Independent advice for UK buyers. If you buy through our links we may earn a commission. It never changes our verdicts.Independent UK advice. We may earn from links.How we are funded

SMALL STEPS. USEFUL SKILLS.

Save a new contact

Save a name and number in Google Contacts.

Xiaomi · HyperOSAbout 3 minutes7 steps · 7 with pictures
Follow along on your device

Use the pictures where shown. Follow the short instructions between them.

STEP 1 OF 7

Open Google Contacts

Tap the Google Contacts app.

FOLLOW ALONG ON YOUR SCREEN01
Example screen with open google contacts highlighted.
Your screen may look slightly different
Need a little more help?+

If it is not on your phone, install Contacts by Google from the Play Store. Your phone's own Contacts app works too, but its buttons look different.

Take your time. There’s no rush.
Prefer to see all the steps together?+

STEP 1

Open Google Contacts

Tap the Google Contacts app.

If it is not on your phone, install Contacts by Google from the Play Store. Your phone's own Contacts app works too, but its buttons look different.

Example screen with open google contacts highlighted.
Step 1

STEP 2

Add a contact

Tap the plus button at the bottom right.

The plus button is above the bottom navigation.

The plus button is above the bottom navigation.
Step 2

STEP 3

Enter their first name

Tap First name and type the person’s name.

The picture and calling card at the top are optional.

The picture and calling card at the top are optional.
Step 3

STEP 4

Add their surname

Tap Surname and enter their last name.

Maria Smith is an example.

Maria Smith is an example.
Step 4

STEP 5

Enter their number

Tap the Phone field and type their telephone number.

Include the country code if needed. Check each digit.

Include the country code if needed. Check each digit.
Step 5

STEP 6

Save the contact

Check the details, then tap Save at the top.

Your name and number should be entered before saving.

Your name and number should be entered before saving.
Step 6

STEP 7

Check the saved contact

Look for the person’s name and correct number on their contact page.

This is the saved example, not your own contact.

This is the saved example, not your own contact.
Step 7

IF SOMETHING LOOKS DIFFERENT

A little help along the way.

Your menus may look different after an update. Look for the same control name and take your time.

I cannot find that option+

Check that this guide covers your device and software. If the names do not match, use the manufacturer’s instructions linked below for your model.

I need to go back a step+

Use Previous step or select a step number above. This changes the guide only; it does not undo anything on your device.

Are these pictures of my device?+

They are example screens showing exactly where to tap. Your names, apps, wallpaper and layout may look a little different, but the options you need are the same. Some pictures show what you should see after a step.

Back to all how-to guides