How to Remove Write Protection on an SD Card
Place the SD card on a flat surface with the label facing upward., Locate the lock switch., Slide the lock switch toward the top of the SD card until it stops.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Place the SD card on a flat surface with the label facing upward.
If you are using a micro- or mini-SD card, insert it into an SD card adapter, and place the adapter on a flat surface, label up. -
Step 2: Locate the lock switch.
It should be on the upper-left side of the SD card.
The lock switch is typically a small white or silver tab that protrudes from the left side of the SD card. , This turns off the SD card's write protection and enables you to store files and data on the card.To completely erase the contents of the SD card, format it as a new card. -
Step 3: Slide the lock switch toward the top of the SD card until it stops.
Detailed Guide
If you are using a micro- or mini-SD card, insert it into an SD card adapter, and place the adapter on a flat surface, label up.
It should be on the upper-left side of the SD card.
The lock switch is typically a small white or silver tab that protrudes from the left side of the SD card. , This turns off the SD card's write protection and enables you to store files and data on the card.To completely erase the contents of the SD card, format it as a new card.
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