Even though the capabilities of cell phones have increased dramatically, the internal storage has remained relatively low. After downloading and installing just a few ringtones, songs or applications, many cell phones have no internal storage space left. To solve this problem, media phones are capable of accepting small memory cards such as MicroSD or MiniSD. These cards allow for expandable storage and easy file transfer between your phone and computer.
Instructions
1. Determine the type of memory card your cell phone uses. Most cell phones use MicroSD memory cards, although some use MiniSD. The memory card slot on your phone will be labeled with the type of card you should use.
2. Install the card. Once you have the correct memory card, turn off your phone and insert the card. When it turns back on, the phone will recognize the card has been installed.
3. Save premium services to your card. Very few cell phones allow you to store ring tones on your memory card. However, you can store purchased and/or downloaded programs, music and videos to your memory card.
4. Store your photos and videos on your memory card. Under your cell phone's camera settings menu, select the option that resembles "save to." This will give you the option to save your media to the internal memory or the memory card.
5. Move files to your computer. Your memory card will come with an adapter that will convert it to a standard size SD card. Use an SD card reader to view the photos and videos you've taken. If you don't have an SD card reader built in to your computer, you can purchase one for $10 to $20 from an electronics or computer retailer.
6. Transfer your MP3s. If your phone is music enabled, you can move MP3 files from your computer to your memory card for playback on your phone. Depending upon your phone, you may need to store these files in a specially named folder, so be sure to reference the manual.
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