How to Remove Write Protection on Micro SD Card

How to fix the disk is write protected on micro SD card cannot format. How to unlock a write protected sd card when formatting.
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[@oldporchdog]

I tried all 3 with no luck. Thanks for the effort.

[@chaturangabandara9518]

me too, no luck.

[@jamiewagner]

Sorry it didn't help you out

[@zainal1769]

me too, no luck :(

[@pentanus7709]

If "attributes disk" command in cmd DiskPart is showing Current read-only state as "Yes" but Read-only as "No" then it's over, you can't remove write protection. Buy a new card.

[@zainal1769]

Thank you in advance

[@2busy2P]

Short and to the point - Thanks - Appreciate anyone who puts out a good video and it is easy to understand and doesn't have some blaring background music.

[@jamiewagner]

Thanks so much! I agree it's better to get to the point

[@mrelijahking55]

I can't thank you enough man. I was stuck on this the ENTIRE day and was about to give up hope, until I saw your video and it finally solved my issue. Thank You so much. Earned a Subscriber and a Like.

[@jamiewagner]

You're very welcome! And thank you so much for the like and subscribing. I appreciate it so much. I will be doing new videos soon!

[@milenasoloduhina1726]

Sweet! Exactly what I needed. Fast and simple! The second option worked for me. And no need to download anything like in a bunch of other videos I watched. Thanks a lot!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@Gil60Four]

You got a great way of making things sound so clear & concise. I've had headaches trying to sort my sd card out & having a learning difficulty doesn't help but your clear step by step upbeat way of explaining things made it so enjoyable for me & problem solved. Thanks a lot man 👍

[@jamiewagner]

You're very welcome!

[@dkxtro2562]

I didn't even know what that little slider on the adapter was for. Extremely quick and informative video. Thank you, it helped me a lot!

[@guesswho5922]

Having to switch from a Mac to a PC from time to time, it can be a bit of a learning curve, so I really appreciate your clear and direct explanations. And I agree with others that it’s a relief there’s no background music :)

[@jamiewagner]

Thanks!

[@younessbourass6847]

i watched many tutorials and it didnt work. the only thing i did different here was, when running command prompt to add "attributes" to "clear disk readonly". thanks alot!! nice calm voice and good tutorial quality btw.

[@jamiewagner]

awesome! thanks for the comment! glad this video was helpful to you!👍

[@LetsLearnSomethingn]

your method is not working

[@nevwallace1523]

Thank you - The first minute fixed my problem (switch on the card reader) but have watched the other methods & saved your video URL for any future problems .. nice work 👍

[@jamiewagner]

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[@susanm.obrien2016]

Thanks so much! I had to go on to your step 3 technique but that finally worked! Thanks for laying it out so simply and easy to follow!

[@jamiewagner]

Glad it helped!

[@janice2274]

Thanks, Jamie, beautifully concise and clear, it worked! I hadn't noticed the tiny grey switch on the side, wouldn't have touched if if I had!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@maiteepichardo1578]

Hey man thank you so much, the last one worked for me. Btw ur so good at explaining without talking to much, straight to the point

[@jamiewagner]

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[@JohnsonMajor]

Option 2 command prompt to add "attributes" to "clear disk readonly, solved the problem, and although i knew locking/unlocking slider, people also have to know, sometimes the slider seems to work, but inside may be faulty due to wear and tare, or damaged without showing on outside, try another SD Adapter. Most appreciated, Now 3 Cards are now working again thanks to your clean teachings, You the Guy..

[@lordprotector3367]

Sadly, none of those worked for me

[@topdopwoww]

Shit

[@FutureRefrence]

I tried resetting my 3ds with an SD card that wouldn't format. I had two. After long processes like this and no luck I was surprised when it formatted when resetting the device with the card in it. Try it on another device. You might have some luck

[@bobbritches846]

So if these methods don't work, what should one do? I have a good quality card that was not used for long but it's full of video files and I can't delete them, format the disk. What is keeping this from formatting. Should we try from another computer or Operating System such as Linux?

[@mumu-chan4922]

Man, i wasted 30 minutes trying to resolve this and you help me in under 1 minute. Thanks

[@jamiewagner]

That's awesome to hear. I'm so glad my video help you.

[@HIiseeyou813]

All my life I fought when you put it down it literally just wouldn’t fit into the SD card reader so when I looked at it when I saw that and it fit I didn’t think that was a problem then when I switched it, it worked just fine. thank you very much for the advice.

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome

[@lectrifyin1]

Much appreciated, altering the registry and a reboot was the only thing that worked for me.

[@jamiewagner]

Awesome!

[@AbyanChannel-o4d]

Spot on! 1st method and worked right away! Thank u!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@huddieentertainment]

GOAT! lol just received a write protected message when filming. Luckily I have 2 slots so I was able to use the other. Thanks bro Subbed

[@jamiewagner]

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[@m.saaadabdulrakhman6409]

I've been suffering for a while to get rid of it, your video is a really big help

[@jamiewagner]

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[@ZeCabreira]

The 'attributes disk clear readonly' worked for me. Thanks!

