How to Add an Android Contact

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This wikiHow teaches you how to add a new contact to an Android phone or tablet.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

Using the Contacts App

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You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer. Look for the outline of a person’s head and shoulders on a blue or green background.
The color may vary. You’ll typically find it at the top or bottom-right corner of the screen.

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If prompted, select an account or location for synchronizing your new contact. You’ll usually be able to choose Device (your Android), SIM card , or your Google Account.
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  next to the contact’s name to choose where to save the contact (e.g. your Google account, your SIM card).
- Enter the contact’s name, phone number, and/or email address in the labeled blanks.
- To add a photo, tap the camera icon, then select a photo.
- To add more details, such as street addresses or notes, tap More fields .
It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. On some Androids, this might be a check mark. Your new contact is saved and ready to use.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

Importing from a SIM Card

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Some SIM slots are located along the narrow side of your phone, while others are beneath the battery. Click here to learn how to insert a SIM card into your Android.
You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer. Look for the outline of a person’s head and shoulders on a blue or green background.
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It’s under the “Manage Contacts” header.
If you have more than one, select the card with the contacts you want to import.
Tap the empty box next to a contact’s name to add a check mark. Any contact with a check mark will be imported to your Android.
It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. In a few moments, your contacts will be imported to your Android and appear in the Contacts app.

Method 3

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Using the Phone Dialer

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It’s the phone receiver icon that’s typically on the home screen. If you don’t see it, you should find it in the app drawer.
It usually looks like 9 small squares or circles. This opens the dial pad.
Once you enter the entire number, additional options will appear.
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Tap Create new contact . This opens a screen that allows you to enter additional information about the contact.
- If you’d rather add this new phone number to an existing contact, choose Add to contacts or Add to an existing contact instead. You’ll then be able to select the contact, and choose a type of phone number (e.g. Home, Mobile).
- You may have to select a location to save your contact. If prompted, choose your SIM card, device, or Google account as suggested.
Enter the contact’s name into the first blank. You can also add an email address, street address, photo, and notes.
It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. On some Androids, this button might be a check mark. Your new contact is saved and ready to use.

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How do I add contacts to my phone?

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It depends on the model of your phone. Usually, you go to the Contacts section and click the 'plus' button on the top-right corner of the screen. On Android 4.0, use the main menu button (located either at the top or bottom of the screen), and click 'create contacts.'

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I want to search all my contacts. How do I do this?

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Click on the contacts app. Then, enter your search at the top, next to the magnifying glass icon.

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How do I add a photo to my new contact if I don't already have one in my gallery? How do I get it from Google Photos?

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First, download the photo from your Google Photos app by clicking the 3 dots on the right hand corner and clicking "save to device". This will save that photo to your gallery. Then go to that contact and add the photo from your gallery.

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