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# GC-SD adapter setup

## Preparing the microSD card <a href="#format" id="format"></a>

1. Download and install [*storageFormat*](https://github.com/SKGleba/VitaTools/raw/main/storageFormat/build/storageFormat.vpk)
2. Insert the SD2Vita adapter into the GameCard slot
3. Launch storageFormat and choose "Format target storage"
4. Select "Reboot the device", your console will reboot

{% hint style="info" %}
If format fails, make sure that the adapter pins are not damaged, reboot the console and try again. If format still fails follow the [*storagemgr guide*](https://vita.hacks.guide/storagemgr)*.*
{% endhint %}

## Installing the storage driver <a href="#yamt" id="yamt"></a>

1. Remove the SD2Vita if you have it inserted.
2. Download and install [*YAMT*](https://github.com/SKGleba/yamt-vita/releases/latest)
3. Launch YAMT and choose "Install the lite version"
4. Open the Settings app and go to *Devices->Storage Devices*
5. Tick "Use YAMT" and reboot the console

## Using SD2Vita as the main user storage <a href="#configure" id="configure"></a>

1. Insert the SD2Vita adapter into the GameCard slot
2. Open the Settings app and go to *Devices->Storage Devices*
3. Set "ux0" to *Default,* "uma0" to *SD2Vita* and reboot the console
4. Launch VitaShell and copy all contents of "ux0:" to "uma0:"
5. Open the Settings app and go to *Devices->Storage Devices*
6. Set "ux0" to *SD2Vita,* "uma0" to *Memory Card* and reboot the console

{% hint style="info" %}
VitaShell may throw an error while copying system files and folders such as "SceIoTrash", you must either skip or use a PC to copy them from the memory card onto the microSD card.
{% endhint %}


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