hi guys, i just backup my contacts from android using vcf format. n i have problem to restore in my touch diamond 2. anyone know how to solve this, please....thank u very much. once again i appriaciate all ur help.
Use Microsoft ActiveSync to import your vcf to outlook, and synchronize your phone with PC
I have vcf files from mi nokia 5530 phone and tried the stock contacts import but it duplicates all my contacts so I have to use this apps:
- Contact remover for remove all the contacts
- SDBackup (I have mine in Chinese, but the second button is import) and I choose vcf file (one vcf file with all the contacts, but it seems to work with individual vcf files) and it works pretty good and now I have my contacts in my Motorola Defy
Search in the market for the apps because I can't paste URL's yet
I run in this problem again (fresh rom install) and can't find SDBackup app now, after a research, I found this app [1] that is just great. I hope it can help you
[1] https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.waxworlds.edam.importcontacts
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Does Sprite Backup, backup your contacts? I'm not sure of your contacts are stored in the WM6 File system or not anyway. If Sprite Backup doesnt backup your contacts can anyone recommend a way of doing this as I have to many to store on the SIM card so i store them in the phone.
(I did search the forum for this but nothing of use came up)
Here is an easier method with no applications needed.
go to my device and copy the pim file using file explorer and when you do need to get your contacts back, simply copy the pim file back under my device.
If I flash my kaiser rom with a newer one will I lose my contacts, and just need to copy this file back or do my contacts remain untouched?
your contacts will remain the way it was when you copy it.
HUH? So i do need to back them up before I flash the rom or not?
bazzatron said:
HUH? So i do need to back them up before I flash the rom or not?
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Here is also a good idea. If you have Windows Outlook just sync your phone with that and it will place all of your contacts in outlook. That way when you flash to a ROM of your choice you will always have your contacts saved. That's what I do.
copualt3 said:
Here is an easier method with no applications needed.
go to my device and copy the pim file using file explorer and when you do need to get your contacts back, simply copy the pim file back under my device.
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copy pim to storage card and paste it back to my device with your new rom flash.
yes, sprite does back-up your contacts if you specify in it's setting.
but for backing up just the contacts (as my fail-safe plan), i have always used a tiny app called PPCBackupContacts v1.6 authored by the great dotfred which can be found in this forum. it had always worked perfectly 100% each time. you can even select delete all contacts from it and restore the whole database again whenever you please to avoid duplicate contacts when restoring.
i hope this works for you too.
regards,
myownregister
copualt3 said:
copy pim to storage card and paste it back to my device with your new rom flash.
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Done that, AND contacts won start any more?????
I use PIM Backup (you can find it here)
copualt3 said:
copy pim to storage card and paste it back to my device with your new rom flash.
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to avoid the shared file error. how do u paste back the copy of the pim file? Pim is locked whenever the phone is on and I can't delete it
I like PIM Backup as well. I use it not only to backup my contacts, but also my call history, ringtones, alarms, and various other custom files and folders. That way, when I flash a new ROM or do a hard reset, I just install my software and then use PIM Backup to restore all my customizations. It's great! And it'll do scheduled backups, so I get a nightly backup without even thinking about it.
Hello all
I have a At&t Tilt
After we sync phone with comp & have contacts on PC
is there a way to save that as a FIle on the computer for backup ?
Cos when i did hard reset & make my phone back to factory settings
& then when I sync the phone again with latop it copys all
contacts from Device to PC & Cleans out all contacts on PC
luckyly I had a Sprite back up
But do want a back up for just my contacts & SMS messages
Any Suggestions ?
copualt3 said:
copy pim to storage card and paste it back to my device with your new rom flash.
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hello all, i backup my contact(some contain contact pic) in this way,too, and perfect on my kaiser
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Done that, AND contacts won start any more?????
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sometime i met this issue, i repeat the step to cover pim.vol file with ur backup one ,softreset, and u can make the contact work again
I want to try a different rom , but is there a contacts backup program?
the same questions with you
Contacts should be synchronized with your google account. So they are already backed up on your gmail account.
From there (web app) you can also export a csv file.
yep mine are synced with google mail. you could also just copy them to the sim card and then import them back in after you flash new rom.
How can I export my contacts to be imported again later? Does the gmail sync only work one way? I.e. from your gmail account to your phone and not the other way around?
There is a built-in import-export tool available in the menu in contacts.
It exports contacts to sd card.
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What about the google sync question?
Just checked and it synced from phone to google
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Google sync is two way and I can't get the SD Card Export feature to work properly. Importing the resulting csv gives me a parse error
The only option I can see under import/export in the contacts menu is 'send namecard via'. I don't see the import option.
