You will surely have observed it, the definition of the photo lenses of our smartphones is constantly improving. Which, of course, is a very good thing. However, who says better quality photos and videos also says much higher file volume. And it's not just the case with media files. As we always use our Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite more and more for all the little actions of everyday life such as transferring documents, sending attachments by email, etc. We tend to save a large amount of data on them.

And even if manufacturers have integrated that storage is a key point on phones, there are many that do not have enough internal memory. However, 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 today by explaining to you how to insert an SD card into a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite?

In this context, to begin with, we will show 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 Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.

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Where to find the SD card drawer on Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite?

We therefore start our article by showing you how to locate the location of the SD card on your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. This search is actually going to be very simple. 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 can add additional storage not superfluous because you can increase your capacity by several 100 gigabytes of gigabytes if you ever opt for a large card. To find the drawer, we recommend that you sift through the edge of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. It is in fact on one of the sides of the smartphone that you are most likely to find it. It is located in most cases on the upper or lower flank. It is very easy to spot it, you will see a kind of notch with a location of about 2 centimeters and a small hole right next to it which allows you to open it. In this drawer you will in most cases also find the slot for the SIM card of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.

How to insert a memory card into a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite?

We are now moving on to the practical part of this article, you will learn in detail the procedure for putting an SD card in your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.

The different tools to open the SD card slot of a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

First and very important thing to know, there is a tool to open the SD card drawer of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. As we explained to you just before, it 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 solutions to open this drawer through the small hole that serves as a lock:

  • The original drawer opening tool: You can find it in the box of your Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, it is in most cases very small with a part the size of a 5 cent coin which is used to press with your fingers and a long point to insert into the hole
  • A sewing needle : In case you can't find the tool or don't have the box anymore, a sewing needle is the best solution to open it
  • A trombone
  • Safety pin

How to add a memory card to a Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite

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 Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite. In this context, follow the few instructions below:

  • Turn off your smartphone
  • 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 Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 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

If you want a lot of tutorials to become the absolute master of the Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite, we invite you to explore the other tutorials in the category: Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite.