Verizon Galaxy Nexus manual Get your contacts

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Get your contacts

If you have a Google Account, any contacts associated with that account are automatically backed up by Google. This means all your contacts are always available on the web and can be synced to any Android phone that's set up with the same account.

As a result, even if you lose your phone, switch to a new phone, or use a desktop computer, your contacts are always available.

To get your phone numbers and other contact information into your Google account, you have several options:

SImport your contacts directly into your phone from your SIM card. See the instructions below.

SUse a desktop computer to import both your email and your contacts from another email account into your Gmail account. See Import email and contacts.

SUse a desktop computer to export your contacts from applications like Outlook or the Mac Address Book as a text file, then import them into your Google Account through a desktop browser. Two common text file formats used for this purpose produce files that end with .csv or .vcard. See Importing CSV files or Importing vCard files.

SUse a desktop computer to export your contacts as a text file, then import them directly into your phone.

Regardless of the method, you only need to import your contacts once. After you start using a Google Account, all your contacts stay in sync, even if you get a new phone or other mobile device. To view your contacts:

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Contents User Guide VZWSCH-I515EnglishUGWB070512F5 Page Contents Tune performance Try some appsLearn the Phone app Enter & edit textSearch by text & voice Connect to networks & devicesManage accounts Secure your phoneGet started Set up your phoneRelated topic Why use a Google Account?Get around Page Related topics Touch & type Related settings Use the lock screen Set screen lock Search the web Change the wallpaper Make yourself at homeSet ringtone & other sounds Change other Sound settings Make a phone call Get your contacts Find People Arrange & work with apps Tips Use foldersAdd widgets Manage notifications Start Gmail Try some appsWhy use a Google Account? Groups , All , and Favorites Find PeopleRelated topics Calendar app lets you view and edit your schedule Manage your CalendarUse your Camera Mode, white balance and other settings Beam screen content Open Downloads and manage downloaded files Manage downloadsOptimize battery life Extend the life of your batteryTune performance Open Settings Device Battery Check battery level and usage detailsOptimize data usage Set data usage warning Set data usage limit View or restrict data usage by app Advanced data usage settings Optimize memory usage Use the Apps screen Page Dial stored numbers Learn the Phone appDial by voice Options during a call Answer or divert calls Work with the Call log Place an Internet SIP call Page Listen to your voicemail Dial by voice Options during a call Merge separate calls as a single conference call Use the keyboard Enter & edit textBasic editing Tips & shortcuts Type text by speaking Connect to mobile networks Connect to networks & devicesMobile network settings Turn Wi-Fi on and connect to a Wi-Fi network Connect to Wi-Fi networksForget a Wi-Fi network Add a Wi-Fi networkConfigure proxy settings for a Wi-Fi network Page Related settings Turn Bluetooth on or off Connect to Bluetooth devicesChange your phones Bluetooth name Pair your phone with a Bluetooth device Configure or unpair a Bluetooth device Connect to a Bluetooth deviceObtain a network connection via Bluetooth tethering Keyboards Connect to keyboards, mice, and other devicesOther input devices MiceConnect to a Windows computer via USB Connect to a Macintosh computer via USB Share your mobile data connection Share your phones data connection via USB Share your phones data connection via Bluetooth Rename or secure your portable hotspot Add a VPN Connect to virtual private networksEdit a VPN Connect to a VPNDelete a VPN Control airplane mode & other network settings Refine Google Search Search by text & voiceManage Google Search privacy settings Search tips & tricks Translation Use Voice Actions Related topic Mobile, or work Map Voice Action commandsDirections or Message text Set alarm Time or for & time, such as Add or remove accounts Manage accountsAdd an account Remove an account Configure account sync options Sync information manually Configure general sync settingsChange an accounts sync settings Change backup & reset options Related topic Set screen lock Secure your phoneUse the lock screen Encrypt your phone Encrypt your phone Page Work with certificates Install client and CA certificates Work with CA certificates