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Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Format SD / Memory Card

2026-10-22 22:19:58.207

Samsung Galaxy S7 / S7 edge - Format SD / Memory Card

Here's how to erase all data on the SD / memory card of your Galaxy S7 / S7 edge.
Formatting permanently erases all data on the SD / memory card.
To perform the steps below, ensure the SD / memory card is inserted.
  1. Ensure your smartphone isn't connected to a computer via the USB cable.
  2. From a Home screen, swipe up or down from the center of the display to access the apps screen.
    These instructions only apply to Standard mode and the default Home screen layout.
  3. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Device maintenance
    Storage
     (lower-right).
  4. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Storage settings
    .
  5. From the Portable storage section, select the name of the SD / Memory Card.
    The name varies depending upon the type of card used.
  6. Tap
    Format
    .
  7. Review the disclaimer then tap
    FORMAT
    .
    Allow several seconds for the process to complete.