You will no doubt have noticed that the quality of the photo sensors of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which in itself is good news for us users. That said, who says better quality photos and videos also says much larger file volume. And it's not just the case with media files. As we use our Xiaomi 12 more and more for all the little actions of everyday life such as file transfers, sending attachments by email… We tend to keep a lot of data on them.
And although brands have integrated that storage is a critical point on smartphones, there are a good number of them that do not have enough internal memory. Fortunately, for a large number of models it is possible to use additional storage with a memory card. This is precisely what we are going to discover through this guide by presenting you how to insert an SD card in a Xiaomi 12?
In this context, first we will explain to you how to locate the slot provided for the memory card of your smartphone, then, secondly, the procedure for inserting an SD card into a Xiaomi 12.
Where to find the SD card drawer on Xiaomi 12?
So we start our little tutorial by explaining to you how to find the location of the SD card on your Xiaomi 12. This search will indeed be very simple. You should know all the same 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 can add significant additional storage because you can 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 Xiaomi 100. It is indeed 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 opens it. In this drawer you will generally also find the slot for the SIM card of your Xiaomi 12.
How to insert a memory card in a Xiaomi 12?
We now move on to the practical part of this article, you will discover in detail the procedure for putting an SD card in your Xiaomi 12.
The different tools to open the SD card drawer of a Xiaomi 12
First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Xiaomi 12. As we explained to you just before, it is undoubtedly the location of your SIM card. You may remember when you first set up your smartphone and performed this action.
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 tool for opening the drawer: You can find it in the box of your Xiaomi 12, it is generally very small with a part the size of a 5 cent piece which allows you to press with your fingers and a long point to insert into the hole
- A sewing needle : If you ever can't find the tool or you don't have the box left, a sewing needle is the best option to open it
- A trombone
- Safety pin
The procedure for adding a memory card to a Xiaomi 12
Finally, now that you know all of the tools and that you have located the drawer, we will show you how to insert the micro SD card into your Xiaomi 12. In this context, apply 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
- Gently push the tool into the hole until the micro SD card tray of your Xiaomi 12 unlocks and pops 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
In the event that you want as many tutorials as possible to become the king of the Xiaomi 12, we invite you to consult the other tutorials in the category: Xiaomi 12.
