You will probably have noticed that the definition of photo lenses for 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 use our OnePlus 6T 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 although manufacturers have recognized that storage is critical on smartphones, there are many that don't have enough internal memory. Fortunately, for a large majority of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to 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 6T?

To do this, first we will explain 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 OnePlus 6T.

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Where is the SD card drawer on OnePlus 6T?

So we'll start our little tutorial by explaining how to find the location of the SD card on your OnePlus 6T. This research will indeed be very simple. 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 bring you additional storage that is not trivial because you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes if you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we advise you to sift through the edge of your OnePlus 6T. 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 spot 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 OnePlus 6T.

How to insert a memory card into a OnePlus 6T?

We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will discover in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your OnePlus 6T.

The different tools to open the SD card drawer of a OnePlus 6T

First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your OnePlus 6T. 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 smartphone and did this.

We will now make a list of the different ways to open this drawer through the small hole that serves as a lock:

  • The basic drawer opening tool: You will find it in the box of your OnePlus 6T, 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 : In the event that you do not get your hands on the tool or that you do not have the box left, a sewing needle is the best alternative to open it
  • A trombone
  • Safety pin

The technique to add a memory card to a OnePlus 6T

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 OnePlus 6T. To do this, follow the few instructions below:

  • Turn off your smartphone
  • 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 OnePlus 6T 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

In case you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the OnePlus 6T, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: OnePlus 6T.