How to Add Storage with a MicroSD Card

Your device includes a microSD slot so that you can add storage space for photos, music, and videos.

SD cards are available in different classes and capacities. Higher classes indicate faster speeds for performing actions such as displaying photos or saving videos. Higher capacities indicate greater storage space.

Note NOTE Always unmount the microSD card in the Settings before you physically eject the card from your device.

Recommended MicroSD Card Class

NVIDIA recommends using a class 6 or higher microSD card.

Required MicroSD Card Formats

For microSD cards up to 32 gigabytes in capacity, SHIELD supports the FAT32 data format. Most microSD cards that are 32-GB or less are already formatted as FAT32.

For microSD cards that are 64-GB or more in capacity, SHIELD supports the NTFS data format. Most microSD cards that are 64-GB or larger come formatted as exFAT and must be reformatted before you can use them with SHIELD. Android does not support the exFAT file system.

Note NOTE  You can reformat microSD cards on your Windows PC or Mac computer.

How to Insert a MicroSD Card

  1. Locate the microSD card slot on the edge of the tablet, near the volume control.
  2. Position the microSD card with the connectors facing the back of the tablet.
  3. Gently press the microSD card into the slot. When you feel the card secure itself in the slot, release.

 

How to Unmount and Eject a MicroSD Card

Always unmount the microSD card before you remove the microSD card from the device.

  1. Tap All Apps .
  2. Tap Settings .
  3. Tap Storage.
  4. Tap Unmount SD Card.
  5. Press the microSD card deeper into the slot and then release. The microSD card disconnects from the slot.
  6. Grasp the edge of the microSD card and remove the microSD card from the device.

 

How to Move Content to a MicroSD Card

Some apps do not support microSD card storage. If the app control panel does not have an option to Move to SD Card, the app must remain in your device's internal storage.

  1. Go to Settings > Apps.
  2. Tap the app that you want to move. The app control panel opens.
  3. Tap Move to SD Card.
  4. At the prompt, tap OK to confirm.

 

How to View MicroSD Card Storage

To view the status of internal storage and the microSD card, go to Settings > Storage.