MicroSD card | /r/NintendoSwitch | Page 1

mystic arrow Oct 12, 2023, 12:32 AM

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I’m trying to download a game and it says

Unable to access microsd card

Please turn off the console and reinsert the microsd card

I’ve done that already and nothing happened, what should I do?

south heron Oct 12, 2023, 12:53 AM

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mystic arrow I’m trying to download a game and it says Unable to access microsd card Please...

What brand and capacity is your microSD card?

mystic arrow Oct 12, 2023, 12:54 AM

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SanDisk and 128 gigabytes

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San disk ultra

south heron Oct 12, 2023, 12:57 AM

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Where did you purchase it and how much did you pay for it?

mystic arrow Oct 12, 2023, 12:58 AM

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Amazon and about 20-30 dollars

south heron Oct 12, 2023, 12:59 AM

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Okay. Try the steps below.

tulip tangleBOT Oct 12, 2023, 12:59 AM

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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

#MicroSD card