How to Easily and Practically Move Files to SD Cards, Can Be Set to Automatically

Kapanlagi.com - A full phone memory can be annoying. This can affect the performance of the phone. Usually, when the memory is full, the phone will become slow. As a result, we have to delete or move some files so that the phone can work normally again. Therefore, it is important to know how to move files to an SD card.

Yes, an SD card can be a solution for managing memory storage space on a phone. By using an SD card, you can manage files that will be stored in the phone's internal memory or stored externally. So, the phone's internal memory doesn't quickly fill up. You can store files without worrying that the phone will become slow due to too much memory.

The use of an SD card as external storage space has actually become a common thing. But, until now, there are still some people who are confused and have difficulty doing it. If you are one of them, don't worry anymore. Compiled from various sources, here's how to move files to an SD card.

1. How to Transfer Files to SD Card with Data Cable

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One of the most common ways to transfer files to an SD card is by using a data cable. With a data cable, you can connect the storage space on your phone to your PC or laptop. This allows you to transfer files from the internal memory of your phone to the SD card through your PC.

Not only can you transfer files from the internal memory of your phone, but you can also use this method to transfer files from your PC to the SD card installed in your phone, or vice versa. The process is also very simple, you can follow the steps below to transfer files to the SD card.

- Prepare a data cable and a PC or laptop.

- Then, plug one end of the data cable into the USB port on your phone and the other end into the USB port on your PC or laptop.

- After that, check your phone. Usually, a notification will appear asking for permission to access the data. You can approve it by clicking OK or confirm.

- Next, you can open the internal storage space of your phone through your PC, and find the file you want to transfer.

- Once you find it, press the Ctrl and X keys on your laptop keyboard simultaneously.

- When you're done, open the storage space of the SD card, then press the Ctrl and V keys simultaneously.

- Done, this way the file in the internal storage space has been successfully transferred.

2. How to Move Files to an SD Card via File Manager

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If you don't have a data cable, you can try moving files directly to the SD card through the file manager on your phone. The process is very easy and practical. For more details, you can follow the steps below.

- Open the File Manager menu on your phone.

- After entering the File Manager menu, open the internal memory section.

- Then, find the files that you want to move to the SD card. Click on the file. If you want to move more than one file, you can click and hold it for a few moments. Then, click on other files that you also want to move.

- After selecting all the files you want to move, the next step is to click on the scissors icon usually located at the bottom of the screen.

- Once done, open the external memory or SD card section. Then, click on the paste icon.

- Done, this way the files in the internal storage have been successfully moved.

3. How to Automatically Save Files to an SD Card

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If you find the above two methods of moving files to an SD card too complicated, don't worry. You can set up your phone to automatically save files directly to the SD card. Curious about how to do it? Just follow the steps below.

- First, insert the SD card into the available slot.

- After that, a notification will appear saying that a new SD card has been inserted, click on the Set Up option.

- Next, you can start setting up "Use as Internal Storage".

- If not, you can go to the Settings menu and select Storage.

- Next, tap on the card, tap on the menu button, and select Storage Settings.

- Then, click on Format as internal.

- Done. Automatically, the SD card will become the main storage space on your phone. Every received or downloaded file will be directly saved there.

Those are some of the easy and practical ways to save files to an SD card. By following the methods above, you no longer need to worry about running out of memory quickly and having a slow phone. Hope this is helpful and good luck!

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