You will certainly have noticed it, the definition of the cameras of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which in itself is a very good thing. However, who says better quality photos and videos also says much larger file size. And it's not just the case with media files. As we always use more of our Samsung Galaxy S21 for all the little actions of daily life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email, etc. We tend to keep a large amount of data on them.
And although manufacturers have understood that storage is a critical point on smartphones, there are a large number of them that do not have enough internal memory. Fortunately, for a large majority of models it is possible to use additional storage thanks to a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to learn through this guide by explaining to you how to insert SD card into Samsung Galaxy S21?
To do this, first of all we will explain to you how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your phone, then, secondly, the procedure for inserting an SD card into a Samsung Galaxy S21.
Where to find the SD card drawer on Samsung Galaxy S21?
So we start our little tutorial by explaining to you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Samsung Galaxy S21. This search will be very simple indeed. You should know, however, that on some phones it is an option and that it is not 100% sure that your smartphone has the slot for an external memory card.
SD cards will bring you significant additional storage because you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes of gigabytes if you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we suggest that you examine the edge of your Samsung Galaxy S21. It is in fact 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 perceive 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 S21.
How to insert a memory card into a Samsung Galaxy S21?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will learn in detail the solution for putting an SD card in your Samsung Galaxy S21.
The different solutions to open the SD card drawer of a Samsung Galaxy S21
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Samsung Galaxy S21. As we explained to you just before, it is certainly the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and performed this operation.
We will now give you a list of the different tools to open this drawer through the small hole that serves as a lock:
- The basic drawer opening tool: You will find this in the box of your Samsung Galaxy S21, it is usually very small with a part the size of a 5 cent piece which is used to press with your fingers and a long point to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : In the event that you cannot find the tool or do not have the box left, a sewing needle is the best option to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
How to add a memory card to a Samsung Galaxy S21
Finally, now that you know all the tools and have located the drawer, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your Samsung Galaxy S21. 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 S21 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
If you ever want a lot of tutorials to become a master of the Samsung Galaxy S21, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Samsung Galaxy S21.