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@borisvaiser]

Thank you, Jamie. Exactly what I needed. The first option with the switch worked for me.

[@jamiewagner]

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[@borisvaiser]

@@jamiewagner I did both

[@jamiewagner]

Thanks!!!

[@jamesstrickland1440]

Thank you so much I've been trying to figure this out for weeks now

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@jomanscorner4305]

Thank you so much! Great help❤ i never thought it was this very simple😅

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome 😊

[@JohnPaulOkafor-hk3oe]

Thanks so much. The third method worked at last!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@GkPhotographic]

thank you , it took 15 seconds to fix my issue after watching this vid , good job

[@jamiewagner]

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[@eliaskpst]

The first step worked for me! Thank you!

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@dijahtotheworld]

I was about to have a mental breakdown because of my micro sd card tbh but that first method work on my first try. I teared up in happiness.

[@jamiewagner]

Awesome! Happy Thanksgiving

[@isaacasante9027]

It worked so easily after moving it up. Thank a lot

[@jamiewagner]

Awesome! Glad you got it!

[@johnsam5404]

Thank you so much it worked keep up with the good work

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@FromHelltoHealth-qw6gb]

Very helpful, i didnt realize about that lock switch

[@jamiewagner]

Glad you found my video!!

[@David._T]

So same idea when it comes to adding it back to the sd card? DISKPART> Attributes disk set readonly This correct?

[@lianlotus379]

SWEET! the last one worked for me, thanks a lot man!

[@jamiewagner]

Thanks! Appreciate the comment! Hit the like button!

[@Umesh5878]

Sir i got a SD card from my friend & i tried to remove Write Protection by using all 3 methods in my system but still not able to disable write protection🥺🥺

[@pasta-eo5mt]

Didn't work for me but sounds like it has worked for others. Must be that my sd card is just fried. I appreciate the video.

[@jamiewagner]

you're welcome good luck with it!

[@itsreece22]

Use rufus and burn a random iso to the sd card that will force to wipe the drive and bypass it then you should be able to format it after and will be like new

[@athisio836]

@@itsreece22 tried that and it gives me an error saying it couldn't be done due to an I/O error with the device

[@hootson5239]

@@itsreece22 Def looking into this one. Will give it a try soon enough.

[@kennethjaikens]

It worked on the 3rd method. So happy. Thank you.

[@jamiewagner]

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[@marcusnogueira1787]

Excelent video and explanations! For me the third solution did it! Thanks a lot man!!!

[@jamiewagner]

Glad it helped!

[@DiegoMorales-xj1ri]

Thank you so much, this helped a lot.

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@itsso0016]

Thanks :) 1 minute in and it’s solved my problem! Easy enough

[@jamiewagner]

Glad it helped!

[@nomadslandart2525]

Jan 22nd, 2024! It worked for me! I had issues with my PSP GO, after doing the last step, it worked for me! thank you dude!

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome dude. Thanks for comment.

[@Dave-fi8wx]

Super thanks for the help . Last method done it for me .

[@jamiewagner]

Great 👍

[@lloydtejada235]

3rd method worked for me, thanks for the helpful vid👍

[@jamiewagner]

No problem 👍

[@justkat22022]

i tried the last one and it finally worked! thank you very much!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@paulgreen3221]

Excellent - the first option worked a treat. 👍😀

[@jamiewagner]

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[@RecraftedS]

The second option actually worked for me, thanks! 😁👍

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[@sheepschool365]

Great video. Worked a treat and solved my problem...👍👍

[@jamiewagner]

Excellent

[@shawnkerr5003]

BRO!!! That worked! The first try with that stupid little grey switch! O M G! Thank you!!!!!

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome 😊hit the share button if you want to share the video it helps out my channel so I can keep creating helpful content for everyone! Thanks!!

[@russelldurtschi]

None of this worked for me. I suspect I have a defective Micro SD card. Dang thing is brand new.

[@donaldveloz8966]

Same. Brand new card.

[@hernancame323]

After long time, finally found a Really Great Video, my problem is solved, Thanks a Lot

[@jamiewagner]

You are welcome

[@ZingaMadinga]

i tried every method possible, but nothing i try ever works. i tried to go to other videos, but all of those said to do command prompt, which ownt work for me. what do ido

[@Hoakaloa]

Thanks! 2nd method worked for me.

[@jamiewagner]

Great! Thanks for leaving a comment!!

[@NigitaChaurasiya]

Thank you, this worked just fine for me❤

[@jamiewagner]

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[@sommaybalamy6307]

Thank you so much. Options 3 is worked for me

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@sibinkumar4816]

After the second step, we have to reinsert the memory card. It worked for me. Thanks man.

