The Easiest Way to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone

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So you’ve decided to move into the Apple universe by purchasing an iPhone. But now, you must be wondering how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone.

Most users who have switched from an Android to iPhone (or vice versa) report that transferring contacts is one of the most frustrating processes. However, transferring contacts can be pretty easy if you know how to go about it.

In this article, we’ll show you how to transfer contacts to new iPhone using the easiest methods possible!

Part 1 on How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone with dr.fone — Switch
  • If you want an easy one-click process of being able to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone, you should use a third-party tool called dr.fone — Switch.
  • Many users are often wary of using third-party tools. However, dr.fone — Switch is an extremely reliable tool that’s been developed by Wondershare, one of the world’s leading technology enterprises. As such, it’s completely reliable.
  • It allows you to easily transfer contacts from Android to iPhone within 5 minutes.
  • Transfer contacts from Android to iPhone.
  • Transfers data from any Android phones — HTC, Samsung, Nokia, Motorola, etc — to any iPhone model.
  • Works with all major providers like AT&T, Verizon, Sprint, and T-Mobile.
  • Works with all Windows and Mac OS versions.

Steps to follow to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone using dr.fone — Switch

The following steps will illustrate how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using the dr.fone method.

  1. Step 1: Launch the dr.fone Application

After downloading and accessing dr.fone, you have to connect your Android phone AND your iPhone to the computer via a data cable. dr.fone will immediately recognize the phones. 

drfone home
drfone home
  1. Step 2: Switch

In the main menu of dr.fone, you’ll find an icon called ‘Switch’. Select that to be taken to the next screen wherein you’ll find your phones placed side to side. The Android phone should be placed on the left as it’s the source phone, and the iPhone should be on the right as it’s the destination. To switch their positions, click on the Flip icon. 

Wondershare Dr. Phone Transfer
Wondershare Dr. Phone Transfer
  1. Step 3: Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone

Select ‘Contacts’ from the list and click on ‘Start Transfer’ to begin transferring contacts from Android to iPhone.

phone switch android to ios
phone switch android to ios

Once the files have been transferred, you’ll receive a ‘Success’ message informing you that your contacts have been moved! 

phone switch
phone switch

Caution

As you can see, it is pretty easy to learn how to transfer contacts to a new iPhone from an existing iOS or Android device (or vice versa). Besides contacts, you can move all the important data files as well. It is a remarkable tool that will let you switch from one device to another with no data loss.

PART 2: Free Methods to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone with  Move to iOS App

dr.fone — Switch is the simplest and most convenient means of transferring contacts from Android to iPhone. However, you also have some free methods to do so. However, as you’ll see, they’re a lot more complicated.

Transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using Move to iOS App

  1. From the Play Store, download an app called “Move to iOS App”.
  2. Retrieve your new iPhone and start setting it up. In the App & Data screen, select the “Move data from Android” option. 
Move Data from Anderoid Wondershare
Move Data from Anderoid Wondershare
  1. Launch the app on your Android and click on ‘Continue.’
Wondershare Move data to iOS
Wondershare Move data to iOS
  1. On your iOS, you’ll receive a security code. Enter that in your Android app. 
Wondershare Move data to iOS code
Wondershare Move data to iOS code
  1. From the list of content types available, select the ‘Contacts’ option and click on ‘Next’ to start transferring them to your iPhone. 
Wondershare Move to iOS
Wondershare Move to iOS

Transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using Gmail

  1. In your Android phone, sync all your contacts into your Google account by going to Settings > Accounts > Google > Contacts. 
Wondershare Move data Google account
Wondershare Move data Google account
  1. Now access your iPhone and go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Add Account > Google. Enter your details and sync your Google account to your iPhone. 
Wondershare Move data iOS mail
Wondershare Move data iOS mail
  1. Now go back to your Gmail account settings from Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendar > Gmail, and toggle ON the ‘Contacts’ option. Your contacts will get synced into your new iPhone. 
Wondershare Move data to iOS mail
Wondershare Move data to iOS mail

Transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using iTunes

If you don’t want to transfer contacts using Gmail or a third-party app, you can also use iTunes. However, even in this case, you’ll have to ensure that your contacts are synced with your Google account already.

  1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch iTunes.
  2. Go to your device’s account screen and go to the Info section.
  3. From the ‘Sync Contacts with’ option, select ‘Google Contacts’.
  4. Now you’ll have to log into your Google Account and click on ‘Apply’.
Transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using iTunes
Transfer contacts from Android to iPhone using iTunes

You can use any of the aforementioned methods to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone for free.

Conclusion

So now you know how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. We’ve shown you some free methods of doing this. However, the most convenient tool to use is dr.fone — Switch, as you can transfer all contacts with the click of a single button in a few minutes!

Ifeanyi Okondu
Ifeanyi Okondu
Ifeanyi Joseph Okondu is a Product Manager, technical writer, and creative. Connect with him on LinkedIn

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