You will surely have noticed that the definition of the cameras of our mobile phones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is good news for us users. However, who says better quality photos and videos also means much higher file size. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use more and more of our Alcatel 3 for all the small actions of daily life such as document transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on these.
And while manufacturers understand that storage is a big deal on smartphones, there are a lot of them that don't have enough internal memory. Nevertheless, for a large majority of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to a memory card. This is precisely what we will see through this guide by presenting you how to insert an SD card in an Alcatel 3?
To do this, first of all we will show you how to locate the location provided for your smartphone's memory card, then, as a second step, the procedure for inserting an SD card into an Alcatel 3.
Where is the SD card drawer positioned on Alcatel 3?
We will therefore start our little tutorial by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Alcatel 3. This search will be very easy. Note however that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your mobile phone has the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards will provide you with significant additional storage as you can increase your capacity by several hundred gigabytes if you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we recommend that you sift through the edge of your Alcatel 100. It is indeed on one of the sides of the mobile phone that you are most likely to find it. It is usually found on the upper or lower flank. It is very easy to spot it, you will spot a kind of notch with a location of about 2 centimeters and a small hole right next to it which allows you to open it. In this drawer you will usually also find the slot for the SIM card of your Alcatel 3.
How to insert a memory card in an Alcatel 3?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, you will see in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your Alcatel 3.
The different tools to open the SD card drawer of an Alcatel 3
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Alcatel 3. As we told you beforehand, this is surely the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your mobile phone and performed this operation.
We are now going to give you a list of the different solutions to open this drawer via the small hole that serves as a lock:
- The basic drawer opening tool: You will find it in the box of your Alcatel 3, it is usually very small with a part the size of a 5 cent coin that allows you to press with your fingers and a long point to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : In the event that you do not get your hands on the tool or that you do not have the box left, a sewing needle is the best alternative to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
The procedure for adding a memory card to an Alcatel 3
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have found the location, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your Alcatel 3. To do this, apply the following instructions:
- Switch off your mobile phone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your alternative solution into the hole provided for this purpose
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Alcatel 3 unlocks and comes out a few millimeters
- Remove it with your fingers
- Position your SD card with care, making sure to pay attention to the direction in its slot
- Reposition the drawer in its place, in the right direction and push it in gently to the end
In case you want a lot of tutorials to become the king of the Alcatel 3, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Alcatel 3.
