1. Transfer contacts from Android to newly setup iPhone via Move to iOS app
Note: As mentioned in the heading, this method only applies to the iPhone you’re setting up for the first time or resetting.
2. Move contacts from Android to iPhone using Google/Outlook account
You can use this method to transfer contacts to your already set up and newly set up iPhone. It syncs contacts across all your devices. But before we begin, ensure that your Android contacts are in sync with Google. Follow these steps on the Android device: Your contacts will start syncing as soon as you turn on the toggle. Follow these steps on your iPhone: Once this is done, your contacts will automatically sync to the iPhone.
3. Transferring contacts from Android to iPhone using a VCF file
This method works best for taking a local backup and sharing it across. But keep in mind, as these .vcf files are not encrypted, anyone would be able to extract the contacts, whoever has access to it. If you need to export iPhone contacts as vCard or VCF, follow this guide (you’ll also find a handy hack to convert VCF files to Excel/CSV format in the article).
4. Transfer contacts to iPhone with SIM card
Most modern smartphones do not allow you to export contacts to a SIM card, but if you have a SIM card lying around with some contacts stored in it, follow this process to import your SIM card contacts to your iPhone. Your SIM contacts will get added to your iPhone.
5. Using a third-party app to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone
Many apps promise to share or move your contacts. But we found the Copy My data a stable option. Available on App Store and Google Play store, it shares your contacts from one device to another over a secure Wi-FI network. However, do note that there can be privacy issues when using third-party apps. I hope this article was helpful. If you have any suggestions or issues, please share them with us in the comments section below. Read more:
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