Easy Ways To Transfer Contacts On Your Android Smartphone Using The Google Contacts App

How to transfer contacts between Google on Android (photo: Pixabay)

JAKARTA - It's important for you to back up data from your phone, be it photos, videos, contacts, or other files. This backup attempt is made as an anticipation if unfortunately you have to lose your phone.

If you already know how to back up files in the form of photos or videos by transferring them using USB or putting them on Google Drive, then how do you back up your contacts? Because you can't copy your friends' numbers one by one. Do this method to transfer contacts between Google accounts on Android.

Use the Google Contacts App

You can easily transfer your contacts from one Google account to another with the Google Contacts app. It comes pre-installed on most phones, but if it's not available on your phone, you can download it from the Play Store. Here's how to move contacts between accounts:

Sign in to both Google accounts on your device to add a Google account. Navigate to Settings > Accounts and backups > Manage accounts. Scroll down to the bottom of the page and tap Add account. Select Google and enter your credentials. Next, open the Google Contacts app. Tap the profile icon at the top right to select the Google account to which you want to transfer the contacts. Long press to select the contacts you want to transfer. To transfer everything, tap on the three-dot icon at the top right and select Select all. Once done, tap on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner. Tap Switch to another account to transfer the selected contacts to the Google account you want. Transfer Your Contacts In Gmail

You can also move contacts between two Google accounts from within the Gmail app. This method also requires you to install the Google Contacts app on your smartphone. Here's how you can do it:

Open the Gmail app on your phone. Tap the menu icon in the top left corner. Scroll down and tap Contacts. You will be directed to the Google contacts app or will be prompted to install the app. Long press to select your contact. If you need to transfer all your contacts, tap on the three-dot icon at the top right and select Select all. Once this is done, tap on the three-dot menu in the top-right corner, and select Switch to another account. Select the desired Google account from the dropdown options to transfer your contacts.