MicroSD card reuse after formatting

ndex477 · 19 May 2011

I recently formatted a 2GB SanDisk micro sd to offer to a friend to use in his cell phone. Formatted the card twice in my Nokia and when we installed it in the other device, which is a boost phone, it did not recognize the card.

Am i correct in assuming that there is a factory format and a device format? Because there were some folders on the card that could not be deleted. Also installed it in another friends device and tried to format it in that device and got a format error.

Could someone pls explain the reason for this.

Thanks

theog · 20 May 2011

Have a look at this:
Nokia UK - Memory cards

oreo27 · 20 May 2011

Hi,

It's possible that you set the microSD up with a password. Even after formatting it from the device, the microSD will still be encrypted, thus not allowing other devices and even PCs to access it. What Nokia device do you have? I'll let you know how you can remove the password.

Also, the folders are automatically created by the device and can be deleted from another device or a PC.

ndex477 · 20 May 2011

I have a Nokia E71X. Will the above Nokia info. provide a way to delete the password?

noobvious · 20 May 2011

ndex477 · 20 May 2011

Is this download Windows 7 compatable? and can I use it via Nokia PC suite?

noobvious · 20 May 2011

ndex477 said:

Is this download Windows 7 compatable? and can I use it via Nokia PC suite?

I have that Panasonic SD Formatter installed on my 7 Ultimatex64 system....it's come in handy for my various MP3 players and cards. I can't speak to the Nokia PC Suite, however.

oreo27 · 21 May 2011

ndex477 said:

I have a Nokia E71X. Will the above Nokia info. provide a way to delete the password?

Try inserting the microSD on your device and follow these steps:

Go to Menu>Tools>Memory>Remove Password.

Let me know how it goes.