How to Format BYJU's SD Card [2024 Guide]

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Last Updated on April 22, 2024

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BYJU's is an ed-tech platform that offers video classes for students in grades 1 through 12, and test preparation for competitive exams like NEET, IIT-JEE, IAS, CAT, GRE, and GMAT. All you have to do is buy their online course, and you can watch the lectures.

A BYJU's SD card, delivered to students who have subscribed to its service, enables them to access course material offline.

So, if you have a BYJU's SD card, you might encounter a few issues. Usually, you don't need to format the card, but sometimes formatting is your only option.

In this article, we will discuss the situations where you might need to format the BYJU's SD card and walk you through the detailed steps to successfully format the BYJU's SD card.

Why do I need to format the SD card of my BYJU's device?

Here are some reasons why you might need to format the SD card for BYJU's device:

• Remove the write protection on the BYJU's SD card.
• Format the BYJU's SD card to normal use.
• Repair an expired or corrupted BYJU's SD card.

If you are facing any of the above issues with your BYJU's SD card and want to format it, then you have come to the right place.

Assuming you've successfully backed up your data, let's proceed with safely formatting your BYJU's SD card.

How to Format BYJU's SD Card on a Laptop or Windows Computer [Complete Guide]

Here are four simple methods to format your BYJU's SD card. Choose the one that suits you best:

#1. Tool Used: SD Card Formatter Software

tools Partition Master is a powerful disk and partition service that has proven to be the best tool for formatting memory cards and SD cards with different size configurations. The application also offers the ability to convert NTFS to FAT32 and vice versa without formatting the SD card.

Other features of the software include partition resizing, OS migration to HDD/SSD, GPT to MBR conversion, FAT32 to SDXC conversion, and more. You can try the Partition Master tool for free to format your BYJU's SD card.

Now, let's use it to format the BYJU's SD card by following these steps:

Step 1: Right-click on the SD card and select “Format” from the partition you wish to format.

Step 2. Set the new label, file system (NTFS/FAT32/EXT2/EXT3/EXT4/exFAT), and cluster size for the selected disk partition, then click OK.

Step 3: Click "Yes" in the dialog box that appears to continue.

4. Click the “Run 1 Task” button on the toolbar, and then click “Apply” to begin formatting your SD card.

Congratulations! You have successfully formatted the BYJU's SD card using the Partition Master tool with simple steps.

#2. Using the File Explorer

The beauty of using a file manager is that you don't need to install any software or purchase tools to format your BYJU's SD card. Follow these steps to reset your BYJU's SD card using a file manager:

Step 1. Insert the BYJU's SD card into your device and open the 'File Manager'.

Step 2. Select "This PC" and locate your BYJU'S SD card under "Devices with Removable Storage." Right-click on it and choose "Format."

Step 3: Choose the file system you need (exFAT for a 64 GB card, and either NTFS or FAT32 for a 32 GB card).

Step 4: Click "Start" to begin the formatting process.

Your BYJU'S SD card will be formatted in a few minutes.

#3. Using Disk Management

If both of those tools don't work for you, the third tool listed in the Disk Management guide is an excellent option, as well as a great way to format any type of SD card.

Let's see how to format the BYJU'S SD card using Disk Management.

Step 1: Run the Disk Management tool on your computer.

Step 2. Locate the BYJU's SD card partition, and right-click on it. From the context menu, select “Format.”

Step 3: Check the "Quick Format" option.

Step 4: Choose the file system and allocate the size, then click OK. The formatting process will begin.

Your BYJU'S SD card will be formatted immediately, and you can use a clean SD card.

#4. Using the Command Prompt (CMD)

You can format your BYJU's SD card using the Command Prompt, a powerful Windows tool that supports scripting languages. Don't worry if you're not familiar with scripting; this guide will walk you through using CMD to format the SD card.

Note: Perform these steps with an administrator account.

Step 1: Open the Command Prompt on your computer with administrator privileges. You can do this by pressing the "Win + X" keys and selecting "Command Prompt (Admin)" from the menu that appears, or by pressing "Win + R," typing "cmd," and then pressing "Ctrl + Shift + Enter."

Step 2. Check and note the drive label for the BYJU's SD card.

Step 3: Type the command format /fs:FAT32 O: in the Command Prompt window and press Enter.

Replace `O:` with the label of your SD card's drive.

Now you should be able to format the BYJU's SD card using this guide. If you liked this tutorial, click on the social buttons to share this page with your friends!

Next, we also have a solution if your BYJU'S SD card has expired.

Additional Prompt: How to format an expired BYJU's SD card in UTF-8 format?

For an expired BYJU's SD card, you can try formatting it using the disk management tool on your computer. We've detailed every step for formatting an SD card using the disk management tool in method #3 of this article.

Please follow the standard steps outlined below:

Step one: Right-click on your SD card and select “Format.”

Step 2: Select the "Quick Format" option, specify the allocation size, and click "OK".

Step 3: The formatting process should begin, and your BYJU's SD card will be formatted.

If the Disk Management tool fails to format the SD card, you can use the Partition Master tool. Sometimes, large partitions larger than 32 GB set to FAT32 might not be handled by Disk Management. Additionally, certain BYJU's SD cards have a write protection feature, and in such cases, the Partition Master tool can come in handy.

Extended Reading:

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Conclusions

In this article, we introduce you to four simple SD card formatting tools that will help format your BYJU's SD card and get it working like a regular SD card.

If the built-in tools aren't up to the task, Partition Master is your best bet. The app is beginner-friendly and lets you easily check, resize, and fix disk space usage. It's compatible with NTFS and FAT32 and offers a recall protection for disk partitions.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About Formatting BYJU's SD Card in UTF-8 Encoding Format

We hope you find this article useful. However, if you have any questions, you can immediately get answers from the FAQs mentioned below.

1. How do I use the BYJU'S SD card?

Using the BYJU'S SD card is as simple as using any regular SD card. Just follow these steps, and you'll be able to use your BYJU'S SD card:

Step 1: Insert the BYJU's SD card into your Android device and open the File Manager app.

Step 2: Search for "BYJU's.apk" on external storage and install it.

Restart the computer if necessary.

Step 4: Enroll and start learning.

2. How do I decrypt a BYJU's SD card?

You can try the following methods to seek help:

• Remove the password protection using the password.
• Run CMD and use the command attributes disk clear readonly.
• Get rid of viruses.
• Use tools like Partition Master to unlock write protection.

Can I format my SD card?

Yes, you can format your SD card using various tools and methods, such as CMD, Disk Management, File Explorer, or third-party formatting tools like Partition Master.

4. Can I use the BYJU'S SD card on my laptop?

Yes, you can use the SD card from the device on your laptop after installing the "BYJU's" app on it. You can also format the SD card and delete any files on it to use it like a regular SD card.

How do I remove encryption from my SD card?

When your SD card is encrypted with BitLocker, you can use Windows Explorer or the Partition Master tool to remove encryption from the SD card.

Run the “Tools” app on your device, then right-click your SD card and choose “Unlock.” Enter your decryption password and exit the Tools app. This will remove encryption from your SD card.