How To Sync Outlook Contacts With Android Samsung?

If you're using an Android phone and an outlook account, it can be really annoying if your contacts are not synced. You will be forced to enter them all again in order to use the phone without any hassle. If you've reached this stage, then this article will answer the question that is in your mind "how to sync outlook contacts with Android Samsung?".

Outlook is a common medium of communication for business and the contact list is the most important feature in email communication for both personal and business purposes. However, when using an android device such as Samsung, Outlook does not automatically sync.

If you are an Outlook user and would like to sync contacts to your Samsung device, we got your back. Below we provide three best options to sync Outlook contacts with Android Samsung:

Samsung Skies or Smart Switch

What you must know in syncing Outlook contact with Android is that you need third party software. Samsung Skies or Smart Switch are software that utilizes a secure connection in syncing not only Outlook contacts but also tasks, calendars, and notes.

If your Samsung device is older than Galaxy Note III (i.e. Note II, Galaxy S4, etc.), use Samsung Skies. However, it is newer than aforesaid Samsung versions, use Smart Switch.

For Samsung Skies (older devices)

1. Using the USB Cable, connect your Samsung device to your computer.
2. Open the Skies software
3. Go to the "Sync" tab
   
4. Check the "Sync contacts with" then select the application located in the drop-down box.
5. Choose the option "All contacts" to sync all of your Outlook contacts in your Samsung device.
6. Click again the drop-down box then choose the Syncing direction and select sync to both directions.
   
7. Check the sync Outlook option with the contact list of your device.
8. Once you have successfully set-up the sync, just click "sync" so you can connect your Outlook contacts with your Samsung. You can also set contacts with your device automatically this way.

Smart Switch (Newer Samsung devices)

To start this procedure, you need to download Samsung Switch in your Windows or iOs. After you have installed it, you can easily transfer media files from your Samsung to your computer and vice versa. 

This procedure is a little bit similar to the first one. Here's how you can pull-off this method:

1. Connect your Samsung device to your computer.
2. Go to "Sync Preferences for Outlook." This will allow you to choose with Outlook date you want to sync with your device.
3. Check the box beside the Contacts. If you also want to sync the Calendar, check the "All" option.
4. If you have already selected which Outlook contacts you want to sync, choose the appropriate folder. Once done, click "OK,"
5. Press "Sync Now" then click "Confirm."
6. You're now done with the syncing procedure. Check your Contacts on your Samsung device to see to it that they have been synchronized.

Using Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync

This method is the easiest way to connect your Outlook contacts with your Samsung device. This procedure requires a Microsoft Exchange Active Sync which is usually available on some Email providers like Gmail.

1. On your Samsung device, go to "Settings then click "Apps."
   
2. Click "Outlook."
   
3. Under "App Info" click Permissions.
   
4. Enable the "Contacts" under App Permissions.
   
5. Go to the Outlook app then visit the Settings.
6. Tap "Sync Contacts."

If you don't want to download apps or install new software, it is recommended that you follow this option. This method is easy and quick as this is available in most email providers.

Summary: How to Sync Outlook Contacts with Android Samsung?

• The first thing you need to do before syncing Outlook contacts with Android is to back them up. 
• Open Outlook and go to the Contacts section. 
• Select File and Export > Import/Export. Click on Export to a file and choose vCard (folder of .VCF files) from the list of export formats.
• Copy the .vcf file from PC to Android. Just connect your Android phone with PC via USB cable, paste the .VCF file into it and then unplug the device.
• Launch People app in your Samsung phone and find Sync now option from the menu button in the upper left corner of the screen. Then tap on that Sync now option and you will see a popup window telling you that all synced contacts will be merged with current phone contacts, click on OK button if you agree or click on Cancel button if you disagree.

The bottom line

There are many ways you can sync Outlook Contacts with your Samsung device. However, most options need third-party installations and such is a time-consuming procedure.

These options, however, are the easiest and the best. Follow these steps and have your Outlook contacts with your Samsung device in a heartbeat.