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Formatting SD Card

alinver

Android Enthusiast
Oct 25, 2009
280
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Edinburgh Scotland
I've had a search around but I couldn't find an answer.

If I format my SD card what exactly do I lose? I'm not too bothered about pictures and music because I can back them up, or apps either because I've never paid for one. So is it safe to just go ahead and format? It's the bog standard SD card that came with the phone.

The reason I ask my SD card looks a little messy with installing and uninstalling apps that leave behind folders.

Thanks in advance.
Al
 

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