I have a csv file that I need to import, and I don't want to sync with gmail, any ideas? Thanks
Well I figured how to import contacts (not sync) without going through gmail. I know most of the users sync with gmail but in case you don't want to here's one way to do it on Windows. Eventually you'll need a single vCards (.vcf) file. If you can't export into vcf files from Outlook or whatever source you can do this:
-export contacts into a CSV file
-import into Windows contacts
-export into vCards (vcf files)
-combine all vcf files into 1 (in the command line navigate to the folder where your vcf files are and run this: "copy *.vcf allcontacts.vcf")
-copy the merged file allcontacts.vcf to your phone
-delete your phone contacts
-click on allcontacts.vcf to import the contacts to your phone
I'll be doing this until they come up with a sync tool over usb or bluetooth.
I have a vcf file from an old phone that I want to import. I mounted the phone as a mass storage device on my ubuntu box. Where should I put the file so that the contacts program can find it?
Thanks for any help!
apexofservice said:
I have a vcf file from an old phone that I want to import. I mounted the phone as a mass storage device on my ubuntu box. Where should I put the file so that the contacts program can find it?
Thanks for any help!
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Just stick it on your external sd (if you are using one) or the root of your internal mem.
Thanks zelendel. I'm actually so noob at this phone that I haven't quite learned how to use the UI very efficiently yet. I found the 'import' option for the contacts program, and that let me import my vcf file (which i put into the root of the phone since I don't have an external sd card yet). Again, thanks.
This is the way I do:
Backup "contacts storage" in TiBu. Save this backup in a safe place.
This I use to restore all contacts intact whenever I flash any new ROM. This restores "favorite contacts" too.
Put in the internal card the import should see the file. The other option is to go to the file via astro and select it will ask where to import
I have used TiBu and it works great
But I also sync with my GMail. I was bored one day so I actually went into my contacts on my lappy and updated everything in my contacts folder. And when I flash a new ROM all I do is log into my GMail and Sync. and POOF! Everything comes back up like nothing ever happened.
Also if you go into Contacts --> Settings --> Save New Contacts and set it to GMail or Google (Which ever it says) it will keep everything up to date and there is no need to backup.
Hope that helps
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Ok now as I do not have stock rom I cant access kies, so cant get contacts to my phone, I have more then 150 contacts converted in .vcf from outlook, I tried keeping them in "Contacts" folder but phone couldnt find it while importing...
tried keeping 10 contacts on the root folder of "sdcard", the phone couldnt find it while importing...
How do I get the contacts to my phone..
any help?
thanks
p.s. - using emanon v4
Well, I was successful importing .vcf files into Phone Contacts on CM7. But CM9 couldn't do this, as it said "File format not supported."
Anyways "My Phone Explorer" ( http://www.fjsoft.at/en/ ) is good for syncing contacts to PC and back to Phone. But only works on a Windows platform.
EDIT: I guess its also possible via Titanium Backup, but I myself haven't tried. Maybe some one could help with this.
I think you can upload this file to your Gmail contacts and, then, sync your mobile with your Gmail account...
Have you tried that?
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First download 'super backup'(a free app) from market.Then backup ur any contacts or sms or logs.(its included in my procedure)It will automatically create a file on sd card as 'smsContactsBackup'.Then transfer ur (.vcf )file to that folder.
Now go to the super backup app and select contacts->restore option. This will restore all ur contacts...
Inform me if it helps...
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Thanks guys for your help I managed to do it via Kies.
I will try to download and see My Phone Explorer, I guess its a must app, I also heard it in some other threads..
thanks
Recently tried flashing different roms on my Galaxy Note. Now that I'm done, I'm having problems restoring my contact list which I backed up using Kies.
My Note is on ICS 4.0.4 and I can't connect to Kies. I know a lot of people have encountered the same problem. How do I get Kies to recognize my Note again? Used to work fine before I upgraded.
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Uninstall kies completely, then install new updated kies from Samsung website,u can also use another usb port (main ports like rear ones) ,for the contacts if they are backed to google just make sync,if not u can import the csv file directly from ur google account-contacts -import, then make sync or wait for it.
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Hello kuplet, a relatively hassle free method of keeping a backup of your contacts without using Samsung Kies is,
Contacts > Menu key > Import/Export > Export to SD card.
The backup of your contacts will be saved in your external storage (memory card) as a .vcf file.
YLNdroid said:
Hello kuplet, a relatively hassle free method of keeping a backup of your contacts without using Samsung Kies is,
Contacts > Menu key > Import/Export > Export to SD card.
