How do I import contacts from other apps or accounts?

You can import contacts from various sources:

  • SIM card
  • Exchange ActiveSync account
  • Another online account

Follow these steps to import contacts from your SIM card:

  1. Open the Contacts app.
  2. On the People tab, tap Manage contacts.
  3. Tap Import/Export contacts > Import from SIM card.
    If prompted, select which account you'd like to import your contacts to.
  4. Select the contacts you want to import.
  5. Tap Save.

Follow these steps to import a contact from an Exchange ActiveSync account:

  1. Open the Contacts app.
  2. On the People tab, tap and enter the contact's name or email address in the search box.
  3. Tap Search contacts in your Company Directory.
  4. Tap the name of the contact you want copied to your phone.
  5. Tap to import the contact.

Follow these steps to copy contacts from one online account to another:

  1. Open the Contacts app.
  2. On the People tab, tap Manage contacts.
  3. Tap Copy contacts, and then choose a contact type or online account to copy from.
  4. Select a contact type or account you want to save to.

NOTE: Contacts from your social network accounts may not be copied.

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