You will probably have noticed that the definition of the cameras of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. However, who says better quality photos and videos also says much higher data weight. And it's not just the case with media files. As we use our Fairphone 4 more and more for all the little actions of everyday life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email, etc. We tend to keep a lot of data on them.
And even if manufacturers have understood that storage is a key point on phones, there are many that do not have enough internal memory. However, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to discover in this article by presenting you how to insert an sd card in a fairphone 4?
In this context, first we will show you how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your phone, then, secondly, the process for inserting an SD card into a Fairphone 4.
Where is the SD card drawer on Fairphone 4?
We therefore start our article by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Fairphone 4. This search will in fact be very simple. Be aware that on some phones this is an option and it is not 100% sure that your phone has the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards can add additional non-superfluous storage to you because you will be able to increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes of gigabytes if you ever opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we suggest that you examine the edge of your Fairphone 4. It is indeed on one of the sides of the 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 see a kind of notch with a location of about 2 centimeters and a small hole right next to it which opens it. In this drawer you will generally also find the slot for the SIM card of your Fairphone 4.
How do I insert a memory card into a Fairphone 4?
We are now moving on to the practical part of this guide, you will discover in detail the technique for putting an SD card in your Fairphone 4.
The different solutions for opening the SD card drawer of a Fairphone 4
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Fairphone 4. As we explained to you just before, it is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your phone and performed this manipulation.
We will now give you a list of the different tools to open this drawer via the small hole that serves as a lock:
- The original drawer-opening tool: You will find this in the box of your Fairphone 4, it is usually very small with a part the size of a 5 cent piece which is used 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 a Fairphone 4
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the compartment, we will teach you how to insert the micro SD card into your Fairphone 4. In this context, follow the few instructions below:
- Turn off your phone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your alternative solution in the hole provided for this consequence
- Gently push the tool into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Fairphone 4 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
- Put the drawer back in its place, in the right direction and push it down gently to the end
In case you want a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Fairphone 4, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: 4 Fairphone.
