Transferring your data between two different platforms can be a challenging task. The most immediate data you look for in your new phone are your contacts. While you can manually install the apps you use on your new device, manually transferring contacts is a daunting task – one we would not recommend. In this article, we bring you the top 3 ways to transfer your contacts in bulk from Android to iPhone (iOS).
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Use the Move to iOS app
If you are setting up your iPhone for the first time, you can use the Move to iOS app for Android to transfer your contacts along with other data. The downside is that this option is only available on the initial setup. Here’s how you can go about it.
Step 1: Turn on your iPhone and go through the setup process until your reach the Apps & Data page.
Step 2: Select Move Data from Android.
Step 3: Launch the Move to iOS app on your Android smartphone.
Step 4: Tap Continue on your iPhone. After a few seconds, your iPhone will display a code.
Step 5: Enter the code on your Android smartphone.
Step 6: Your iPhone will now create a temporary WiFi network using its hotspot. Join this network on your Android device.
Step 7: Choose the content you want to transfer. In this case, choose Contacts.
Step 8: After the content has been transferred, tap Finish on your Android smartphone and Continue on your iPhone.
Step 9: Follow the on-screen instructions to finish the process on your iPhone.
Sync contacts with Google Drive
Step 1: Go to Settings on your Android phone and select Accounts and backup.
Step 2: Select Turn On.
Step 3: Select Google Account data.
Step 4: Make sure the toggle bar for Contacts is switched on.
Step 5: Go back to the previous window and select Back up now.
Step 6: On your iPhone, open Settings.
Step 7: Select Mail, then tap on Accounts.
Step 8: Select Add Account, then tap on Google.
Step 9: Follow the on-screen instructions to add your Google Account. Once the account has been added, your contacts will be synced to your new device.
Send Contacts as a VCF file
Step 1: Launch the Contacts app on your Android smartphone.
Step 2: Select all the contacts and hit Share.
Step 3: Select Gmail to email the VCF file to yourself.
Step 4: Now, open the email on your iPhone. Open the VCF file attachment.
Step 5: Tap the Share icon.
Step 6: Select the Contacts app.
Step 7: Select Add all contacts.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
How do I transfer my contacts from Android to iOS?
You can use the Move to iOS app to transfer all your contacts from an Android phone to your new iPhone. You can also use Google Drive to create a backup or transfer all contacts at once via a VCF file.
Can I transfer my Android contacts to an iPhone using my SIM card?
While it is possible to move your contacts using your SIM card, you won’t be able to transfer all contacts at once due to the storage limit.
Does the Move to iOS app support Contacts transfer?
Yes, you can transfer all your contacts using the Move to iOS app.
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Conclusion
These are the 3 simplest ways you can transfer all your contacts from an Android phone to an iPhone. Using the Move to iOS app is the easiest way to go about this task, but it will only work during initial setup. If you have been using your iPhone for some time, you can carry out a factory reset to use the Move to iOS feature again.
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