As you will no doubt have noticed, the quality of the photo sensors in our mobile phones is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. However, who says better photos and videos also means much higher data volume. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use more and more of our Samsung Galaxy A3 for all the small actions of everyday life such as transferring documents, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on these.
And while manufacturers have figured out that storage is critical on phones, there are quite a few that don't have enough internal memory. However, for a multitude of models it is possible to use additional storage using a memory card. This is precisely what we will learn in this article by explaining to you how to insert an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy A3?
In this context, first of all we will explain how to locate the intended slot for the memory card of your phone, then, after that, the technique to insert an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy A3.
Where is the SD card drawer positioned on Samsung Galaxy A3?
So let's start our little tutorial by explaining how to locate the location of the SD card on your Samsung Galaxy A3. This research will indeed be very simple. You should know 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 add extra storage to you which is not superfluous 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 Samsung Galaxy A3. 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 about 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 Samsung Galaxy A3.
How to insert a memory card into a Samsung Galaxy A3?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will learn in detail the solution to put an SD card in your Samsung Galaxy A3.
The different solutions to open the SD card drawer of a Samsung Galaxy A3
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Samsung Galaxy A3. As we explained to you beforehand, this is certainly the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and performed this action.
We are now going to give you a list of the different ways 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 Samsung Galaxy A3, it is usually very small with a part the size of a 5 cent coin that 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
How to add a memory card to a Samsung Galaxy A3
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the compartment, we will show you how to insert the micro SD card into your Samsung Galaxy A3. In this context, apply the following guidelines:
- 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 Samsung Galaxy A3 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
- Reposition the drawer in its place, in the right direction and push it in gently to the end
If you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the king of the Samsung Galaxy A3, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy A3.
