OPPO Reno15: How to Import Contacts from SIM Card to Device

Accessing SIM Contacts

• 💡 Open the standalone Contacts application on your OPPO Reno15 to begin the import process.
• ⚠️ Be aware of the initial prompt asking for notification permissions; select "Don't allow" as the app doesn't require them.

Managing SIM Entries

• 🎯 Navigate to Organize and then Manage SIM to view contacts stored on your SIM card.
• 🧩 The app will automatically deselect contacts that already exist on your device to prevent duplicates.

Import Process and Data Privacy

• 🔑 When prompted to "Remove copies from SIM", choose "Keep" to maintain a backup on your SIM card.
• 🔒 The speaker advises against deleting SIM contacts, suggesting Google's prompt is a tactic to increase reliance on their services and data collection.
• 📊 Importing contacts to Google's cloud allows them to gather extensive personal data without explicit consent.

Choosing Import Destination

• ⚙️ During import, you can choose to save contacts to your Google account or directly to the device.
• 📱 Newer versions of the Contacts app may hide the "Device" option under a "More" menu, deliberately making it less accessible.
• 🧠 Importing to the device ensures contacts remain local, though they won't sync across multiple devices automatically.

Alternative Contact Transfer

• 🚀 For transferring contacts to another device, use the VCF export method.
• 📧 This VCF file can be sent via email or other services, allowing for a quick, two-click import on the new phone.