Could not find all my contacts in new M8

[sombrereptile]

For any technically challenged newby smartphone people out there - like me. Recently obtained the new M8 and did the wireless transfer of contacts from my old X one. I noticed that around 20 of the contacts were in the phonebook but not in the people app. Messed around for ages and then noticed the dropdown in top left hand corner of the people app. There were around 20 contacts next to my google account - unchecked. Checked it and now everything OK.
Anyone out there know why the transfer just decides to stick 53 contacts in the phonebook and 20 in Google?? Very annoying...and 2 - Why does my phone Always go to the 'search, or say "OK Google"' keyboard screen after i unlock it and not my home screen??