How do you format a Micro SD card reader without a SD Card reader?
Andrew Henderson
My Micro SD card reader has recently been corrupted.
My PC does not have a SD card slot.
I have tried formatting it by connecting my phone (with the card inside) to the PC. But the card has been so corrupted, then my computer no longer detects the external memory on my phone.
I have tried formatting by this method:
My Computer > Right Click > Manager > Disk Management
But the External Memory of the phone does not get listed under Device Management.
So, How do I go about formatting my Micro SD Card reader?
12 Answers
Obtain a USB SD card reader and see if you can format it using that. Try to get a card reader that has a microSD slot and doesn't require you to use a standard-to-micro SD adapter.
If it is not detected even after putting it an external card reader, it's likely not recoverable.
1If this is a one-time deal, borrow a friend's computer or laptop. If this is something you need to do on a regular basis, buy a USB-to-SD adapter.