As you will surely have observed, the definition of the photo sensors of our mobile phones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is a very good thing. However, who says better quality photos and videos also means much greater data weight. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use our Samsung Galaxy Note 8 more and more for all the small actions of everyday life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on these.
And although manufacturers have recognized that storage is critical in cell phones, there are many that don't have enough internal memory. Nevertheless, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to a memory card. This is precisely what we will see through this guide by presenting you how to insert an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
To do this, we will first show you how to locate the location for your phone's memory card, then, secondly, the procedure for inserting an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
Where to find the SD card drawer on Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
So we'll start our article by showing you how to find the location of the SD card on your Samsung Galaxy Note 8. This search will actually be very easy. 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 provide you with additional storage that is not superfluous because you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes in the event that you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we recommend that you examine the edge of your Samsung Galaxy Note 8. 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 notice 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 Note 8.
How to insert a memory card into a Samsung Galaxy Note 8?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, you will see in detail the procedure to put an SD card in your Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
The different tools to open the SD card drawer of a Samsung Galaxy Note 8
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Samsung Galaxy Note 8. As we explained to you beforehand, this is surely 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 basic drawer opening tool: You will find it in the box of your Samsung Galaxy Note 8, 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 do not 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 Note 8
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the drawer, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your Samsung Galaxy Note 8. To do this, follow the few instructions below:
- Turn off your smartphone
- 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 Note 8 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 ever looking for as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Samsung Galaxy Note 8, we invite you to watch the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy Note 8.
