Here's how to erase all data on the SD / memory card of your Galaxy S7 / S7 edge.
Formatting permanently erases all data on the SD / memory card.
To perform the steps below, ensure the SD / memory card is inserted.
- Ensure your smartphone isn't connected to a computer via the USB cable.
- Open theSettings app.
- Navigate:.
- Tap theMenu icon
then tap
Storage settings. - From the Portable storage section, select the name of the SD / Memory Card.The name varies depending upon the type of card used.
- TapFormat.
- Review the disclaimer then tapFORMAT.Allow several seconds for the process to complete.