How to Add Contacts on an Android Phone or Tablet

Authored by: Support.com Tech Pro Team

Adding contacts to your Android phone or tablet allows you to keep track of important phone numbers, email addresses, and other essential information. In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the steps to add, edit, and manage contacts on your Android device.

Adding Contacts to Your Android Phone or Tablet

Adding a New Contact

Manual Contact Entry

Open Contacts App: Locate and tap the "Contacts" app on your Android device's home screen or app drawer. The app icon typically resembles a silhouette of a person.

Add New Contact: Tap the "+" (plus) icon or the "Add Contact" button, depending on your Android version and device.

Enter Contact Details: Fill in the contact's information, including their name, phone number, email address, and other relevant details. You can add multiple phone numbers, email addresses, and notes.

Add Photo: To add a contact photo, tap the silhouette icon or the photo area and choose a picture from your gallery or take a new one.

Assign to a Group: You can assign the contact to an existing group or create a new one. Groups help you organize your contacts.

Save the Contact: Tap "Save" or "Done" to add and save the contact.

Importing Contacts

You can import contacts from various sources, such as your Google account, SIM card, or other accounts. Here's how:

Open Contacts App: Launch the "Contacts" app.

Access Contacts Settings: Tap the three horizontal lines or the three-dot menu icon (depending on your device) in the top left corner.

Import/Export: Select "Settings" or "Manage Contacts" and then choose "Import" or "Import/Export."

Select the Source: Choose the source from which you want to import contacts (e.g., Google, SIM card, vCard).

Follow On-Screen Prompts: Follow the on-screen prompts to import contacts from the selected source. This may involve signing in to an account or selecting the specific contacts you want to import.

Editing and Managing Contacts

Editing a Contact

Open Contacts App: Launch the "Contacts" app.

Select Contact: Tap the contact you want to edit from your contacts list.

Edit Contact Information: Tap the "Edit" or "Pencil" icon to make changes to the contact's details. You can modify their name, phone numbers, email addresses, and more.

Save Changes: Tap "Save" or "Done" to save the edited contact.

Deleting a Contact

Open Contacts App: Launch the "Contacts" app.

Select Contact: Tap the contact you want to delete from your contacts list.

Delete Contact: Tap the "Delete" or "Trash" icon, usually located at the top or bottom of the contact details page.

Confirm Deletion: Confirm the deletion when prompted.

Organizing Contacts

Creating Contact Groups

Open Contacts App: Launch the "Contacts" app.

Access Groups: Tap the three horizontal lines or the three-dot menu icon (depending on your device) in the top left corner.

Create a New Group: Select "Manage Contacts" or a similar option, then choose "Create New Group." Give it a name.

Add Contacts to the Group: To add contacts to the group, tap the group name, then tap "Add Member" or a similar option. Select the contacts you want to include in the group.

Save Changes: Tap "Save" or "Done" to save the new group.

Backing Up Contacts

Google Account Backup (Recommended): Ensure that your Android device is synced with your Google account. Contacts will automatically be backed up to your Google account. You can check this in "Settings" > "Accounts" > [Your Google Account] > "Account sync."

Export to vCard (VCF) File: In the Contacts app, you can export your contacts as a VCF (vCard) file. This file can be saved and used for backup or transferred to another device.

By following these comprehensive steps, you can efficiently add, edit, and manage contacts on your Android phone or tablet. Organizing your contacts and keeping them up to date ensures that you can easily communicate with your network of friends, family, and colleagues.

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1. Introduction

In This Guide

You'll Learn:

• How to add contacts to your Android phone or tablet in four different ways:
• With the Contacts app
• With the dialpad
• From your call history
• From your messages

2. Add Contact

To Add Contacts Using the Contacts App

1. Open the Phone app.
   

1. Go to the Contacts (1) tab at the top then tap Add Contact (2) at the bottom right.
   

1. Alternatively, you can open the Contacts app and add a new contact from there the same way by tapping Add Contact.
   

1. Tap in each labeled area to type in the contact's details. Add at least the Name (1) and Phone number (2) of a contact. To add more details, tap More Fields and scroll through the screen to see what else you can add. Tap the Check mark (3) in the top right corner to save the information.
   

3. Add Contact (Dialpad)

To Add Contacts Using the Dialpad

1. Open the Phone app.
   

1. Tap the Dialpad at the bottom.
   

1. Enter the phone number and tap Create new contact.
   

1. Tap in each labeled area to type in the contact's details. Add at least the Name (1) and Phone number (2) of a contact. To add more details, tap More Fields and scroll through the screen to see what else you can add. Tap the Check mark (3) in the top right corner to save the information.
   

4. Add Contact (Call History)

To Add Contacts From Call History

1. Open the Phone app.
   

1. Go to the Call History tab and tap the phone number you wish to add to your contacts.
   

1. Tap Create New Contact.
   

1. Tap in each labeled area to type in the contact's details. Add at least the Name (1) and Phone number (2) of a contact. To add more details, tap More Fields and scroll through the screen to see what else you can add. Tap the Check mark (3) in the top right corner to save the information.
   

5. Add Contact (Messages)

To Add Contacts From Messages

1. Open Messages.
   

1. Find a conversation that shows an unsaved number instead of a contact name.
2. Tap and hold that phone number to select it then tap Add Contact at the top.
   

1. Tap Add Contact to confirm.
   

1. Then tap Create new contact.
   

1. Tap in each labeled area to type in the contact's details. Add at least the Name (1) and Phone number (2) of a contact. To add more details, tap More Fields and scroll through the screen to see what else you can add. Tap the Check mark (3) in the top right corner to save the information.