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Several of the new Androids no longer come with MicroSD card slots, for instance HTC One and Google’s line of Nexus products. When users begin to run out of space on these great phones, they either need to delete apps or use a cloud backup service to move their data too. There is no expanding these phones, and they lack all the options available to people who own smartphones with MicroSD card slots.
Here are some reasons you should use an Android phone with a MicroSD card slot:
1. Less Costly
Using Cloud services for extra storage allows only a small amount for free, with more storage needs costing monthly or yearly fees. There is no owning this space, rather you lease this space. This means, it is costlier to rely on Cloud services. Costs of MicroSD cards go down every year while their storage capacity increases.
2. Internet Connection Not Needed
Cloud services all require an internet connection to transfer or gain access to your files. Some people may not see this as an issues, but others do not have ideal connections 24/7. Users with dial-up connections, high-latency satellite internet, or unpredictable broadband are likely to become frustrated while waiting for their files to finish downloading. Users enjoying in the practice of accessing data on the go may become angry when losing data access each time their signal is lost or when they look at high bills at the end of month. They can access their MicroSD card wherever, whenever they want.
3. No Computer Needed to Flash ROMs
A great strength with Android is freedom of customization. Users are able to take things to a different level by flashing a new ROM. The default theme, operating system, along with other software which are unable to be changed normally, users can now change. Many ROMs have the capability of Bluetooth connections and improving cell phone signals over a default state of the phone.
4. World-Wide Accessibility
Some Cloud services have limitations with how far they are able to reach. Google Drive may be available world-wide, however, Play Music All Access has availability only in the US. While replicating all of your Pandora’s library to a MicroSD may be impossible, you are guaranteed media files played of this card are always accessible.
5. True Ownership
Storing files on MicroSD cards mean users truly own that data. When using Cloud services, users may have legal rights to their files but have no idea where they are actually stored or handled. These files are always being controlled by someone other than the user. Keeping your Android phone away from prying eyes allows your MicroSD card to be seen and controlled by only the user.
If considering a phone upgrade with no MicroSD slot, think about everything that you have to give up.
