{"id":4029,"date":"2021-10-21T11:23:36","date_gmt":"2021-10-21T15:23:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nonawiki.com\/?p=4029"},"modified":"2021-10-21T11:23:36","modified_gmt":"2021-10-21T15:23:36","slug":"how-to-solve-cannot-delete-files-from-sd-card","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/nonawiki.com\/how-to-solve-cannot-delete-files-from-sd-card\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Solve Cannot Delete Files from SD Card"},"content":{"rendered":"

Being unable to delete files from your SD card is certainly not a pleasant experience. Especially so if you need to free up some space. The problem is, there are many things that can cause this issue. Don\u2019t worry. We got your back. In this post, we tell you how to solve cannot delete files from SD card<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

We list common causes of the issue and tell you how to troubleshoot each one.<\/p>\n

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How to Solve Cannot Delete Files from SD Card<\/strong><\/h2>\n

There are various things that cause the \u201cI am unable to delete files from memory card<\/strong>\u201d issue. From simple ones like an opened file and improper contact to write protection and a corrupted card. We tell you how to solve each one below.<\/p>\n

1 Opened file<\/strong><\/h3>\n

One of the most common causes is an open file. If the file you want to delete is open, you won\u2019t be able to delete it. To solve this, all you need to do is to close the file.<\/p>\n

2 Improper contact<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Is the SD card inserted correctly? Is it in good contact with the adaptor\/reader? If it isn\u2019t, adjust it so that the card is in proper contact with the adaptor\/reader.<\/p>\n

If improper contact is the cause of the \u201cI am unable to delete files from memory card<\/strong>\u201d issue, adjusting the card should solve it.<\/p>\n

3 <\/strong>How to solve cannot delete files from SD card <\/strong>due to disabled write permission<\/strong><\/h3>\n

When you are unable to delete files from SD card Android<\/strong>, it might be due to disabled write permission.<\/p>\n

Follow these steps to enable write permission.<\/p>\n

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  1. On a computer, go to \u201cFile Explorer\u201d.<\/li>\n
  2. Locate your SD card.<\/li>\n
  3. Right-click on the card.<\/li>\n
  4. Select \u201cProperties\u201d.<\/li>\n
  5. Click the \u201cSecurity: tab.<\/li>\n
  6. Click \u201cEdit\u201d and allow write permission.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    4 The files are write-protected<\/strong><\/h3>\n

    Encountering \u201cwrite protected cannot delete files from SD card<\/strong>\u201d? If so, you can either unlock it manually or use a computer to unlock it.<\/p>\n

    The first one only works if your SD card has a lock slider. To unlock the card, simply move the slider upward.<\/p>\n

    The second one works for any SD card.<\/p>\n

    Here\u2019s how to unlock an SD card using Command Prompt.<\/p>\n

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    1. Connect your SD card to a computer (you can use either an SD card adapter or reader for this).<\/li>\n
    2. Click the \u201cSearch\u201d icon and type in \u201ccmd\u201d.<\/li>\n
    3. Right-click \u201cCommand Prompt\u201d.<\/li>\n
    4. Select \u201cRun as administrator\u201d. This will open Command Prompt.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n