How to allow gallery access to SD-map on Xiaomi Redmi 9T: 5 working methods

You put it in. SD-map in your Xiaomi Redmi 9T, But the gallery stubbornly doesn't see the photos? Or the app asks for permission to access, but even after confirmation, the files don't show up? This problem is familiar to many owners of Xiaomi smartphones - especially after the update. MIUI In 90% of cases, the decision takes no more than 5 minutes, but requires accurate execution of instructions.

In this article, we’ll look at all possible causes, from basic Android settings to hidden settings. MIUI, You'll learn how to format your Redmi card correctly. 9T, What permissions should be enabled manually and what to do if the system issues an error "SD-And then there's a unique way to restore access without resetting, which works even on custom firmware.

Why the gallery doesn't see files on the SD-map 9T

Problem with access to SD-map on Xiaomi Redmi 9T (model M2010J19SG) It is usually associated with one of 5 reasons:

• 🔄 Incorrect formatting: the map is formatted in NTFS Or exFAT, and MIUI It only works consistently with FAT32 (for cards up to 32 GB or ext4 (For example, adoptable storage).
• 🔒 Lockdown MIUI: newer (MIUI 12.5+) Applications are disabled from external drives by default for security reasons".
• 📱 Access rights failure: After system update or reset settings, permissions for the gallery are reset.
• 🛠️ File system damage: If the card is retrieved during data writing, broken sectors may appear.
• 🤖 The Limitations of Android 10+: Since this version, applications are prohibited from arbitrary access to packages of other programs on the Internet. SD-map.

The first thing to check is the physical status of the card. Try pasting it into another phone or computer. If the files are read, the problem is exactly with the Redmi 9T settings. If not, the card is corrupted (see Data Recovery section).

Method 1: Manually configuring gallery permits

The fastest method is to explicitly grant permissions through Android settings, and on Redmi 9T, it's done this way:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Gallery (or com.miui.gallery for MIUI) in the list.
3. Slip it on the Permit. → Memory.
4. Activate the switch to allow access to SD-map.

If the item "Memory" is not in the permits, it means:

• 📌 The card is not recognized by the system (check the slots).
• 📌 You're using it. MIUI 13+ — There's another way: Settings → Confidentiality → Special access → Access to all files.

The memory card is correctly inserted into the slot

SD-map FAT32 (card up to 32 GB)

There is free space on the map (minimum 100 MB)

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⚠️ Warning: If the gallery still can't see the files after the permissions are turned on, try restarting the phone. MIUI 12.5. there is a bug where permission changes only apply after rebooting.

Method 2: Formatting SD-card MIUI

Incorrect file system – the reason №1 access issues.Redmi 9T It only officially supports two formats:

To format the card directly on the phone:

1. Go to Settings. → Memory. → SD-map.
2. Slip on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Memory Settings.
3. Click Format → Internal memory (if you want to use it as an extension) or Portable device (if as a removable drive).

Important: before formatting, copy all the data to a computer!

Method 3: Correction through "Developer Settings"

If standard methods don’t work, turn on the hidden developer options:

1. Open the Settings. → The phone.
2. 7 times tap on the MIUI version until the notification “You became a developer” appears.
3. Go back to the main settings menu and find a new section for developers.
4. Activate Debugging over USB and Allow permissions to be changed for external drives.

After that:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 🔄 Open the gallery and manually update the media library (pull the screen down).

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If the "Allow permissions to change..." option is not available after the developer mode is enabled, update the MIUI to the latest version via Settings → System Update.

Method 4: Reset Gallery settings

Sometimes the crash happens because of the cache of the application, so that you can reset it without losing data.

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Gallery.
2. Select Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
3. Then click Clear Data (this will only remove the app settings, not photos!).

After cleaning:

• 📌 Launch the gallery and wait for the re-indexing of files (can take up to 10 minutes).
• 📌 If the photos don't show up, check the folder. DCIM on SD-a file manager via any file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager).

⚠️ Warning: Do not confuse "Clean Data" with "Delete Data": the first resets the application settings, the second deletes all media files!

Method 5: Restoring access through ADB (for experienced)

If nothing works, use ADB debugging. This method requires a computer and basic command line knowledge.

Instructions:

1. Install ADB Tools on your PC.
2. Connect Redmi 9T to USB with debugging enabled (see Method 3).
3. Open the command line in the folder with ADB and type: adb shell sm set-force-adoptable true pm grant com.miui.gallery android.permission.WRITE_EXTERNAL_STORAGE pm grant com.miui.gallery android.permission.READ_EXTERNAL_STORAGE
4. Reboot the phone.

These teams will forcibly unlock the gallery's access to the SD-map, even if MIUI limit.

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Use ADB only if other methods have failed. Incorrect commands can disrupt the system.

What to do if SD-map damaged

If the phone is writing "SD-Map corrupted" or "Unknown file system, try:

• 💾 Computer error check: Connect the card to the PC. Open Command Prompt on behalf of the administrator. Enter chkdsk X: /f (where X is the letter of the disk SD-map).

Data recovery

Recuva

PhotoRec

Low-level formatting

SD Formatter

If the card is physically damaged (cracks, chips, not detected on any device), it remains only to be replaced. For the Redmi 9T, UHS-I U1/U3 cards (for example, SanDisk Ultra or Samsung EVO Plus) are suitable.

FAQ: Frequent questions on SD-maps at Redmi 9T