How do I transfer contacts from an old Pantech phone to an Android phone?
Answer
Export contacts from the Pantech to its SIM or an available export option, insert or import that SIM on the Android phone, then copy contacts into a Google account for backup. If the old phone supports Bluetooth or SD export, use that as an alternative.
Before you start: stop right away if…
- Do not factory-reset the old phone until you verify contacts on the new phone.
Follow these steps
Export on the Pantech
Open Contacts on the Pantech and use Copy/Export to SIM if available. Repeat if the phone can only move contacts in batches.
You should see: Contacts are stored on the SIM.
Move the SIM to Android
Power both phones off if required, move the SIM to the Android phone, and turn the Android phone on.
You should see: The Android phone recognizes the SIM.
Import to Google
Open the Contacts app, choose Import from SIM, and save the contacts to your Google account rather than phone-only storage.
You should see: Contacts appear in the Android Contacts app and sync icon.
Spot-check important numbers
Search for several key contacts and confirm names and numbers look correct before wiping the old phone.
You should see: Critical contacts are present and usable.
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Extra tips
What to look for: Export or copy to SIM options on the Pantech, and Import from SIM in the Android Contacts app.
Before you change anything: Charge both phones. Remove the SIM carefully with the tray tool if needed. Prefer importing contacts to a Google account, not only phone storage. Do not wipe the old phone until you confirm the contacts appear on the new one.