Unable to access micro as card

[vernal flint]

I’ve tried multiple times by turning my switch off and reinserting my micro se card by it keeps happening

[smoky anvil]

cardissue

In Europe, credit cards not working as a form of payment has been a reported issue since earlier this year. The likely cause is the PSD2 EU payment directive, essentially requiring authentication for credit card payments.
To circumvent this, you can purchase your games directly from the official Nintendo site, or use prepaid cards/PayPal.

For more info: https://www.reddit.com/r/NintendoSwitch/comments/krm88o/could_nintendos_credit_card_issues_in_the_eu_be/

Requested by marthinusboi

[torn wadi]

Try the following steps:

[smoky anvil]

sdf

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 (Windows/Mac software available.), and format the microSD card using Overwrite option. Mac/Windows software available.
2. Format your microSD card again using your computer's Quick format 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
• Android: SD Insight

Requested by doop_qoob

[vernal flint]

I will

[vernal flint]

It says: cannot format write protected

[torn wadi]

Are you trying to format it in your PC with an sd card adapter?

[vernal flint]

Before I was and it didn't pop up so I switched to a laptop with a built-in card reader and now it says that

[torn wadi]

What size is the card reader? Full size SD or microSD?

[vernal flint]

Micro

[torn wadi]

Very odd. MicroSD cards have no write-protect switch.

It could be that the card has failed.

[vernal flint]

[vernal flint]

So I have to buy from another brand this time?

[torn wadi]

What brand did you buy initially?

[vernal flint]

I was on vacation in Turkey and went into a phone shop and bought a brand called: Syrox

[torn wadi]

Never heard of Syrox. Recommended brands are SanDisk and Samsung.

I’ve got a Samsung card in my Switch and it has worked perfectly for a long time.

[vernal flint]

Will SanDisk also hold that long?

[torn wadi]

If you buy a genuine and not a fake, it should last. But remember: even the best cards are still electrostatically sensitive. Don’t take the card in and out; just install it and leave it in your switch.

[vernal flint]

I will probably get a SanDisk then thanks for help

[torn wadi]

You’re welcome!

[proud berry]

Just some extra info: Whenever an memory card got that write protected error and cannot be formatted, it's a sign the card is broken.

You maybe able to restore it via command line formatting but oftentimes it's already on its way out.

[vernal flint]

I have ordered this micro sd this time @proud berry @torn wadi

[proud berry]

It should be fine if that's the official one.
Although officially licensed microSD card is just a normal card with higher price.

I forgot to pull up the tags for microSD card recommendation ^^'

[smoky anvil]

sd

MICROSD CARD RECOMMENDATIONS

• Official microSD Card F.A.Q from Nintendo
TL;DR: You should get a microSDXC UHS-I microSD card. UHS-II or higher won't give you any better performance.

• Recommended microSD cards:
･ Nintendo official licensed SanDisk 64/128/256GB MicroSDXC - $16.32/$24.80/$52.99
※ Note: These products simply follow specifications from Nintendo to ensure they are compatible with the Switch, but they do not offer better performance.
･ Samsung Evo Select 64/128/256/512GB - $11.99/$19.99/$34.99/$84.88
(Samsung Evo Plus is the same product outside of North America market)
･ Sandisk Ultra microSDXC 64/128/256/512GB - $11.99/$18.71/$34.99/$90.14
･ Silicon Power microSD 256GB - $28.99
･ (UK) Integral 256GB Microsdxc - £32.46

• Which microSD card size should I choose?

･ Will you buy more physical or digital games?
･ The base Switch and Switch Lite have 32GB of internal memory, while the OLED has 64GB.
･ Check install data size of games you want to play.
･ Firmware update, Save data, screenshots, video recordings and DLCs can take up storage space as well.

☆ Good read: Digital Foundry's SD Cards Guide
★ Value chart (Price per TB)

Requested by bladespringsun

[vernal flint]

Ohhh… I mean it wasn’t that much more expensive than an normal card where I live but now I know that thanks

[sage fable]

You've purchased it anyway so it's all good; but in the future yeah, try not to buy cheap generic brands, they're very likely to fail due to poor construction and cost-cutting

Hope your new card arrives soon, good luck