Samsung Galaxy S III User Manual
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Unmounting the SD card
Unmounting the SD card prevents corruption and damage to
the SD card while removing it from the slot.
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔ Settings ➔
Storage.
2. Scroll to the bottom of the display and tap Unmount SD
card.
3. Tap OK.
For more information, refer to “Removing and Installing
SD card Available Memory Status
To view the memory allocation for your external SD card:
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔ Settings ➔
Storage.
2. The available memory for Device and SD card displays
under the Total space and Available space headings.
Erasing Files from the SD card
You can erase files from the SD card using the phone.
1. Ensure the SD card is mounted. For more information,
refer to “Mounting the SD Card” on page 43.
1. From the Home screen, tap
➔ Settings ➔
Storage.
2. Tap Format SD card.
3. At the Format SD card confirmation prompt, tap Format
SD card.
Warning! Performing the next step erases all data stored on
the SD card.
4. Tap Delete all to format or press
to cancel.