SD card shows unable to delete a file and how to fix it
Hey Guys if you are looking why you are not able to delete SD card files, then here are some of the causes and Solution for SD card shows unable to delete a file and how to fix it
- The file that you want to delete is open and is in use. If so, all you need to do is to close the file and then delete it.
- The connection is weak between SD card and SD card slot or adaptor. Check and adjust the SD card connection and fix it.
- The SD card at read-only mode. If so, it means you cannot write over or format any data on your card.
Now that you know the reasons, let's dive into solutions on how to delete files from SD card:
Remove Write protection:
When this feature is activated, you are likely to receive an error message, if you are trying to eradicate records when write-protection is turned on. Hence, you need to first turn off write-protection following different commands and then remove them from your storage device.
Step 1: Connect the locked data card to your device and press "Windows" + "R" to open the "run" dialog box and type CMD. For Windows 8 press "Windows + S" and enter CMD in the Run dialog box. Right-click to choose "Run as admin".
Step 2: Now, type the following commands by pressing enter after typing each command.
- diskpart
- list disk
- select disk # (# represents SD card number)
- attributes disk clear read-only
- Now exit the command prompt and check if the memory card lock error has been fixed.
Read-only mode:
There might be a "Lock" tab present. If the tab is switched on, then it will successfully lock your storage device and will enable a read-only mode. Now files cannot be deleted from the SD card. Here are some solutions to assist you in unlocking.
- Slide the lock switch to "unlock"
Sometimes users tend to ignore a lock switch, which switches on the read-only mode. So you just need to slide the tab to unlock it to eradicate or modify the photos, videos, or other documents on it.
Corrupted SD card:
You would not be able to delete or format stored records on your storage device if it is corrupted. Here are the steps to fix a damaged memory storage media.
- Step 1: Attach the micro SD card to your laptop or PC.
- Step 2: Click on Start -> My Computer -> SD card.
- Step 3: Right-click on it and select "Properties".
- Step 4: Now left-click on the Tools tab, and select the Check button. This will initiate the scanning process. After the process completes, close the scan window.
- Step 5: Now, remove it safely.
