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64GB SD for Razr i

Hi I know that officially the phone supports up to 32GB SDs but I was wondering if anyone has bought a 64SD to test in the phone? Many phones that don't officially support 64GB SDs still use them just fine...
I was just reading this review and they seemed pretty against 64GB in the phone: http://www.t3.com/reviews/motorola-razr-i-review

64GB SD cards
I ve been using a 64GB SD card in my RAZRi since ive got it......and it works fine. It will only show part of your storage (upto 32GB im guessing)
when you hook it up to the computer....however, everything can be accessed if you use something like Astro File browser or EStrong (both free on the Google Market) on your phone. I just use a micro SD adapter when i want to access the whole card on my pc...job done!!!

AW: 64GB SD for Razr i
I use a SanDisk 64GB card with no issues whatsoever. Both my computer and the phone show me the correct storage space.
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Cheers, thanks guys. I don't really want to spend 50 Euro if doesn't work! I need to upgrade very soon, I put my music on the SD and sync from my laptop. I'll get it then :victory:

I have a Sandisk uhs1 64gb which also works fine!
It didn't work in a normal razr (xt910) that kept corrupting the files.
The razr I however is fine.
You may find if you plug it into windows that it wants to format it to exfat. Don't do this as the phone won't read it.
You need to format it to fat32 BUT windows by default won't let you make a 64gb fat32 partition, it keeps wanting to do exfat.
I used a separate free partitioning app to correctly make the 64gb fat32 partition and its fine!

Format it in the phone...

Phones Memory card suddenly stopped working?

So I was just taking some pictures with my Xperia T, after a few shots, the camera app said it couldn't save the pictures because there was no memory card installed.
I have a 32GB Kingston memory card that's worked flawlessly since I bought it and has never been taken out of the phone since purchase.
How do I fix this?
Thanks for any help guys.
EDIT; the SD card doesn't show up in Windows/ doesn't show up in settings > storage/ can't run Chkdsk on it/ fails to work in Recovery.

Try formatting it. If not im guessing the hardware has problems.

Erica Law said:
Try formatting it. If not im guessing the hardware has problems.
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Formatting it through what? it doesn't show up in Windows or through the phone.

trojan92 said:
Formatting it through what? it doesn't show up in Windows or through the phone.
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That means it's broken.

I had similar problem and found others have too, Xperia T seems to be breaking cards.
The solution was keep trying the card in your computer, then do a full format to FAT32.
Took me about 15 attempts.

Had the same issue awhile back. Happened right after I watched a movie via MHL. The phone cannot detect the sdcard suddenly. Though card can be detected as a 36MB memory only when inserted in PC. Tried many different things to revive the sdcard but to no avail. Bought new sdcard, this time a Samsung 32GB class 10. Last card was a 32GB class 10 SanDisk one.
Tapatalked from my TX

trojan92 said:
EDIT; the SD card doesn't show up in Windows/ doesn't show up in settings > storage/ can't run Chkdsk on it/ fails to work in Recovery.
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Sucks when that happens.
What kind of card did you use, normal microSD, SDHC or SDXC? As only SD and SDHC are supported (SDXC also if formatted differently I believe). If you are using the last 2 formats then make sure your cardreader is capable of reading them else your pc won't see it. For now the only thing I can say is to go look on the Kingston site for any tips/prog to recover/format your card.
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Caliban1982 said:
Sucks when that happens.
What kind of card did you use, normal microSD, SDHC or SDXC? As only SD and SDHC are supported (SDXC also if formatted differently I believe). If you are using the last 2 formats then make sure your cardreader is capable of reading them else your pc won't see it. For now the only thing I can say is to go look on the Kingston site for any tips/prog to recover/format your card.
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I'm using a Kingston 32GB MicroSD, and I will do, thanks for your reply

[Q] Best 32GB MicroSD to buy for Xperia Z?

Guys...
I am thinking of buying a 32GB Class 10 Micro SD for my Xperia Z...Just wanna know which one is good to buy from below..Thanks in advance..:angel::angel:
SANDISK-MOBILE-ULTRA-CLASS-10-32GB-MICRO-SDHC-SD-32G-MEMORY-UHS-I-U1
TOSHIBA-MICROSDHC-CLASS-10-32GB-32G-32-G-GB-MICRO-SD-HC-UHS-I-U1
TRANSCEND-MICRO-SDHC-PREMIUM-32GB-CLASS-10-UHS-I-U1-32G-32-G-GB-MICRO-SD
KINGSTON-MICRO-SD-MICRO-SDHC-C10-32GB-32G-32-G-CLASS-10

This one: http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/microsd/extreme-uhs-i/?capacity=64GB
...32GB is weak, go for 64GB instead.

