Use an SD Card With a Phone
Many cell phones do more than merely make phone calls. They have camera capabilities, can play music or videos, and download ringtones. These options can take up a lot of the phone's memory. Use a secure digital (SD) card to extend the memory available on a cell phone. These can range in capacity from 32GB to HD. Most phones have a software program that allows you to add media from the Internet or from your computer using the click and drag method.
Instructions
1. Determine whether your cell phone uses a regular SD card or one of the smaller mini SD card. The mini SD card might need an adapter to fit into your phone. You can find this information in your phone's manual or by opening the back of your phone and looking at the slot for the SD card. Generally, there will be a small rectangular spot with a small metal door. In phones that use SIM cards, there will be two of these metal doors. The SD card holder is smaller than the SIM card holder.
2. Open the back of your cell phone. Remove the battery. Be careful not to touch the gold connectors on the inside of the cell phone or on the battery. Set the battery aside.
3. Slide the SD card holder to unlock it. Turn the SD card so that the gold connectors on it will be in contact with the gold connectors on the inside of the phone. Slide the SD card into the holder; if you are using an adapter with an SD card, follow the instructions on the package to insert it correctly. Lower the SD holder and slide it to lock it. Replace the battery and the back cover of the phone.
4. Check your phone's manual to determine whether the phone will automatically recognize the SD card or whether you have to change a setting. If you don't have a manual for your phone, check on your service provider's website or the website of the phone's manufacturer.
5. Transfer media to the SD card by using the click and drag method. Connect your phone to your computer using the appropriate cable. A menu box should pop up asking if you want to view the files. If the box doesn't pop up, go to "My Computer" and look for the external drive. Click on it; this will open a menu box that shows the different folders available on your phone. Find the song, picture or whatever media you wish to move to the SD card and click and drag it to the appropriate folder. Click the icon in the lower tool bar that allows you to safely remove the device.
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