[kazicameron]

i have removed the memory card many times to plug into the computer. but last time i did it, i plugged it into the computer and it told be it needed formatting. I tried putting it back into the phone and everything had gone!

This is just advice so you dont have to go through the same problem. Ever since i have turned the phone off first and i also click on eject before removing the card from the computer, everything has been fine so far.

[patc]

This sort of thing can happen when updates to the card are incomplete. You need to go through the Card removal process on the phone:

Press the power button and go to the "Remove mem. card" option.

This should ensures that everything is closed off properly before the card is removed.

[kazicameron]

i have never even seen that option before. many thanks

[android]

that's a good advice, since the PC have a feature that says you can safely remove the mem card/usb flash!

removing w/o this procedure can corrupt directory of mem card.