Rekoil said:
This one: http://www.sandisk.com/products/memory-cards/microsd/extreme-uhs-i/?capacity=64GB
...32GB is weak, go for 64GB instead.
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im limited in my budget...so looking for a 32 GB..
which brand is good Sandisk/ Transend/ Kingston/ Toshiba

blacjack00 said:
im limited in my budget...so looking for a 32 GB..
which brand is good Sandisk/ Transend/ Kingston/ Toshiba
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Only used SanDisk so can't really comment on the others. In my experience they are pretty good, budget-wise you might be better off with a Transcend or something though.

Rekoil said:
Only used SanDisk so can't really comment on the others. In my experience they are pretty good, budget-wise you might be better off with a Transcend or something though.
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price is almost the same....thnx bro..
waiting for others comments...

blacjack00 said:
I am thinking of buying a 32GB Class 10 Micro SD for my Xperia Z...
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I have a corrupted new 64 GB Sandisk Ultra Class 10.
My advice is make a full search here in General and Q&A threads about SD Cards before buying, because a great number of Xperia users are unhappy with their incompatible / corrupted SD Cards, especially the SanDisk ones.

Definitely Sandisk (the ultra)I use them in all xperias, no issue so far altought I don't use the 64Go it's too big for my use, 32Go is enough.

http://www.myshopping.com.au/ZM--12...IA_Type_HD_32GB_microSDHC_UHS_I_Card_Class_10

Based on my experience, here is the rank I suggest:
1) Sandisk 2) Toshiba 3) Kingston 4) Transcend
...and I also strongly suggest, only choose between Sandisk and Toshiba.
Am currently using a Sandisk 64GB on my Z for media like songs and videos, which I carried along from my Note (my very first android; then followed by Ion / V / TX) since day one, and a 32GB one for Titanium's and NAND backups. Both never encounter any problem... so far.

thanks guys for the helpful comments....i will buy a sandisk 32 Gb...

guys i have ordered the SANDISK-MOBILE-ULTRA-CLASS-10-32GB-MICRO-SDHC-SD-32G-MEMORY-UHS-I-U1
jus wanna know how to format it for use...
1) Do i put it to phone and format?
2) Do i format it in PC with card reader?
Which type to format (NTFS/ exfat)
Thanx in advance..:angel::angel:

blacjack00 said:
guys i have ordered the SANDISK-MOBILE-ULTRA-CLASS-10-32GB-MICRO-SDHC-SD-32G-MEMORY-UHS-I-U1
jus wanna know how to format it for use...
1) Do i put it to phone and format?
2) Do i format it in PC with card reader?
Which type to format (NTFS/ exfat)
Thanx in advance..:angel::angel:
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Put it straight in the phone and it will do it all for you.

When I bought my Sandisk 32GB and 64GB, both were formated with FAT32 out of the box.
Problem with FAT32 is that it won't support over 4GB a file.
If you have no intention to put over 4GB a file (like video) onto the card, you can just leave it as is and use it right away without doing anything.
If you're planning to put over 4GB a file onto the card, format it with exFAT with you computer by using a card adapter. XZ can read exFAT natively since 4.2.2.
You can also format your card with NTFS. Like exFAT, it also supports over 4GB a file. However, XZ can't read this file system thus you need to root and install a third party app like "Paragon exFAT, NTFS & HFS+" in order to read.
My suggestion is, use exFAT, since it's more versatile, and is natively supported.

[Q] Anyone tried a 64GB Micro SD in the Z1 yet?

On my S3 and Tab 7.7 I had issues getting a 64GB microSD to work - it simply would not register without much messing about (repartitioning etc).
Anyone tried it on the Z1 yet? Wondering if I should bother setting my new card up prior to the phone arriving.

Uvaavu said:
On my S3 and Tab 7.7 I had issues getting a 64GB microSD to work - it simply would not register without much messing about (repartitioning etc).
Anyone tried it on the Z1 yet? Wondering if I should bother setting my new card up prior to the phone arriving.
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Well, I took mine out of the now old Z and continued to use it in my new Z1 and restored my programs without any problems

harfot said:
Well, I took mine out of the now old Z and continued to use it in my new Z1 and restored my programs without any problems
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Good enough, I'll start migrating it all over tonight.

Got one in mine no issues.
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I have my Z1 arriving tomorrow and I have a 64Gb Sandisk microSD waiting - does anyone know if you can format the card as exFAT and use it OK with this phone?

