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TCL SIGNA - Format SD / Memory Card

2026-10-15 06:09:38.697

TCL SIGNA - Format SD / Memory Card

Here's how to erase all data on the SD / memory card in your SIGNA.
This procedure erases all data on the SD / memory card. It's recommended to back up your data before formatting.
To perform the steps below, ensure the SD / memory card is inserted.

Format as Portable Storage

Data on the card can be transferred to other devices.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Storage
    .
  3. Tap
    SD / Memory Card
    .
    The name of the SD / memory card varies by manufacturer.
  4. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right).
  5. Tap
    Storage settings
    .
  6. Tap
    Format
    .
  7. Tap
    Format SD Card
    .
    Allow several seconds for the process to complete.
  8. From the 'Your SD card is ready to use' prompt, tap
    Done
    .

Format as Internal Storage

Data on the card is encrypted and can't be transferred to other devices.
  1. From a Home screen, swipe up to access all apps.
  2. Navigate:
    Settings Settings icon
    Storage
    .
  3. Tap
    SD / Memory Card
    .
    The name of the SD / memory card varies by manufacturer.
  4. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right).
  5. Tap
    Storage settings
    .
  6. Tap
    Format as Internal
    .
  7. Tap
    Format SD Card
    .
    Allow several seconds for the process to complete.
  8. From the 'Move content to SD card?' prompt, select one of the following:
    This moves media, apps, etc. from internal storage to the SD / memory card.
    • Move content later
    • Move content
      Allow several seconds for the process to complete.
  9. From the 'Your SD card is ready to use' prompt, tap
    Done
    .