You will no doubt have noticed that the definition of the cameras in our telephones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is a very good thing. That said, who says better quality photos and videos also means much higher file size. And it's not just the case with media files. As we always use more of our HUAWEI Mate Xs for all the little actions of daily life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email, etc. We tend to keep a large amount of data on them.

And although brands have integrated that storage is a critical point on smartphones, there are a large number of them that do not have enough internal memory. However, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to a memory card. This is precisely what we will learn through this guide by explaining to you how to insert SD card in HUAWEI Mate Xs?

To do this, first we will show you how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your device, then, after that, the process for inserting an SD card into a HUAWEI Mate Xs.

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Where is the SD card drawer on HUAWEI Mate Xs?

So we start our article by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your HUAWEI Mate Xs. This search is actually going to be very easy. You should know all the same that on some phones it is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your smartphone has the slot for an external memory card.

SD cards can provide you with significant additional storage because you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes of gigabytes if you ever opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we recommend that you examine the edge of your HUAWEI Mate Xs. It is actually 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 distinguish a kind of notch with a location of approximately 2 centimeters and a small hole right next to it which opens it. In this drawer you will generally also find the slot for the SIM card of your HUAWEI Mate Xs.

How to insert memory card in HUAWEI Mate Xs?

We are now moving on to the practical part of this guide, you will learn in detail the procedure for putting an SD card in your HUAWEI Mate Xs.

The different tools to open the SD card drawer of a HUAWEI Mate Xs

First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your HUAWEI Mate Xs. As we told you beforehand, it is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and performed this operation.

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 can find it in the box of your HUAWEI Mate Xs, it is generally very small with a part the size of a 5 cent piece 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 cannot find the tool or do not have the box left, a sewing needle is the best option to open it
  • A trombone
  • Safety pin

The procedure for adding a memory card to a HUAWEI Mate Xs

Finally, now that you know all the tools and have located the drawer, we will show you how to insert the micro SD card into your HUAWEI Mate Xs. To do this, apply the few instructions below:

  • Turn off your smartphone
  • Insert the tip of the tool or your optional solution in the hole provided for this purpose
  • Gently push the tool into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your HUAWEI Mate Xs 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

If you are ever looking for a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the HUAWEI Mate Xs, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: HUAWEI Mate.