On old Android smartphone if I do not have enabled synchronization (in order to avoid using Google's account/surveillance), is it safer to store my phone contacts on a SIM card or inside a phone?
I expect the phone to die shortly, but I have a SD card inside it which can be transferred to a computer, yet I do not expect phone SD card is used as a contacts storage.

What Llama 3 8B Strinct AI thinks:


In general, it's safer to store your phone contacts on the SIM card rather than inside the phone. Here's why:


SIM Card:

  1. Security: The SIM card is a separate storage device that's not directly connected to the phone's internal memory or operating system. This makes it less vulnerable to malware or data breaches.
  2. Portability: Your contacts are stored on the SIM card, which can be easily transferred to another compatible Android device using the same carrier.

Phone Storage:


  1. Vulnerability: If your phone dies and you don't have a backup, there's a risk that your contact information could be lost or compromised if someone gains access to your phone.
  2. Limited Portability: While you can transfer data from one Android device to another using various methods (e.g., USB cable, cloud services), it might not be as straightforward as transferring contacts directly from the SIM card.

In summary:


  • Store your contacts on the SIM card (if possible) for added security and portability.