You can easily add someone to your contacts in Google Messages directly from an existing conversation, ensuring their name appears instead of just a phone number.
Adding a Contact from an Existing Chat
To save a contact from a conversation where the person is not yet in your phone's address book, follow these simple steps within the Google Messages app:
- Open Google Messages: Launch the Google Messages application on your Android device.
- Select a Conversation: Navigate to and tap on an existing conversation with the individual you wish to add, especially if they are not currently in your contacts list.
- Access More Options: In the conversation screen, look for the "More" options, usually represented by a three-dot menu (⋮) in the top right corner. Tap on it.
- Add Contact: From the dropdown menu, select the "Add contact" option. This will typically open your phone's contact creation screen, pre-filling the phone number from the message.
Once you complete these steps, you can save their name, add more details like email or address, and the contact will be stored in your device's address book, making it easier to identify them in future communications.
Why Add Contacts?
Adding contacts provides several benefits for a more organized messaging experience:
- Easy Recognition: Instead of seeing just a phone number, you'll see the person's name, making conversations easier to follow.
- Future Communication: Once saved, their contact information is readily available across all your apps that integrate with your phone's contacts.
- Personalization: You can add profile pictures, ringtones, and other specific details to their contact entry.
