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    Will the files that are already stored on my SD card remain on the card when I move it to another phone?
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    Yes, the SD card will act exactly like a USB or hard drive. You should make sure that the new phone can read the files and have a file browser that will access them, but the files will absolutely still be on the SD card.
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    How do I keep my pictures safe?
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    Keep a backup copy of your pictures online, using Google Drive, Dropbox, iCloud, or other such service.
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    How do I fix an unexpectedly removed SD card error?
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    Put it back in the computer and check if everything is there, then properly remove it by right clicking and selecting "eject."
  • Question
    What would cause the SD card in my Samsung Galaxy Grand Neo to fail to mount?
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    There could be debris preventing the connection. Try blowing out the SD card slot with an air duster, and ensure that the SD card itself is clean.
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    Will pictures on an SD card be lost if I put it in a phone?
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    Not unless you delete them using the phone. If you just put the SD card in the phone and download and/or look at them, you should be fine.
  • Question
    What does it mean if my cell phone says "you can safely remove SD card"?
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    It means you can remove the SD card without damaging the SD card's or the phone's data.
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    How do I unmount an SD card?
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    Push it and then it will eject a little bit. After it ejects, pull it back.
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    What is the small slide for on the side of a blue card?
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    If you are using an adapter for a micro SD into an SD card, then the slide is to lock the SD into the adapter, so it doesn't fall out.
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