How to Import Contacts from SIM to Motorola ThinkPhone 25 (Privacy Focused)

Importing Contacts from SIM Card

• 📱 Open the standalone Contacts application on your Motorola ThinkPhone 25.
• ⚙️ Navigate to the 'Organize' section and select 'Manage SIM' to access your SIM card contacts.
• ✅ By default, all contacts on the SIM card will be selected for import.

Avoiding Cloud Sync and Protecting Privacy

• ☁️ Be aware that the Contacts app may default to importing to your Google account, uploading personal information without explicit consent.
• 🔒 It is recommended to import contacts directly to the phone's local storage to maintain privacy and prevent Google from accessing sensitive data like dates of birth and addresses.
• ⚠️ The video advises against deleting contacts from the SIM card after import, as it serves as a crucial hard backup.
• 🚫 Avoid enabling cloud syncing after importing to the phone, as this would defeat the purpose of keeping data private.

Import Process and Final Tips

• 📲 If no Google account is signed in, contacts will automatically import to the device storage.
• 🚫 If a Google account is present, a dropdown menu will appear, allowing you to choose between importing to the device or the Google account. Select 'device' for privacy.
• 💡 Imported contacts will be stored locally on the phone, not on the cloud, unless explicitly chosen otherwise.
• 👍 The video emphasizes keeping your data on your SIM and then on your phone, not on third-party cloud services.