Google Contacts and phone contacts are not the same, but they can be synchronized to keep them updated and consistent across devices. Let me explain in detail.
Google Contacts is a web-based address book that is linked to your Google Account. It allows you to store and manage your contacts online, accessible from any device with an internet connection. You can add, edit, and delete contacts directly from the Google Contacts website.
On the other hand, phone contacts are stored locally on your Android device. These contacts are typically managed through the Contacts app or the People app, depending on the device and Android version you are using. Phone contacts are stored on the device’s internal storage or SIM card, and they are not automatically synced with your Google Account.
However, you can sync your phone contacts with your Google Account to keep them backed up and easily accessible on other devices. When you sign in to your Android device with a Google Account, you have the option to enable contact synchronization. Once enabled, any existing contacts on your device are synced with your Google Account, and any changes made to your contacts, such as adding or editing, will be reflected across all your devices connected to the same Google Account.
Syncing your phone contacts with Google Contacts has several advantages. Firstly, it acts as a backup for your contacts. If you lose or replace your device, you can simply sign in to your Google Account on the new device, and your contacts will be automatically synced back to the device. Additionally, if you have multiple devices, such as a phone and a tablet, syncing contacts ensures that you have the same contacts available on all your devices without having to manually transfer them.
To sync your phone contacts with Google Contacts, follow these steps:
1. Open the Settings app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Accounts” or “Accounts & Sync”.
3. Select your Google Account from the list, or tap on “Add Account” to sign in with your Google Account if it’s not already added.
4. Enable the “Contacts” sync option. You may also see a sync frequency option where you can choose how often your contacts are synced.
5. Wait for the synchronization process to complete. It may take a few moments, especially if you have a large number of contacts.
Once the synchronization is complete, your phone contacts will be synced with your Google Account. You can access and manage these contacts by visiting the Google Contacts website or using the Google Contacts app on your device.
It’s important to note that syncing your phone contacts with Google Contacts does not mean that all your Google Contacts will be copied to your device. Only the contacts that are added or edited on your device will be synced to your Google Account. Similarly, any changes made to contacts on the Google Contacts website or app will be synced to your device.
Google Contacts and phone contacts are not the same, but they can be synchronized to ensure that your contacts are consistent and backed up across devices. By syncing your phone contacts with your Google Account, you can easily access and manage your contacts from any device connected to the same Google Account.