Save files to your SD card

You can save files received using the peer-to-peer sharing feature in the File by Google app directly to your SD card.

1. On your Android device, open Files by Google . Learn how to view your storage space.
2. At the top left, tap More Settings .
3. Turn on Save to SD card.
4. You find a prompt that asks for permissions. Tap Allow.
   • If your internal storage runs out of space when you save a file: You’re prompted to save all incoming files to your SD card instead. Tap Save to SD.
   • If “Save to SD card” is turned on and your SD card runs out of space when you save a file: You’re prompted to save all incoming files to your device instead. Tap Save to internal storage.

Tip: If you remove the SD card mid-transfer, you find a “transfer failed” prompt and the transfer is cancelled.

Troubleshooting: SD card undetected issue

If Files by Google doesn't show your SD card:

1. On your device, open your Settings.
2. Tap Device maintenance Storage.
3. Check if your SD card is recognized.
   • If the SD card isn’t recognized in Settings: Remove and reinsert the SD card.
   • If the SD card is recognized in Settings but not in Files by Google: The SD card may be formatted as internal storage. Learn how to format an SD card as a portable storage.

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