Redmi smartphone owners know that built-in storage tends to end at the most inopportune moment. Redmi Note 7, despite its popularity and excellent features, often comes in versions with 32 or 64 gigabytes, of which the system takes up a significant part. When internal memory is full, the gadget starts to work slower, and shooting new frames becomes impossible without removing the old ones.
Fortunately, this model supports microSD card installation, which allows you to significantly expand the available space. Moving media to an external medium is not just freeing up space, but also a way to protect your data from loss in the event of a system failure. In this article, we will discuss in detail all the ways of moving images, from automatic settings to manual file management.
Before you start manipulating, make sure that the memory card is properly installed in the tray and formatted in the system. SD-shell-card MIUI It's limited, but you can use your personal media files -- photos, videos, music -- without restrictions.
Preparation of memory card and installation in Redmi Note 7
The first step should always be to physically install and initially set up the drive. The tray in the Redmi Note 7 is combined: on one side there is space for the SIM card, and on the other, for the microSD. Once installed, the system automatically recognizes the new media and prompts it to configure it.
Android typically offers two uses: as a portable storage device or as part of internal memory. The first option is best for photo transfer, because it provides compatibility with other devices. If you choose formatting as internal memory, accessing files from a computer or other phone will be difficult without root rights.
⚠️ Note: The formatting process removes all data from the card completely. If the media already has important files, be sure to copy them to your computer before installing them on your smartphone.
Once formatted, the system will create a standard folder structure, and it is to the DCIM or Pictures directory that we will move our images, and make sure that the card has enough write speed (class 10 or UHS-I) so that the process of saving the photo does not take much time.
Automatic photo saving on SD-map
The most convenient way to solve the problem of space shortage is to set the camera so that it immediately saves pictures to an external drive. In the standard Xiaomi Camera app, this feature is implemented quite simply, but it must be activated manually, since internal memory is used by default.
To do this, open the camera app and click on the three bars in the upper right corner of the screen. From the menu that opens, select Settings. Scroll down the list of options to the Save on section. SD-Now, all new images and videos will automatically be transmitted to external media.
- 📸 Open the Camera app and go to the settings menu.
- 💾 Find the option "Save to" SD-map and turn it on.
- 🎥 Check that the shooting mode is not specific (some modes may ignore the settings).
It is worth noting that changing this setting does not affect the photos already taken, old files will remain in internal memory and they will have to be transferred manually, and when shooting in HDR mode or using some filters, the saving process may take a little longer due to the peculiarities of image processing.
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When shooting video in 4K resolution (if supported by third-party apps) or 1080p at 60 frames per second, use only high-speed memory cards, otherwise the video may be interrupted or not recorded at all.
Manual transfer of files through a standard conductor
If you don't automatically set up your files in time, or if you need to move your archive of old images, you'll have to use a file manager. The MIUI shell preinstalled the Explorer app, which makes it easy to operate files between different memory parts.
Launch the app and go to Images or Internal Drive, and you need to find the DCIM folder and the Camera folder inside, and you have all your pictures stored there, and you can select the photos you want with a long press, then click on the "More" button (three dots) and select "Move".
/storage/emulated/0/DCIM/Camera/After selecting the "Move" action, the system will prompt you to specify the destination «SD-map, then go to the folder DCIM (Or create a new one, for example, Old_Photos) And then you click "Insert." The copying process takes time, depending on the amount of data and the speed of the map.
☑️ Algorithm of file transfer
Using Google Files to manage memory
The standard MIUI Explorer is functional, but the Google Files app (or simply "Files by Google") is often more convenient for bulk operations and garbage cleaning, pre-installed on many devices or easily downloaded from the Play Store.
The interface is divided into tabs. Go to the Overview tab and select Internal Storage. Find a folder of photos, highlight them and use the menu to move, and the tool is unique in its ability to quickly sort files by size or date, which helps you find the heavy videos that take up the most space.
| Parameter | MIUI Conductor | Google Files | Third conductor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed of operation | Tall. | Medium | Depends on the app. |
| Interface. | Simple. | Minimalist | Different. |
| Cleaning functions | Basic | Extended. | Absent. |
| Integration | Systemic | Google services | Aside |
Using third-party file managers like Total Commander or MiXplorer gives even more options, such as moving files in the background with a progress bar display that does not disappear when you fold an application, which is especially convenient when transferring gigabytes of data.
⚠️ Note: When moving large amounts of data (more than 10 GB), it is not recommended to run heavy games or applications that require active write to disk so as not to cause a file system failure.
Setup WhatsApp and Telegram to save to SD
Special attention should be paid to messengers, which are often the main “eaters” of memory. Images and videos received in chats are stored by default in internal memory. WhatsApp and Telegram have different storage settings for media files.
In WhatsApp you need to go to “Settings» → «chat» → «Media visibility. You can change the way you save it. But new versions of Android have a direct change of path. SD-The card may be restricted by access rights, in which case the system may suggest using the backup function on Google Drive, freeing up local space.
- 📱 Open the settings of a specific messenger.
- 💬 Find the section related to “Data and Storage” or “Chats».
- 📂 Change the way you save media to a memory card if you have this option active.
For Telegram, the situation is similar: “Settings» → «Data and memory» → «If direct portability is not possible due to the limitations of the Android version, it is recommended to periodically manually move the Telegram and WhatsApp folders from internal memory to the Internet. SD-map through the conductor as described in the previous sections.
Why are some files not transferred?
Possible problems and ways to solve them
During operation, users may encounter a number of typical problems, such as the phone stops seeing the memory card after transferring files, or the write speed drops to zero, most often due to the file system or the physical state of the contacts.
One common bug is the exFAT or NTFS file system, which is not always properly supported by Android without additional software. For maximum compatibility, it is recommended to format the card in FAT32 (for cards up to 32 GB) or use the phone's standard tools for larger cards.
If you notice that photos are saved, but then disappear or are damaged, check the card for errors. Redmi Note 7 storage settings have a check function. SIM-maps – they could be oxidized or contaminated.
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Regularly backing up important photos to a cloud service or computer is the only reliable way to protect against sudden failure of the memory card.
In conclusion, the memory management on Xiaomi Redmi Note 7 allows you to extend the life of the device and save all the important points. Using an external memory card is the most efficient and cheapest way to solve the problem of shortage of gigabytes.