You will probably have noticed that the quality of the cameras in our smartphones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is good news for us users. That said, who says better quality photos and videos also says much larger data volume. And it's not just the case with media files. As we use our Vivo Y21 more and more for all the little actions of daily life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on them.

And even though brands have understood that storage is an essential point on cell phones, there are many that do not 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 learn through this guide by presenting you how to insert SD card in Vivo Y21?

To do this, first we will teach you how to locate the location provided for the memory card of your device, then, secondly, the technique for inserting an SD card into a Vivo Y21.

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Where is the SD card drawer positioned on Vivo Y21?

So we start our little tutorial by teaching you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Vivo Y21. 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 phone is equipped with the slot for an external memory card.

SD cards will add additional non-superfluous storage to you because you will be able to increase your capacity by several hundred gigabytes if you opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we recommend that you sift through the edge of your Vivo Y100. It is actually on one of the sides of the phone 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 opens it. In this drawer you will generally also find the slot for the SIM card of your Vivo Y21.

How to insert memory card in Vivo Y21?

We are now moving on to the practical part of this tutorial, you will learn in detail the technique for putting an SD card in your Vivo Y21.

The different solutions to open the SD card drawer of a Vivo Y21

First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Vivo Y21. As we told you beforehand, it is probably the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your phone and performed this manipulation.

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 Vivo Y21, 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 do not get your hands on the tool or that you do not have the box left, a sewing needle is the best alternative to open it
  • A trombone
  • Safety pin

The technique to add a memory card to a Vivo Y21

Finally, now that you know all the tools and have located the location, we will explain how to insert the micro SD card into your Vivo Y21. To do this, follow the few instructions below:

  • Turn off your phone
  • Insert the tip of the tool or your alternative solution in the hole provided for this consequence
  • Gently push the tool into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Vivo Y21 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 want as many tutorials as possible to become a Vivo Y21 master, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Live Y21.