Here's how we saved the default storage space to an SD card on a phone running MIUI 12 based on Android 11. It is, therefore, always a good idea to insert the card and then check for the option within the camera settings. This is because, on some phones running stock Android, the option to save photos to the SD card may not show up unless you insert an SD card in the first place. That being said, it is always a good option to check your camera settings before you start looking for solutions.

Phones running a stock version of Android 11 may suffer from the lack of an option to save photos to microSD cards.

How to save photos to SD card on Android 11 While the steps may differ a bit from phone to phone, or between Android versions, you'll usually find your way if you dig around a bit. The process for most phones is fairly similar, so it can be applied to almost any Android phone with a MicroSD card slot.