As you will no doubt have noticed, the quality of our phones' cameras is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. That said, who says better quality photos and videos also says much higher data weight. And it's not just the case with media files. As we use our OPPO A16 more and more for all the small actions of daily life such as transferring documents, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on them.

And even if manufacturers have integrated that storage is a critical point on mobile phones, there are many that do not have enough internal memory. However, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to see today by explaining to you how to insert SD card in OPPO A16?

To do this, first we will explain how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your device, then, secondly, the procedure for inserting an SD card into an OPPO A16.

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Where is the SD card drawer positioned on OPPO A16?

We therefore begin our article by explaining to you how to locate the location of the SD card on your OPPO A16. This search is actually going to be very easy. Be aware, 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 provide you with significant additional storage because you can increase your capacity by several hundred gigabytes in the event that you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we advise you to sift through the edge of your OPPO A100. It is actually on one of the sides of the smartphone that you are most likely to find it. It is usually located 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 opens it. In this drawer you will generally also find the slot for the SIM card of your OPPO A16.

How to insert memory card in OPPO A16?

We now move on to the practical part of this guide, you will see in detail the solution for putting an SD card in your OPPO A16.

The different solutions to open the SD card slot of an OPPO A16

First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your OPPO A16. As we told you beforehand, it is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and performed this action.

We will now give you a list of the different tools 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 OPPO A16, it is usually very small with a part the size of a 5 cent coin which allows you 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 alternative to open it
  • A trombone
  • Safety pin

The procedure for adding a memory card to an OPPO A16

Finally, now that you know all the tools and have found the drawer, we will teach you how to insert the micro SD card into your OPPO A16. 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 into the hole gently until the micro SD card tray of your OPPO A16 unlocks and pops out a few millimeters
  • Remove it with your fingers
  • Install 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

In case you want a maximum of tutorials to become a master of the OPPO A16, we invite you to browse the other tutorials in the category: OPPO A16.