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Old 11-04-2015, 04:06 AM   #1
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Contacts file in Android 4.4.4


I connected my Android 4.4.4 phone to Debian Linux desktop using MTP and I was able to see the files, both on phone and on SD card in it. I found from internet that the contacts database are stored in following file:
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data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/contacts.db
However, I could not find any such file on my phone. Where are the contacts saved on Android 4.4.4 ? Any help will be appreciated.
 
Old 11-04-2015, 12:30 PM   #2
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accessing the data partitions on an android phone is a large topic in itself.
you are advised to do some research, e.g. on android-centered forums (androidquestions.org, xda-developers.com to name only 2 of many...).

suffice it to say, you probably won't be able to do it through your linux desktop, and on android, you will probably need a different file browser.
 
Old 11-07-2015, 08:43 PM   #3
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I posted this question on androidquestions.org but there has been no response over last 1 week:

http://www.androidquestions.org/thre...-Android-4-4-4
 
Old 11-08-2015, 02:55 AM   #4
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you are advised to do some research, e.g. on android-centered forums (...xda-developers.com...).
this.

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suffice it to say, you probably won't be able to do it through your linux desktop, and on android, you will probably need a different file browser.
and this.
 
Old 11-08-2015, 05:05 AM   #5
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I am checking other sites. Do you know which file browser in Android will work for this?
 
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your contact should be saved in your Google account
 
Old 11-09-2015, 07:26 PM   #7
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But the contacts must be saved on the mobile in some file. Where can that be found?
 
Old 11-10-2015, 08:39 AM   #8
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ES File Explorer is the best one I've found. But the easiest way is to just share all your contacts.
My phone is running 5.1 Lollipop, but the general idea should be the same.

From the main screen of Contacts, hit the menu button in the top right corner, and select Import/Export. Select Export to Storage. You'll get a confirmation something like what I've attached, tap OK. All that's left is to retrieve it.
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