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Use Galaxy S4 Contacts to manage contacts, including phone numbers, email addresses, and others in Galaxy S4.
Tap Contacts on the Applications screen.
Managing Galaxy S4 contacts
Creating a contact on Galaxy S4
Tap and enter contact information.
• : Add an image.
• / : Add or delete a contact field.
Editing a contact on Galaxy S4
Select a contact to edit, and then tap .
Deleting a contact on Galaxy S4
Tap → Delete.
Setting a speed dial number on Galaxy S4
Tap → Speed dial setting, select a speed dial number, and then select a contact for it. To remove a speed dial number, tap and hold it, and then tap Remove.
Searching for Galaxy S4 contacts
Use one of the following search methods:
- Scroll up or down the contacts list.
- Use the index at the right side of the contacts list for quick scrolling, by dragging a finger along it.
- Tap the search field at the top of the contacts list and enter search criteria.
Once a contact is selected, take one of the following actions:
• : Add to favourite contacts.
• / : Make a voice or video call.
• : Compose a message.
• : Compose an email.
Displaying Galaxy S4 contacts
By default, the device shows all saved contacts on the device, the SIM or USIM card, or another account.
Tap → Contacts to display, and then select a location where contacts are saved.
Moving Galaxy S4 contacts
Moving contacts to Google
Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Google.
Contacts moved to Google Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
Moving contacts to Samsung
Tap → Merge accounts → Merge with Samsung.
Contacts moved to Samsung Contacts appear with in the contacts list.
Importing and exporting Galaxy S4 contacts
Importing contacts
Tap → Import/Export → Import from SIM card, Import from SD card, or Import from USB storage.
Exporting contacts
Tap → Import/Export → Export to SIM card, Export to SD card, or Export to USB storage.
Sharing contacts
Tap → Import/Export → Share namecard via, select contacts, tap Done, and then select a sharing method.
Favourite contacts on Galaxy S4
Tap , and then take one of the following actions:
- Search: Search for contacts.
- Add to favourites: Add contacts to favourites.
- Remove from favourites: Remove contacts from favourites.
- Grid view / List view: View contacts in grid or list form.
- Help: Access help information about using contacts.
Contact groups on Galaxy S4
Adding contacts to a group
Select a group, and then tap . Select contacts to add, and then tap Done.
Managing groups
Tap , and then take one of the following actions:
- Create: Make a new group.
- Search: Search for contacts.
- Change order: Tap and hold next to the group name, drag it up or down to another position, and then tap Done.
- Delete groups: Select user-added groups, and then tap Delete. Default groups cannot be deleted.
- Help: Access help information about using contacts.
Sending a message or email to a group’s members
Select a group, tap → Send message or Send email, select members, and then tap Done.
Business card on Galaxy S4
Create a business card and send it to others.
Tap Set up my profile, enter details, such as phone number, email address, and postal address, and then tap Save. If user information has been saved when you set up the device, select the business card in ME, and then tap to edit.
Tap → Share namecard via, and then select a sharing method.
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angel says
hi in my contacts the sms message envelope when tapped will not connect through so i cannot send message from contact list . i can only reply to people who have sent me a previous message
simon says
if you tap the envelope icon, what happens?
Another quick way to send message in the contact list page (not individual contact page), tap and slide left to launch SMS. Tap and slide right to dial.
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canonlybe says
Hi, I cannot save contacts. When I select ” Create contact” after a long pause, a pop up screen declares “Unfortunately , Contacts has stopped”
My phone was working perfectly for 10 months and then this, out of the blue has cropped up.
simon says
It could be caused by other apps/services, please try to reboot your s4.
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leticia Jukes says
How do you attach a photo to your contact?
simon says
Open the contact (by tapping the name, not the default photo), tap and hold the default photo until context menu pops out. Then, you can choose image or photo on your phone.
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Jel says
How do i insert a photo for a SIM card contact?
simon says
No, you cannot if the contact is saved in SIM card.
If the contact is saved in the phone, you can add a photo.
You can copy the contact from Sim card to phone.
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Amy says
My phone doesn’t display the “Merge accounts” option when I tap the menu icon. Do I have a different version or something? I want to send all my device contacts to Google. How can I do that without the “Merge accounts” option?
simon says
You need open contacts app, then tap menu key. it is not under individual contact.
What did you get?
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Paul says
I am attempting to copy my contacts to USB. I do not have an Import/Export option when I select the Menu button after opening the Contacts app!
simon says
What do you have in the menu?
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Louise Newswanger says
I have a small curly with a line next to a contact. I can not receive calls,from this contact. How do I remove?
simon says
Can you share the screenshot in our Facebook page?
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