If the SD card is locked, you cant pull up the files on it.
This post introduces 6 methods for how to lock or unlock SD card or memory card.
A locked SD card wont let you read or transfer files.
Check the 6 tips below for SD card lock or unlock operation.
#1. check that the lock switch is in Unlock status to unlock the SD card.
To lock the SD card again, you’re able to slide the lock switch to Lock status.
#2.
How to Lock or Unlock SD Card with CMD
The SD card may be locked by digital write protection.
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To unlock SD card with CMD:
Step 1.
Open elevated Command Prompt window.
In Command Prompt window, you’re free to key in the command lines below.
Remember to press Enter after typing each command line to execute the command.
It should take write protection off the SD card and the SD card lock issue should be solved.
Still, press Enter key after each command line.
#3.
At first, plug in the SD card to your Mac computer.
You may need to use an SD card adapter.
Step 2. check that no file on the SD card is read-only.
you might right-click a file on the SD card and clickGet Into.
UnderSharing & Permissions, check the file status.
If its read-only, change it toRead & Write.
RepairSD card errorswith First Aid.
Click theSpotlightbutton on Mac.
throw in disk utility in the Search bar and clickDisk Utilityto open it.
Next opt for SD card in the left list and clickFirst Aidtab.
Click Run to repair SD card errors.
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#4.
Related article:How to encrypt or decrypt SD card.
#5.
Corrupt or formatted SD card is also supported.
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Step 1.
Connect the SD card to your Windows computer and launch MiniTool Power Data Recovery.
SelectRemovable DiskDrive, and choose the SD card in the right window.
Select a new destination folder to save the recovered files.
#6.
To format SD card, you have many ways to go.
Here we introduce how to format SD card for free withMiniTool Partition Wizard.
MiniTool Partition Wizard is a powerfuldisk partitionmanager.
you could also use this program to fully manage your hard disks.
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