[@jamiewagner]

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[@robertmandaric]

tanky you so much the first tip worked

[@jamiewagner]

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[@Eliya_N_2009]

the first method worked thanks!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@user-eo6pr2um4z]

1st method worked thanks a lot!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@mxolisigumede1133]

1st method worked thank u mate🔥

[@jamiewagner]

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[@scottydiver5114]

I tried all 3 with no luck too, but I did learn that I should run the command prompt as administrator - I had tried that series of commands before but not as administrator

[@manurapeiris5871]

this was very useful. thank you!

[@jamiewagner]

Glad it was helpful!

[@nizargilani9870]

Thank you !!, First step, straight away it worked. quick and easy,

[@jamiewagner]

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[@Jeremy-th4hu]

Thank you, the first option worked.

[@jamiewagner]

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[@nebotaismaelowamba6100]

I love you sir, the first one completely solved my problem Im back again

[@jamiewagner]

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[@TheHolisticWealthClub]

THANKS!! That side button was the trick for me. 👍🏽

[@jamiewagner]

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[@alugwusomto741]

First option worked for me. Thank you very much sir😊

[@jamiewagner]

Awesome!!

[@markoi.83]

2nd One worked like a charm! 👍👍👍

[@jamiewagner]

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[@rimo980]

Thanks!! Helped so much

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@kevinabalo]

I bought three mini SD cards, they were `write protected` How I wept?! These measures ^ looked difficult to me, but i prepared to have a go. Before doing so, I put one in the slot, and it formatted itself. I was jubilant from then on.

[@didulasayurinda6864]

What a awesome work... Thank you so much...

[@jamiewagner]

Most welcome 😊

[@Pique_001]

Thank you alot the first tip saved me

[@jamiewagner]

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[@safitsihira3619]

first one worked, thank you!!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@chathuradissanayake780]

Finally done, because of your method,thanks

[@jamiewagner]

Great 👍

[@westonfifty9173]

Great video my man, second method worked wonders

[@jamiewagner]

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[@jessica0robich]

Life saver, thanks for the video

[@jamiewagner]

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[@_anime_times_]

The 1st one itself worked🔥🤝🏼

[@jamiewagner]

Awesome

[@cadillacescalade5428]

This completely fixed my issue . I never realized these cards had a switch on them.

[@jamiewagner]

Welcome 🤗 Please be sure to share this video If you can It really helps out my channel so I can keep creating helpful content for everyone have a good one 👍

[@cadillacescalade5428]

Sure thing

[@FazliddinNurmagomedov]

Thanks a ton. I just moved the position of lock and it worked.

[@jamiewagner]

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[@tuttt99]

This worked. Thanks!

[@jamiewagner]

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[@iiBaiixYT]

only vid on youtube that worked... TYSM

[@jamiewagner]

Awesome 😎 please share the video thanks!!

[@ItsNoobyfy]

Hah thank you so much the first step works like a charm😂😂👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@jamiewagner]

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[@ItsNoobyfy]

@@jamiewagner Yes sir👍🏻

[@rufusdevasia6409]

Thank you it worked me on the last step

[@jamiewagner]

You're welcome!

[@taukygaming123]

It really worked bro😉 Really Appreciate😎

[@jamiewagner]

welcome bro!

[@tulsitheoriginal]

thanks man ,the first method worked.

[@jamiewagner]

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[@tanzilhossain7142]

thanks.first method work for me.lock unlock.thanks again

[@jamiewagner]

Welcome glad the video helped you out!!

[@mahavatarfilms9601]

I formatted the SD card using my phone. It's quick and easy. It works nicely. You can insert it directly to your phone or USE OTG adapter or format it with your camera.

[@user-qe2dk7ij2x]

thx for the help 😃 frist one was my issue

[@jamiewagner]

No problem 👍

[@stockyturnip7886]

Thanks for the help!

[@jamiewagner]

Happy to help!

[@innocentelisha2180]

Thanks a lot. The first method worked for me

[@jamiewagner]

Glad it helped

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You just saved me $50 you’re a lifesaver man you just got a new sub 😭🙏

[@jamiewagner]

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[@shivaaysingh7598]

The first method worked, thanks

[@jamiewagner]

Glad it helped

[@mreighter]

OMG, thank you so much man, I can finally use my sd card

[@jamiewagner]

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[@indikamahinda]

thank u it helps me a lot

[@jamiewagner]

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[@togo3624]

Thx!!! Really appreciate your help

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[@rainmaker-zg3sl]

Worked as charm thanks Alot

[@jamiewagner]

Good to hear!!!

[@noirstreams]

That helped A LOT thank you

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[@gunjan027]

Thank you so much, your a life saver

[@jamiewagner]

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[@mainakmitra4764]

Hi bro I have imp files on my SD card so will the second one delete them

[@jamiewagner]

Yes

[@VAstitva366]

Thanks man! my problem was sort out i just need to unlock my micro sd card adapter

[@jamiewagner]

No problem 👍