How do I transfer contacts from one Android phone to another?
I just bought a new android phone, how can i transfer contacts from my old phone?
Start by opening the Settings app and tapping “Accounts.”
Tap your Google account.
Tap “Account Sync.”
Ensure that the “Contacts” toggle is enabled. It must be on for your contacts to synchronize.
That’s it! Your existing contacts will synchronize with your Google account, and they’ll be there on any new Android phone you sign into.
The Manual Way: Backup and Restore the Contacts File
If your phone doesn’t offer Google services—or if you just want to copy things over yourself—you can back up a .vcf file that has all your contacts inside. Start by opening the Contacts app, then select the menu icon in the upper-left. Again, we’re using the Google Contacts app here.
Tap “Settings” on the menu.
Tap the “Export” option on the Settings screen.
Tap “Allow” on the permission prompt. This will give the Contacts app access to the photos, media, and files on your Android device.
Tap the “Save” button in the lower right.
You can move the .vcf file to your new phone by copying it to a USB drive, transferring it to a PC, or your favorite cloud service. When you get the file moved to the new phone, open the Contacts app again. Tap the menu icon in the upper-left.
Tap “Settings” on the menu.
Tap “Import” on the Settings screen.
Select “.vcf file” in the window that pops up.
Browse to the .vcf file from your previous phone and open it.
Your contacts will import to your new phone, and you can start calling and messaging your favorite people.
