How to view files on a memory card Xiaomi: all the ways to MIUI 12-14

Xiaomi’s memory card is not just an extra storage, it’s a full-fledged tool to expand the device’s capabilities. However, many users are faced with the problem of inserting a microSD, and how to see what’s on it? In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to view the contents of the memory card on Redmi, POCO and other Xiaomi models, from standard methods to hidden MIUI functions.

It is important to understand that access to files on the card depends on several factors: the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14), the smartphone model (for example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5), and how the card is formatted - as a portable storage or as internal memory.

If you've just bought a new microSD or moved data from an old phone, but you can't see the files, don't panic. 90% of the time, the problem is solved in 2-3 steps without using a computer. Let's start with the simplest one.

1. Standard viewing through the "Files" (MIUI File Manager)

The most obvious way is to use Xiaomi's built-in file manager, which is pre-installed on all devices and supports memory cards. Here's how to use it:

1. Open the Files app** (the blue folder icon).
2. At the top of the screen, select the Device tab** (or Internal Storage in English).

If the memory card is not displayed in the list, check:

• 🔹 Does your Xiaomi model support memory cards (e.g., Xiaomi 13 Ultra doesn’t have a microSD slot).

⚠️ Note: If the card is formatted as internal memory (Adoptable Storage feature in older versions) MIUI), It will be displayed as part of the main storage, in which case the file path: → The device → User folders.

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If the file manager does not have a Memory Map tab, update the Files app via Google Play or the MIUI App Store. Often the problem is solved by installing the latest version.

2. View through the "Gallery" and other applications

Not all files on the memory card need to be searched through the file manager, and many data are automatically indexed by system applications:

If the files are not displayed in the gallery, check the settings:

1. Open Gallery → click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings.

Some models (such as POCO F5) may need to reboot after connecting the card to allow applications to update the file index.

3. Connection to a computer (USB or card reader)

If you can't open a card on a smartphone, the most reliable way is to connect it to a PC or laptop, which is also useful for carrying a lot of data.

Connection options:

• 🖥️ Through USB-cable: Connect Xiaomi to your computer via cable. On your phone, select File Transfer mode** (or File Transfer in English). MIUI). A window with two sections will open on the PC: internal memory and memory card.

Through the card reader:

1. Remove the card from the phone (pre-mount it in the settings).
2. Insert into the microSD adapter → USB or card reader.
3. Connect to the computer - the card will be defined as a removable disk.

⚠️ Note: MacOS memory cards are exFAT or NTFS You can't read without additional drivers. Use the format. FAT32 compatiblely.

If the computer doesn't see the map:

• Try another one. USB-port.
• Check the card on another device.
• Format the map (pre-copying the data!) through Settings → Storage → Memory Map → Format.

If the memory card is determined but the files are not displayed: