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2 Ways to Import Contacts from Gmail to Android Easily

James Davis

Mar 21, 2025 • Filed to: Manage Device Data • Proven solutions

Switching to a new Android phone and need to import contacts from Gmail? Whether your old phone is broken or you simply upgraded, transferring contacts is essential. Manually moving each contact can be tedious, but don’t worry—this guide will show you the most efficient ways to easily sync contacts from Gmail to your new Android device.

To do this, you just need to go along this article to explore and import Google contacts to Android.

Part 1: How to sync contacts from Gmail to Android via phone settings?
Part 2: How to import contacts from Gmail to Android using Dr.Fone - Phone Manager?
Part 3: Tips for fixing syncing Gmail contacts with Android issues

Part 1: How to sync contacts from Gmail to Android via phone settings?

To sync contacts from Gmail to Android, simply sign in to your Google account and enable auto-sync between your Gmail and Android device. This ensures transfer of contacts without any manual effort.

Here is how you can import contacts from Google to Android:

Step 1: On your Android device browse to ‘Settings’. Open ‘Accounts and Sync’ and tap on ‘Google’.
Step 2: Choose your Gmail account you want your contacts synced to the Android device. Toggle the ‘Sync Contacts’ switch ‘ON’.
Step 3: Click on the ‘Sync now’ button and allow some time. All your Gmail and Android phone contacts will be synced now.

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Step 4: Now, go to the ‘Contacts’ app on your Android phone. You can see the Google contacts right there.

Part 2: How to import contacts from Gmail to Android using Dr.Fone - Phone Manager?

While the previous method works for many, issues like the Gmail app getting stuck on 'Getting your message' can disrupt the process. In such cases, the solution is to first export your contacts from Gmail to your computer, then transfer them to your Android device. Later you can import the same to your Android mobile using Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (Android).

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Before learning how to import contacts from Google to Android, you need to know the way to export contacts from Gmail to the computer in VCF format. Here is the steps:

Step 1: Login to your Gmail account and tap ‘Contacts’. Select the desired contacts and click ‘Export contacts’.

import contacts from gmail to android-click ‘Export contacts’

Step 2: Under ‘Which contacts do you want to export?’ pick what you desire and choose VCF/vCard/CSV as the export format.

import contacts from gmail to android-choose VCF/vCard/CSV as the export format

Step 3: Hit the ‘Export’ button to save the contacts.VCF file on your PC.

Next, use Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (Android) to continue the process. This tool allows you to easily export and import contacts, media files, apps, SMS, and more between Android phones and computers. It also lets you manage files and transfer data between iTunes and Android devices.

Step 1: Install Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (Android) on your computer. Launch the software and hit on the "Phone Manager" tab.

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Step 2: Get a USB cable to connect your Android phone. Enable ‘USB Debugging’ through the onscreen guide.

Step 3: Click on the top left corner of the window and select your device name. Click on the ‘Information’ tab successively.

import contacts from gmail to android-Click on the ‘Information’ tab

Step 4: Now, get under the ‘Contacts’ category, click on the ‘Import’ tab, and select the from ‘VCard File’ option to select the contacts file from your computer. Confirm your actions and you’re done.

import contacts from gmail to android-click on the ‘Import’ tab

The software will extract the VCF file and upload all contacts to your Android phone. Once the process is complete, simply disconnect your device and access your newly added Gmail contacts in the Phonebook/People/Contacts app.

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Part 3: Tips for fixing syncing Gmail contacts with Android issues

Syncing Gmail contacts with your Android phone typically transfers all your contacts. However, issues like poor network connectivity, server delays, or a large number of contacts can prevent a successful sync or cause it to time out.

We have compiled some tips that would help you fix issues during the import of contacts from Google to Android.

Try turning off and restarting your Android mobile and attempt sync again.
Ensure that you have activated Android Sync on your Android device. Browse ‘Settings’ and look for ‘Data usage’. Tap ‘Menu’ and check ‘Auto-sync data’ has been selected. Turn it off and then wait before turning it on.
Enable background data by searching ‘Settings’ and then ‘Data Usage’. Tap ‘Menu’ and choose ‘Restrict background data’.

import contacts from gmail to android-choose ‘Restrict background data’

Make sure ‘Google Contacts sync’ has been turned on. Visit ‘Settings’ and find ‘Accounts’. Tap on ‘Google’ and your active Google account on that device. Toggle it off and then on again.
Remove the Google account and set it again on your device. Follow, ‘Settings’, and then ‘Accounts’. Pick ‘Google’ and then the Google account in use. Select the ‘Remove account’ option and repeat the setup procedure.

import contacts from gmail to android-Select the ‘Remove account’ option

Another solution is clearing app data and cache for your Google Contacts. Visit ‘Settings’ and tap ‘Apps Manager’. Select all and hit ‘Contact Sync’, then tap ‘Clear cache and clear data’.

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Well! If nothing worked after repeated attempts. Don’t you think it’s time for an ultimate solution? Move to Dr.Fone - Phone Manager (Android) and see these problems a thing of the past.

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Conclusion

In conclusion, transferring contacts from Gmail to your new Android phone doesn’t have to be a hassle. By following the methods outlined in this article, you can easily sync all your contacts without the need for manual entry. Whether you prefer using your Google account’s sync feature or other convenient methods, you can quickly and effortlessly import your contacts.

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