Razr V3 - Transferring contacts from SIM

[Ed68]

Hi Guys,

I've searched on the forum with no success so hoped that somebody could assist with my problem.

I've just received a Motorola V3 (Black) and am very impressed with the looks, lightness and apparent build quality (only saying apparent as I've not dropped it yet). I am however having serious problems transferring my existing contacts onto this phone. I can't find anywhere on the menu or in the manual that shows how to 'read' the contacts from the SIM as opposed to the phone. I have tried transferring the contacts via Bluetooth from my 'old' phone but this brings up duplicate entries if I have more than one number for the contact. Can anyone advise me how I can read my contact numbers from my SIM or if this is not something that can be done on this phone.

Hope this is clear and that someone can assist.

Thanks in anticipation,
Ed

[andyahs]

Hi Guys,

I've searched on the forum with no success so hoped that somebody could assist with my problem.

I've just received a Motorola V3 (Black) and am very impressed with the looks, lightness and apparent build quality (only saying apparent as I've not dropped it yet). I am however having serious problems transferring my existing contacts onto this phone. I can't find anywhere on the menu or in the manual that shows how to 'read' the contacts from the SIM as opposed to the phone. I have tried transferring the contacts via Bluetooth from my 'old' phone but this brings up duplicate entries if I have more than one number for the contact. Can anyone advise me how I can read my contact numbers from my SIM or if this is not something that can be done on this phone.

Hope this is clear and that someone can assist.

Thanks in anticipation,
Ed

Go into your phonebook>press the center menu button>select copy>to phonebook.
Edit:I mis-read your post. If your contacts are on your SIM then when you enter your phonebook they should be displayed. Make sure under the menu>categories>select 'All'

[tweety18873]

Hi Guys,

I've searched on the forum with no success so hoped that somebody could assist with my problem.

I've just received a Motorola V3 (Black) and am very impressed with the looks, lightness and apparent build quality (only saying apparent as I've not dropped it yet). I am however having serious problems transferring my existing contacts onto this phone. I can't find anywhere on the menu or in the manual that shows how to 'read' the contacts from the SIM as opposed to the phone. I have tried transferring the contacts via Bluetooth from my 'old' phone but this brings up duplicate entries if I have more than one number for the contact. Can anyone advise me how I can read my contact numbers from my SIM or if this is not something that can be done on this phone.

Hope this is clear and that someone can assist.

Thanks in anticipation,
Ed

As far as duplicating contacts, set one of the contacts number as a primary and set your phonebook to view primary numbers. You will then be able to go into that contact and look at all their contact information but only one name showing.

Transferring number from SIM to the Phone you can either go the the phonebook copy or copy all then select phone or transfer one at a time. You can also use MPT if you have it. If you do use MPT make sure it is set to save on phone only or phone first before SIM and NOT SIM only.

Hope that helps

[Ed68]

Guys,

Thanks for your help.

I've now got all the numbers transferred just need to sort them out (i.e. one contact with multiple numbers).

I thought I was okay dealing with new technology but could seem to grasp that one without your assistance. . . guess I must be getting old.

Cheers,
Ed

[tweety18873]

Guys,

Thanks for your help.

I've now got all the numbers transferred just need to sort them out (i.e. one contact with multiple numbers).

I thought I was okay dealing with new technology but could seem to grasp that one without your assistance. . . guess I must be getting old.

Cheers,
Ed

Go to the contact in the phonebook you want to add information to and press the menu then edit scroll down to MORE select then either add another Phone number or Email address. If you have more than one number and or email addresses for the same contact then go to the contact information you want to show as a primary then go to menu and SET PRIMARY.

To only see the primary information for each contact, go to the phonebook menu scroll down to setup and set view to PRIMARY CONTACTS

Hope that helps.

[jon31]

I have the same problem, but reserved. I'd rather use my phone's phonebook then my SIM. How do I make it only show my Razr's phonebook, instead of my SIM card?

[andyahs]

I have the same problem, but reserved. I'd rather use my phone's phonebook then my SIM. How do I make it only show my Razr's phonebook, instead of my SIM card?

The easiest way is to delete your contacts off your SIM and then copy them back when you change phones or.............change your phone contacts 'Category' to VIP for example then under the phone menu select to view only VIP. All SIM contacts are stored under 'General'

[jon31]

The easiest way is to delete your contacts off your SIM and then copy them back when you change phones or.............change your phone contacts 'Category' to VIP for example then under the phone menu select to view only VIP. All SIM contacts are stored under 'General'

I thought about doing that. The issue is, I've got all my recent/current contacts in my computer. But when I sync over (with iSync on Mac) it adds them all to my SIM card. I need to get them all to my phone, and not have any of my SIM contacts show up.

Ideas?

jon

[tweety18873]

I thought about doing that. The issue is, I've got all my recent/current contacts in my computer. But when I sync over (with iSync on Mac) it adds them all to my SIM card. I need to get them all to my phone, and not have any of my SIM contacts show up.

Ideas?

jon

Before you sync change the option to save on the phone or phone first then sim not sim only

[jon31]

Where is that option? I don't think that's available on iSync. Or am I missing it?