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3 Ways to Import CSV Contacts to Android Phone

Have no idea how to import CSV contacts to Android? You may need this guide to import contacts from vCard files to your Android with three effective methods.

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By Demi / Updated on October 18, 2024

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CSV is a popular file format widely used by consumers, businesses, and other applications. For example, many Android users keep their phone contacts in CSV format. What if you switch to a new Android phone? Or were your Android contacts removed by accident?

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You must import contacts from an external CSV file, such as one on your computer, to your Android device. So, how can you import CSV contacts to Android? This article contains optimum solutions.

Way 1. Import CSV Contacts to Android With Gmail Account

One of the most straightforward methods to import CSV contacts to an Android phone can be through your Gmail account, especially if your Android device is linked to your Google account.

Without downloading any other software, follow the simple steps below to import CSV to Android Contacts.

Step 1. On your computer, open a web browser, and sign into your Google account > Go to the left pane, and click Gmail > Contacts.

Step 2. Go to More > Click Import from the drop-down menu.

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Step 3. Click Choose File on the popup window > Import the CSV files to your Gmail account.

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Step 4. Go to your Android Settings app > Choose Account & sync > Choose or sign in your Google account.

Step 5. Finally, click Sync Contacts to sync all CSV contacts to your Android phone.

sync contacts from gmail

Way 2. Import Contacts from Excel to Android Using Google Drive

Another effective method to import contacts to your Android phone is by using Google Drive. This method is particularly useful if you have your contacts stored in an Excel file or want to import CSV contacts to Android without Gmail.

You’ll first need to create an Excel CSV file on your computer and then use Google Drive to import it. Here’how to import CSV contacts to Android using Google Drive.

Step 1. Create a new Excel document and fill the cells with your contacts’information. When finished, save it as CSV format.

save contacts in exccel

Step 2. Open a web browser, log into your Google account > Choose Contacts on the left side > Click More > Import.

Step 3. Click Select file to import the Excel CSV file > Click Import button on the popup window.

Step 4. Click Export on the left side this time > Export the Excel CSV file to vCard file, which is compatible with your Android.

export contacts as vcard

Step 5. Enter the Google Drive and log into your Google account > Browse to the left column, click +New and choose File upload> Choose the vCard file you have exported.

upload vcard to google drive

Step 6. On your Android phone, go to the Google Drive app > Locate and download the vCard file on your Android.

Step 7. Go to the Contacts app > Go to Settings/Manage contacts > Import/Export Contacts.

Step 8. Finally, choose Import > Internal storage > Phone to choose the vCard file. Then the contacts will be imported to your Android.

import vcard to android contacts

Bonus Method: Transfer Contacts from iPhone/Android to Android Directly

If you're switching from an old Android device or iPhone to an Android device and need to transfer contacts directly, AOMEI FoneBackup app offers a direct and convenient solution. AOMEI FoneBackup is a data transfer application that allows for the seamless transfer of various data types, including contacts, between devices.

The following steps will show you how to transfer contacts from Android to Android phone.

Step 1. On two devices, download AOMEI FoneBackup app from your Google Play Store > Allow the tool to use WLAN > Turn on the Wi-Fi option, but do not connect to Wi-Fi.

Step 2. On either device, go to Connect Device > Tap Connect to Android > Tap the name of the other device to connect with each other.

connect to android

Step 3. On the source device, go to File Transfer > Choose Contacts to preview and select the contacts you’d like to transfer > Tap Send to confirm.

tap send contacts

Step 4. On the target Android phone, tap Confirm from the popup window to receive contacts.

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The transferred contacts will directly be saved to the default Contacts app on your Android phone. You can go to the Contacts app to have a check.

Conclusion

That’s all for how to import CSV contacts to Android phone. Whether you choose to use your Gmail account, Google Drive, or the AOMEI FoneBackup app, each method has its unique advantages.

By following the steps outlined in this guide, you’ll have your contacts imported to your Android phone in no time, ensuring that you stay connected with the people who matter most.

Demi
Demi · Editor
Demi from AOMEI group, knows iOS devices like the back of her hand. She's great at fixing problems and keeping data safe. She loves to help people keep their iOS running well. When not teaching, Demi enjoys hiking and taking pictures of nature.

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