Contact Editor Free

Contact Editor Free Free App

Rated 3.96/5 (1,151) —  Free Android application by Marten Gajda

About Contact Editor Free

This is the contact editor (and only the editor) from the Android 2.1 sources.
I just fixed it to make it work with arbitrary contact sources (like CardDAV-Sync) and removed the dependencies on the internal API to make it work with Android 2.2 and later.
So all credits go to Google.

This editor is a replacement/alternative for your native editor and it's invoked in the same way. It will be started whenever you try to edit or create a contact (and you select "Contact Editor Free").

If you can edit all your contacts you may not have any benefits from this app. It is useful if you use some custom Sync-Adapter that does not feature its own editor (like CardDav-Sync) and your editor can not edit those contacts.
However some people reported it is useful if your phone's manufacturer removed the ability to edit custom labels.

Also, have a look at "Contact Editor Pro" an improved version of this editor. ( https://market.android.com/details?id=org.dmfs.android.contacteditorpp )

Get support and news via Twitter https://twitter.com/dmfs_org

This app can not edit or remove contacts from read-only sources like Facebook or Cloudtact! This is due to the definition of read-only!
Also, if you see a blank screen when editing contacts that are aggregated with a Facebook contact, try to remove and recreate your Facebook account. Facebook limits access from other apps which breaks the contacts API in a way. For further information see http://techcrunch.com/2011/02/22/google-android-facebook-contacts/

Note regarding Events:
There is a big problem with events in this editor (better: with Android). The Android SDK documentation states about the database column for the date: 'The event start date as the user entered it.' Unfortunately does every manufacturer have it's own opinion about the format. Some are happy with 'yyyy-mm-dd', my phone uses unix timestamps.
So if your phone doesn't accept the 'yyyy-mm-dd' format try entering a unix-timestamp ;-). Seriously, I think about removing this feature until I've found a proper solution. You can help by sending me mails with your phone model, os version and which formats work or don't work for you.

Btw: just writing a comment like "Doesn't work on..." won't help neither you nor me to get it running on your device. Please contact me if you have problems.

Please report bugs by sending me a mail stating what happened and what you did before it happened. Often the Market bug reports are not very helpful without additional informations.

known issues:

* on some devices this app hangs when it is opened. If this happens to you, please send me an email!
* crashes in some very rare cases. I've no further information about those cases and I'm not able to reproduce them. Please send me an email with your phone model, your OS version and what kind of sync-adapters you have installed. Thanks!

How to Download / Install

Download and install Contact Editor Free version 0.6.3.1 on your Android device!
Downloaded 100,000+ times, content rating: Not rated
Android package: org.dmfs.android.contacts, download Contact Editor Free.apk

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App History & Updates

What's Changed
--- new in 0.6.3.1 --
fix launcher label (was "edit contact" but should be "create contact")
--- new in 0.6.3 --
Add launcher icon that always starts with a new contact. This is meant as a workaround for HTC One users. HTC Sense doesn't invoke 3rd party editors when creating new contacts.
More downloads  Contact Editor Free reached 100 000 - 500 000 downloads
More downloads  Contact Editor Free reached 50 000 - 100 000 downloads
Version update Contact Editor Free was updated to version 0.6.3.1
More downloads  Contact Editor Free reached 50 000 - 250 000 downloads

What are users saying about Contact Editor Free

S70%
by S####:

Android current native contacts editor lacks several fields and options that were available on older versions, like multiple addresses and notes for a single contact. This app allows access to those lost functions. Unfortunately, it hasn't been updated, so it cannot edit new fields (relationships, for example, are simply not shown, but they are not lost when using this app, opening the same contact, later, will show the new fields untouched).

N70%
by N####:

A definite solution to editing Outlook contacts which only allow one way syncing. I thought it was its own contacts app, but it simply allows editing for the stock android contacts app. It stays out of the way when you don't need it, and it has no ads or bs. Perfect for anyone fed up with uneditable contacts.

S70%
by S####:

My problem to edit and add contact has been solved after I installed this app. Really thank youu.. works for all dialer app I think. :)) At first, I thought that the dialer app I installed was the problem, but the real problem was that my phone didn't had software to edit & add contact which I don't know why my lenovo didn't had one. Hmmm. BTW, I really appreciate this app! :D

W70%
by W####:

In samsung's contact app, you can't see long notes that you may have made on another phone. If you try to edit such a note on Samsung, it may delete part of the note! Yikes! With this app, when you hit the edit button, it lets you see and edit long notes. Hats off to the developer!

S70%
by S####:

This application Solved a major bug/problem that has plagued Samsung Galaxy Android OS since it's inception: It prevents notes from being truncated. We can now sync contacts from MS Outlook with large note fields and see and edit them. Something Samsung told us was not possible due to Android limitations. This designer deserves a handsome reward from Samsung.

F70%
by F####:

I maked security bypass at connection to exchange. From this moment it makes impossible to edit a contacts. This product is a solution for that problem.

Q70%
by Q####:

It wouldn't work on my Samsung Galaxy S6. It kept saying "Unable to paste text that includes emoticons." ugggggh!

K70%
by K####:

Other than that the app works great alright i guess, but its a kind of glaring problem and I can't figure out how to make it work.

