Hello ladies and gentlemen! My name is Tony Holowitz, and I appreciate your presence for this tutorial. Today, we’ll be exploring Handheld Contact API, a feature that many of you might need, especially if you’re using mobile devices and want to sync or export your contacts.

Introduction to Handheld Contact API

Handheld Contact API is a software that allows you to have Handheld Contact on multiple devices. This unique feature, referred to as Handheld Contact Green, permits the syncing of contacts across different platforms.

Note: For details about different types of Handheld Contact, feel free to reach back to me.

Syncing Contacts with Handheld Contact API

Here’s how you can synchronize your contacts with the Handheld Contact API:

1. Open Handheld Contact on Your Device:

• Once installed on your mobile device, click the icon to open it.
• You’ll see your dashboard or home screen, and a little sync icon (a circular arrow) will be present.
• Click on this icon to start syncing.

2. Click ‘Sync Now’:

• A new window will pop up.
• Click on “Sync Now” at the bottom to bring in all your information.

3. Option to Download All Information:

• You may wish to download all your information again.
• Click on the three dots in the top right-hand corner.
• Select “Download All” to download all your contacts and information.

Exporting Contacts to Address Book (Example: iPhone)

Once your contacts are in Handheld Contact, you might want to move them to the address book on your device (e.g., iPhone). This ensures the caller ID works properly.

Step-by-Step Process:

1. Click the Arrow Icon: On the dashboard, look for a white arrow in a green circle. Click on it.
2. Select Import and Export Contacts: A box will pop up on the right. Click on “Import and Export Contacts.”
3. Choose Contacts Export: Click on “Contacts Export.”
4. Select Your Export Options: You have four options:
   • Export all your contacts.
   • Update your exported contacts.
   • Delete all contacts added by Handheld Contact.
   • Delete all contacts (if you want to start fresh).
5. Reminder of Duplicates: If you have multiple ways of getting contacts, you might see duplicates. Click OK.

Results:

Your contacts will now be transferred from Act to Handheld Contact and then into your native address book on your device.

Conclusion

Syncing and exporting contacts using Handheld Contact API are simple but powerful functions that enhance your user experience on mobile devices. By following these steps, you can seamlessly integrate your contacts across platforms and ensure you have a unified and consistent contact list.

If you have any queries or need further clarification on this tutorial, don’t hesitate to reach back to me. Thank you very much, and be well, my friends!