You will probably have noticed that the quality of our smartphones' cameras is constantly improving. Which, of course, is good news for us users. However, who says better photos and videos also means much greater data weight. And that's not just the case with media files. As we use more and more of our Sony Xperia 1 for all the small actions of daily life such as document transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on these.
And while manufacturers have figured out that storage is a big deal 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 with a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to see today by presenting to you how to insert an SD card into a Sony Xperia 1?
To do this, to begin with we will show you how to locate the intended slot for the memory card of your device, then, after that, the process to insert an SD card into a Sony Xperia 1.
Where is the SD card drawer on Sony Xperia 1?
We will therefore start our article by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Sony Xperia 1. This search will 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 can bring you additional storage that is 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 suggest that you sift through the edge of your Sony Xperia 1. It is indeed on one of the sides 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 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 Sony Xperia 1.
How to insert a memory card into a Sony Xperia 1?
We now move on to the practical part of this guide, you will see in detail the technique to put an SD card in your Sony Xperia 1.
The different ways to open the SD card slot of a Sony Xperia 1
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Sony Xperia 1. As we explained to you just before this is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your mobile phone and performed this operation.
We are now going to give you a list of the different solutions to open this drawer via the small hole that serves as a lock:
- The original drawer opening tool: You can find it in the box of your Sony Xperia 1, it is generally very small with part the size of a 5 cent coin which is used 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 do not have the box left, a sewing needle is the best solution to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
How to add a memory card to a Sony Xperia 1
Finally, now that you know all the tools and that you have located the compartment, we are going to teach you how to insert the micro SD card into your Sony Xperia 1. To do this, follow the few instructions below:
- Switch off your mobile phone
- Insert the tip of the tool or your solution solution in the hole provided for this purpose
- Push the tool gently into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Sony Xperia 1 unlocks and comes 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
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