How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone?

When it comes to talking about the mobile platforms throughout the world, Android still has the most popularity, whereas iOS devices are continuously closing the gaps for several years. Do you want to shift from Android to iOS devices like iPhone, iPad and other devices? Then, it is important to know that both are very different platforms. So, it is not going to be simple to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. Go through the article to learn how to do this.

How to Transfer Contacts From Android To iPhone:

Now, let's learn how to transfer contacts to iPhone from Android.

1. Move To iOS App:

Although this app has poor reviews, it does its job properly. With the help of the app, it is possible to migrate contacts, videos, messages, email accounts, photos, bookmarks, and calendars to iOS devices. Let's learn how to use this app in order to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone.

• First, your job is to download the Move to iOS app on the Android device you are using. Then, you need to install the app.
• Next, your job is to open the application. After that, you need to follow all the given instructions. Now, your task is to agree to the terms. It is essential to allow specific permissions.
• Then, you can see a page asking for a code. Once you reach there, your job is to put down your Android device. Then, you need to move to the iPhone.
• When you set up iOS, you will reach a Quick Start page. In this case, selecting Set Up Manually is your job.
• Next, what you need to do is to select the option ‘Move data from Android.’
• You can now see the code on your iPhone. It is necessary to enter the code on the Android Move to iOS app.
• After that, you can see your iPhone creating a temporary Wi-Fi network. Then, your task is to press Connect from the Android phone you use.
• Thereafter, you have to choose what you are willing to migrate to. Hence, you need to choose contacts. There are other options available, including videos, display settings, camera photos, calendars, web bookmarks, etc.
• Next, your job is to select the Continue option.
• Now, you can see your content getting transferred to another platform. Then, the iPhone will complete downloading the free apps you had on your Android device.

2. Use Google Sync:

Apple traditionally does not prefer to be compatible with Android devices whereas Google is completely opposite. The features and services of these big search engines work properly on iPhones, and you should know that grabbing contacts from the servers will be a breeze. 

Keep in mind that it can work when you want to sync the contacts to your Google account. You can find a few devices which do not perform it by default. However, you will be glad to know that turning on Google Sync is simple. So, let's learn first how you can turn on Google sync on your Android device.

• Your first job is to open the Settings app.
• Thereafter, you need to navigate to Google.
• Next, your job is to tap the All Services tab.
• After that, you need to select the option Backup. In order to turn on Backup by Google One, you have to follow the instructions.
• You should now hit the Google Account data.
• Hence, ensure that you have toggled on the Contacts. Also, it is essential to ensure that you have turned on syncing from the Contacts app. Then, launching the Contacts app is your job.
• After tapping on the profile picture, you need to select Contacts settings.
• Then, your job is to move into Google Contacts sync settings. You should also select the option Also sync device contacts.
• Finally, your task is to toggle on the option to Automatically back up & sync device contacts.

How To Transfer Contacts From Android To iOS:

In order to transfer contacts from Android to iOS using Google Sync, you should follow the steps that are mentioned below:

• Your first task is to turn the iPhone on. Then your job is to open the Settings app on your device.
• Heading toward Contacts is the next task.
• Thereafter, your job is to select Accounts.
• Next, you need to pick the Gmail account you have, or you are able to add this.
• Ensure that you have turned on the Contacts toggle.
• Now, you can see your contacts available on your iPhone.

3. Use Your SIM Card:

Using the SIM card of your device is one of the ways to transfer contacts from Android to iOS. If you are facing any trouble with your Google account, you can face challenges. Besides, if you are offline or do not want to involve Google in this, using a SIM card is a useful trick.

As Google is moving away from this process, there doesn't remain any official process to do it from the Contacts app. However, you are able to download third-party apps if you prefer. Now, learn how to transfer contacts from SIM card to iOS.

