SOLVED Upgrading to android

[radcliffe287]

How can I most easily transfer my contacts to a new android phone?

 

[Tim Locke]

I have never even tried it but Windows 10 has some phone integration built in. Go to settings -> Phone. I just tried it and it doesn't want to work with my iphone.

 

[radcliffe287]

Thanks for the reply! I tried going via Settings - Phone as yu suggest, but when it invites you to Add a Phone, it only recognises Android and Iphone phones. The separate "Windows Phone App" only shows music, photo videos and ringtones - but not contacts.

But thanks ayway!

 

[davehc]

I have them all on mine. Long time ago, but I think I did it by Syncing, and I had the android phone connected via the USB..

 

[Grizzly]

Is there a possibility to export the contacts (usually as a VCF file)?? I am not familiar with Windows Phone...

 

[bassfisher6522]

How can I most easily transfer my contacts to a new android phone?

Check this out.....

How to Transfer Contacts to a New Android Phone

"New phone who dis?" no more!

www.howtogeek.com

 

[bassfisher6522]

Personally I used the sync method when I used android phones.

 

[radcliffe287]

Thanks for these rteplies, but none ofthem help me to get my contaxcts off my windows phone.

Thanks anyway!

 

[davehc]

Maybe the help was in error. I misunderstood. Thought you wanted your contacts from your computer.
have you tried taking them from the old phone, by syncing, and then the same to your new phone..?

 

[radcliffe287]

Sorry I wasn't clearer! It's my Windows phone where the problem lies - I want to transfer the contacts to my new Android withut typing them all again!

 

[Trouble]

ON my Windows 10 phone, the "contacts" (actually "people") are all sync'd with my hotmail account which is of course my primary Microsoft Account which I use across multiple devices, so.....
I just open my browser, log into my hotmail account, select the "People" app from the top left corner and then Settings -> Export from the top right corner.

I would assume that a Chrome Browser, would support a reciprocal "Import" if you open up your Gmail account that I'm guessing you are using on your Android Phone.

 

[bassfisher6522]

but none ofthem help me to get my contaxcts off my windows phone.

You never state all the facts....that you had a windows phone.

 

[davehc]

Yes. I have both gmail and outlook mail. Gmail synced ok for me.

 

[Trouble]

You never state all the facts....that you had a windows phone.

Maybe take note as to the forum that the thread is posted in.

 

[bassfisher6522]

LMAO!....Yep.....I never check that. I wonder why.

 

[Trouble]

Maybe because there are only two people left on the planet with Windows 10 phones, me and the OP and he's moving to Android.

 

[davehc]

Wots a windows phone? lol
But, not making excuses, even the thread title can be misunderstood in a hurry.
However, we are neglecting the OP. How are you doing with the suggestions, Radcliffe?

 

[radcliffe287]

Srill not solved despite the vaious rebukes. If you think a different thread (or title) would be more appropriate, just suggest it!

Apologies (again!) to anybody who thinks they've wasted their time because of my poor questioning skills!

 

[davehc]

Never wasted time! It can be a learning experience for all members - even when trying to offer solutions.
Did you try the suggested syncing? An identical Microsoft Email address will, I am certain, do the trick. Or even a gmail one.

 

[radcliffe287]

Thanks! I did check my outlook.com contact details, but they were very out of date. I suspect my windows phone hasn't been syncing for some time - should have checked! Good old Microsoft!