topic Re: Problems exporting contacts in XPERIA archive

Problems exporting contacts

Mon, 18 Oct 2010 23:48:38 GMT

Hi guys. I have a P1i and can't seem to export my phonebook contacts from this phone to an external source like a PC or new phone (Nokia). Can you guys help me out. Thanks.

Re: Problems exporting contacts

Dr_Chris — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 08:03:09 GMT

So which method are you using to do this?

Re: Problems exporting contacts

Tue, 19 Oct 2010 23:06:19 GMT

I used to be able export my contacts from my old nokia using this method:

1. Go to contacts

2. Go to "options"

3. Select "Mark All"

4. Go to "Options"

5. Select "Send to"

6. Select "Bluetooth"

7. Select device

8. Send

It used to work and I would have all the contacts sent to my PC as .vcf files or business cards when sent to another nokia phone. From my PC I could then send the contacts to my P1i.

But it doesn't seem to wok the other way around.

Re: Problems exporting contacts

Dr_Chris — Wed, 20 Oct 2010 08:36:13 GMT

Can you not use the SIM card or memory card (if compatible) to transfer contacts between the two phones?

Re: Problems exporting contacts

Wed, 20 Oct 2010 09:09:28 GMT

I can use te SIM card for only 250 contacts at a time. But this method captures only 1 detail per contact, i.e. 1 phone number only. this doesn't work well for contacts with multiple details. Contacts saved as back ups in the memory card aren't compatible between Nokia and Sony. Well I guess I just have to live with the limitations of the P1i. Thanks anyway.