As you will no doubt have observed, the quality of the photo lenses of our mobile phones is constantly improving. Which in itself is a very good thing. 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 always use our OnePlus 6 more for all the small actions of everyday life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a large amount of data on them.
And while manufacturers have figured out that storage is a big deal on smartphones, there are plenty that don't have enough internal memory. Fortunately, for a large majority of models it is possible to use additional storage with a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to discover today by explaining to you how to insert an SD card in a OnePlus 6?
To do this, first we will show you how to locate the intended slot for your phone's memory card, then, secondly, the technique to insert an SD card into a OnePlus 6.
Where to find the SD card drawer on OnePlus 6?
So let's start our little tutorial by showing you how to find the location of the SD card on your OnePlus 6. 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 is equipped with the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards will bring you additional storage that is not superfluous because you will be able to 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 sift through the edge of your OnePlus 6. It is in fact on one side of the phone that you are most likely to find it. It is mostly 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 most of the time also find the slot for the SIM card of your OnePlus 6.
How to insert a memory card into a OnePlus 6?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will discover in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your OnePlus 6.
The different tools to open the SD card drawer of a OnePlus 6
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your OnePlus 6. As we told you just before, this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your phone and did this.
We are now going to give you a list of the different tools to open this drawer via the small hole that serves as a lock:
- The basic drawer opening tool: You can find it in the box of your OnePlus 6, it is most of the time 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 case you don't get your hands on the tool or don't have the box left, a sewing needle is the best option to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
The technique to add a memory card to a OnePlus 6
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the compartment, we will teach you how to insert the micro SD card into your OnePlus 6. To do this, follow the few instructions 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 OnePlus 6 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
- 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 OnePlus 6, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 6.
