A Blackberry phone has a large user base but with the arrival of Android phones, most blackberry users are steadily switching to the digital life. The Android features change constantly to accommodate changing technological advancement thereby motivating people to transfer their contacts. If buy an Android phone, the first thing that comes into your mind is to move all the contacts into the new Android device as a priority. Typing the contacts manually can be a waste of time especially if the list is long. The good new is that you can find tips to easily transfer contacts from BlackBerry to Android here.
- Part 1: 1 Click Transfer Contacts from BlackBerry to Android
- Part 2: Transfer Contacts from BlackBerry to Android via Bluetooth
Part 1: 1 Click Transfer Contacts from BlackBerry to Android
There is a variety of software in the market that enable you to transfer contacts from phone to phone easily. Most software may prove to be inefficient and may not be worth trying. With MobileTrans for Mac (or MobileTrans for Windows), contacts transfer from blackberry to android is very easy, effective and convenient. The software is user-friendly and very ideal since the transfer process is greatly simplified and efficient. The software has unique features that facilitate a smooth transferring experience.
- Allow for cross-platform data transfer that enables you to transfer contacts between devices with different operating systems
- Besides contacts, you can transfer messages, music, call logs, video, photos and more.
- You can backup and restore your phone data easily and ensure safety of your data.
- If selling your phone, you can erase all the data from your old phone permanently.
Steps to transfer BlackBerry contacts to Android
Step 1: Launch Phone Transfer
The first thing to do when swapping your contacts from a blackberry to an android powered device is download the software and install it in your computer. Then, open iSkysoft Phone Transfer.
Step 2: Connect BlackBerry and Android to computer
In the program’s dashboard, click the “Phone to Phone Transfer” tab. Using a USB cable, connect both devices to your computer. Ensure that both the Blackberry and the Android are firmly connected to your computer so that the software can automatically detect them as well as thier models.
Step 3: Transferring BlackBerry contacts to Android
In a single click, select the contact you wish to transfer and the process of copying will start by clicking “Start Copy”. The process will be complete in a few seconds.
To transfer contacts from Android to BlackBerry, you simply click the "Flip" button on top of the content list. Then it will show yout Android contents in the content list instead. Then choose the data you want and click "Start Copy" to transfer Android contacts to BlackBerry.
Part 2: How to Transfer Contacts from BlackBerry to Android via Bluetooth
Transfer of contacts from BlackBerry to Android via Bluetooth is another option when switching between the two devices.
Step 1: The process starts by activating Bluetooth on the Android device. To activate Bluetooth, go to setting and select “Wireless &Network”. You will see the Bluetooth box that allows you to check it.
Step 2: Open Bluetooth on the blackberry too by checking the “Visible” box.
Step 3: Next pair the two devices. When Bluetooth for the two devices is “On”, the Android will detect the blackberry thereby aid the pairing.
Step 4: Finally, note the name of the Android phone and select it when it’s displayed in the blackberry by selecting the blackberry button. Select the contacts you wish to transfer and then authorize the transfer process by allowing access on the Android. The transfer process will commence, and you will then allow for the process to be complete.
