Contacts for Android

Contacts is a communication app by Google LLC that helps you back up, sync, and organize your contact list. The app solves the common problem of losing phone numbers and other contact details when switching devices or accidentally deleting entries by keeping everything tied to a Google Account. You can recover contacts deleted in the last 30 days, view contacts by account, merge duplicates, and see upcoming birthdays or anniversaries with optional notifications. The interface is designed to make it easy to add or edit information like phone numbers, emails, and photos, and it also offers quick access to contacts you recently added or viewed. Wear OS support extends the experience to a favorite contacts tile, individual contact tile, and contact complication. The app is free, contains no ads, and has no in-app purchases.

Key features

• Backs up and syncs contacts to a Google Account for access across signed-in devices.
• Restores contacts deleted within the last 30 days from Trash.
• Lets you view contacts by account, such as work or personal.
• Allows adding and editing details like phone numbers, emails, and photos.
• Provides help with merging duplicate contacts and adding additional details.
• Shows highlights like upcoming birthdays and anniversaries.
• Supports notifications for special days and quick access to recently added or viewed contacts.
• Includes Wear OS support with a favorite contacts tile, individual contact tile, and contact complication.

How to install

1. Tap the download button on this page to get the app file.
2. If Android asks, allow your browser or file manager to install apps by enabling the 'Install unknown apps' setting.
3. Open the downloaded APK file. The file size is about 9.4 MB.
4. Tap Install and wait for the process to finish.
5. Open the app. It requires Android 4.4 or higher.

Latest changes

The latest update to Contacts changes one part of the contact editor. Selecting an existing contact to add details to is now easier. No other changes are listed for this release. The app keeps contacts backed up to a Google Account, lets you view them by account, merge duplicates, and recover items deleted within the last 30 days from Trash. Highlights show upcoming birthdays and anniversaries, and notifications can remind you of special days. Recently added or viewed contacts are easy to reach. The app is also available for Wear OS with a favorite contacts tile, an individual contact tile, and a contact complication. Version 899.9999.999 dates from 2023-12-19; the update itself is dated 2026-10-08. Size is 9.4 MB, minimum OS 4.4, rating 4.32 from 1,962,876 ratings, 5,000,000,000 installs. It is free, with no ads and no in-app purchases, rated Everyone.

This app is best for Android users who want a reliable way to back up contacts, switch phones without losing information, and keep personal and work contacts organized. It is particularly useful for people who manage large contact lists or want automatic recovery options, though those who prefer minimal app permissions may want to review the requested access before installing.

Review the app's permission requests carefully, especially access to SMS, Phone, and Device ID & call information, and consider limiting permissions where your Android version allows. Use the 30-day Trash feature promptly if you delete a contact by mistake.

For Android users who want a straightforward way to keep their contacts backed up and organized, this app covers the essentials without ads or in-app purchases. Its broad permissions deserve attention, but the core backup and recovery features make it a practical choice for everyday contact management.