How to Transfer All Contacts to a Motorola SIM Card
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Motorola manufactures many cell phones that are programmed to work on GSM networks with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card. On most Motorola phones, the SIM card is inserted into a designated slot beneath the battery. You can use a SIM card to back up your phone book contacts.
Press "Menu" to open the phone's main menu. Use the navigational keys to highlight and select "Address Book."
Press "Options." A menu will open. Highlight "Select Multiple To" and press "OK."
- Motorola manufactures many cell phones that are programmed to work on GSM networks with a SIM (Subscriber Identity Module) card.
- Press "Menu" to open the phone's main menu.
Select "Copy Phone To SIM." You will then be routed back to your address book entries. Use the navigational keys to scroll through and highlight entries. Press "OK" on each entry you wish to transfer to the SIM. A check will appear in the check box. Alternatively, you may press "Options" and choose "Select All" to copy all entries at once.
Press "Done," then choose "Yes" at the "Continue" screen. Leave your phone on as the entries are transferred. This could take a few moments.
- Select "Copy Phone To SIM."
- Alternatively, you may press "Options" and choose "Select All" to copy all entries at once.
References
- AT&T Wireless: Answer Center--Copy Contacts To and From the SIM Card with the Motorola RAZR2 V9x
- AT&T Wireless: Answer Center--Copy Contacts To and From the SIM Card with the Motorola Karma (QA1)
- AT&T Wireless: Answer Center-- Thank You Close We have received your request and will respond to your e-mail within 2 business days. Monday, September 13, 2010 1:30:11 PM PDT Contact Customer Support for more information. Thank You Close Your mail has been sent. Monday, September 13, 2010 1:30:11 PM PDT Contact Customer Support for more information. Copy Contacts To and From the SIM Card with the Motorola Z9
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Tips
- On some devices, you must transfer each contact individually. Highlight the contact, then choose "Copy To SIM Card." Repeat for each entry to be transferred.
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