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How to synchronize contacts from PhoneCopy to device with Linux

Linux

We have prepared simple guideline for PhoneCopy.com users to help them transfer contacts from PhoneCopy service to a Linux machine in vCARD format (.vcf files).

More useful guidelines can be found in our How to list.

How to start?

You will need:

  1. existing user account at phonecopy.com
  2. contacts uploaded in your user profile at phonecopy.com, e.g. transferred from another device
  3. computer with Linux operating system with PhoneCopy for Linux app installed
  4. (empty) directory for vCard files (.vcf)

How to install PhoneCopy for Linux

Download installation package or tar achive here. Distribution packages solve dependencies automatically. Otherwise, you will need to install all required libraries manually. See the README file in tar.gz archive.

Backing up contacts from your device with Linux operating system to PhoneCopy service

After the installation of PhoneCopy for Linux, run the application using phonecopy command.


Click the Options button to set user credentials and preferences.

Options


Fill in the username and password of your PhoneCopy.com account. Pick the directory with stored vCard files. Click OK button.

Settings


Run the transfer using the Synchronize button in the main window.

Synchronize


Wait for the end of the synchronization and exit the program using the Exit button.

Synchronization

Done


After successful synchronization, the contacts from PhoneCopy service are backed up as vCard (.vcf) files in your PC with Linux operating system.

vcf soubory

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