How to Use a Micro SD Card

SD Cards are small memory cards that you can read, write, and delete data on.  They are available in three sizes: standard SD, mini SD, and micro SD (or microSD).  SHIELD has a slot on the back of the device for a microSD card.  The card can be loaded with music, pictures, and videos as well as game and app files to free-up space on the SHIELD's internal storage drive.

Make sure to use a microSD card with a Class 10 speed rating or higher.  Slower SD cards will result in lower performance in apps and games.

To access the microSD card on your SHIELD, go to Settings > Device > Storage & reset and scroll down to SD CARD.

To learn how to increase your internal storage for apps and games with an SD card, see How to Increase Your Storage