At the time we have already taught how to partition a microSD card, and given the success of such an article, we believe that this is the moment in which many users will value other tutorials related to this element.

How to Remove Write Protection to MicroSD Card

The truth is that, as we know, microSD cards can be extremely interesting and useful in cases such as when we want to increase the capacity or storage space of our devices. Likewise, they are used by photographic cameras so that the photographs we take remain in them and then it is very easy to download them to the computer. However, more than once not everything is rosy.

From time to time we actually find that microSD cards give us trouble considering that they may come with write protection , and we may intend to get rid of it. Although as a first measure we can say that it can be difficult to find the specific cause of the problems when trying to write to these memory cards, it is no less true that there may be a few solutions.

Then we want to show you what are some of the most common errors that microSD cards can have in terms of prohibiting writing on them, and what solutions we should consider. All you need to be able to carry out this step by step is to have a computer and a microSD card , so that you will then be able to produce this change on them.

Index( )

1. How to know if a MicroSD is write protected?
   1. How to unlock an SD?
2. How to remove USB write protection
3. Steps to remove “write protection” from an SD Card
   1. Step 1: Remove the memory card from the digital camera
   2. Step 2: Locate the card slot on the camera
   3. Step 3 – Slide the DS slot tab into the camera
   4. Step 4: Insert the SD card into a computer or insert into the camera
4. Type of SD memory cards for cameras and other gadgets

How to know if a MicroSD is write protected?

The first thing to consider in this type of issue is that we should not make changes to the microSD unless we are sure that it has been write-protected, so we will try to verify it .

For example, a good way to do it is to check the switch that these cards usually have on the side, which should not be in lock or protected mode , since in that case it is the switch that does not allow us to write.

How to unlock an SD?

If the switch is not activated, or our card does not have a switch of this type, we have to consider that there are solutions from which we can check both its properties and its available space .

For example, a good way to test is to connect the card to your computer, find it within the My Computer window, and then right- click to view its Properties .

Within this window, the first thing we must check is that we have plenty of free space to be able to work with it. Sometimes the problem is not that it is write-protected, but simply that it does not have free space .

In the same way, you should review the attributes of the files and folders that we have stored on this SD memory card, since sometimes some may be stored as Read Only Mode , and that is why you cannot work on them, you can recover or repair damaged files.

If the previous step by step didn’t help you, the next thing you have to do is try to reset the attributes of the SD card , so that if someone has modified its attributes or those of the files, it will work normally again.

The steps to follow in these steps are as follows:

• With the microSD card connected to the computer, open a CMD window with Administrator permissions, and run the command

diskpart
list disk
select disk [N] (changing N for the letter of our SD)
attributes disk clear readonly
Diskpart delete attributes SD

• Once you have run these commands, your microSD card should function as normal, i.e. without write protection.

In the event that this is not the case, the only thing left to do is make a backup copy of all the data that we have on the microSD card, and then format it, since there is no other alternative. Then you can transfer applications to the microSD without problems.

USB drives are extremely useful for moving information quickly from one place to another, even for storing important data for a while. At the same time they have a configuration that protects them against any kind of accidental copying of information. The problem is that sometimes this can be disabled and Windows leaves you a beautiful sign that says ” Write-protected disk “, thus preventing you from copying anything to the USB in question.

Next, I want to show you exactly how to remove USB write protection step by step, they seem like too many steps I know, but I can assure you that they are short and fast, as well as easy, so in no time you will be enjoying your USB as it should be, it should be noted that in the event that what I mention below does not work, one or another problem may occur that I mention a little below, so pay attention.

How to Remove USB Write Protection

How to remove USB write protection

• First of all, you have to connect the USB to your computer.
• After this you will have to go to Start and then run.
• Now you will have to type “Regedit” and press the Enter key.
• You are going to go to the registry editor, here you will have to look for the following location “hkey_local_machine\system\currentcontrolset\control\storagedevicepolicies”.
• Look in the panel that you will see on the right, you will have to click twice with the mouse where it says Write Protect.
• Notice that there is one that says “Value Data” you will have to put 0.
• Once finished you will have to click OK to end everything.
• Exit said program and then remove the USB from your computer to restart the PC and reconnect it.

In theory, after doing everything that I mentioned before, when you put the USB in the computer, everything should work as usual, in case it doesn’t, that means that it has a hardware problem, so in that case you will need to change the device , it may even be that it has a virus and, therefore, you are going to have to use some kind of antivirus program to be able to repair it 100%. I hope this article was useful to you, it is really amazing how you can solve this problem with this trick and in a matter of a few minutes you will no longer have to deal with this problem that can be quite annoying.

The type of “stay or lock” which is called as “ write protection ” is very useful for professional photographers who use a lot of memory cards, because humanly, we tend to make mistakes that will hamper hard work. . And the risk of mistakes between several cards is very high. It is interesting that the cards bear the initials SD, which in English would be (Secure Digital) digital security.

As we already mentioned, these cards are in all portable devices , such as: digital cameras (photos and videos), laptops (laptops and tablets), game consoles.

How to Remove Write Protection from an SD Memory Card?

Steps to remove “write protection” from an SD Card

You will need to know the following Steps to Remove Write Protection from an SD card. LET’S DO IT.

Step 1: Remove the memory card from the digital camera

It is wise to note that both the location and the procedure applied for such removal may vary; That is, it will depend on two factors:

1. The model
2. camera brand

It is highly recommended in this step to consult the manufacturer’s manual, especially if you are using the digital camera for the first time.

Step 2: Locate the card slot on the camera

To do this, you must find a small tab. In many cases, this is on some edge of the chamber. In the most recent models, this slot is practically imperceptible to the naked eye, so if it is not found immediately, it is advisable to read the manual for said device.

Step 3 – Slide the DS slot tab into the camera

This procedure is accomplished by sliding up the switch or the SD slot lock on the camera . So we give way to obtain the card.

Step 4: Insert the SD card into a computer or insert into the camera

Being there, we must test if we have to unlock the write protection , or failing that, have eliminated the protection; How do we know? If when deleting an image, it disappears from the group of images. When working with all this, it is essential to know the type of SD cards that we may come across at some point, as well as their vast range on the market:

Type of SD memory cards for cameras and other gadgets

We take into account that the ” SD memory” has four types of card:

1. SDSC
2. the SDHC
3. the SDXC
4. THE SDIO

And the sizes of the cards:

• SD or Original Standard
• miniSD
• Micro SD

It should be noted that the micro SD size is widely used in tablets and cell phones. There are, in fact, special adapters where these mics can be used in larger ports. It’s interesting that those devices that have SD slots could use MMC cards which are thinner, but vice versa no, SD cards don’t fit in MMC slot.

In the same way with a USB card reader it could be used in the Compact flash or PC card slots. And another fact is that miniSD and microSD cards could be used in the SD slots in the same way, with an adapter.