How to transfer data from internal memory to SD-Xiaomi Redmi Note 7: 5 proven ways

The internal memory of Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is full of photos, videos and applications, and the smartphone constantly issues warnings about the shortage of space? SD-But here, the owners are waiting for nuances: firmware limitations. MIUI, The features of formatting the drive and the “pitfalls” with access rights. In this article, we will discuss all working methods, including those that are not officially advertised by Xiaomi.

It’s important to understand that Redmi Note 7 supports memory cards up to a microSD of 256 GB, but not all files can be transferred in a single click. For example, applications are installed in internal memory by default, and they will require additional manipulation to move. We tested 5 methods — from standard MIUI tools to hidden features for power users — and collected them in this manual with step-by-step screenshots and warnings about possible errors.

Preparation: which SD-The card is needed for the Redmi Note 7

Before transferring data, make sure that your SD-Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 is compatible with microSD cards (including microSDHC and microSDXC) up to 256 GB:

• 🔹 Speed class: for recording video in 4K or large file transfers frequently select class cards UHS-I (U1/U3) class 10. Cheap Class cards 4 will slow down.
• 🔹 Formatting: Smartphone supports file system FAT32 (Up to 32GB) and exFAT (up to 256GB). >64GB is automatically formatted in exFAT.
• 🔹 Brand: avoid no-name cards - they're often forged.Optimum options: SanDisk Ultra, Samsung EVO, Kingston Canvas.

⚠️ Note: If you are planning to use SD-The card is an internal memory function, which you have to format with complete data erasure.

2. Method 1: Transfer files through Explorer (without root)

The easiest method is to use the built-in Explorer from MIUI, which allows you to move photos, videos, music and documents, but does not affect system files or application cache.

1. Open the Explorer application (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. Go to Internal Memory → select a folder (for example, DCIM for photos or Download for downloads).
3. Press your finger on the file / folder → tick the desired items → click More (three dots) → Move.
4. In the top menu, select SD-map → Specify your target folder (or create a new one) → Move it here.

🔹 Limitations of method:

• 📱 You can not transfer applications or their data (cache, settings).
• 📁 System folders (such as Android) are hidden and inaccessible to move.
• ⏳ Large files (>1 GB) can be copied up to 5-10 minutes.

Check the vacant space on SD-map|Battery charge >50%|Close the background applications|Create a backup of important files-->

⚠️ Note: If photos/videos are not displayed in the gallery after transfer, update the media base. → Annexes → gallery → Memory. → Clear the data (does not delete files, only updates the index).

3. Method 2: Use of SD-The card is an internal memory (adoptable storage)

Adoptable Storage allows you to combine» SD-a card with internal memory so that applications can be installed automatically. MIUI This regime is hidden and has serious disadvantages:

• 🔒 The card is encrypted and becomes unreadable on other devices.
• 📉 Application speeds can drop by 20-40% (depending on class) SD-map).
• 🚫 After extracting the map, the application will stop working on it.

If you are prepared for these restrictions, follow the steps:

1. Put it in. SD-smartphone-card.
2. When a notification is received, a new SD-map press Set up Set up → Used as an internal memory.
3. Confirm the formatting (all data will be erased!).
4. After the reboot, go to Settings → Memory and check that the card is displayed as Inner Memory.

🔹 How to transfer applications to SD-map:

1. Open the Settings → Applications.
2. Select the application → Warehouse → Change. → specify SD-map.
3. Confirm the transfer (some apps, such as WhatsApp, do not support this feature).

Method 3: Transfer applications through settings (without root)

Even without Adoptable Storage in the MIUI You can transfer some of the applications to SD-But not all programs work -- many (e.g. Facebook, Instagram) block this function:

1. Go to Settings → Applications.
2. Select an app (such as Google Maps) → Storage.
3. Click Change. → choose SD-map → Move it.
4. Wait until it is completed (may take a few minutes).

🔹 What applications can be transferred:

• 📌 Most games (e.g. Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars).
• 📌 Offline maps (Google Maps, 2GIS).
• 📌 Some messengers (e.g. Telegram, but not Viber).

⚠️ Note: After the transfer, the widgets of the application may disappear from the desktop, they will have to be added again, and some programs (for example, Netflix) refuse to work with the desktop. SD-scoop DRM-defense.

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If the Move button is inactive, try clearing the app's cache. To do this, click Clear the cache in the Warehouse menu, then try again.

5. Method 4: Transfer data over PC (for large files)

If you need to move tens of gigabytes (like movies or backups), it’s easier to use a computer, faster than copying through Explorer on your phone, and avoids errors when transferring large files.

🔹 Step-by-step instructions for Windows:

1. Connect the Redmi Note 7 to the PC via USB-cable (use the original cable for stable transmission).
2. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the connection notification.
3. On PC, open This Computer → Find the Redmi Note 7 device.
4. Copy files from Internal Storage folders into the SD Card folder.

🔹 Tips for speeding up copying:

• 🖥️ Use it. USB 3.0 port (blue) on PC.
• 📂 Transfer files to archives (.zip or.rar) if there are many files.
• 🔌 Disable the antivirus while copying – it can slow down the process.

Method 5: Automatic Photo and Video Transfer (Google Photos)

If internal memory is full of photos and videos, the most reliable way is to use Google Photos, which automatically uploads media files to the cloud and allows you to delete them from your phone, freeing up space.

🔹 Set up automatic loading:

1. Install Google Photos from the Play Market.
2. Open the app → click on the profile avatar → Photo settings → Backup and sync.
3. Turn on the switch and select quality (High – free, Original – takes up space in Google Drive).
4. Return to the main menu → Photo → Click on three points → Free up a place.

⚠️ Attention: If you choose Original Quality, files will take up space in your Google Drive (15GB free). If you exceed the limit, download will stop. Redmi Note 7 optimal mode High quality - it compresses photos to ~4 MP (enough for social networks) and provides unlimited storage.

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Google Photos is the only way to automatically free up space on your phone without manual file transfer, but you'll need the Internet to view the photo in its original quality.

7. Errors and decisions: what to do if data is not transferred

When transferring files to SD-Redmi Note 7 users often encounter errors. We've collected the most common problems and their solutions:

🔹 Additional advice:

• 🛠️ If the card is detected but the files are not written, check it for errors using chkdsk (Windows) or fsck (Linux).
• 📱 If applications fly out after transfer, return them to internal memory or use them. App2SD (root).
• 🔄 Make backup copies regularly SD-Cards are more likely to fail than internal memory.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data portability on Redmi Note 7