps all enabled again and once again I can play Angry Birds :)

    I has worked fine since. I have the new one on standby just in case and have moved or reinstalled all the main apps I use onto the phone, like Skype, Facebook, Messenger, News, Weather etc.

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  3. Anonymous
    2015-11-27T11:09:03+00:00

    Hi, marianojamsech. We advise using a memory card by a well-known manufacturer. See: What types of memory cards can I use with my Lumia?. Also, we recommend performing the suggestions here: My memory card is not working properly in Lumia phone. We'll wait for your response.

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  4. Anonymous
    2015-09-11T08:24:04+00:00

    I would suggest using the command 

    1. F:  [Press Enter] . (I assume F as my SD cards drive letter)
    2. chkdsk /f

    in command prompt with admin previliges.

    This will fix the issue without formatting.

    Hope this helps.

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