How to transfer data from internal memory to SD-map 6A: 5 working methods

Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 6A Sooner or later, they're going to have a problem with a lack of internal memory, even with the careful use of a smartphone. 16 GB (or) 32 GB in the modification of Redmi 6A 3/32GB) They're quickly filled with photos, videos, cache of applications and updates to the system, and the solution seems obvious: to move the data to the data. SD-map, but here users are waiting for nuances: not all files can be moved by standard means, and some applications refuse to work with an external drive.

In this article, we will explore all possible ways to transfer data, from simple (photos, music) to complex (applications, cache). 6A, What files can be moved without loss, and which files can only be moved with additional utilities. SD-The card is not determined or the data disappears after the transfer.

Important: Redmi 6A runs Android 8.1 Oreo with MIUI 10/11 shell, and some data portability features depend on the firmware version. If your smartphone hasn't been updated for a long time, some of the instructions may not work - check the relevance of the software in Settings → About Phone → System Update.

1. Preparation SD-maps: formatting and compatibility check

Before transferring data, make sure your SD-card is suitable for Redmi 6A. The smartphone supports microSD cards up to the size of 256 GB (officially up to) 128 BS, but users are using it successfully. 256 The best speed class is Class 10 or UHS-I (U1/U3), Otherwise, the recording of large files will slow down.

If the card is new or has been used in another device, it needs to be formatted, which will delete all data, but ensures that the MIUI works correctly.

1. Put it in. SD-slot card (on Redmi) 6A It's combined with SIM-The card, therefore, when installing two SIM You have to choose, or the second. SIM, memory-card).
2. Go to Settings. → Warehouse.
3. Slip on the item SD-card (or External drive).
4. Select Format → Format as internal storage (if you want to expand memory for applications) or Format as portable (if you only need it for files).

⚠️ Warning: Formatting as an internal storage will encrypt the card, and it will only work on this phone. Once extracted, the data on it will be inaccessible without Redmi resetting. 6A.

If the card is not determined, check:

• 🔹 File system compatibility: MIUI work FAT32 (up to 32 GB) and exFAT (over 32 GB). NTFS unsupported!
• 🔹 Integrity of contacts in the slot - try to clean them gently with a soft brush.
• 🔹 No physical damage on the map (scratch, chipping).

Photo and video transfer: standard and alternative methods

Photos and videos take up the lion's share of memory, and they're the easiest to migrate. MIUI has a built-in tool, but it's not always reliable -- sometimes files don't fully copy or lose their creation date. Let's look at both.

Method 1: Through the Gallery appendix

1. Open the Gallery and select an album (e.g. Camera).
2. Slap the icon. ⋮ (three-point) → Choose.
3. Mark the files (you can select everything through the icon in the upper right corner).
4. Press More. → Move it → SD-map and specify folder (for example, DCIM/Camera).

Method 2: Through the File Manager

The Files (or Files) gives you more control:

1. Open Files → Internal Memory → DCIM
2. Press your finger on the Camera folder (or individual files) → Select everything.
3. Move (or copy if you want to leave the originals).
4. Move to the SD-Create a folder (such as Photos) and confirm the transfer.

If the files are not transferred, check:

• 📁 Access rights: C Settings → Annexes → Permits to ensure that the Gallery and Files have access to the repository.
• 🔄 Data Transfer Mode: File Transfer Mode should be enabled in the notification curtain (MTP), Not Charging.

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If photos are not displayed in the gallery after transferring, restart your phone or use the Rescan Media app from Google Play to update your media base.

3. Transfer of music, documents and other files

Music, PDF, APK And other files are transferred in a similar way to photos, but there are nuances. For example, some audio players (like Mi Music) do not see tracks on the tracks on the photos. SD-If it's formatted as a portable storage device, it'll help:

• 🎵 Use of third-party players (e.g, VLC Poweramps that support external drive scanning.
• 📄 For documents: create on SD-Map the Documents folder and transfer files there through the Files → Categories → Documents.
• 📦 For the archives (ZIP, RAR): Use Total Commander or FX File Explorer – they can unpack archives directly to a memory card.

