You will certainly have noticed that the quality of the photo lenses on our mobile phones is constantly improving. Which in itself is a very good thing. However, who says better photos and videos also means much higher data weight. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use more and more of our Google Pixel 3a XL for all the small actions of daily life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on these.
And while brands have figured out that storage is a big deal on phones, there are plenty out there that don't have enough internal memory. Nevertheless, for a multitude of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to discover through this guide by presenting you how to insert an SD card into a Google Pixel 3a XL?
To do this, first we will explain how to locate the intended slot for the memory card of your device, then, after that, the technique to insert an SD card into a Google Pixel 3a XL.
Where is the SD card drawer on Google Pixel 3a XL?
So we'll start our article by explaining how to locate the location of the SD card on your Google Pixel 3a XL. This research is going to be very easy indeed. You should know all the same that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your smartphone is equipped with the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards can add additional storage not superfluous because you will be able to increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes in the event that you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we advise you to examine the edge of your Google Pixel 3a XL. It is indeed on one of the sides of the smartphone 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 spot 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 location for the SIM card of your Google Pixel 3a XL.
How to insert a memory card into a Google Pixel 3a XL?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will discover in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your Google Pixel 3a XL.
The different tools to open the location of the SD card of a Google Pixel 3a XL
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Google Pixel 3a XL. As we told you a little above it is certainly the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and performed this action.
We will now give you a list of the different solutions to open this drawer via the small hole that serves as a lock:
- The original drawer opening tool: You will find it in the box of your Google Pixel 3a XL, it is usually very small with part the size of a 5 cent coin that is used to press with your fingers and a long tip to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : If ever you can't find the tool or you don't have the box left, a sewing needle is the best solution to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
How to add a memory card to a Google Pixel 3a XL
Finally, now that you know all the tools and have located the location, we are going to teach you how to insert the micro SD card into your Google Pixel 3a XL. To do this, follow the few instructions below:
- Turn off your smartphone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your solution solution in the hole provided for this consequence
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Google Pixel 3a XL 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
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