Android: SD card was removed unexpectedly - what to do?

The "SD card was removed unexpectedly" message on Android devices can be quite annoying in the long run. Read this practical tip on how to fix this problem.

Android: SD card was removed unexpectedly - troubleshooting

Follow the steps below to fix the "SD card was removed unexpectedly" error on Android.

1. Remove the SD card from your smartphone and connect it to the PC. Then make a backup of the data before you start.
2. When the backup is complete, you can start troubleshooting.
3. Right click on the name of the memory card under "Computer" and select "Properties". Switch to the "Tools" tab and click the "Check now" button.
4. The card is now checked for errors. Wait for this process to complete successfully.
5. After that, you need to safely remove the SD card. To do this, right-click the card name again and select "Safely Remove".
6. You can then insert the SD card back into the smartphone. The error message should no longer appear.

Other solutions: SD card was removed unexpectedly on Android

If the above solution did not help you, try the alternative below.

1. Reconnect the SD card to the PC and right-click the name again.
2. Select the "Format" option here.
3. In the new window, remove the tick from "Quick format" and start the process by clicking on "Start".
4. Note: Please note that this process will delete all data on the SD card.
5. Wait for the process to finish. You can then re-populate the SD card with data and then insert it into the smartphone.