Sometimes it becomes necessary to transfer files from the phone to the computer or vice versa, but there is no suitable cable or Bluetooth dongle at hand. If the phone has a removable memory card, a special device will come to the rescue - a card reader.
Instructions
Step 1
Before deciding to buy a card reader, see if it is built into your computer. Most often, laptops are equipped with built-in devices, but today they are often installed in desktop computers. If you already have a card reader in your car, you do not need to purchase anything, and you can start working with the information stored on the card right now.
Step 2
There are a number of things to consider when buying a card reader. Multi-format machines can handle different types of cards, but are rather cumbersome. In addition, they require the use of a cord, which, although included with the device, can be lost in the same way as a telephone cord. It makes sense to buy it if you have several cards of different types. Be sure to make sure it supports all of them. Single format card readers are very small - they are only slightly larger than a flash drive. You should buy such a device of the type that matches the type of your memory card. Built-in card readers are always multi-format. They are installed inside the computer in the drive bay. The advantage of such a device is that it cannot be lost, and the disadvantage is that it is impossible to carry it with you and use it on another computer.
Step 3
If the card reader is designed for SD cards and does not have separate slots for Mini SD and Micro SD media, you can still install such a card in it. It is enough to use the adapter, which is usually included in its kit. They are not sold separately, so if the adapter is lost, you will either have to look for it at an auction or buy another small card.
Step 4
After connecting the card reader to the computer, close all programs on the phone and remove the card from it (if necessary, follow the procedure for safely removing the card described in its instructions), then place it into the adapter (if required), and then into the corresponding slot of the card reader. there is a write-protect switch on the card or adapter, unlock it before inserting into the card reader.
Step 5
In Linux operating system, perform the operation of mounting the memory card with the following command:
mount -t vfat / dev / sda1 / mnt / sda1 After that, the contents of the card will be in the /mnt/sda1 folder. In the Windows operating system, the card will be mounted automatically. Go to the "My Computer" section, find your card among the icons in it and open it.
Step 6
Copy the necessary files from the media to the computer or in the opposite direction. You can find out what data on the card is stored in which folders by their names, or following the instructions for the phone
Step 7
When you are finished sharing files with the card, disconnect it. Close all applications that have accessed it, and then in the Linux operating system, run the following command: umount / mnt / sda1 In Windows, safely remove the card in the same way as you would normally safely remove a USB flash drive. (the LED in the card reader will stop blinking), first pull the card out of the device, and only then disconnect it from the computer. Remove the media from the adapter if necessary. If necessary, re-enable write protection. Then put the card back into your phone.
