Contact Backup and Restore: How to Back Up & Restore Android Contacts in 5 Ways

There's no doubt that contacts are one of the most important information stored on your Android phone. It is wise to perform a contact backup for Android phones in order to safeguard these vital data. If anything happens to your phone that causes data loss, for example, get stolen, system crash, or physical damage, you can restore contacts from the backup to your Android phone again. So which is the best way to back up and restore contacts? In this comprehensive guide, you will learn the top 5 ways for Android contacts backup and restore.

Part 1. How to Do Android Contact Backup and Restore by Coolmuster Android Backup Manager

The best solution for Android contact backup and restore is to use Coolmuster Android Backup Manager. It is a reliable and easy-to-use program to help Android users back up and restore files including contacts, messages, call logs, photos, music, videos, documents, and apps on Android phones.

A taste of the key features of Android Backup Manager:

• 1-Click Backup & Restore: You can back up almost the entire Android phone to a computer, and restore the files with lossless quality to any Android phone. All can be done in one click, no hassle.
• Fast & Smooth Transfer: This program makes the backup & restore process efficient and smooth, you can back up and restore contacts within seconds using Android Backup Manager.
• Secure & Easy-to-Use: Android Backup Manager is completely read-only, your data is safe with this backup and restore app.
• Two Connection Modes: It enables you to connect your Android to the computer with a USB cable or over Wi-Fi.
• Wide Compatibility: It is compatible with most Android brands and models, including Samsung Galaxy, HTC, Sony, Huawei, LG, Motorola, Xiaomi, ZTE, OPPO, and more.

Download the free trial version of Android Backup Manager on your PC and follow the guide below to conduct contact backup and restore.

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1.1 How to Back Up Android Phone Contacts

1.2 How to Restore Android Contacts

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Part 2. How to Back Up and Restore Contacts for Android via Coolmuster Android Assistant

Another great method to back up and restore contacts on an Android phone is to use Coolmuster Android Assistant. What's good about this software is that it allows you to preview and selectively back up contacts to your computer. The backup contacts on the computer can be saved in different readable formats, including CSV, HTML, VCF, BAK, and XML. Moreover, you can freely sync Outlook contacts with Android using Android Assistant.

Learn more useful features of Android Assistant:

• Transfer Files Freely: You can transfer contacts, SMS, call logs, music, videos, photos, etc. between your computer and your phone.
• Backup & Restore Android: It also enables you to back up and restore Android files with 1 click.
• Manage Android Files on a Computer: You can add/edit/delete contacts, install/uninstall apps, and reply/send/forward/copy text messages directly from your computer.
• Support Most Android Devices: Android Assistant supports a wide range of Android brands, including Samsung, HTC, Motorola, Sony, LG, ZTE, Huawei, Xiaomi, etc.

This useful software comes with Windows and Mac versions, download the one you require and follow the steps below to back up and restore your Android contacts.

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2.1 How to Create Android Contacts Backup

Back up Android contacts selectively

Here's how to back up Android phone contacts selectively with the "Export" feature of Android Assistant:

Back up Android contacts all in one click

On the Super Toolkit section of this program, you can transfer all your contacts from Android to PC in one click, here's how:

After your Android is connected to the program, go to "Super Toolkit" > "Backup" > Select "Contacts" > click "Back Up" to save all your contacts to your computer.

2.2 How to Restore Android Phone Contacts

Restore Android phone contacts selectively

To selectively restore contacts backup to your Android phone, just simply click the "Import" button and then select the files you want to restore.

Restore all Android contacts in one go

To restore all contacts, you can go to "Super Toolkit" > select "Restore" > choose a backup file you want > click the "Restore" button to restore Android contacts.

Part 3. How to Perform Android Contacts Backup & Restore with Google Account

You can also use your Google account to back up and restore contacts on your Android phone. To use this method, you need to enable the Wi-Fi connection on your phone.

Here's how to do contact backup and restore via Google account:

Back Up Android Phone Contacts to Google Account

Step 1. Open the Settings app on your Android.

Step 2. Select "Accounts" and select your Google account.

Step 3. Turn on the syncing of "Contacts".

Restore Contacts from the Google Account

To restore your contacts from a Google backup onto a new phone, please ensure that both devices are running the same Android version, or alternatively, the new device should be running a newer Android version. If the new device has an older Android version compared to the old one, it may result in incomplete data transfer.

Step 1. Log in to the same Google account on your new device.

Step 2. Enable contact synchronization, and your contacts will be restored.

Part 4. How to Back Up and Restore Android Contacts Using SIM Card/SD Card

For those who don't want to rely on cloud storage or software tools, backing up contacts to your SIM card or SD card is a simple and effective solution. This method is particularly useful if you need a physical backup or if you don't have an internet connection.

Step 1. Open the Contacts app on your Android device.

Step 2. Tap the menu button and select "Settings" > "Manage contacts" > "Import/Export".

Step 3. Choose "SIM card" or "SD card" as your export location.

Step 4. To restore, insert the SIM/SD card into a new device, open the Contacts app, and select "Import" from the menu.

Part 5. How to Back Up and Restore Contacts Through Samsung Cloud [For Samsung]

If you're using a Samsung device, Samsung Cloud offers an easy way to back up and restore your contacts. This method is particularly useful for Samsung users who want to keep their contacts synced across devices in a secure cloud environment.

Steps to back up and restore Samsung contacts with Samsung Cloud:

Step 1. Go to "Settings" > "Accounts and backup" > "Samsung Cloud".

Step 2. Enable "Contacts Sync" and back up your contacts to the cloud.

Step 3. To restore, sign in to your Samsung account on a new device, and select the option to restore contacts from Samsung Cloud.

Words in the End

In this post, we focus on 5 workable ways for Android contact backup and restore. Each method has its own advantages, and the best one for you depends on your specific needs:

• If you want a hassle-free, automated solution, Google account sync is perfect.
• If you need more control and want to back up all your Android data, Coolmuster Android Backup Manager or Android Assistant is an excellent choice.
• For those who prefer physical storage or are using a Samsung device, a SIM card, SD card, or Samsung Cloud can be great options.

If you're looking for a reliable and easy-to-use solution that gives you full control over your Android data, Coolmuster Android Backup Manager and Coolmuster Android Assistant are definitely worth considering. These tools not only help you back up and restore your contacts but also offer additional features for managing your entire Android device.

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