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Micro SD Card Reader doesn't function on Windows 11 Pro x64?

Micro SD Card Reader doesn't function on Windows 11 Pro x64?

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Jayhawk_Down
Senior Member
350
03-16-2021, 07:50 AM
#1
Hello, I bought a UGREEN Micro SD Card Reader, a USB C USB 3.0 to Memory Card Reader Adapter, but it doesn't function on Windows 11 Pro x64. The product page claims it's plug & play and doesn't need drivers. I checked the Device Manager in Windows 11, searched for new hardware, but it still didn't work or showed nothing. Under Disk Drives and Portable Devices it doesn't appear, only a regular USB flash drive is visible, not the microSD card inserted into the Ugreen reader. I also tried using an adapter, but it didn't help. After updating Windows, the issue persists and there are no updates available. The MiniTool Partition Wizard doesn't display anything, and the built-in Disk Management in Windows 11 also doesn't recognize it. It seems to work on a Samsung phone, but I'm unsure about compatibility with other devices. I'm considering copying files to my Windows PC just to confirm they're present. Should I switch to Linux or stick with Windows 10 on an older PC?

I have a Samsung File Manager that formatted the microSD card to EXFAT, but I prefer FAT32 for better compatibility with older devices. Any suggestions on suitable apps? Most file explorers don't support the format directly. The Ultimate USB app on Android keeps prompting to restart the phone but at least shows the card type. Since the reader is only accessible via USB-C on my phone, I can't connect it to a PC using USB-C. Is there a good Android app for this situation?

The microSD card is an ADATA microSDHC 64GB UHS-I Class10 (A1V10).

Links provided:
- https://www.adata.com/en/consumer/catego...cards/451/
- https://webapi3.adata.com/storage/d...em...ard_v4.pdf
- Mobo: AsROck B450M-HDV R4.0 Bios is 10.10 (not beta)
- AMD Chipset Driver updated to the latest version.

Best regards,
Luka
J
Jayhawk_Down
03-16-2021, 07:50 AM #1

Hello, I bought a UGREEN Micro SD Card Reader, a USB C USB 3.0 to Memory Card Reader Adapter, but it doesn't function on Windows 11 Pro x64. The product page claims it's plug & play and doesn't need drivers. I checked the Device Manager in Windows 11, searched for new hardware, but it still didn't work or showed nothing. Under Disk Drives and Portable Devices it doesn't appear, only a regular USB flash drive is visible, not the microSD card inserted into the Ugreen reader. I also tried using an adapter, but it didn't help. After updating Windows, the issue persists and there are no updates available. The MiniTool Partition Wizard doesn't display anything, and the built-in Disk Management in Windows 11 also doesn't recognize it. It seems to work on a Samsung phone, but I'm unsure about compatibility with other devices. I'm considering copying files to my Windows PC just to confirm they're present. Should I switch to Linux or stick with Windows 10 on an older PC?

I have a Samsung File Manager that formatted the microSD card to EXFAT, but I prefer FAT32 for better compatibility with older devices. Any suggestions on suitable apps? Most file explorers don't support the format directly. The Ultimate USB app on Android keeps prompting to restart the phone but at least shows the card type. Since the reader is only accessible via USB-C on my phone, I can't connect it to a PC using USB-C. Is there a good Android app for this situation?

The microSD card is an ADATA microSDHC 64GB UHS-I Class10 (A1V10).

Links provided:
- https://www.adata.com/en/consumer/catego...cards/451/
- https://webapi3.adata.com/storage/d...em...ard_v4.pdf
- Mobo: AsROck B450M-HDV R4.0 Bios is 10.10 (not beta)
- AMD Chipset Driver updated to the latest version.

Best regards,
Luka

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fandras7
Member
139
03-23-2021, 12:21 AM
#2
From the link:
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Please note these points:
1. USB A and USB C connectors are not interchangeable.
2. Ensure your mobile device supports OTG when connecting via USB C.
3. Samsung devices require memory cards in FAT32/EXFAT format; NTFS is not allowed.
4. USB C micro SD card readers are compatible only with phone cases that are 1mm thick.
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The main goal is to verify whether Windows recognizes the card reader:
In Device Manager, make sure "View" is checked.
Alternatively, use a PowerShell command to search for the card reader.
Specifically, run the Get-PNPDevice cmdlet.
FYI: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/p...ev...ver2025-ps
You can open PowerShell as an administrator and execute the command.
This will display a list of installed devices. Look for the card reader, which should appear as a USB device.
The aim is to confirm if Windows detects the connected device, allowing further configuration.
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fandras7
03-23-2021, 12:21 AM #2

From the link:
"
Please note these points:
1. USB A and USB C connectors are not interchangeable.
2. Ensure your mobile device supports OTG when connecting via USB C.
3. Samsung devices require memory cards in FAT32/EXFAT format; NTFS is not allowed.
4. USB C micro SD card readers are compatible only with phone cases that are 1mm thick.
= = = =
The main goal is to verify whether Windows recognizes the card reader:
In Device Manager, make sure "View" is checked.
Alternatively, use a PowerShell command to search for the card reader.
Specifically, run the Get-PNPDevice cmdlet.
FYI: https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/p...ev...ver2025-ps
You can open PowerShell as an administrator and execute the command.
This will display a list of installed devices. Look for the card reader, which should appear as a USB device.
The aim is to confirm if Windows detects the connected device, allowing further configuration.