You will surely have noticed that the definition of the photo lenses of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is a very good thing. However, who says better photos and videos also means much higher data volume. And that's not just the case with media files. As we always use more of our Honor 5C for all the small actions of everyday life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to record a lot of data on them.
And while manufacturers have figured out that storage is a big deal on smartphones, there are quite a few that don't have enough internal memory. Fortunately, for a multitude of models it is possible to use additional storage using a memory card. This is precisely what we will learn in this article by introducing you how to insert an SD card in an Honor 5C?
In this context, first we will show you how to locate the location provided for your phone's memory card, then, secondly, the technique for inserting an SD card into an Honor 5C.
Where to find the SD card drawer on Honor 5C?
So let's start our little tutorial by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Honor 5C. 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 will add additional storage that is 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 recommend that you examine the edge of your Honor 5C. It is in fact on one of the sides of the smartphone 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 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 usually also find the location for the SIM card of your Honor 5C.
How to insert a memory card in an Honor 5C?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, you will learn in detail the technique to put an SD card in your Honor 5C.
The different tools to open the SD card slot of an Honor 5C
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Honor 5C. As we explained to you beforehand, this is surely the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and performed this action.
We are now going to 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 can find it in the box of your Honor 5C, it is generally very small with part the size of a 5 cent coin which is used to press with your fingers and a long point to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : If you can't find 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 Honor 5C
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have found the drawer, we will explain to you how to insert the micro SD card into your Honor 5C. In this context, follow the few indications below:
- Turn off your smartphone
- 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 Honor 5C 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
If you want as many tutorials as possible to become a master of the Honor 5C, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: Honor 5C.
