As you will no doubt have observed, the definition of the cameras of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. However, who says better quality photos and videos also means much higher file size. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use our LG G6 more and more for all the small actions of everyday life such as document transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to record a lot of data on them.
And while manufacturers have figured out that storage is a big deal on cell phones, there are a lot of them that don't have enough internal memory. However, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage with a memory card. This is precisely what we will see through this guide by presenting you how to insert an SD card into an LG G6?
To do this, first we will explain how to locate the location for the memory card in your device, then, secondly, how to insert an SD card into an LG G6.
Where is the SD card drawer on LG G6?
So let's start our little tutorial by explaining how to locate the location of the SD card on your LG G6. This research will indeed be very simple. Be aware that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your phone is equipped with the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards can provide you with additional storage not trivial because you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes if you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we recommend that you examine the edge of your LG G6. You are most likely to find it on one side of the phone. It is generally located 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 allows you to open it. In this drawer you will usually also find the location for the SIM card of your LG G6.
How to insert a memory card into an LG G6?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will see in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your LG G6.
The different ways to open the SD card drawer of an LG G6
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your LG G6. As we explained to you beforehand, this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your phone and did this.
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 original drawer opening tool: You will find it in the box of your LG G6, it is usually very small with a part the size of a 5 cent coin that is used to press with your fingers and a long tip to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : If you ever can't find the tool or you 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 an LG G6
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the drawer, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your LG G6. To do this, apply the few guidelines below:
- Turn off your phone
- 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 LG G6 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
- Reassemble the drawer in its place, in the right direction and push it down delicately to the end
If you want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the LG G6, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: LG G6.
