As you will no doubt have noticed, the definition of photo lenses for 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 volumes. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use more and more of our Samsung Galaxy J5 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 although brands have recognized that storage is a big deal on cell phones, there are plenty of them that don't have enough internal memory. However, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage with a memory card. This is precisely what we will see in this article by explaining to you how to insert an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy J5?

In this context, first of all we will explain how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your smartphone, then, secondly, the procedure for inserting an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy J5.

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Where is the SD card drawer located on Samsung Galaxy J5?

So let's start our little tutorial by explaining how to locate the location of the SD card on your Samsung Galaxy J5. This research will indeed be very simple. Be aware that on some phones this is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your mobile phone has the slot for an external memory card.

SD cards will add additional storage, which is not superfluous because you will be able to increase your capacity by several hundred gigabytes if you ever opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we suggest you sift through the edge of your Samsung Galaxy J100. It is indeed on one side of the mobile phone that you are most likely to find it. It is generally located 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 Samsung Galaxy J5.

How to insert a memory card into a Samsung Galaxy J5?

We now move on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will see in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your Samsung Galaxy J5.

The different ways to open the SD card slot of a Samsung Galaxy J5

First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Samsung Galaxy J5. As we told you beforehand, this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your mobile phone and performed this action.

We will now 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 J5, 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 : In case you can't find the tool or don't have the box left, a sewing needle is the best option to open it
  • A trombone
  • Safety pin

The procedure to add a memory card to a Samsung Galaxy J5

Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have found the compartment, we will show you how to insert the micro SD card into your Samsung Galaxy J5. In this context, apply the few instructions below:

  • Switch off your mobile 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 Samsung Galaxy J5 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
  • Reassemble the drawer in its place, in the right direction and push it down delicately to the end

In case you want a maximum of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Samsung Galaxy J5, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy J5.