You will no doubt have noticed that the quality of the cameras in our phones is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. 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 Samsung Galaxy J2 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 while brands have figured out that storage is a big deal on smartphones, there are plenty of them that don't have enough internal memory. However, for a large majority of models it is possible to use additional storage using a memory card. This is precisely what we will learn in this article by introducing you how to insert an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy J2?
To do this, first of all we will explain how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your device, then, after that, the process to insert an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy J2.
Where is the SD card drawer located on Samsung Galaxy J2?
We therefore start our article by explaining how to locate the location of the SD card on your Samsung Galaxy J2. This research is actually going to be very easy. Note however that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your smartphone is equipped with the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards can add additional storage not superfluous because you will be able to increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes if you ever opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we advise you to examine the edge of your Samsung Galaxy J2. It is indeed on one of the sides of the smartphone that you are most likely to find it. It is located most of the time 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 most of the time also find the location for the SIM card of your Samsung Galaxy J2.
How to insert a memory card into a Samsung Galaxy J2?
We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will learn in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your Samsung Galaxy J2.
The different ways to open the SD card drawer of a Samsung Galaxy J2
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Samsung Galaxy J2. As we told you a little above it is certainly 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 ways 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 Samsung Galaxy J2, it is mostly 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 : In the event that you cannot find the tool or that you do not have the box anymore, a sewing needle is the best alternative to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
How to add a memory card to a Samsung Galaxy J2
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 Samsung Galaxy J2. To do this, follow the few instructions below:
- Turn off your smartphone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your alternative solution into the hole provided for this purpose
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Samsung Galaxy J2 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
- Put the drawer back in its place, in the right direction and push it down gently to the end
If you are looking for a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Samsung Galaxy J2, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy J2.
