Introduction
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S4 and want to free up space on your device by moving pictures to an SD card, this article will guide you through the process. The Galaxy S4 allows you to expand its storage capacity by using an SD card, making it convenient to transfer photos and other media files. In this article, we will explain step-by-step how to move pictures to an SD card on your Galaxy S4.
Checking for an SD Card
Before you begin moving pictures to an SD card, it’s important to ensure that your Galaxy S4 has an SD card inserted. To check if your device has an SD card, follow these steps:
1. Turn off your Galaxy S4.
2. Locate the SD card slot on the side or back of your device.
3. Gently remove the back cover of your device.
4. Look for the SD card slot and check if an SD card is inserted.
If you find an SD card, you can proceed to the next section. If there is no SD card, you will need to purchase one and insert it into your Galaxy S4 before continuing.
Moving Pictures to the SD Card
To move pictures to the SD card on your Galaxy S4, follow these steps:
1. Open the Gallery app on your Galaxy S4. You can find the Gallery app by swiping up from the home screen and searching for “Gallery.”
2. Navigate to the album or folder containing the pictures you want to move.
3. Tap and hold on a picture to select it. You can select multiple pictures by tapping on each picture you want to move.
4. Once you have selected the pictures, tap the menu icon (usually represented by three dots or lines) in the top-right corner of the screen.
5. From the menu that appears, select “Move” or “Move to SD card.” The exact wording may vary depending on your device’s software version.
6. A pop-up window will appear, displaying the available storage options. Select the SD card option.
7. Tap “Move” or “OK” to confirm the move operation.
The selected pictures will now be moved from the internal storage of your Galaxy S4 to the SD card. The time it takes to complete the move operation will depend on the number and size of the pictures being transferred.
Accessing Pictures on the SD Card
Once you have successfully moved pictures to the SD card, you can access them using the Gallery app or any other file manager app on your Galaxy S4. To access pictures on the SD card, follow these steps:
1. Open the Gallery app or a file manager app on your Galaxy S4.
2. Navigate to the SD card storage location. This is typically labeled as “SD card” or “External storage” in the file manager app.
3. Browse through the folders to locate the pictures you moved to the SD card.
4. Tap on a picture to view it or perform any other actions you want.
You can now enjoy your pictures stored on the SD card without taking up valuable internal storage space on your Galaxy S4.
Conclusion
Moving pictures to an SD card on your Samsung Galaxy S4 is a simple and effective way to free up space on your device. By following the steps outlined in this article, you can easily transfer your pictures to the SD card and access them whenever you want. With the added storage capacity provided by the SD card, you can continue capturing memories without worrying about running out of space on your Galaxy S4.
References
– samsung.com
– androidcentral.com
