You will surely have observed it, the definition of the cameras of our cell phones is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. However, who says better quality photos and videos also means much higher data weight. And that's not just the case with media files. As we always use our Huawei Mate 10 more for all the small actions of everyday life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a large amount of data on them.
And while manufacturers have figured out that storage is a big deal on cellphones, there are plenty of them that don't have enough internal memory. Fortunately, for a large number 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 into a Huawei Mate 10?
To do this, first we will teach you how to locate the location provided for your device's memory card, then, secondly, how to insert an SD card into a Huawei Mate 10.
Where to find the SD card drawer on Huawei Mate 10?
So we'll start our article by teaching you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Huawei Mate 10. This search will be very easy. Note, however, 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 will provide you with significant additional storage as you can increase your capacity by several hundred gigabytes if you ever opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we suggest that you examine the edge of your Huawei Mate 100. It is indeed on one of the sides 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 discover 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 Huawei Mate 10.
How to insert a memory card into a Huawei Mate 10?
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 Huawei Mate 10.
The different ways to open the SD card drawer of a Huawei Mate 10
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Huawei Mate 10. As we explained to you a little above it is surely 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 basic drawer opening tool: You can find it in the box of your Huawei Mate 10, it is in most cases very small with part the size of a 5 cent coin which is used to press with your fingers and a long tip to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : In the event that you do not get your hands on the tool or do not 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 a Huawei Mate 10
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have found the location, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your Huawei Mate 10. To do this, follow the few instructions below:
- Switch off your mobile 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 Huawei Mate 10 unlocks and pops out a few millimeters
- Remove it with your fingers
- Position 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 ever want a lot of tutorials to become a Huawei Mate 10 master, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Huawei Mate 10.
