{"id":156835,"date":"2023-12-15T10:14:45","date_gmt":"2023-12-15T10:14:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/?p=156835"},"modified":"2025-07-10T10:46:35","modified_gmt":"2025-07-10T10:46:35","slug":"sd-card-showing-read-only","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/sd-card-showing-read-only\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Fix SD Card Showing as Read Only?"},"content":{"rendered":"<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><blockquote class=\"note_alert\">\n<p><em>&ldquo;I used a 512 GB SanDisk Ultra&reg; microSDXC UHS-I Card on my Sony camera to capture my sister&rsquo;s wedding. After the ceremony, I connected the SD card to my Windows computer; it showed that the card was write-protected. Can someone help me? How to change the SD card from read-only mode to normal?&rdquo;<\/em><\/p>\n<\/blockquote><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"349\" height=\"121\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/disk-write-protected.jpg\" alt=\"disk write protected\" class=\"wp-image-156837 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/disk-write-protected.jpg 349w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/disk-write-protected-300x104.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/disk-write-protected-150x52.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 349px) 100vw, 349px\" \/><\/figure><p>SD card read-only error, also known as SD card write-protected, is a security that restricts you from modifying, writing, or deleting any stored data. It will not even let you transfer or save media files from the SD card to your computer. You can only view the files saved in your SD card.<\/p><p>Your SD card is showing a read-only error message if the write protection switch of the card is locked or the file system of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/article\/sd-card-recovery.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SD card is corrupted<\/a>. However, you can easily change the read-only mode of the SD card to normal by using the Diskpart command, Windows Registry Editor, or formatting the card.<\/p><p>Read this article to learn how to change SD cards from read-only mode to normal. Let&rsquo;s get started.<\/p><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"how-to-change-sd-card-from-read-only-to-normal?\"><strong>How to Change SD card from Read Only to Normal?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Follow these steps to remove the SD card read-only error in Windows.<\/p><ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlock the Write Protection Lock<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Diskpart&nbsp;Utility<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use Windows Registry&nbsp;Editor<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Convert your SD Card from FAT32 to NTFS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Format your SD card<\/li>\n<\/ol><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>If your SD card is inaccessible, immediately use an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/photo-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">SD card recovery software<\/a>, such as Stellar Photo Recovery, to safeguard your stored media files from further damage and retrieve them.<\/p><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-unlock-the-write-protection-lock\"><strong>1. Unlock the Write Protection Lock<\/strong><\/h3><p>On all SD cards, a physical switch or Lock allows you to lock or unlock your card. Flipping the switch towards the bottom will lock the SD card, making it write-protected or read-only. To change the read-only attribute of the SD card, unlock the Lock switch because only you can delete or modify the stored data.<\/p><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to change an SD card from read-only to normal:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Eject your <strong>SD<\/strong> <strong>card<\/strong> from the computer or adapter.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Check if there is a <strong>Lock<\/strong> <strong>switch<\/strong> on the left side of the SD card.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"400\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SD-Card-Read-Unread.jpg\" alt=\"SD Card Read Unread\" class=\"wp-image-156838 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SD-Card-Read-Unread.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SD-Card-Read-Unread-300x160.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/SD-Card-Read-Unread-150x80.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Unlock the SD card by moving the <strong>switch<\/strong> from the Lock to the Unlock position.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-remove-sd-card-read-only-error-with-diskpart-utility\"><strong>2. Remove SD Card Read-Only Error with Diskpart Utility<\/strong><\/h3><p>Diskpart is a command-line utility that allows you to manage disk volumes and partitions. You can use the Diskpart command to remove the SD card read-only error.<\/p><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to remove SD card read-only error using Diskpart:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong>CMD<\/strong> in the Windows search box and select <strong>Run as Administrator<\/strong>.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the command prompt, type <strong><em>Diskpart<\/em><\/strong> and then press the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n<\/ul><p class=\"note-alert\"><strong>Note: <\/strong>If prompted by User Account Control, click <strong>Yes.<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Type <strong><em>list<\/em><\/strong> <strong><em>disk<\/em><\/strong> and press the <strong>Enter <\/strong>key to see a list of all detected disks on your computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Locate your <strong>SD card <\/strong>in the list and note its disk number, i.e., disk 1.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong><em>select disk *<\/em><\/strong><em>,<\/em> replace * with the disk number you noted in the previous step, and press the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong><em>attributes disk clear read-only<\/em><\/strong> and press the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"716\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-type-diskpart-to-remove-write-protection-in-sd-card.jpg\" alt=\"Type diskpart to remove write protection in sd card\" class=\"wp-image-156839 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-type-diskpart-to-remove-write-protection-in-sd-card.jpg 716w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-type-diskpart-to-remove-write-protection-in-sd-card-300x181.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/3-type-diskpart-to-remove-write-protection-in-sd-card-150x91.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 716px) 100vw, 716px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Wait until you see the &lsquo;<strong>Disk attributes cleared successfully&rsquo;<\/strong> message.