Was also about to ask about exFAT. It's that or EXT4, and I'd rather do exFAT unless there's compelling (kernel/app) reasons to stick to EXT4?

krazeyivan said:
I have my Z1 arriving tomorrow and I have a 64Gb Sandisk microSD waiting - does anyone know if you can format the card as exFAT and use it OK with this phone?
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My micro SD card is 64G exFAT too. It works just fine in my Z1. Don't worry about that.

binlkevin said:
My micro SD card is 64G exFAT too. It works just fine in my Z1. Don't worry about that.
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I had the choice between a superfast 32gb sdcard(sandisk extreme 80mb/S) and a normal 64gb card so I took the 32gb card simply because I hate to wait on the progress bar when moving things.
So would exFAT support also apply on a 32gb card? I mean it should right?

hasona said:
I had the choice between a superfast 32gb sdcard(sandisk extreme 80mb/S) and a normal 64gb card so I took the 32gb card simply because I hate to wait on the progress bar when moving things.
So would exFAT support also apply on a 32gb card? I mean it should right?
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sure , it works.

binlkevin said:
sure , it works.
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With all the problem the XZ had it's good to hear that!

hasona said:
I had the choice between a superfast 32gb sdcard(sandisk extreme 80mb/S) and a normal 64gb card so I took the 32gb card simply because I hate to wait on the progress bar when moving things.
So would exFAT support also apply on a 32gb card? I mean it should right?
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Did you check the speed of that card and the transfer rate that Z1 supports?
I want to buy a Sandisk but I don't know whether to buy Extreme (80Mb/sec read/50MB/sec write) or Extreme Pro (95Mb/sec read/90MB/sec write)
can somebody with a high speed microSD card measure the transfer rate with "SD Tools" for example and post here?
thnaks

Https://skydrive.live.com/redir?res...uthkey=!AGOshRlItDWMCB4&v=3&ithint=photo,.png
Ran a quick test and both write and read is around 40mb/s on my SanDisk Extreme 32gb card. An extreme pro card would do difference if you connect it to pcs alot.
I'm on my phone so sorry for not being able to embed the pic, open the link

The card supports 80MB/sec read and 50MB/sec write, so according to your post, if the trasfer read/write rate is 40MB/sec, maybe there is a limit of 40MB/sec on SD card slot of Z1.
Thanks a lot my friend, you covered me.[

kostas-k said:
The card supports 80MB/sec read and 50MB/sec write, so according to your post, if the trasfer read/write rate is 40MB/sec, maybe there is a limit of 40MB/sec on SD card slot of Z1.
Thanks a lot my friend, you covered me.[
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From what I gathered from that app pretty much so. The limit seems to sit at 40/40mb which is pretty fast actually in my opinion - I already knew that there was no way that I could reach 80-90mb/s in reading speed but I did think that 30-35mb/s would be maximum.
But as I said, if you transfer over large files from a usb 3.0 connected sd card reader from your PC time will fly by with this card. because the write speed is excellent!

hasona said:
From what I gathered from that app pretty much so. The limit seems to sit at 40/40mb which is pretty fast actually in my opinion - I already knew that there was no way that I could reach 80-90mb/s in reading speed but I did think that 30-35mb/s would be maximum.
But as I said, if you transfer over large files from a usb 3.0 connected sd card reader from your PC time will fly by with this card. because the write speed is excellent!
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So the Sandisk Extreme 45MB/sec read/write will be ok with the device, no reason to buy to more expensive 80MB/sec

I got a Kingston 64 gig microSDXC (so-called 'class 10'), works fine. read/write is 35 & 15 mb/sec, respectively.

yes i test and work

It works for me too! Too bad you can't install apps on it without root access.

I've been having a lot of trouble with my new Xperia Z1.
I tried two different micro SD cards, one of 64gb and the other 8gb.
When I transfer music using Media Go, most of it can't be played or fast forwards(damaged files).
Photos I took were deleted a short while afterwards, others were damaged and could not be viewed.

Works like a charm for me:good:

Avoid Lexar/PNY 128GB micro SD

http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._128gb_hi_performance_sdxc_uhs_1_card_60.html
I read the feedback after I purchased it that it's incompatible with LG devices.
It works fine with Samsung Tab Pro and Xperia Z Ultra, but G4 cannot use this memory. It's either not show up or suddenly unmounted.

Let us know if you find a 128GB that your VS986 is happy with.
I use the 64GB version of that exact PNY card in another phone without any issues for several weeks months now., then bought a Samsung 128GB because I needed a larger card.

I am actually using a Lexar 128gb in my h815 no problems at all. Also have a second one in my v500 which works fine too. No unmounting problems at all.

mingkee said:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._128gb_hi_performance_sdxc_uhs_1_card_60.html
I read the feedback after I purchased it that it's incompatible with LG devices.
It works fine with Samsung Tab Pro and Xperia Z Ultra, but G4 cannot use this memory. It's either not show up or suddenly unmounted.
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Sony's firmware has a own sd card knowing system. I have used my Xperia Z1 for 2 years, whenever I plug a new sd card it was offering me format it or it was scanning almost 5 minutes.
I suggest you format it first ExFat then format it FAT32 in windows. After you plug in the phone format it in settings- storage-format sdcard.
If your sdcard is not broken or it had not harware problem, above instructions will fix all problems...

