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File Explorers can't write to SD card?

Have you formatted your SD card on the phone?
Also, when you launched the File explorer, did you deny it any permissions? If so, go to settings/apps and tap on the explorer app, and review the permissions that are denied. The file explorer will need read/write permissions to storage at the very minimum
 
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