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong><em>exit<\/em><\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to close Diskpart.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-use-windows-registry-editor-to-disable-sd-card-read-only-mode\"><strong>3. Use Windows Registry Editor to Disable SD Card Read Only Mode<\/strong><\/h3><p>The Windows Registry Editor is a graphical application that enables you to access and edit the configuration settings of your operating system. You can change the read-only SD card to normal by editing the Windows Registry key in the Registry Editor.<\/p><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to adjust Windows Registry key to remove SD card read-only attributes:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your <strong>SD<\/strong> <strong>card<\/strong> to a Windows PC using a card reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> key to open the <strong>Run<\/strong> window, type <strong><em>regedit<\/em><\/strong>, and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to launch the Registry Editor.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to <strong>HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE <\/strong>&gt; <strong>SYSTEM<\/strong> &gt; <strong>CurrentControlSet<\/strong> &gt; <strong>Control<\/strong> &gt;<strong> StorageDevicePolicies<\/strong> in the Registry Editor.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"642\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor.jpg\" alt=\"Disable write protection in sd card using registry editor\" class=\"wp-image-156840 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-300x257.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/5-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-150x128.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><div class=\"note-alert\">\n        <div class=\"tips_container\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tips-con.png\" class=\"img-fluid apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"tips\">\n            <div class=\"tips_content ml-3 pt-3\">\n                <span class=\"f700 fmont\">Tip &ndash; <\/span>If you cannot see StorageDevicePolicies, you must manually add it. Right-click on the current <strong>Control<\/strong> catalog, select <strong>New &gt; Key<\/strong> and name it <strong>StorageDevicePolicies<\/strong>.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Right-click on <strong>StorageDevicesPolicies<\/strong>, click New and select the parameter <strong>DWORD (32-BIT) Value<\/strong> for 32-bit OS or <strong>QWORD (64-bit Value)<\/strong> for 64-bit OS.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"748\" height=\"621\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1.jpg\" alt=\"Disable write protection in sd card using registry editor 1\" class=\"wp-image-156842 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1.jpg 748w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1-300x249.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/6-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1-150x125.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 748px) 100vw, 748px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Now, name this value as <strong><em>WriteProtect<\/em><\/strong>, right-click on it, and select <strong>Modify<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><div class=\"note-alert\">\n        <div class=\"tips_container\">\n            <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/tips-con.png\" class=\"img-fluid apply-gradient-on-post-images\" alt=\"tips\">\n            <div class=\"tips_content ml-3 pt-2\">\n                <span class=\"f700 fmont\">Tip &ndash;  <\/span>If the <strong>WriteProtect<\/strong> option already exists, just change the number in the Value data.\n            <\/div>\n        <\/div>\n    <\/div><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Next, change the <strong>number<\/strong> in the Value data box to 0 and click the <strong>OK<\/strong> button.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"750\" height=\"615\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1.jpg\" alt=\"Disable write protection in sd card using registry editor 1\" class=\"wp-image-156844 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/7-disable-write-protection-in-sd-card-using-registry-editor-1-150x123.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Once done, eject your SD card from your computer and restart it.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-convert-your-sd-card-from-fat32-to-ntfs\"><strong>4. Convert your SD Card from FAT32 to NTFS<\/strong><\/h3><p>Normally, the file system of the SD card is FAT32; you can convert it to NTFS to fix the SD card read-only issue. Here&rsquo;s how to convert an SD card from FAT32 to NTFS:<\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your SD card to the computer.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Press the <strong>Windows + R<\/strong> keys together to open the <strong>Run<\/strong> window.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong><em>cmd.exe<\/em><\/strong> and press <strong>Enter<\/strong> to launch the Command prompt.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong><em>convert X : \/fs:ntfs \/nosecurity \/x<\/em><\/strong> and hit <strong>Enter<\/strong>. Here, X is the drive letter of your read-only SD card.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Type <strong><em>exit<\/em><\/strong> and hit the <strong>Enter<\/strong> key.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-format-your-sd-card\"><strong>5. Format your SD Card<\/strong><\/h3><p>If none of the methods can fix the SD card read-only error, the card may be logically corrupted or affected by the virus. In such a situation, forcibly change the SD card from read-only to normal by formatting it. However, formatting will erase all the data stored on the SD card. &nbsp;<\/p><p><strong>Here&rsquo;s how to format an SD card:<\/strong><\/p><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your&nbsp;<strong>SD card<\/strong>&nbsp;to your Windows via a card reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Go to&nbsp;<strong>My<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>Computer<\/strong>, right-click on your <strong>SD<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>card<\/strong>, and click <strong>Format<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"691\" height=\"395\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8-format-sd-card-in-windows-.jpg\" alt=\"Format sd card in windows\" class=\"wp-image-156845 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8-format-sd-card-in-windows-.jpg 691w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8-format-sd-card-in-windows--300x171.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/8-format-sd-card-in-windows--150x86.