Transferring contacts from an Android to an iPhone can be a seamless process with various methods available. Here are detailed steps for a few commonly used methods :

Transfer Contacts From Android To iPhone


Method 1: Google Account Sync


Step 1: Ensure Google Account Sync on Android

  • On your Android device, go to "Settings."

  • Tap on "Accounts" or "Accounts and Sync" depending on your device.

  • Select "Google" and ensure that the "Contacts" option is enabled for syncing.

Step 2: Add Google Account to iPhone

  • On your iPhone, go to "Settings."

  • Scroll down and tap on "Mail."

  • Select "Accounts" and then "Add Account."

  • Choose "Google" and enter your Google account credentials.

Step 3: Enable Contacts Sync on iPhone

  • Toggle the "Contacts" switch to enable synchronization.

Now, your Google contacts will sync to your iPhone.

Method 2: Transfer with SIM Card

Step 1: Export Contacts to SIM Card on Android

  • Open the Contacts app on your Android device.

  • Tap on "Settings" or "Manage Contacts."

  • Choose "Import/Export" or a similar option.

  • Select "Export to SIM Card."

Step 2: Insert SIM Card into iPhone

  • Use the SIM card ejector tool to insert the SIM card with the exported contacts into your iPhone.

Step 3: Import SIM Contacts on iPhone

  • On your iPhone, go to "Settings."

  • Tap on "Contacts."

  • Select "Import SIM Contacts."

Your contacts from the SIM card will be imported to your iPhone.

Method 3: Use a Third-Party App (e.g., Move to iOS)

Step 1: Install "Move to iOS" on Android

  • Download and install the "Move to iOS" app from the Google Play Store.

Step 2: Prepare iPhone for Transfer

  • During the iPhone setup process, reach the "Apps & Data" screen.
  • Choose "Move Data from Android."
  • Note the 6-10 digit code displayed on your iPhone.

Step 3: Transfer Contacts

  • Open the "Move to iOS" app on your Android device.
  • Enter the code from your iPhone.
  • Select "Contacts" and any other data you want to transfer.
  • Tap "Next" and wait for the transfer to complete.

Your contacts will be transferred to your new iPhone.

Method 4: Transfer via VCF File

Step 1: Export Contacts as VCF on Android

  • Open the Contacts app on your Android device.

  • Tap on "Settings" or "Manage Contacts."

  • Choose "Import/Export" and select "Export to .vcf file."

Step 2: Transfer VCF File to iPhone

  • Send the VCF file to your iPhone through email, messaging apps, or cloud services.

  • Open the email or message on your iPhone and tap on the VCF file.

Step 3: Import Contacts on iPhone

  • Follow the prompts to import the contacts to your iPhone.

These methods provide you with different options to transfer your contacts from Android to iPhone. Choose the one that best suits your preferences and requirements.