Microsoft Outlook is a popular email and contact management tool, widely used for organizing emails, calendars, and contacts. Many professionals rely on it to store important contact information. Transferring these contacts to an Android device ensures accessibility on the go, enabling seamless communication through calls, messages, or emails.
Whether you're switching to a mobile workflow, backing up data, or syncing across devices, moving contacts from Outlook to Android is essential. This article provides a concise guide on how to transfer contacts from Outlook to Android with 3 various methods, including Google sync, Outlook app, and third-party tools, helping you choose the best approach for your needs.
To directly import Outlook contacts to Android without extra steps, you must try Coolmuster Android Assistant. It can move contacts from Outlook to Android and export contacts from Android to Outlook. Besides, it also allows you to back up your contacts, add contacts, and delete contacts on a PC.
You can check the key features of Android Assistant below:
Follow the 3 easy steps to transfer contacts from Outlook to Android:
01After downloading and installing this software on your computer (Windows or Mac), open it.
02Link your Android to the PC via a USB cable. If you have not enabled the USB debugging on your phone, unlock your Android, and enable the USB debugging with the on-screen prompts. You will see the main interface after a successful connection.
03Choose "Contacts" from the left window, click "Import", and tap "Import from Outlook" from the drop-down list. Next, please choose the desired contacts from the pop-up window and bring them onto your Android device.
Video guide
The Outlook app for Android provides a straightforward way to sync your Outlook contacts directly to your Android device. Follow these steps to get started:
Step 1. If you don't already have the Outlook app installed, open the Google Play Store on your Android device. Search for Outlook and install the app.
Step 2. Launch the Outlook app and sign in with your Outlook account credentials. Complete the setup process to access your emails, calendar, and contacts.
Step 3. Open the Settings app on your Android device. Navigate to "Apps" > "Outlook" > "Permissions". Select "Contacts" and tap "Allow" to grant the app access to your contacts.
Step 4. Open the Outlook app again and tap the "Microsoft Office" icon (three horizontal lines) in the top-left corner.
Step 5. Tap the "Gear" icon (Settings) in the bottom-left corner. Select your Outlook account and toggle on the Sync Contacts option.
Step 6. Once the sync is complete, your Outlook contacts will automatically appear in your Android device's default Contacts app.
According to the Google official website, you can add Outlook, Hotmail, or Live accounts to the Gmail app to read and send emails. In other words, you can also copy Outlook contacts to Android with a Gmail account.
To use this method, you must associate your Android phone with a Gmail account, and the whole process is a bit complicated. If you prefer this way, you can try the steps below.
How do I transfer contacts from Microsoft to Android with a Gmail account?
Step 1. Open Microsoft Outlook on your PC, head to "Contacts", and click "File" at the upper-left corner > "Open" > "Import/Export".
Step 2. Export the Outlook contacts to a PC. Choose "Export to a file" > "Next" > "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" > "Next" > "Contacts" > "Next" > click "Browser" to choose a storage destination > tap "Next" to save the file> click "Finish" to complete the process.
Step 3. Import contacts from the PC to your Gmail account. Go to google.com/gmail on your computer and sign in with your Gmail account. After that, click "Mail" at the top-left corner > "Contacts" > "More" > "Import" > "Import contacts from other accounts" > and choose "Outlook.com".
Next, agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and finish the subsequent steps by following the on-screen instructions.
Step 4. Sync Gmail contacts to your Android device. On your Android phone, go to "Settings" > "Cloud and accounts" > "Accounts" > "Gmail" > "Sync account" > enable "Sync Contacts" > tap "Sync now". After syncing, you will find the contacts in the Contacts app.
1. Why are contacts not syncing properly?
Contacts may not be syncing properly from Outlook to an Android device for several reasons. Here are some potential issues and solutions:
2. Where are my Contacts in Outlook on my phone?
If you've synced contacts via the Outlook app, they will appear in your Android Contacts app. If you use Gmail, they will be in the Contacts app under your Google account.
As you can see, the Outlook App and Gmail accounts are rather complicated to handle. If you wish to transfer Outlook contacts to Android in seconds, we recommend Coolmuster Android Assistant wholeheartedly.
With this app, you can directly make the contact switch between Android and Outlook without any account required. Moreover, it is safe, easy, and convenient for everyone who wants to customize the synced contacts. Also, it enables you to preview and manage the contact details on your PC.
Thus, Outlook App, Gmail, or Android Assistant, we think you have already an answer on your mind.
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