Lexar 128GB SD card
Been using one I bought from B&H Photo for months now on my h811 with no problems

seetru said:
Been using one I bought from B&H Photo for months now on my h811 with no problems
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Have a question on my SD card in my LG G4. Not having any problems but thought someone here may know. Using a sandisk 64 gig and when looking at in ES file explorer or the stock explorer instead of it showing up as ext sdcard like all my other phones it shows up named 4C5e-5C17.
Any reason for this? Attached a screenshot. It's working fine just not what I am used to seeing.

lowender62 said:
Have a question on my SD card in my LG G4. Not having any problems but thought someone here may know. Using a sandisk 64 gig and when looking at in ES file explorer or the stock explorer instead of it showing up as ext sdcard like all my other phones it shows up named 4C5e-5C17.
Any reason for this? Attached a screenshot. It's working fine just not what I am used to seeing.
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when i formatted to exfat with my phone it assigned a new id number but before i formatted it showed as all zero as id number

mingkee said:
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produ..._128gb_hi_performance_sdxc_uhs_1_card_60.html
I read the feedback after I purchased it that it's incompatible with LG devices.
It works fine with Samsung Tab Pro and Xperia Z Ultra, but G4 cannot use this memory. It's either not show up or suddenly unmounted.
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I know a few people who use 64GB and 128GB microSDs from PNY for some time now. No issues so far. Chances are that some of them were fake. Happens everywhere. I bought a dozen of 32GB and 64GB of Samsung microSDs respectively. Two of the 32GB ones and four of the 64GB ones turned out to be obvious fake and surely enough, didn't work after a few write cycles. Also the colors didn't match, some didn't even had the S/N printed on the back. Wasn't even bough on some weird internet marketplace. I bought the from a legitimate local store in bulk.

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I know a few people who use 64GB and 128GB microSDs from PNY for some time now. No issues so far. Chances are that some of them were fake. Happens everywhere. I bought a dozen of 32GB and 64GB of Samsung microSDs respectively. Two of the 32GB ones and four of the 64GB ones turned out to be obvious fake and surely enough, didn't work after a few write cycles. Also the colors didn't match, some didn't even had the S/N printed on the back. Wasn't even bough on some weird internet marketplace. I bought the from a legitimate local store in bulk.
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For that very same reason https://www.raymond.cc/blog/test-an...b-flash-drives-bought-from-ebay-with-h2testw/
I now run h2testw on all storage devices I buy, no matter the source.

Now this card works 100% with C5 ultra.

I had issues with the first one that I had, but Amazon sent me a replacement and it has been fine.

my card too got corrupted the other day, the data is still on there but everytime i put it in the phone it says its corrupted. when i try to access it on the pc i can't format the card because it says it write protected

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my card too got corrupted the other day, the data is still on there but everytime i put it in the phone it says its corrupted. when i try to access it on the pc i can't format the card because it says it write protected
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Were you able to read the files from the SD card using your PC to save them? Is the phone unable to format the SD card?
You might want to give this a try for formatting in PC: https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/index.html

I'm using pny 128 card on my Verizon phone no problems so far

I'm using a SanDisk 128gb card and its working beautifully
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divineBliss said:
Were you able to read the files from the SD card using your PC to save them? Is the phone unable to format the SD card?
You might want to give this a try for formatting in PC: https://www.sdcard.org/downloads/formatter_4/index.html
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yeah i can copy the file over but it cant be formatted because it says its write protected even with the link you gave me

DaMagicTicket said:
yeah i can copy the file over but it cant be formatted because it says its write protected even with the link you gave me
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1. Try formatting in the phone or another device without microSD adapter.
2. Try a different microSD adapter with PC for formatting and confirm write protect switch is off.
3. If one and two fail, return to seller or RMA to PNY.
Backup up data firstly, of course .

divineBliss said:
1. Try formatting in the phone or another device without microSD adapter.
2. Try a different microSD adapter with PC for formatting and confirm write protect switch is off.
3. If one and two fail, return to seller or RMA to PNY.
Backup up data firstly, of course .
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...or use a stand alone dedicated micro SD reader.

I also tried the PNY 128gbyte sd card (it was on sale). My G4 just spit it out no matter what I tried. Also an older 32 gbyte Kingston one.
What ony seems to be working is a high tier version, like the Sandisk extreme (90 MB/s)
The 128gb PNY works fine in my Note 10.1 2014 though
Nexus 4 & 7 (root), Note 10.1 2014 (root), LG G4 H815 (stock)

I'm using a Sandisk 128 GB card with no problems. FYI.