If you frequently work with documents, set up automatic downloading to SD-map:

1. Open Settings → Storage → Reservation by default.
2. Choose. SD-Map for categories Downloads, Documents, Audio.

⚠️ Note: Some system files (such as downloads from Mi Browser) may not be portable to the user. SD-If you have a map that's formatted as a portable card, you'll have to use the Files to manually copy it.

4. Transfer of applications to SD-map: restrictions and workarounds

Android 8.1, which runs Redmi 6A) portability SD-The card is limited. Even if the card is formatted as internal storage, not all programs can be moved:

To transfer the supported application:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → [Application name].
2. Slip the vault. → Change. → SD-map.
3. Confirm the transfer (reboot may be required).

If the button is inactive, change:

• 🔧 The app does not support portability (check Google Play in the section "Developers Information").
• 📱 The memory card is formatted as portable – reformat it as internal (but remember encryption!).
• 🔄 Enable the developer mode and activate the option Forced to allow the transfer to SD (In Settings → Advanced settings → For developers).

5.Memory optimization: What else can be done

Transfer of files to SD-The map is only part of the solution. 6A It worked faster, and you take additional steps:

Clear the app cache|Remove duplicate photos|Disable autoload media in messengers|Transfer the cache of cards (Google Maps, Yandex.Maps) to SD|Remove unused items APK-file-->

Cache Cleanup: Go to Settings → Storage → Cache Data and Tap Clean. This will free up up to 1-3 GB of space (depending on the number of applications installed).

Removing Duplicates: Use applications like Files by Google or CCleaner to find and delete repetitive photos, videos, and documents. MIUI has a built-in tool: Files → Cleanup → Duplicates.

Transfer of cache cards: Google Maps and Yandex.Maps allow you to save offline maps on the map SD-map:

• 🗺️ In Google Maps: Profile → Settings → Offline maps → Storage settings → SD-map.
• 🗺️ In Yandex.Maps: Settings → Offline maps → Download folder → SD-map.

Disable autoload: Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram) by default save media in internal memory.

• 📱 WhatsApp: ⋮ → Settings → Data and storage → Preservation of media → SD-map.
• 📱 In Telegram: Settings → Data and memory → Telegram folder → SD-map.

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Regular cleaning of the cache and transfer of media from messengers to SD-The card can be freed up to 5-7 GB of internal memory on Redmi 6A without removing important files.

Typical errors and their solutions

When transferring data, Redmi 6A users often encounter problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

Critical error: if after formatting SD-maps as internal storage phone stopped turning on, reset it to factory settings via Recovery (clip power) + Volume up when the phone is off).

If the memory card is constantly “flying” (the phone asks you to format it), this may indicate:

• 🔋 Card malfunction (check on another device).
• 🔌 Problems with the slot (try to gently blow the slot with compressed air).
• 📉 Firmware conflict (update) MIUI last-minute).

7. Alternative methods: data transfer via PC

If you don't want to transfer directly to your phone (for example, you need to copy hundreds of files), use a computer. It's faster and more reliable.

Method 1: Through USB-cable (MTP-regime)

1. Get Redmi on board. 6A PC-only USB-cable.
2. In the phone notification curtain, select File Transfer (MTP).
3. On PC, open This computer - the phone will appear as a removable disk.
4. Copy files from the Internal Storage folder to the SD Card folder.

Method 2: Through the card reader

If the phone is not detected on the PC:

1. Extract. SD-map 6A.
2. Put it in the card reader and connect it to the computer.
3. Copy files directly bypassing your phone.

To speed up the process, use programs:

• 🖥️ TeraCopy – speeds up copying and checks files for errors.
• 🖥️ FastCopy – Supports multithreaded copying.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through USB Do not remove the cable during data transfer – this can damage the file system SD-If the process is "hanging", first press Cancel on the PC, then safely remove the device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data transfer to Redmi 6A