How do i export contacts from android

• There are two ways to transfer contacts from an Android phone to another Android.
• You can sync your Android contacts to a Google account and then log into that account on the other Android.
• You can also transfer your contacts into a vCard file, and then move the file onto your other Android.

If you're changing phones, you don't need to leave your contacts behind. It's incredibly easy to transfer your contacts from one phone to another — especially if they're both Android devices.

Here are two ways to move your contacts from one Android to another.

How to transfer contacts from one Android to another Android

Using your Google account

 The easiest way to transfer contacts is to use your Google account.

1. On your old Android, open the Settings app and tap Accounts.

2. Select the Google account that you intend to use on the new Android.

3. Tap Account sync or Sync account.

4. On the page that opens, make sure that Contacts is enabled. This will make sure that all of your phone's contacts are saved to the Google account.

Now when you log into that Google account on your new Android phone, all of your contacts will transfer over.

Using a vCard

vCards — also known as .VCF files — are packets of data that are specially made to carry contact information. Nearly every phone can read them, which makes them perfect for moving your contacts.

1. On your old Android, open the Contacts app.

2. Tap the three dots in the top-right and tap Select all.

3. Tap the sharing icon, which looks like three dots with lines connecting them. Your contacts will be compiled into a single .VCF file.

4. Choose where you want to send the .VCF file. You can choose any option you like as long as you can access the file later on your new Android, but we recommend sending it in an email to yourself.

5. On your new Android, download the .VCF file.

6. In your new Android's files app — it might be called Files, Files by Google, or something similar — find and open the .VCF file.

7. You'll be asked if you want to import the contacts. Tap Yes or OK. 

Your contacts will be loaded onto the new phone.

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Nowadays, people are highly relying on smartphones, and making phone calls is what everyone will do every day. Contacts have become one of the most important types of data, especially for businessmen, who have stored the contacts of significant clients and cooperative partners on their phones. However, storing too much data like contacts on Android will occupy the storage and therefore influence the user experience; and in the case of losing phones or losing data by accident, it is indispensable for all phone users to back up contacts from Android to the computer. But exactly how to transfer contacts from Android to the computer for a backup? This problem is solved. Here are the top 5 ways to teach you how to complete this task. Just read on.

Method 1: How to Transfer Contacts from Android to Computer with Coolmuster Android Assistant
1.1 How to Backup Android Contacts to PC/Mac with 1 Click
1.2 How to Transfer Contacts from Android to Computer Selectively
Method 2: How to Transfer Contacts from Android to PC without Software (Directly)
Method 3: How to Copy Contacts from Android to PC Using Gmail
Method 4: How to Export Contacts from Android to Computer with Bluetooth
Method 5: How to Save Contacts from Android to PC Using Samsung Kies

Method 1: How to Transfer Contacts from Android to Computer with Coolmuster Android Assistant

"How do I copy contacts from Android to computer?" I know maybe you are looking for a well-rounded method to help you transfer data from Android to your computer because you want to back up more besides contacts. Then, you've come to the right place. Coolmuster Android Assistant is your answer. It is a third-party software, which aims at transferring data between Android and PC. It enables you to breezily transfer contacts, SMS, call logs, music, videos, photos, etc. between PC and your phone.

What's more, you can also add, delete, unduplicate, edit Android contacts on computer and save contacts as csv or XLS file or other formats (HTML, VCF, Outlook, BAK, XML) . For contacts transfer, it offers you two choices: either to back up all data with 1 click or to transfer selectively. If you're just using Android phones now, like Samsung Galaxy S10/S10+/S10e, HTC U11+, HUAWEI Mate X, etc., you are encouraged to adopt this method.

Download either the Windows version or the Mac version on your computer and start to transfer contacts from Android to computer now.

1.1 How to Backup Android Contacts to PC/Mac with 1 Click

If you'd like to transfer all your contacts from Android to the computer, you may use the 1-Click Backup function. Here is the step by step guide.

Step 1: Connect Android to the computer with a USB cable.

Install and launch the program on your computer, and make sure your Android is connected to the computer with a USB cable. Then the program starts to detect your device.

Step 2: Choose the 1-Click Backup option.

After your Android is successfully connected to the computer, you may go to "Super Toolkit" and choose the option of "Backup". Then you'll see an interface like below:

Step 3: Choose "Contacts" to transfer from Android to the computer.

Select "Contacts" from the list and choose an output location on your PC to store the files. Then click "Back Up" button to transfer these contacts from your Android to the computer.

Learn more methods on how to backup and restore Android device on computer and its video tutorial below:

1.2 How to Transfer Contacts from Android to Computer Selectively

It is also available to you if you just want to transfer several contacts from your Android to the computer. The guide is as below.

