How to Remove Duplicate Contacts from Android Phone?

2015-07-15 15:07:25 / Posted by Keisha Alice to Android Device Tips
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If you have been using your Android device for some time, it is likely to have accumulated a fair bit of waste material. This is perfectly natural, because prolonged use of any kind of digital device is bound to lead to duplicated files, but this waste material does take up valuable space. These duplicates tend to occur when you sync your Android device with the computer. In fact, every time that you hook up your phone, you are probably creating copied versions of photo caches, notes, and contact lists. The best way to get rid of these files and remove duplicate contacts from Android safely is to turn to the help of a reliable third party app like Coolmuster Android Eraser.

What is Coolmuster Android Eraser?

This easy to use software is a complete and secure removal package for Android users – no matter what your reason for deleting files, it will get rid of them in such a way that they cannot be fraudulently accessed by anybody else. In regards to duplicate contact lists, the tool is useful, because it offers a quick and safe way to free up space by deleting waste material. It can be time consuming and fussy to have to delete junk files one by one, but with Coolmuster Android Eraser, the unwanted files are simply checked and then removed in one batch. Plus, the app also offers an innovative three layer deletion process, for anybody who is concerned about data thieves still being able to capitalize on eradicated photos, videos, messages, or contact details. 

This simple three step guide will show you how to remove duplicate contacts quickly and safely from an Android device, such as Samsung, HTC, LG, Motorola, Sony, etc., by using the handy and useful Android Eraser. If you are a Mac owner, Android Eraser for Mac provides the same functions.

Tips: Since the deletion performed by the Android Eraser is permanent, you'd better backup your Android device on computer in advance if you have something that you don't want to lose.

Tool to Delete Duplicate Contacts from Android Mobile Phone

Step 1. Run the program and connect your Android device to computer

The first step is to download the Coolmuster Android Eraser tool from the downloading buttons above. Install the program and launch it by double-clicking the icon on your desktop. This entire process should take no longer than a couple of minutes. Connect your Android phone with the computer with a USB cable.

Step 2: Scan for duplicate contact files

Once the Android phone is connected successfully, the Android Eraser can detect the connected Android phone and pop up a new window, with your phone information displayed. Just navigate to the ERASE PRIVATE DATA function in the right hand corner. The app should then begin a full scan of the data files on your Android device. It will finish and present you with a list of all the files which can be safely deleted.

Step 3. Select and delete the Android duplicate contacts

Now, all you have to do is browsing through the junk folders, check the items that you want to delete, and hit the ERASE NOW button. Once again, the entire process should take no longer than a couple of minutes and you can rest safe the knowledge that sophisticated overwriting and removal techniques have been used to make this data completely inaccessible.

Kindly reminder: It is important to be aware of this fact, because you cannot recover deleted contact files – you must check carefully before hitting the button.

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