You will surely have noticed that the quality of the photo lenses of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is a very good thing. That said, better quality photos and videos also means much more data. And that's not just the case with media files. As we always use our HUAWEI Mate X more and more for all the small actions of daily life such as transferring documents, 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. However, for a multitude of models it is possible to use additional storage using a memory card. This is precisely what we will see today by presenting you how to insert an SD card into a HUAWEI Mate X?
To do this, first of all we will explain how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your smartphone, then, after that, the procedure to insert an SD card into a HUAWEI Mate X.
Where is the SD card drawer positioned on HUAWEI Mate X?
So we'll start our article by explaining how to find the location of the SD card on your HUAWEI Mate X. This search will actually be very easy. Note, however, 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 can provide you with additional storage not superfluous because you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes if you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we suggest that you examine the edge of your HUAWEI Mate X. It is indeed on one of the sides of the 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 HUAWEI Mate X.
How to insert a memory card into a HUAWEI Mate X?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will see in detail the technique to put an SD card in your HUAWEI Mate X.
The different tools to open the SD card slot of a HUAWEI Mate X
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your HUAWEI Mate X. 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 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 X, 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 that 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 X
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the location, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your HUAWEI Mate X. 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 consequence
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your HUAWEI Mate X 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
- Put the drawer back in its place, in the right direction and push it down gently to the end
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