Step 1: Connect Android to the computer with a USB cable.

Install and launch the program on your computer, and make sure your Android is connected to the computer with a USB cable. Then the program starts to detect your device.

Step 2: Choose the contacts which you want to transfer from Android to the computer.

After your Android is successfully connected to the computer, all your files that can be transferred from Android to the computer will be displayed on the interface in the left panel. Choose "Contacts" and check the items you require. Then click "Export" to transfer the selected contacts from Android to your computer.

Bonus Tip: How to Add/Delete/Modify Android Contacts on Computer

If you want to delete, modify contacts or add contacts to Android, first choose the "Contacts" icon from the left penal and click the "New" button, "Delete" button and "Edit" button respectively to achieve your goal. In terms of "Edit", you can edit name, email, phone number, website, address, middle name, etc.

See more details on how to manage Android contacts on computer here and its video tutorial below.

Now, are you interested in it? If you are thinking about how to transfer contacts from Android to the computer, please don't hesitate to download it and have a try.

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Method 2: How to Transfer Contacts from Android to PC without Software (Directly)

Some of you may don't want any third-party software involved in the contacts transfer from Android to Windows. Then you can consider transferring your contacts from Android to PC without software, but directly with VCF files involved. This is a traditional method to transfer contacts from Android to computer with USB, but it is quite useful.

Here is the guide to transfer contacts from Android to computer without software:

Step 1: Open "Contacts" app on your Android.

Step 2: In the menu, choose "Manage Contacts" > "Import/Export" > "Export to storage". Then your contacts will be saved in VCF form in your Android phone memory.

Step 3: Connect your Android to the computer with a USB cable.

Step 4: On your computer, find your device and go to the internal storage. Find the contacts files, copy and paste them to your computer.

Now, your contacts have been transferred from Android to the computer.

Note: Although this method is easy, not all Android phones have such an option allowing you to move all contacts to phone memory. Before using this method, you have to check whether your Android supports to do so.

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Method 3: How to Copy Contacts from Android to PC Using Gmail

If you have been using the Google account, you can also transfer your contacts from Android to the computer with Gmail. It is easy.

Please follow the instructions below to transfer your contacts from Android to PC with Gmail.

Step 1: Go to "Settings" on your phone, choose "Account" > "Google".

Step 2: Log in with your Gmail account and enable the "Contacts" option to sync your contacts from Android to Google.

Step 3: Log in to your Google account on your computer. Navigate to "Contacts" and click on "More" > "Export".

Step 4: Then you can choose which contacts you want to transfer from Android to the computer. After choosing the format, click the "Export" button to transfer your contacts from Android to the computer.

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Method 4: How to Export Contacts from Android to Computer with Bluetooth

Using Bluetooth to transfer contacts from Android to the computer is another choice. You are able to transfer your contacts easily and wirelessly. But first of all, you have to make sure both your device and your computer have this application and it is functioning normally.

Follow the steps to start transferring your contacts from Android to the computer with Bluetooth.

Step 1: Turn on the Bluetooth on both your Android and the computer to enable contacts transfer.

Step 2: Pair your Android and the computer. In the Bluetooth menu, choose "Add new device" on both your Android and the computer.

Step 3: Open the "Contacts" app on your Android, choose the contacts that you want to transfer, and then choose "Send via Bluetooth".

Step 5: Confirm the transfer process on your computer. Now your contacts will be transferred from Android to the computer.

Method 5: How to Save Contacts from Android to PC Using Samsung Kies

If you are Samsung users, luckily, you've got one more method to transfer your contacts from Android to the computer: using Samsung Kies. It is an official tool which supports users to back up, restore and manage their Samsung devices data easily. Wonder how to use it?

Follow the steps below to transfer your contacts from Samsung phone to computer.

Step 1: Download and launch the software on your PC.

Step 2: Connect your Samsung to the computer via USB, click "Turn on USB storage" button, and your Android storage memory will be detected by the program.

Step 3: On the primary interface, click "Import/Export" > "Export". Then choose the "Contacts" folder from the list and click "Export" button to transfer your contacts from Samsung to the computer.

Similar references: Sync Samsung Contacts to Outlook with Samsung Kies

Conclusion

Above are the five ways I want to share with you. Each one of them has its own advantages and disadvantages. Just choose the one that suits you the best. However, comparatively speaking, Coolmuster Android Assistant is more useful, because it is suitable for almost any kind of Android phones, and it supports to transfer more types of files. This software is easy to install and use. If you want to transfer your contacts from Android to the computer, you can download it and have a try. I bet it will not let you down.

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