As you will probably have noticed, the quality of the photo sensors in our smartphones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is a very good thing. However, who says better quality photos and videos also means much higher file volumes. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use our Huawei Y7 more and more for all the small actions of everyday life such as document transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on these.
And while manufacturers have figured out that storage is a big deal on phones, there are plenty of them that don't have enough internal memory. However, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage using a memory card. This is precisely what we will discover through this guide by presenting you how to insert an SD card into a Huawei Y7?
To do this, we will first teach you how to locate the location for your smartphone's memory card, then, secondly, the technique for inserting an SD card into a Huawei Y7.
Where is the SD card drawer positioned on Huawei Y7?
So let's start our little tutorial by teaching you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Huawei Y7. This search is going to be very easy indeed. Be aware that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your mobile phone is equipped with the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards will add additional storage for you, as you can increase your capacity by up to 100 gigabytes in the event that you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we advise you to examine the edge of your Huawei Y7. It is in fact on one side 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 about 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 Y7.
How to insert a memory card into a Huawei Y7?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, you will discover in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your Huawei Y7.
The different ways to open the SD card drawer of a Huawei Y7
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Huawei Y7. As we told you a little earlier this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your mobile phone and performed this action.
We will now give you a list of the different tools 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 Y7, 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 : If you don't get your hands on the tool or don't have the box left, a sewing needle is the best alternative to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
How to add a memory card to a Huawei Y7
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the location, we will teach you how to insert the micro SD card into your Huawei Y7. To do this, follow the few indications below:
- Switch off your mobile phone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your alternative solution in the hole provided for this consequence
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Huawei Y7 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 want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the Huawei Y7, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Huawei Y7.
