When buying a new phone or memory card, the question of how to transfer all files from an old memory card to a new one soon becomes relevant. You can transfer them using a card reader or computer.
Preparing the SD card
As a rule, you need to transfer data from one memory card to another after purchasing a new SD card with a larger capacity. The matter seems to be not complicated, but there are some nuances here, for example, when you need to keep all previously installed programs and applications working.
Before transferring files to a new memory card, you need to prepare it. The first thing to do is format the memory card. This will get rid of some of the problems early on. To do this, go to the "Menu" of the phone, then to "Settings", select the item "Memory" and "Clear SD card". Alternatively, you can connect the device to a computer and format it like a regular removable disk (format should be FAT32).
After successful formatting, you need to give a name to the memory card. It is better to set the name the same as for the old SD card. Then you need to enable the visibility of hidden folders and files on your computer. This can be done through the menu bar of any folder - "Service" - "Folder options" - "View" (if the menu bar is not displayed, you need to hold down the "Alt" key). Displaying hidden files is necessary in order to copy absolutely all data from the phone's memory card (some files may be hidden).
Transferring files
The easiest way to copy data to another memory card is with a card reader. To do this, you just need to insert an old SD card into the device, copy all the data to a computer, and then insert a new memory card into the card reader and write this data to it. As a rule, card readers support very high data transfer rates, so this process will take a little time.
If there is no card reader, you can simply copy the files through your computer. To do this, you need to insert an old memory card into your smartphone, turn on the appropriate operating mode for data transfer in the settings and connect the device to a computer via a USB cable. Then you need to copy all the data from the SD card to your desktop or any other folder. Depending on the total amount of information, this procedure may take a long time.
After that, you need to disconnect the phone from the computer, turn it off and insert a new memory card. Then again you need to connect the device to the computer and move the files to the new SD card. If everything was done correctly, then all files and applications will be displayed correctly.
