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31 May 2024  Ashley S. Miller  Specialist of Customer Service Dept.
 

Summary
Learn how to solve the "SD card was accidentally removed" error on Android phones. Our expert editor will provide the possible causes and solutions.



Table of contents

table iconI. What are the reasons why the Android phone keeps prompting SD card was accidentally removed ?
table iconII. When the Android phone keeps prompting SD card removed accidentally , how to solve it?
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I. What are the reasons why the Android phone keeps prompting SD card was accidentally removed ?

1. The connection between the Android phone and the SD card is loose

When the SD card connection to the Android phone is loose, the error message “SD card was removed unexpectedly” may appear. Pull out the SD card, reinsert it into the slot, and check if the issue is resolved.

2. The SD card is not compatible with the Android phone

The Android phone’s system version may be too low, or it may not support the SD card’s file system, causing issues. Try upgrading the phone’s system or formatting the SD card to a supported file system like FAT32, FAT, or FAT16. For details, refer to the phone manual.

3. The SD card is damaged

If the SD card is damaged, you may see the error message “SD card was removed unexpectedly.” To resolve this, connect the SD card to a PC via a card reader to check if it can be recognized and used normally. If not, the SD card is likely damaged. In this case, you can try to detect and repair the SD card error on the computer, take the SD card to a professional repair center, or consider replacing it with a new one.

4. SD card is attacked by virus

If your SD card is infected by a virus, you may see the error message “SD card was removed accidentally.” Insert the card into a reader, connect it to a computer, and use professional antivirus software to scan and remove the virus.

II. When the Android phone keeps prompting SD card removed accidentally , how to solve it?

Try formatting the SD card after ruling out the above reasons for the “SD card was removed accidentally” prompt on your Android phone, before formatting, back up the data to avoid loss. Use the “Image Creation” function of Renee Undeleter to save the current state of the SD card and restore it if data is lost. If data is lost due to accidental removal, use Renee Undeleter for recovery. Here’s the specific data recovery method.

1. Recover lost data with Renee Undeleter?

Renee Undeleter is software designed to restore system data files. When you accidentally delete important files, empty the recycle bin, or format the disk/storage, you can use this tool to retrieve the lost data. It includes four functional modules: Fast Partition Scan, Whole Partition Scan, Whole Disk Scan, and Image Creation, addressing all data loss problems comprehensively. The software employs powerful fingerprint and file system reconstruction technologies to bypass damaged blocks in SD cards and rebuild the file system, maximizing data retrieval.
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How to recover lost data in SD card?
Step 1: Connect the SD card to the computer through a card reader. Then download, install, and run Renee Undeleter. Select the (Whole Partition Scan) option in the main interface.
Note: Do not install Renee Undeleter in the disk where data is lost to avoid data overwriting.
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Data recovery Function:

  • Fast Partition Scan – Quickly retrieve files lost due to accidental deletion or emptying the recycle bin.
  • Whole Partition Scan – Quickly recover files lost due to inaccessible or formatted partitions.
  • Whole Disk Scan – Analyze and get partition information and perform a full scan of the entire partition.
  • Image Creation – You can create a mirror image for a partition to back up the current partition state.
Step 2: Select the SD card partition and click (Next). Then enter the file scanning process, please wait patiently. The size of the SD card determines the scanning time, the larger the capacity, the longer the scanning time.
Renee Undeleter Whole Partition Scan
Step 3: After the scan is over, select the files to be recovered and click the (Recover) button.

Note: Please choose another disk or partition to save the recovered files, not the original disk where the data was lost, to avoid data overwriting.

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2. Format the SD card

You can format the SD card in Windows Disk Management, and format the SD card into a file system supported by Android phones. It is recommended to transfer the SD card data to other locations before formatting to avoid loss of important data.
Step 1: Connect the SD card to the computer through a card reader, and press the (Windows icon + X) key on the keyboard at the same time. In the pop-up menu, select the (Disk Management) option.
Step 2: Next, find the SD card that needs to be formatted, right-click on it, and select the (Format) option.
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Step 3: Format the SD card as FAT32 (for 2-32GB) or exFAT (for >32GB) and follow the instructions to complete the process.
Note: Some Android phones may not support exFAT. Check your phone manual or contact customer service on the brand’s official website to confirm. If your phone doesn’t support exFAT, consider using an SD card smaller than 32GB and format it as FAT32.
Format the SD card