You will certainly have noticed that the definition of the cameras of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is good news for us users. Having said that, better quality photos and videos also mean much higher data weight. And that's not just the case with media files. As we always use our HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite more and more for all the small actions of everyday 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 cellphones, 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 through this guide by explaining to you how to insert an SD card into a HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite?
To do this, first we will show you how to locate the intended slot for the memory card of your device, then, secondly, the technique to insert an SD card into a HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite.
Where is the SD card drawer on HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite?
So we'll start our article by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite. This research is actually going to be very straightforward. You should know all the same that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your phone has the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards will bring you additional storage that is not superfluous because you can 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 sift through the edge of your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite. It is actually on one side of the phone 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 discover a kind of notch with a location of about 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 HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite.
How to insert a memory card into a HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will learn in detail the technique to put an SD card in your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite.
The different tools to open the SD card slot of a HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite. As we told you just before this is certainly the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your phone and performed this action.
We will now provide you with 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 it in the box of your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite, it is usually 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 : If ever you do not get your hands on the tool or you do not 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 HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the drawer, we will teach you how to insert the micro SD card into your HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite. To do this, follow the few instructions below:
- Turn off your phone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your solution 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 20 Lite 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
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the HUAWEI Mate 20 Lite, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Huawei Mate 20 Lite.
