Transfer data from sd card to sd card

Last Update date : Oct 15. 2021

If you've added a microSD card to your Samsung phone or tablet, you'll want to get to know the My Files app. The My Files application will allow you to see and move files to and from a microSD card. You can even use these steps to transfer information from an attached USB Flash Drive or portable Hard Drive. Using the My Files app to organise your stuff is easy peasy once you learn how. 

Please Note: This guide is designed for Australian variant Galaxy devices, if you have an international device and require further support click here to get in touch with your Samsung subsidiary. Screenshots were captured from a Galaxy S20+ operating on Android OS Version 10.0 (Q), settings and steps may vary depending on your Galaxy device and software version.

Transfer files from an SD card:

1 Launch the

Transfer data from sd card to sd card
My Files app

4 Long press the file to select

Transfer data from sd card to sd card

If you select Copy you will save a copy of the file to your SD Card as well as the internal storage of your Galaxy device.

6 Tap on

Transfer data from sd card to sd card
to head back to your My Files main page

Transfer data from sd card to sd card

10 Once the File has been transferred you will have successfully saved a copy onto your internal storage

File saved on Internal Storage

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How do I transfer data from SD card to another SD card?

Eject the first SD Card. Insert the second SD Card into the slot or reader/writer. Using Windows Explorer or Finder access the SD Card again. Drag the data from the desktop to the new SD Card.

How do I transfer data from my Android to a new SD card?

Transfer files from an SD card:.
1 Launch the My Files app..
2 Select SD Card..
3 Locate and select the folder the file is stored under on your SD Card. ... .
4 Long press the file to select..
5 Once the file has been selected tap on Move or Copy. ... .
6 Tap on to head back to your My Files main page..
7 Select Internal Storage..

Does Smart Switch transfer data from SD card?

And if you're worried about ever having to transfer your SD card files, you'll be happy to know that external storage devices work in conjunction with Smart Switch. You can create a backup of your pictures, videos, or documents that will be easily transferrable to a new phone or device.