You will no doubt have noticed that the definition of the photo lenses of our phones is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. That said, better quality photos and videos also means much higher file size. And that's not just the case with media files. As we always use more of our Google Pixel 3a 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 although manufacturers have recognized that storage is a big deal on phones, there are many that don't have enough internal memory. However, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage with a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to learn today by explaining to you how to insert an SD card into a Google Pixel 3a?
To do this, first we will show you how to locate the intended slot for your device's memory card, then, secondly, the technique to insert an SD card into a Google Pixel 3a.
Where to find the SD card drawer on Google Pixel 3a?
We therefore start our article by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Google Pixel 3a. This research will indeed be very simple. Be aware 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 can add additional storage, which is not trivial since you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes in the event that you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we suggest you sift through the edge of your Google Pixel 3a. It is indeed on one side of the mobile phone that you are most likely to find it. In most cases it is found on the upper or lower flank. It is very easy to spot it, you will perceive 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 in most cases also find the location for the SIM card of your Google Pixel 3a.
How to insert a memory card into a Google Pixel 3a?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will learn in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your Google Pixel 3a.
The different solutions to open the location of the SD card of a Google Pixel 3a
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Google Pixel 3a. As we told you just before, this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your mobile phone and performed this action.
We are now going to give you a list of the different ways to open this drawer through 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, it is in most cases very small with a part the size of a 5 cent coin that allows you to press with your fingers and a long tip to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : In case you can't find the tool or don't have the box anymore, a sewing needle is the best alternative to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
How to add a memory card to a Google Pixel 3a
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the drawer, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your Google Pixel 3a. To do this, follow the few instructions below:
- 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 Google Pixel 3a unlocks and pops out a few millimeters
- Remove it with your fingers
- Insert 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 the event that you want as many tutorials as possible to become the absolute master of the Google Pixel 3a, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Google Pixel 3a.
