After all, nobody wants to end up losing their precious contacts, right? Therefore, we are here with a simple guide on how to backup contacts on any Android phone.
How to Backup Contacts on Android
Creating a backup of contacts is quite easy on Android. For starters, there are two most feasible methods to do so- you can either backup your contacts to Google or can store them locally on any of your devices. So, based on your choice, you can proceed with the steps below.
To your Google account
Backing up contacts on Google is highly recommended as it allows you to get them back even if you lose your device or are unable to access it. To sync contacts with your Google account: Your phone’s contacts are now configured for automatic backup to your Google account. Now, you can log in with the same account on multiple devices, and all your contacts will be automatically synced on your device, provided that you’ve turned on contacts sync feature in account settings. You can also restore them manually using Restore contacts option available under Settings > Google > Services. Alternatively, you can also access the contacts on the web by logging onto https://contacts.google.com/.
To your Phone’s Storage or SD Card
This method involves exporting the contacts as a whole in a VCF (Virtual Contact File) on either of your phone’s storage, SD card, or directly on Google Drive. This VCF file stores all your contact data, including their names and numbers. And you can import back all of them whenever required by opening the file in your file manager. Thankfully, it is also supported by iPhones and iPads. And to transfer or restore your VCF contacts to iPhone, you can directly import them to iPhone Contacts app without going through any conversions.
To your Sim Card
Your Sim card, too, has storage of its own. However, it’s very limited and can accommodate only a specific number of contacts ranging from 100 to a maximum of 250. Yet, if you see yourself using basic feature phones in emergencies, this is a great option to safeguard your important contacts, especially in situations when your Android phone is dead or is malfunctioning. To copy your phone’s contacts to Sim card memory:
Using third-party apps
There are a lot of third-party apps available on Play Store that facilitate easy and secure contact backup and restore solutions for Android. This includes apps like Helium, Easy Backup, Titanium Backup, G Cloud backup, and more. Some of them are even compatible with iOS and offer multiple backup options, including Cloud servers, Google, Drive, local drives, and more.
Wrapping Up
So these were some quick methods on how to backup contacts on Android. By the way, which method do you find the easiest of all? Let us know in the comments below. Also, feel free to reach us in case of any doubts or queries. Also, read How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Android.