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 691px) 100vw, 691px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>A format window will appear. Specify the&nbsp;<strong>file system<\/strong>&nbsp;and set a&nbsp;<strong>volume<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>label<\/strong>&nbsp;for your SD card. Then, select&nbsp;<strong>Format<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>options<\/strong>&nbsp;and click&nbsp;<strong>Start<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"267\" height=\"465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9-format-sd-card-in-windows.jpg\" alt=\"Format sd card in windows\" class=\"wp-image-156846 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9-format-sd-card-in-windows.jpg 267w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9-format-sd-card-in-windows-172x300.jpg 172w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/9-format-sd-card-in-windows-150x261.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 267px) 100vw, 267px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Formatting will begin and take a few seconds to complete.<\/li>\n<\/ul><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"bonus-tips:-how-do-you-recover-data-from-a-formatted-sd-card?\"><strong>Bonus Tips: How do you recover data from a formatted SD card?<\/strong><\/h2><p>Formatting the SD card will clear all the stored data, leading to data loss. So, backup your photos, videos, and other media files saved in the SD card before formatting.<\/p><p>If you forget or cannot back up the SD card due to a read-only error before formatting, use professional <a href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/photo-recovery-software.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">photo recovery software<\/a> like Stellar Photo Recovery to retrieve the lost photos.<\/p><p>This tool can easily recover lost or deleted photos, videos, and other media files from formatted, corrupted, or damaged SD cards, USB drives, and other storage media. Stellar Photo Recovery restores deleted photos in all popular formats, including PNG, CR3, HEIC, JPG\/JPEG, etc.<\/p><p><\/p><div class=\"wp-block-image\" style=\"text-align: center\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-Blog.exe\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80481 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-windows.png\" alt=\"Download for Windows\"><\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/cloud.stellarinfo.com\/StellarPhotoRecovery-B.dmg.zip\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-80484 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/images\/free-download-Mac.png\" alt=\"Download for Mac\"><\/a><\/figure>\n<\/div><h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-steps-to-restore-lost-photos-from-formatted-sd-card\"><strong>Steps to restore lost photos from formatted SD card:<\/strong><\/h3><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Connect your SD card to the Mac or Windows PC using an SD card reader.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Download, install, and launch <strong>Stellar Photo Recovery<\/strong> software.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>In the home screen, select your formatted <strong>SD<\/strong> <strong>card<\/strong> from where you want to recover photos. Click <strong>Scan<\/strong>.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"668\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-location-to-scan.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Photo Recovery - select location to scan\" class=\"wp-image-156847 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-location-to-scan.jpg 668w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-location-to-scan-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/select-location-to-scan-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 668px) 100vw, 668px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The software will initiate SD card scanning. You can see the progress of the scan on the next screen.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"423\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scan-progress.jpg\" alt=\"Stellar Photo Recovery - scan progress\" class=\"wp-image-156848 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scan-progress.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scan-progress-300x212.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/scan-progress-150x106.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/figure><ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Click <strong>Stop<\/strong> if you want to stop the current scan process.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>After scanning, you can see the list of recoverable media files and <strong>preview<\/strong> them.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Select the photos you want to restore, click <strong>Recover<\/strong>, and browse to save them at a desired location.<\/li>\n<\/ul><figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"880\" height=\"620\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-the-recovered-photos.png\" alt=\"Stellar Photo Recovery - save the recovered photos\" class=\"wp-image-156850 apply-gradient-on-post-images\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-the-recovered-photos.png 880w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-the-recovered-photos-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-the-recovered-photos-768x541.png 768w, https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/save-the-recovered-photos-150x106.png 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 880px) 100vw, 880px\" \/><\/figure><h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"conclusion\"><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><\/h2><p>There can be various reasons that may cause SD card read-only errors, but it is impossible to know which exact reason is behind the read-only mode of your memory card. Therefore, some solutions mentioned above may not work for you, so we have provided several solutions. We hope one or more solutions mentioned in this blog can help you fix SD card read-only errors.<\/p><p>&nbsp;If you have any better solution or questions, comment in the comment zone.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&ldquo;I used a 512 GB SanDisk Ultra&reg; microSDXC UHS-I Card on my&hellip; <a class=\"more-link\" href=\"https:\/\/www.stellarinfo.com\/blog\/sd-card-showing-read-only\/\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">How to Fix SD Card Showing as Read Only?<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":79,"featured_media":156852,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[9],"tags":[5616,5617],"class_list":["post-156835","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-photo-recovery","tag-how-to-change-sd-card-from-read-only","tag-sd-card-read-only","entry"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v26.9 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>How to Fix SD Card Showing as Read Only?<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"To fix SD Card Showing as Read Only - 1. 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