How to synchronize contacts with WhatsApp on Huawei?

How to synchronize contacts with WhatsApp on Huawei - briefly?

To synchronize contacts with WhatsApp on a Huawei device, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Contacts app and tap on "Menu" (three vertical dots) in the top right corner.
  2. Select "Settings," then "Contacts," and enable "Sync contacts." This will ensure your WhatsApp contact list is up-to-date with your device's contacts.

How to synchronize contacts with WhatsApp on Huawei - in detail?

To synchronize your contacts with WhatsApp on a Huawei device, follow these detailed steps:

  1. Ensure Contact Permissions: First, make sure that WhatsApp has the necessary permissions to access your contacts. Go to your phone's Settings, then tap on Apps (or Application Manager) and select WhatsApp from the list of installed apps. Tap on Permissions and ensure that Contacts is enabled.

  2. Check Contact Storage: Verify where your contacts are stored. If they are saved on your SIM card or an account like Google, you need to transfer them to your phone's internal storage. To do this:

    • Open the Contacts app on your Huawei device.
    • Tap on the three dots (or the menu icon) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
    • Choose Import/Export contacts, then select Export from SIM card or Export to device storage depending on where your contacts are currently stored.
  3. Sync Contacts with WhatsApp: After ensuring that your contacts are stored on your phone's internal memory, you can now synchronize them with WhatsApp:

    • Open the WhatsApp application on your Huawei device.
    • Tap on the three dots (or the menu icon) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
    • Go to Account, then tap on Contacts sync. Here you can choose whether you want to sync all contacts or only those saved in your phone's internal memory.
    • Tap on Sync now to start the synchronization process. This might take a few moments depending on how many contacts you have.
  4. Verify Contact Synchronization: To ensure that your contacts are synchronized correctly, open WhatsApp and go to the Contacts tab. Here you should see all your contacts listed. You can also check if the contacts appear in the Chats list when you try to start a new conversation.

  5. Troubleshooting Tips: If some of your contacts are not appearing in WhatsApp, consider the following:

    • Make sure that the contact information is complete and includes a phone number.
    • Ensure that the contact does not have any special characters or symbols in their name, as this can sometimes cause synchronization issues.
    • Restart both your Huawei device and the WhatsApp application to see if this resolves the problem.

By following these steps, you should be able to successfully synchronize your contacts with WhatsApp on your Huawei device.