How to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone

Transferring contacts from an Android device to an iPhone can be done in several ways. Here are three common methods to transfer your contacts:

Method 1: Transfer Contacts Using Google Account (For Google Contacts)

This method works well if your contacts are synced with your Google account on your Android device:

On Your Android Device:

• Make sure your contacts are synced with your Google account.
  • Go to “Settings” > “Accounts” or “Users & accounts.”
  • Select your Google account.
  • Ensure that “Contacts” is enabled for syncing.

On Your iPhone:

• Open the “Settings” app.

Accounts & Passwords:

• Scroll down and select “Passwords & Accounts” (or “Mail, Contacts, Calendars” on older iOS versions).

Add Account:

• Tap “Add Account.”

Google:

• Select “Google.”

Sign In:

• Enter your Google email address and password.
• Follow the prompts to sign in and allow access to your Google account.

Sync Contacts:

• Ensure that “Contacts” is enabled for syncing.

Your Android contacts should now sync to your iPhone through your Google account.

Method 2: Transfer Contacts Using a SIM Card

If you have saved your contacts to your Android device’s SIM card, you can transfer them using the SIM card:

On Your Android Device:

• Open the “Contacts” app.

Export Contacts:

• Look for an option to export contacts to the SIM card. The location of this option may vary depending on your device and Android version.

Insert SIM Card into iPhone:

• Remove the SIM card from your Android device and insert it into your iPhone.

On Your iPhone:

• Open the “Settings” app.

Contacts:

• Scroll down and select “Contacts.”

Import SIM Contacts:

• Tap “Import SIM Contacts.”

Your iPhone will import the contacts from the SIM card.

Method 3: Transfer Contacts Using Third-Party Apps

There are third-party apps available on both Android and iOS that can help you transfer contacts between devices. “Move to iOS” is an app developed by Apple for Android users who want to switch to an iPhone. Here’s how to use it:

On Your Android Device:

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

On Your iPhone:

• During the initial setup of your iPhone, when you reach the “Apps & Data” screen, select “Move Data from Android.”
• If you’ve already set up your iPhone, you can erase it and start the setup process again.

Enter Code:

• On your iPhone, you’ll receive a code. Enter this code into the “Move to iOS” app on your Android device.

Transfer Data:

• Follow the prompts to select the data you want to transfer, including contacts.

Complete Setup:

• After the transfer is complete, finish setting up your iPhone.

These methods should help you transfer your contacts from your Android device to your iPhone. Keep in mind that other data, such as photos and apps, may require separate transfer methods.