Export Contacts and Events via Samsung Kies Phonebook / Calendar Converter
Samsung Kies is the official desktop software designed to sync data between older Samsung mobile devices and computers. If you are upgrading to a new phone or backing up critical data, exporting your contacts and calendar events is essential. This guide covers how to use the built-in Samsung Kies converter features to successfully extract your phonebook and calendar items. Prerequisites Before Connecting
Download and install the correct version of Samsung Kies on your PC or Mac.
Use Samsung Kies 2.6 for devices running Android 4.2 or older.
Use Samsung Kies 3 for devices running Android 4.3 up to Android 5.0.
Ensure your phone is connected to the computer via an original USB cable.
Enable USB debugging on your device if prompted by the software. Step-by-Step Guide to Export Contacts (Phonebook)
Samsung Kies allows you to convert and export your phonebook into standard formats like .spb (Kies format), .vcf (vCard), or .csv (Excel spreadsheet).
Launch Samsung Kies and wait for the software to recognize your connected mobile device.
Look at the left sidebar and click on Contacts under the “Connected Device” section.
Wait for the software to load your entire phonebook library on the screen. Click on the Save to PC button located at the top toolbar.
Choose your desired output format. Select vCard files (.vcf) if you plan to import these contacts into a modern Android phone, an iPhone, or Google Contacts.
Select the destination folder on your computer and click Save. Step-by-Step Guide to Export Calendar Events
The calendar converter tool extracts your scheduled meetings, tasks, and reminders into standard formats like .ics, which can be imported into Google Calendar, Outlook, or Apple Calendar.
Navigate to the left sidebar in Samsung Kies and click on Calendar.
Wait for your schedule and event logs to populate in the main window. Click on the Save to PC button at the top of the interface.
Choose the iCalendar files (.ics) format from the dropdown menu to ensure broad compatibility with modern calendar apps.
Select a secure backup folder on your computer hard drive and click Save. Alternative Method: Using the “Backup / Restore” Tab
If you want to extract your entire phonebook and calendar database simultaneously without opening individual menus, use the complete backup utility.
Click on the Backup / Restore tab on the main top menu of Samsung Kies. Click on Data Backup. Check the boxes next to Contacts and Calendar.
Scroll to the top right of the window and click the blue Backup button.
The software will convert and save your data into the local Kies backup directory on your computer. To help tailor further instructions, let me know: What model of Samsung phone are you currently backing up?
Are you moving this data to a newer smartphone or a cloud account like Google?
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