As you will probably have noticed, the quality of the photo sensors in our phones is constantly improving. Which in itself is a very good thing. However, who says better quality photos and videos also means much larger file size. And that's not just the case with media files. As we always use our Huawei Y5 more for all the small everyday actions such as transferring documents, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on them.
And even though manufacturers have recognized that storage is a critical issue on cellphones, there are many that don't have enough internal memory. Nevertheless, for a multitude of models it is possible to use additional storage using a memory card. This is precisely what we will see in this article by introducing you how to insert an SD card into a Huawei Y5?
To do this, first of all we will explain to you how to locate the intended slot for the memory card of your smartphone, then, after that, the technique to insert an SD card into a Huawei Y5.
Where is the SD card drawer on Huawei Y5?
So let's start our little tutorial by explaining how to find the location of the SD card on your Huawei Y5. This research is going to be very straightforward. Note, however, that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your smartphone has the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards will be able to add extra 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 suggest that you examine the edge of your Huawei Y5. It is indeed 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 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 usually also find the location for the SIM card of your Huawei Y5.
How to insert a memory card into a Huawei Y5?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will see in detail the solution to put an SD card in your Huawei Y5.
The different ways to open the SD card drawer of a Huawei Y5
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Huawei Y5. As we told you just before this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and did this.
We will now give you a list of the different ways 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 Y5, 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 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 a Huawei Y5
Finally, now that you know all the tools and have located the location, we will show you how to insert the micro SD card into your Huawei Y5. To do this, follow 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
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Huawei Y5 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
- Reposition the drawer in its place, in the right direction and push it in gently to the end
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