There's no doubt that contacts are one of the most important information stored in our Android phones or computers. There are some scenarios when you need to import contacts from a computer to your Android phone, for example, switch to a new phone, and import the backed-up contacts to your Android. So how do I import my contacts to my Android phone? If you have the same question, read this post and learn 5 quick and easy solutions on how to transfer contacts from a computer to an Android phone.
When it comes to how to transfer contacts from a computer to an Android phone, you should try a professional Android data managing software - Coolmuster Android Assistant. It enables you to import, export, delete, add, and edit contacts on your Android phone directly from your PC.
Key features of Android Assistant:
How do I transfer contacts from PC to Android? (The Mac version is also supported.)
01Download and launch Android Assistant on your PC, then connect your Android phone to the computer with a USB cable.
02To let the program detect your phone successfully, you need to enable USB debugging on your Android. Once detected, you will see an interface as below:
03Select "Contacts" on the left sidebar and then click the "Import" button, then select the file you want to transfer contacts from your computer to your Android phone.
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Google account is a good choice to solve the problem of how to transfer contacts from laptop to phone. If you have stored your contacts with a Google account, you can export the contacts from your Google account in VCF format and then transfer them to your Android phone.
Here's how to transfer contacts from PC to phone with a Google account:
Step 1. Visit Google contacts.com and log in to it with your Google account.
Step 2. Tap the "More" option (three dash icon) and then select "Export", export your contacts as vCard files to the computer.
Step 3. Connect your Android phone to the computer with a USB cable and open the internal storage of your phone from the computer.
Step 4. Copy the vCard files from your computer to your Android phone.
Step 5. Now, you can open the Contacts app on your Android, then go to "Settings" > "Import/Export contacts" > "Import from storage" > "Import vCard files". The display may be slightly different according to Android phone brands.
If you have contacts stored in Outlook, you can import Outlook contacts from a PC to an Android phone. The contacts exported from Outlook are in CSV format, you can move the file to your Android phone with the help of Android Assistant in Method 1.
Here's how to add contacts from a PC to an Android phone with Outlook:
Step 1. Launch Microsoft Outlook on your computer and then click "File" > "Options" > "Advanced" > "Export".
Step 2. Select "Export to a file" > create the file type as "Comma Separated Values (CSV)" and then click "Next".
Step 3. Select "Contacts" and then click "Next" to choose a location on your computer to store the contacts, then click "Finish".
Step 4. Connect your Android phone to the computer and then refer to Method 1 to import contacts from your PC to your Android phone.
Using a cloud service like Dropbox is a convenient and wireless way to transfer contacts from your computer to your Android phone. This method is especially useful if you prefer not to use cables or additional software.
How to transfer a vcard file to Android from a PC?
Step 1. On your computer, export your contacts as a vCard (.vcf) or CSV file. This can be done through your email client (e.g., Outlook, Gmail) or contact management software.
Step 2. Log in to your Dropbox account on your computer.
Step 3. Drag and drop the exported contacts file into your Dropbox folder or use the "Upload" button to add the file.
Step 4. Open the Dropbox app on your Android phone.
Step 5. Navigate to the folder where you uploaded the contacts file.
Step 6. Tap on the file to download it to your phone.
Step 7. Open the Contacts app on your Android phone. Go to "Settings" > "Import/Export Contacts" > "Import from Storage".
Step 8. Select the downloaded file from Dropbox and confirm the import.
AirDroid is a powerful tool that allows you to manage your Android phone from your computer wirelessly. It's an excellent solution for transferring contacts and other files without the need for USB cables.
How to transfer contacts from a computer to an Android phone using AirDroid?
Step 1. Download and install the AirDroid app from the Google Play Store on your Android phone.
Step 2. On your computer, visit the AirDroid website and download the desktop client or use the web version.
Step 3. Open the AirDroid app on your phone and sign in to your AirDroid account.
Step 4. On your computer, log in to the same AirDroid account to establish a connection between the two devices.
Step 5. On your computer, navigate to the "Contacts" section in AirDroid.
Step 6. Click on "Import Contacts" and select the contacts file (vCard or CSV) from your computer. The contacts will be automatically synced to your Android phone.
With Coolmuster Android Assistant, the question of "how do I transfer contacts from my computer to Android" will be solved effectively. You can freely import or export contacts from an Android phone with the help of Coolmuster Android Assistant. It supports multiple formats and works well with almost all Android phones, moreover, you can use it to manage other files like call logs, text messages, photos, etc. Download this powerful tool and give it a try. If you encounter any problems during use, feel free to leave a comment below.
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