This article explains how to insert a new contact in the address book of an Android smartphone or tablet.
Steps
Method 1 of 3: Using the Contacts App
Step 1. Launch the Contacts app
It is usually located on the Home of the device or inside the "Applications" panel. It features a stylized human silhouette icon on a blue or green background.
Step 2. Press the button
Color may vary from device to device. The button is usually located in the upper or lower right corner of the screen.
Step 3. Select where to store the new contact
If prompted, choose the account or location to store the new contact. Normally you can choose whether to save it to the Phone, on the SIM card or on the Google account synced with the device.
Step 4. Enter the name of the new contact and the corresponding phone number
Follow these instructions:
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Tap the icon
Android7dropdown placed next to the text field corresponding to the contact name to choose where to save the new information (for example on the Google account or on the SIM card).
- Type in the name you want to assign to the contact, phone number and email using the corresponding fields.
- If you want to add a photo, tap the camera icon and choose the photo to assign to the new contact.
- To enter additional information such as address or notes, select the option View more.
Step 5. Press the Save button
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen. On some Android devices it has a check mark icon. The new contact will be added to the address book and will be ready to be used.
Method 2 of 3: Import a Contact from the SIM Card
Step 1. Insert the SIM card into the appropriate slot on your smartphone or tablet
In some cases the SIM card holder is located along one side of the phone, in others it is located under the battery of the device. Read this article to find out how to install a SIM card on an Android device.
Step 2. Launch the Contacts app
It is usually located on the Home of the device or inside the "Applications" panel. It features a stylized human silhouette icon on a blue or green background.
Step 3. Press the ☰ button
It is located in the upper left corner of the screen.
Step 4. Select the Settings option
Step 5. Scroll down the menu that appeared to be able to choose the Import item
It is located within the "Contact Management" section.
Step 6. Select the SIM Card option
If you have more than one SIM card installed on your device, select the one where the contact you want to import is stored.
Step 7. Choose the contact you want to import into the address book
Select the check button next to the contact's name. All the selected contacts, i.e. characterized by a check mark, will be imported into the address book of the Android device.
Step 8. Press the Import button
It is visible in the upper right corner of the screen. In a few moments the selected contacts will be imported into the Contacts app of the Android device.
Method 3 of 3: Using the Phone App
Step 1. Launch the Phone app
It is characterized by an icon in the shape of a telephone handset that is normally visible directly on the home of the device. If not, you will find it in the "Applications" panel.
Step 2. Tap the numeric keypad icon
It is characterized by 9 small squares or dots. The Phone app numeric keypad will appear.
Step 3. Enter the phone number of the contact you want to add to the address book
When you have finished dialing, you will see some additional options.
Step 4. Select the Create new contact item
A new screen will appear allowing you to enter the new contact's detailed information.
- If you need to associate the new phone number with an existing contact, you will need to select the option Add to contacts or Add to an existing contact. At this point you will be able to select the contact to update and choose the type of telephone number (for example home or mobile).
- You may need to choose where to store the new contact. If prompted, select the option "SIM card", "Device" or the proposed Google account.
Step 5. Enter the new contact's personal information
Type the name in the first free text field. Depending on your needs, you can also enter your e-mail address, residential address, an image and a note.
Step 6. Press the Save button
It is located in the upper right corner of the screen. On some Android devices it has a check mark icon. The new contact will be added to the address book and will be ready to be used.
