How to merge duplicate contacts on Android? Try these steps
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Managing a busy contact list on your Android device can occasionally result in duplicate entries, creating unnecessary clutter and confusion when navigating your phone book. Thankfully, the Google Contacts app provides a simple and efficient solution for merging these duplicates, ensuring your contact list remains organized and streamlined. This article offers a step-by-step guide on how to utilize this handy feature.
Open app
Begin with opening Google Contacts
First, find and open the Google Contacts app on your Android device. This app comes preinstalled on most Android devices and is the default contact management tool. If, for some reason, you don't have it on your device, fret not! You can download it for free from the Google Play Store. This way, everyone can enjoy efficient contact management.
Merge steps
Proceed with merging duplicates
Open the Google Contacts app and choose your account. Head over to "Fix and manage," then "Merge and fix," and select "Merge duplicates." If you don't see this option, you don't have duplicates. And, if you want to merge specific ones, just manually select them. This way, you have full control over which contacts get merged.