#Borked MicroSD

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bright matrix
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Ello! I just picked up my switch for the first time, and it seems like it's unable to access my microSD card. I've already tried restarting the Switch, reinserting the card, and trying to clean the connectors on the card.
At this point, I'm pretty sure I need to format the card. I just want to make sure, is it okay to just stick it in my PC and format it? I honestly don't really care about the media that was on it, and I can just redownload any software that was on it, right?

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Data Management page says "microSD Card - Not inserted", yet still freaks out if I remove it with the system running.

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Almost forgot, error code is 2802-1002

slender spearBOT
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MICROSD CARD FORMAT AND TEST

§ To fix Error Code: 2016-0641, data corruption issue. For fixing microSD card not recognized, broken microSD card reader please use tag sdr

※ Note: microSD card only stores screenshots/video capture and games' install data. Save data is stored on the internal memory of the Switch.

■ How to properly format a microSD card to use on Switch console:
￮ You will need a PC computer and a microSD card reader.
1. Use this software, SD Association's SD Memory Card Formatter, and format the microSD card using Overwrite option.
2. Format your microSD card again using your computer's formatting feature. exFAT and FAT32 filesystem is preferred.
3. Put the microSD card into your Switch console and use the built-in function to format the card one more time.

￮ Source: Nintendo Official Recommendation

■ If you suspect your microSD card is broken or fake/counterfeit, you can test using these software:
･ Windows: H2Test (Read/Write speed test)
･ Mac: Black Magic Disk Speed Test or F3XSwift

Requested by Carter#8815
bright matrix
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Trying one more potential solution from Nintendo's website before I go straight to formatting

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okay yep gotta format

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did not know microSD cards had write protection

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so uh how do i fix that

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alright i think i just need a new microSD

bright matrix
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yep, old card's FUBAR, copying the files over and getting a new one