The backup of your contacts will be saved in your external storage (memory card) as a .vcf file.
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+!
Or
Just sync with your google account. You will never loose your contacts for life until you delete them manually
@kuplet.
Make sure USB debugging is disabled in Settings>Developers Options>USB Debugging.
Cheers
kuplet said:
Recently tried flashing different roms on my Galaxy Note. Now that I'm done, I'm having problems restoring my contact list which I backed up using Kies.My Note is on ICS 4.0.4 and I can't connect to Kies. I know a lot of people have encountered the same problem. How do I get Kies to recognize my Note again? Used to work fine before I upgraded.
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Above thing works to backup, OP doesn't have contacts on his device, above mentioned trick works if he already have backup with Import/export function or he had already sync contacts to google server.
instead OP have backup his contact to kies
Though no words from OP since creating thread, he might have manage to get device connected. still writing here solution if someone have same situation.
Here is solution.
1.Open kies (dont worry if you unable to connect)
2.Select contacts - Open contact backup file (spb format)
3.Now you can see contacts on page
4. Create a folder e.g. Contacts (on desktop PC)
5.Now from kies screen where you can see all contacts - select all
6.select Save as and browse to folder you have create, Now it will give option to save in spb, dont do that but just add .vcf in file name.
7.All contacts will be there in new folder
8.Copy contacts folder to SD card
9.From device open contact - menu - import/export - import from (select USB storage/Ext Sd depend on you put contact folder)
10.select multiple/all vcf file
Done !
PS : Let me know smthing missing, except to install driver I never using Kies
Sorry for the later reply guys.
@sahilarora2003
I tried unchecking usb debugging and the Kies prompts me to "check it" again before it tries to connect to my Galaxy Note. In short, the Kies doesn't want to run with my device without the usb debugging unchecked.
@Dr ketan
Trying it now and hopefully it works. You have any suggestions on how can restore my text messages? Made the mistake of just backing it up via Kies. I should have used backup and restore. Lastly, whats the best way to backup contacts, etc since Kies is so unreliable.
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Sorry for the later reply guys.
@Dr ketan
Trying it now and hopefully it works. You have any suggestions on how can restore my text messages? Made the mistake of just backing it up via Kies. I should have used backup and restore. Lastly, whats the best way to backup contacts, etc since Kies is so unreliable.
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Use titanium backup with schedule (find link to thread how to keep device up to date on my signature)
Text msgs i think won't work, but do try this
Rename your SMS backup file SMS.sme to SMS.xml
Install SMS backup restore app fro market, copy above renamed file to SMSbackuprestore fiolder (creates automatically once you install this app) and open that application and try to restore by pointing that file. I doubt it work or not, it depends on format which kies uses.
@Thanks Dr Ketan
Was able to move my contact list from the Kies to my device but was not successful with moving the SMS backup. When trying to restore, an error occurs. Oh well....thanks again!
Dr Ketan how to restore Snote i had taken backup via kies now have move to RR rom so need to restore it and also backup via titanium backup but while restoring it didnt restore Snote
kuplet said:
@Thanks Dr Ketan
Was able to move my contact list from the Kies to my device but was not successful with moving the SMS backup. When trying to restore, an error occurs. Oh well....thanks again!
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Yeah it was expected.
sandy_thegame said:
Dr Ketan how to restore Snote i had taken backup via kies now have move to RR rom so need to restore it and also backup via titanium backup but while restoring it didnt restore Snote
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Difficult from kies backup, but titanium backup may be a hope. have you tried restoring data only?
ya have tried but no success
dr.ketan said:
Above thing works to backup, OP doesn't have contacts on his device, above mentioned trick works if he already have backup with Import/export function or he had already sync contacts to google server.
instead OP have backup his contact to kies
Though no words from OP since creating thread, he might have manage to get device connected. still writing here solution if someone have same situation.
Here is solution.
1.Open kies (dont worry if you unable to connect)
2.Select contacts - Open contact backup file (spb format)
3.Now you can see contacts on page
4. Create a folder e.g. Contacts (on desktop PC)
5.Now from kies screen where you can see all contacts - select all
6.select Save as and browse to folder you have create, Now it will give option to save in spb, dont do that but just add .vcf in file name.
7.All contacts will be there in new folder
8.Copy contacts folder to SD card
9.From device open contact - menu - import/export - import from (select USB storage/Ext Sd depend on you put contact folder)
10.select multiple/all vcf file
Done !
PS : Let me know smthing missing, except to install driver I never using Kies
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Thanks Dr .. it worked had to choose individual export/import if entire device is backed up it fails to recognize the backup files.