How to synchronize all your contacts with your Google account on your Android and iOS device
Modern technology allows you to store contacts not only on your SIM card, but also on various cloud services. The most popular option is still the option with Google - you just need to create an account, synchronize your phonebook with the cloud service and use it on any mobile device.
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Plus, syncing your contacts via Google allows you to add the phone numbers you want with the accompanying text information not only to Android devices, but to Apple smartphones as well!
Another important advantage of adding contacts to Google is the unlimited space for saving text information. This is a very significant plus compared to the available features of conventional SIM cards. Moreover, the user can add not only the name of the contact, but also extended information: email addresses, additional numbers, physical addresses, place of work and more.
Also, all Google contacts can be grouped together, allowing you to quickly find the number you want among the thousands of saved contacts. Just organize your contact names into groups like "Family," "Work," or "Friends" so you don't get confused by numbers.
And there's no need for customization. Google Contacts lets you not only group numbers together in your phonebook, but you can also assign individual settings to them or to individual contacts. Set up avatars or photos, customize ringtones, and add links to social media profiles for quick communication!
If you like all of the above, then it's time to figure out how to sync your mobile contacts with Google! Moreover, all the effort spent on it will pay off in the future. For example, when you change your mobile device to another one. You will no longer have to rewrite the numbers, transfer them from the SIM-card to the phone memory and perform many other routine actions.
The procedure required to transfer contacts from an Android mobile device to Google is simple, because they are native systems. To do this, you will need to export your phonebook to a single file with the extension vcf.
In the case of other phones, you just need to connect them to your PC via cable and transfer the contacts into a CSV or vCard format file. Just download the right software by searching on the Internet.
Once you have the right file in your hands, you can start the process of transferring it to Google. Recall that this requires a Google account, so create one in advance or use an up-to-date account. So, the procedure for transferring contacts is as follows:
Once you have all your contacts added to Google, you can start the reverse procedure - transfer your contacts to any mobile device running on Android or iOS. To do this, you will need to enable synchronization. Let's figure out how to do this.
Synchronization of contacts on Android is very easy. The main thing is to follow our instructions:
Now your contacts will be synchronized automatically. You can check the correctness of the data in your phonebook on your current mobile device. Also pay attention to adding new contacts in the future. Just choose how you want to save to your Google account so that you don't have to repeat the syncing procedure again by transferring the updated file.
Contrary to popular opinion about the complexity of synchronizing Google and iPhone contacts, the whole process fits into a few simple steps. Just follow our instructions:
That's it! You can check if the migration is correct a little later, because it takes a few minutes on Apple devices.
Also don't forget to update your Hotlist in your Google Account in time, so that you don't have to restore it later or do the manual migration! It's a lot easier than it looks!
Plus, syncing your contacts via Google allows you to add the phone numbers you want with the accompanying text information not only to Android devices, but to Apple smartphones as well!
Another important advantage of adding contacts to Google is the unlimited space for saving text information. This is a very significant plus compared to the available features of conventional SIM cards. Moreover, the user can add not only the name of the contact, but also extended information: email addresses, additional numbers, physical addresses, place of work and more.
Also, all Google contacts can be grouped together, allowing you to quickly find the number you want among the thousands of saved contacts. Just organize your contact names into groups like "Family," "Work," or "Friends" so you don't get confused by numbers.
And there's no need for customization. Google Contacts lets you not only group numbers together in your phonebook, but you can also assign individual settings to them or to individual contacts. Set up avatars or photos, customize ringtones, and add links to social media profiles for quick communication!
If you like all of the above, then it's time to figure out how to sync your mobile contacts with Google! Moreover, all the effort spent on it will pay off in the future. For example, when you change your mobile device to another one. You will no longer have to rewrite the numbers, transfer them from the SIM-card to the phone memory and perform many other routine actions.
Transferring contacts to your Google account
The procedure required to transfer contacts from an Android mobile device to Google is simple, because they are native systems. To do this, you will need to export your phonebook to a single file with the extension vcf.
In the case of other phones, you just need to connect them to your PC via cable and transfer the contacts into a CSV or vCard format file. Just download the right software by searching on the Internet.
Once you have the right file in your hands, you can start the process of transferring it to Google. Recall that this requires a Google account, so create one in advance or use an up-to-date account. So, the procedure for transferring contacts is as follows:
- Go to contacts.google.com using any browser.
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- Log in to your account, if not done previously.
- Click on the "Import" button in the menu on the left.
- Now click the "Select File" button and check the previously downloaded CSV or vCard file.
- Click the "Import" button.
- The process will finish quickly, and then you can check your contacts right on the same page in your browser.
Once you have all your contacts added to Google, you can start the reverse procedure - transfer your contacts to any mobile device running on Android or iOS. To do this, you will need to enable synchronization. Let's figure out how to do this.
Synchronizing Android contacts with Google
Synchronization of contacts on Android is very easy. The main thing is to follow our instructions:
- Go to "Settings" on your device.
- Go to "Accounts" or "Accounts".
- Log in to your Google Account, to which you have previously added your contacts. At the same time, pay attention to the option "Contacts" when you sign in to your account - it must be enabled.
- If you are using an older version of Android (below version 4.4.), then first you just need to log into your account, and then enter your data.
- Then a window will appear with the addition of other personal data. You can skip this point by filling in the necessary fields later.
- Accept all conditions or changes. Then click the "Continue" button.
Now your contacts will be synchronized automatically. You can check the correctness of the data in your phonebook on your current mobile device. Also pay attention to adding new contacts in the future. Just choose how you want to save to your Google account so that you don't have to repeat the syncing procedure again by transferring the updated file.
Synchronizing iPhone and iPad contacts with Google
Contrary to popular opinion about the complexity of synchronizing Google and iPhone contacts, the whole process fits into a few simple steps. Just follow our instructions:
- Go to "Settings" on your device.
- Go to "Mail, Addresses, Calendars".
- Now select "Accounts and passwords".
- Select "Add an account".
- Add your Google data, where all the contacts were previously added.
- Specify the information you need, and then come up with a name for the new account. Again, make sure that the "Contacts" option is enabled.
- Now you need to go back to "Mail, addresses, calendars" and go to "Contacts".
- Switch the "Standard account" to the Google account you just added. Now go to "Contacts" from your desktop and look for "Default Account" and check "Gmail."
That's it! You can check if the migration is correct a little later, because it takes a few minutes on Apple devices.
Also don't forget to update your Hotlist in your Google Account in time, so that you don't have to restore it later or do the manual migration! It's a lot easier than it looks!