Transfer contacts from Android to iPhone
If you’re switching from Android to iPhone, you’ll need to transfer your contacts as well. Fortunately, the process of transferring contacts from Android to iPhone is very easy, and there are multiple ways to do it. In this comprehensive guide, you’ll learn how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone.
How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone Using Move to iOS App
If you want to transfer your contacts from Android to iPhone, Apple can help you.
applicationMove to iOS. It is a dedicated app from Apple designed to help you transfer your data from Android to iPhone. Be it contacts or any other data, you can transfer it with the help of Move to iOS app.
Now you must be wondering how to transfer contacts with Move to iOS App. The app basically creates a private Wifi network, you can connect it to your iPhone, and once both devices are connected, the app sends the data to iPhone wirelessly.
Here's how to use Move to IOS app to transfer your contacts.
- On your new iPhone, start the setup process.
- When you get to the Apps & data screen, choose Transfer data from Android.
- Now install the Move to IOS app on your Android smartphone, grant it permissions, and then click “Continue”
- You will be asked to enter the code that you will find on the iPhone screen.
- Once you enter the code, you will choose the data you want to transfer. Since we want to transfer contacts, we will choose Contacts.
It will take some time for the device to transfer the data completely. Once the process is complete, you will find all the contacts on your new iPhone.
How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone Using Google Account
You can also use your Google account to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. If you have been using your Android for a long time, there are high chances that your contacts are already synced with your Gmail account, but you can still re-check it by following these steps.
- Turn on your Android smartphone.
- Go to the Home screen or Apps section. Find the Settings app and tap on it to access Settings.
- In Settings, go to the System section and tap on it.
- Find the Backup & Restore section and tap on it.
- Now check if Google backup is turned on.
- Also, go to the Backup section and click on Backup Now.
The system will take some time to back up the data. Once it is complete, you can access it via iPhone. Here is how you can do it.
- Turn on your iPhone.
- Open your iPhone's Settings.
- Go to the Passwords & Accounts section.
- Now tap on Add Account and then select Google and add your Google account to iPhone.
Once you add your Google account to your iPhone, it will take some time for the system to sync it with your account, and you will be able to access your contacts.
How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone Using VCF File
If you think the above methods are not very useful and you are looking for an alternative, you can use a VCF file to transfer your contacts. In this method, you will share the contacts in a file via email or WhatsApp and then restore them to your iPhone.
Here's how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using VCF file.
- Open the Contacts app on your smartphone.
- Now find the contact you want to transfer. Long press on the contact, and different options will appear. Tap on Share Contact and select VCard (VCF).
This way, you can share as many contacts as you want without any restrictions. If you have many contacts, we recommend using the other methods in this guide.
How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone Using SIM Card
If you are looking for an easy way to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone, you can use your SIM card. A regular SIM card can easily store over 250 contacts, but if your contacts are around 300 or more, we recommend using the other method in this guide. Here is how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using SIM card.
- Open the Contacts app on your smartphone.
- Click the More Options button (which has three parallel lines) on the left side of the screen.
- Now go to the Manage Contacts section and tap on it.
- In the Manage Contacts section, find your way to the Import or Export Contacts section.
- Here you will get two buttons: Import and Export. Click on the Export button.
- Now select where you want to export the contacts to. In our case, we are choosing SIM card. If you have dual SIM card, you can select the other option like export to SIM 1 or export to SIM 2.
Once the contacts are transferred, put them on your iPhone, and you will be able to use them.
Which transfer method is best for you?
In this guide, we’ve outlined the four methods you can use to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. You can’t go wrong with any of these methods, but we recommend using a Google account if you want the best way.
The biggest advantage of using a Google account is that your contacts will be synced to the cloud, and even if you lose your smartphone, your contacts will still be safe. Also, if you change your smartphone frequently, using a Google account will allow you to change your mobile phones on the go without worrying about your contacts.
You can also use the Move to iOS app to transfer data, which also works well. At the end of the day, it's up to you which method you want to use.