Are you switching from Windows Live Mail to Android and wondering how to transfer your contacts? Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered!
In this tutorial, we’ll guide you through the process of transferring your contacts from Windows Live Mail to your Android device. Let’s get started.
Exporting Contacts from Windows Live Mail
The first step in transferring your contacts is to export them from Windows Live Mail. Here’s how:
- Open Windows Live Mail: Launch the Windows Live Mail application on your computer.
- Select Contacts: Click on the “Contacts” tab located at the bottom-left corner of the window.
- Choose Export: From the toolbar, click on “Export” and select “Comma Separated Values (.CSV)”.
- Select a Location: Choose a location on your computer where you want to save the exported file, and give it a name.
- Export: Click on “Next” and then “Finish” to export your contacts as a CSV file.
Congratulations! You have successfully exported your contacts from Windows Live Mail. Now, let’s move on to importing them into your Android device.
Importing Contacts into Android
To import contacts into your Android device, follow these steps:
- Connect Your Android Device: Connect your Android device to your computer using a USB cable.
- Select Transfer Option: On your Android device, when prompted, select the “Transfer files” option.
- Navigate to Contacts Folder: On your computer, navigate to the location where you saved the exported CSV file.
- Copy the File: Copy the CSV file from your computer and paste it into the “Contacts” folder on your Android device.
- Open Contacts App: On your Android device, open the “Contacts” app. It may be named differently depending on your device manufacturer.
- Import Contacts: In the Contacts app, tap on the menu icon (usually represented by three vertical dots) and select “Import/Export”.
- Select Import from Storage: Choose the option to “Import from Storage” or “Import from SD card”, depending on your device.
- Select File: Locate and select the CSV file that you copied to your Android device in step 4.
- Import: Tap on “Import” or “OK” to initiate the import process.
Hooray! You have successfully imported your contacts into your Android device. You can now access all your Windows Live Mail contacts directly from your Android device’s Contacts app.
In Conclusion
In this tutorial, we learned how to transfer contacts from Windows Live Mail to Android. We covered exporting contacts from Windows Live Mail as a CSV file and then importing them into an Android device.
By following these steps, you can seamlessly transfer all your important contacts without any hassle. Now you can enjoy a smooth transition between platforms while keeping all of your valuable contact information intact!
We hope this guide has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy transferring!