How to transfer a photo from internal memory to SD-Xiaomi Redmi 5: 5 Proven Ways

Owners of Xiaomi Redmi 5 sooner or later face the problem of lack of internal memory – especially if actively taking pictures with a 12-megapixel camera smartphone. Even after cleaning the cache and removing unnecessary applications, hundreds (or even thousands) of photos take up precious gigabytes, slowing down the system. SD-But how to do it quickly, safely and without loss of quality?

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for transferring photos - from standard tools MIUI You'll learn how to avoid copying errors, what formats SD-Redmi 5 supports maps, and why sometimes files disappear after moving, and a unique life hack to automatically save new images directly to the memory card, which saves time.

Important: the instructions are relevant for Redmi 5 (rosy and vince models), but they are also suitable for other Xiaomi smartphones on MIUI 9-14 with microSD support. If your device does not see the memory card, check its compatibility first (table below).

Preparation: which SD-I need a map for Redmi 5.

Before you transfer the photo, make sure yours is yours. SD-The card is compatible with Redmi 5 and properly formatted.The smartphone supports microSD cards (not miniSD or microSD). SD!) up to 256 GB, but there are nuances:

⚠️ Warning: If you insert a new card, and Redmi 5 suggests formatting it as internal memory, don't agree! This will lead to encryption, and the card will not be read on other devices.

How to check the current format SD-Connect it to your PC through a card reader and see the properties in the conductor. NTFS — Reformat to exFAT (instructions in spoiler).

Method 2: Transfer through the standard MIUI file manager

The easiest method is to use Xiaomi's built-in Explorer, which requires no additional applications and works even without the Internet.

1. Open the Files app** (the folder icon on the home screen).
2. Go to Images or Camera (there are the default photos).
3. Slip the "Select" button in the upper right corner.
4. Check the required photos (or click Select All).
5. Click “More” (three dots) → “Move” (not “copy”!).

⚠️ Warning: If photos are missing from the gallery after transfer, don't panic! They're not deleted, just the gallery needs time to scan the new location. Reboot your smartphone or manually update your media library through Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the data (this is safe, files are not affected).

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If you want to transfer all photos at once, but there are thousands of them, use the sorting by date. In MIUI, tap the filter icon (top right) and select Date, then mark the range (for example, "2023").

Method 2: Automatically save new photos SD-map

To avoid manually transferring the photo every time, set the camera to save the pictures directly to the camera. SD-It saves time and eliminates the need to clean the memory.

1. Open the Camera app**.
2. Slip on the Settings icon** (cog or three lines).
3. Find the location (or storage area).
4. Choose. SD-map → confirm.
5. Create a folder (for example, Camera_SD) or use an existing one.

🔹 Important: This setting is only valid for new photos. Old images will remain in internal memory - they must be transferred separately (see Method 1 or 3).

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If after changing the camera settings, the photos are still stored in internal memory, check if it is installed. SD-The card is an internal storage (see section 1) in which case it needs to be reformatted.

Method 3: Transfer over PC (the most reliable method)

If you don't have enough space on your smartphone, even for temporary files when you copy, or you're afraid of losing a photo, use a computer that guarantees 100% data security and allows you to sort files before you transfer them.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux
• 🔌 USB-cable (preferably original from Xiaomi)
• 💾 Card reader (if there is no slot for the SD PC-only)

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Redmi 5 to your PC via USB. On your smartphone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Open “This Computer” (Windows) or “Finder” (macOS) and the Redmi 5 device will appear there.

⚠️ Attention: Don't pull out USB-If the process is interrupted, the photos may get damaged. On large volumes (10)+ GB) Use a card reader - it is faster and safer.

Method 4: Applications for packet transfer (for experienced)

If the built-in MIUI tools seem inconvenient, install a third-party file manager. We tested 3 applications that do a better job than the standard Explorer:

How to transfer photos through Solid Explorer:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open the side menu → Internal memory → DCIM.
3. Keep your finger on the Camera folder. → «Choose everything».
4. Slip "Move" (the icon of the folder with the arrow).
5. Choose. SD-map → destination → «Insert».

🔹 Tip: Solid Explorer allows you to automatically sort photos by date or size. To do this, select Settings from the main menu. → species → Sorting.

Method 5: Transfer over the cloud (if not) SD-map)

If you don't have microSD, but you have Internet access, temporarily free up your memory by uploading a photo to the cloud, a method that is suitable for backing up before you dump your phone or sell it.

The best cloud services for Xiaomi:

• ☁️ Google Photos – 15 GB free, automatic synchronization
• ☁️ Mi Cloud – 5 GB from Xiaomi, integration with the MIUI
• ☁️ Yandex Disk – 10 GB, convenient web interface

Instructions for Google Photos:

1. Install Google Photos from the Play Market.
2. Open the app and log in to your Google account.
3. Slip on the avatar → Photo settings → Backup and synchronization.
4. Enable backup and choose High Quality (free compression) or Original (due to the 15GB limit).
5. Wait for the photos to be uploaded, then delete them from your phone.

⚠️ Note: When using Mi Cloud, photos are uploaded in compressed format (maximum) 2048×2048 If you want originals, go to Google Photos or Yandex Drive.

7. Frequent errors and how to fix them

When transferring photos, Redmi 5 users often encounter problems, and we have collected the TOP-5 errors and ways to solve them:

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If after transfer photos open with artifacts (strips, blurring) - most likely, SD-The card is damaged. H2testw (Windows or F3 (macOS/Linux) for the presence of broken sectors.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions