As you will undoubtedly have noticed, the definition of photo lenses for our phones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is a very good thing. However, who says better quality photos and videos also means much greater data weight. And that's not just the case with media files. As we always use our Alcatel 3X more and more for all the small everyday actions such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a large amount of data on them.
And while manufacturers have understood that storage is essential on smartphones, there are quite a few that don't have enough internal memory. However, for a multitude of models it is possible to use additional storage using a memory card. This is precisely what we will learn through this guide by explaining to you how to insert an SD card in an Alcatel 3X?
In this context, first we will explain to you how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your device, then, after that, the technique to insert an SD card into an Alcatel 3X.
Where to find the SD card drawer on Alcatel 3X?
We therefore begin our article by explaining to you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Alcatel 3X. This research is actually going to be very straightforward. You should know however that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your 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 in the event that you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we recommend that you sift through the edge of your Alcatel 100X. It is actually on one side of the phone that you are most likely to find it. It is generally located on the upper or lower flank. It is very easy to spot it, you will see a kind of notch with a location of approximately 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 3X.
How to insert a memory card in an Alcatel 3X?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will learn in detail the solution to put an SD card in your Alcatel 3X.
The different ways to open the SD card slot of an Alcatel 3X
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Alcatel 3X. As we explained to you beforehand, this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your phone and performed this action.
We will now give you a list of the different ways to open this drawer through the small hole that serves as a lock:
- The basic drawer opening tool: You can find it in the box of your Alcatel 3X, it is generally very small with a part the size of a 5 cent coin which allows you to press with your fingers and a long point to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : In case you don't get your hands on the tool or don't have the box left, a sewing needle is the best option to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
How to add a memory card to an Alcatel 3X
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the drawer, we will show you how to insert the micro SD card into your Alcatel 3X. In this context, apply the few instructions below:
- Turn off your phone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your optional solution in the hole provided for this purpose
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Alcatel 3X unlocks and pops out a few millimeters
- Remove it with your fingers
- Install 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
If you ever want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Alcatel 3X, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Alcatel 3X.