S70%
by S####:

I was going to return my Samsung Galaxy Tab S2 8 (Marshmallow) and cancel the order for another one for my wife because of the limitation Samsung have imposed on the size of the notes field in Contacts. I made a change on the S2 to a long contact note I had accumulated over years (and needed to keep) and most of the note was deleted (!!) on my PC and Motorola E 2nd generation phone (which can handle long notes) because of Samsung's ridiculous limit (fortunately I noticed in time and was able to recover the information via Google). This app has solved the problem - I can view and edit long notes, save and sync them - in edit mode (having made Contact Editor Free the default app for editing contacts). Samsung need to have this app installed before they ship their tablets and phones - Samsung Contacts is a liability without it. They certainly owe Marten Gajda thanks for two sales.

S70%
by S####:

Finally found an app that allows me to put emojis into my contact names with no problem at all on my Samsung Galaxy. No hassle pretty simple layout

T70%
by T####:

The only reason I installed this app because to edit my outlook contacts in Android phones especially S6. It is doing the job perfectly and sync is also good.

S70%
by S####:

Excellent.. This app solved my contact back up issue to my google account encountering on sony xperia c3 mobile...

J70%
by J####:

It solved my problems

S70%
by S####:

I really like it but I hate how when I want to add a picture to the contact name the picture is to blurry please fix that thanks

M70%
by M####:

My problem to edit and add contact has been solved after I installed this app. Really thank youu.. works for all dialer app I think. :)) At first, I thought that the dialer app I installed was the problem, but the real problem was that my phone didn't had software to edit & add contact which I don't know why my lenovo didn't had one. Hmmm. BTW, I really appreciate this app! :D

P70%
by P####:

First, I want to say this is a great app that fixes a Google Android "size of the Notes field" problem that has existed for 5 years. Second... please consider addressing user's concerns over your app having access to our contacts. I know, how else are you going to do the job... but maybe there is something you can say to reassure users that there is no way for you to communicate the information back to your server or something you may code in the future to minimize the potential misuse of your application to gain access to contacts.

M70%
by M####:

Overcomes contact notes 1,000 (998?) character limitation on many Samsung Galaxy phones. Thank you!

M70%
by M####:

I usually never write reviews but I was just way too happy with this app not to. I have the samsung s6 and wasn't able to edit contacts with emojis but this did the trick! I tried other apps before this one that either didn't work or were too difficult to use... this one worked fantastic. Literally all you have to do is install then go to your contacts and start editing! It's so simple and I'm extremely happy with the results!

M70%
by M####:

Thanks very much for this app, had to use it to add and amend existing Outlook app contacts, adds a much needed feature that Microsoft seems to have forgotten!

M70%
by M####:

I got this app and immediately a terms and conditions page and there was no way to accept it or exit out and it did not work and I want to rate this a zZERO

M70%
by M####:

This application Solved a major bug/problem that has plagued Samsung Galaxy Android OS since it's inception: It prevents notes from being truncated. We can now sync contacts from MS Outlook with large note fields and see and edit them. Something Samsung told us was not possible due to Android limitations. This designer deserves a handsome reward from Samsung.

M70%
by M####:

this is officially the best contact app, it needs 5 stars

M70%
by M####:

It says everything it says it could. Perfect. Exactly what I need

M70%
by M####:

Changed to S5 phone and it no longer edits Outlook contacts

A70%
by A####:

Amazing how such a useful app can be so simple to use.

V70%
by V####:

You get one page of legalese with no apparent way to actually open the program and use it. gave up trying.

T70%
by T####:

Allowed me to put emojis in my contacts

M70%
by M####:

I like that app. This is very good :)

T70%
by T####:

I had the Notes limit for many of my contacts and this app showed them all. I now think I will get the premium version as the editor itself is better also! Nice one.

M70%
by M####:

I own htc desire 816 dual sim but in this phone

M70%
by M####:

Don't work at all

M70%
by M####:

I can finally add emojis inside contact names! Thanks!!

P70%
by P####:

A definite solution to editing Outlook contacts which only allow one way syncing. I thought it was its own contacts app, but it simply allows editing for the stock android contacts app. It stays out of the way when you don't need it, and it has no ads or bs. Perfect for anyone fed up with uneditable contacts.

U70%
by U####:

Nice job guys . this app is so convenient and useful I had to give it five stars. Highly recommend to any ICS users fed up with the Terrible contact creator the phone provides.

U70%
by U####:

Elegantly sidesteps the idiocy of the Outlook app not allowing new contacts to be created and synched with your Outlook account. Easy to use, unobtrusive, and it just works. Bravo!

U70%
by U####:

Finally I found an app to edit a contact as a replacement of stock contact. This app works properly.

C70%
by C####:

An unassuming and modest app who silently does its job to perfection. It helped me get past the big limitation of not being able to create or edit contacts in accounts othar than Google. Sure the look and feel can be improved, but no complains! Like I said, does its job perfectly. Made my life a lot easier.

W70%
by W####:

Integrates well with normal contacts app, and can edit any field of any contact from any service I've found (Google, outlook, etc.). makes managing contacts very easy, congratulations to the development team.

L70%
by L####:

I can store again

R70%
by R####:

this app is a lifesaver. It's turned an excellent 'device' into a fully functional phone.


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