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Check for Duplicate Contacts Stored in Multiple Accounts - Android

2026-10-13 14:38:53.734

Check for Duplicate Contacts Stored in Multiple Accounts - Android

Here's how to resolve duplicate contacts if you are using multiple backup options on your Android smartphone or tablet.
If you are using multiple backup options on your Android™ smartphone / tablet and have duplicate contacts, view this info.
  • Multiple accounts with the same contacts may create duplicates. To minimize, choose the app to use to back up your contacts and turn that setting off for other apps.
  • This info outlines how to manage your contact backup options for some common account types.

Facebook®

  1. From the Home screen, navigate:
    Apps
    Facebook
    .
  2. Tap the
    Menu icon
     Menu icon (upper-right) then tap
    Settings & Privacy
    Settings
    .
  3. Scroll to 'Media and Contacts' section and tap
    Media and Contacts
    .
  4. Tap the
    Continuous Contacts Upload switch
     to turn on Switch on icon or off Switch off icon.
    If already syncing with Verizon Cloud, turn off to avoid duplicates.

Google™

  1. From the Home screen, navigate:
    Apps
    Settings
    Accounts
    .
    If unavailable, navigate:
    Settings
    Users & accounts
    .
  2. Tap your Gmail™ account then ensure 'Sync Contacts' is unchecked.
    If 'Sync Contacts' is unavailable, tap
    Account sync
     then ensure the 'Contact' switch is turned off Switch off icon.