• Your first job is to go to the Contacts app on the Android device you are using. Then, what you have to do is tap on the three dots menu or the gear icon.
• After that, tapping on the SIM card contacts is your next task. Suppose you have a dual-SIM phone. In that case, you need to select the SIM card which you want to use on the iPhone.
• Then, your job is to tap on the three dots menu. Now, selecting Import from the phone is your task. Thereafter, your job is to select the contacts that you are willing to transfer to the phone. In order to transfer all contacts, your job is to use the select all option. Otherwise, you are capable of selecting them individually. Next, you need to tap on Done.
• As soon as the procedure ends, removing the SIM card from Android will be your task. Thereafter, your job is to insert the SIM card into your iPhone.
• Your task now is to move to Settings on the iPhone. Then, your job is to tap on Contacts.
• Next, your job is to import the SIM Contacts. Thereafter, you need to wait until the process is completed.
• Finally, you can see your contacts showing on the iPhone.

4. Using A VCF File:

Transferring contacts is possible manually from Android to iPhone. Hence, you first have to create a VCF file. Then, your job is to transfer this to your iPhone. Next, with the aim of grabbing all contact data, you need to open this.

The procedure is much simpler than it looks. If you are willing to transfer these contacts from iOS manually, these are the steps you need to follow:

• Your first job is to unlock the Android device you have. Then, you need to move to the Contacts app.
• Next, your job is to press the three-dot menu button on the top portion of the right corner.
• Next, tapping on Select all is your task.
• Your job now is to tap the Share button.
• After that, your task is to select the way you want to share files with the iPhone you have.
• Once you open the iPhone, your job is to open the email. Or you are able to extract the file from where it was stored.
• After tapping on the file you have attached, your job is to select the Share button.
• Next, you need to select the Contacts app.
• Thereafter, your job is to press Add All Contacts.
• Once you follow all the necessary steps, you are able to transfer your contacts.

5. Using Windows Software:

You can use Windows software to send your contacts to your iPhone device.

• You first need to open the software on the Windows computer.
• Then, you need to select your Android phone as the source, whereas the destination needs to be an iOS device. Thereafter, your job is to press Next.
• Now, your task is to connect the devices you have.
• A USB wire should be used thereafter for connecting your iPhone.
• Then, you need to open the Windows software on your Android device. Now, in order to connect your device, your job is to scan the QR code on the screen of your PC.
• Next, your job is to choose contacts which you are willing to move. Otherwise, your task is to click on All in order to choose them.
• Finally, your task is to select Transfer in order to send contacts.

6. Via Bluetooth:

In order to connect devices,  Bluetooth APIs are used. These enable both multipoint and point-to-point wireless features. With the help of Android Bluetooth, you are able to connect your Android device wirelessly with other devices. Also, you are able to exchange data files. These are the steps you are able to follow to share contacts from an Android device to an iPhone via Bluetooth:

• Your first task is to find the Contacts app on your Android.
• Then, you need to click on the MORE button from the menu.
• After tapping on Share, your job is to select contacts that you are willing to transfer.
• Finally, your task is to choose Bluetooth. Then, you need to confirm that you want to move the chosen contacts to the iPhone.

The Bottom Line:

In this article, we have mentioned several methods to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone devices. If you want, you are able to use 3rd party tools in order to sync contacts between the two devices. Alternatively, you can send contacts from your Android device to the iPhone, creating a VCF file and transferring the file to the iPhone.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How are you able to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone without a SIM card?

Suppose you do not have a physical SIM card installed in your old or the existing phone. If this is the case, then it might happen that you connected your contacts to a cloud account. For instance, it can be Google. You need to log into Gmail from a new device. And to do so, your job is to navigate to the Settings app. Then, you need to go to Mail. After that, you have to go to Accounts. Now you need to move to Add Account.

2. What is the easiest way to transfer contacts from Android to iOS?

The simplest way to share contacts from Android to iOS is using Google Sync. The reason is that you might already sync your contacts to Google. In that case, you need to sign into the Google account on the iPhone.

3. How many contacts can you store on your Google account?

25,000 is the maximum number of contacts which are possible to sync to Google.