I have just bought a 32GB Micro SD card with the adapter from SanDisk, but it's write-protected. There is no physical switch on the Micro SD card. What should I do to fix this issue? Can anyone help me? Thanks.
From your question, I can know that your SanDisk 32GB Micro SD card has been in a state of write protection. Based on my experience, it is suggested that you should remove the write protection from the Micro SD card. And you said that there is no physical switch on this device. Therefore, there are some other methods that may be helpful for your question.
To remove write protection from a USB drive, you can use the registry editor. This method involves modifying the registry to disable write protection, allowing you to write data to the drive again.
As an advanced-If you're not familiar with computer operations, it's best to avoid this method as it can be complex and lead to issues if done incorrectly. Trying to perform a system restore at a low-level operation is not suggested for those with little computer knowledge. If you're not sure what you're doing, it's better to seek help from a professional to avoid any potential problems with your computer.
Here are some steps as follows:
Step 1. Connect your write-protected Micro SD card to the PC.
Step 2. Press Windows + R to open the Registry Editor.
Step 3. Type regedit in the run box, and choose Enter.
Step 4. Click on HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE and expand System.
Step 5. Click Current Control Set and then click on Control.
Step 6. To resolve the issue, check the Storage Device Policies and change the DWORD value to 0, then click OK.
Step 7. Exit the Registry Editor and reboot your PC.
Wait for the computer to restart, then check if your device is accessible. This method can also fix USB, SDD, and HDD errors, not just SD cards.
If you're not comfortable with command lines, you can use the third-party software Qiling Disk Master, which provides an easy and quick way to fix your issue, making it a suitable option for users with little computer knowledge.
Here is how to use this software:
Step 1. Download and install Qiling Disk Master.
Step 2. Get into the Toolkit section, and click "Write Protection."
Step 3. Select your write-protected Micro SD card, and click "Disable."
After following the above steps, this software is hoped to fix your issue. If you are interested in this software, here's more: the Qiling Disk Master offers additional functions, and you can learn more about them by reading on.
If your Micro SD card is write-protected, you can try to remove the write protection by using the built-in Disk Management tool on Windows or by using the Disk Utility tool on Mac, or by using a third-party software, such as Qiling Partition Master or MiniTool Partition Wizard. In most cases, these methods can help you remove the write protection and make your Micro SD card writable again. If you have any further questions, feel free to ask.