How Do I Separate Contacts on Android?
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To separate a single merged contact into multiple contacts, enter his/her contact profile (the final merged contact) >> touch the menu button (3dots) >> View linked contacts >> Unlink. This will separate the merged contact into individual contacts.

How do I split contacts on Android?

When that happens, you can split them by following these steps:

  1. Display the improperly joined contact. As an example, I’m Facebook friends with other humans named Dan Gookin. …
  2. Tap the Action Overflow icon or MORE button.
  3. Choose Separate. …
  4. Tap the OK button to confirm that you’re splitting the contacts.

Unlink contacts

  1. Select the contact from your list.
  2. Press Edit in the top-right corner of Contacts.
  3. Press Linked Contacts.
  4. Press Remove to unlink an entry from the linked contact.
  5. Press Close if you do not want to unlink any more contacts.
  6. Finally, press Done to finish editing.
Sarah Jenkins

Sarah Jenkins

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Sarah Jenkins is a veteran tech journalist with over 12 years of experience covering artificial intelligence, mobile innovations, and digital ethics. Her insights have appeared in leading technology publications worldwide.

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