Contacts are essential to stay connected with people, and transferring them to a new phone can be a daunting task. When upgrading to a new iPhone, transferring contacts from your old device is crucial to ensure a seamless transition. There are several methods to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone. This guide will provide step-by-step instructions on how to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone using 9 different methods.
Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is a software tool that transfers data between different mobile devices. It allows you to transfer various types of data, such as contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, and more. It has four transmission modes: iOS to iOS, iOS to Android, Android to iOS, and Android to Android.
Key Features:
Here are the steps on how to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone:
01Download and launch Mobile Transfer on your computer.
02Connect your iPhones to your computer via USB cables. Ensure that the old phone is on the Source side; if not, click Flip to switch.
03Click the Contacts option on the main screen to transfer your contacts. Then, click on the Start Copy button. The transfer process will begin, and you'll see a progress bar indicating the transfer progress.
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iCloud is a cloud-based storage service provided by Apple, and it enables you to back up and restore your iPhone data, including your contacts. Here we will guide you through the steps on how to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone using iCloud.
Transfer Contacts from iPhone to iPhone with iCloud Sync:
Step 1. On your old iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud, and turn on Contacts. This will upload your contacts to iCloud.
Step 2. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and sign in with the same Apple ID as your old iPhone. Then turn on Contacts. This will download your contacts from iCloud to your new iPhone.
Transfer Contacts from One iPhone to Another with iCloud Backup:
Step 1. On your old iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup and turn it on. Then tap Back Up Now. This will create a backup of your iPhone data, including your contacts, to iCloud.
Step 2. On your new iPhone, turn it on and follow the setup instructions until you reach the Apps & Data screen. Then tap Restore from iCloud Backup.
Step 3. Sign in with the same Apple ID as your old iPhone and choose the backup you just made. Then tap Restore.
Step 4. Wait for the restore process to complete.
Another way to transfer your contacts is by using iTunes, a media player and device management software developed by Apple. We will walk you through the steps on how to move contacts from iPhone to iPhone with iTunes.
Step 1. Connect your old iPhone to your computer using a USB cable and open iTunes. Click on the device icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window. Click on Info in the left-hand sidebar.
Step 2. Check the box next to Sync Contacts and select All Contacts.
Step 3. Click Apply to start syncing your contacts to your computer.
Step 4. After the syncing process, disconnect your old iPhone from your computer and connect your new iPhone.
Step 5. Click on the device icon in the upper left corner of the iTunes window. Click on Info in the left-hand sidebar.
Step 6. Check the box next to Sync Contacts and select All Contacts. Click on Apply to start syncing your contacts to your new iPhone.
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How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud? 9 Easy Ways You May Not KnowAirdrop is a built-in feature of iPhones that allows users to share music, files, photos, and other types of content with nearby devices. It's incredibly easy to use. You can use Airdrop to quickly and easily share contact information between devices. Here, we'll walk you through the steps you must follow to share contacts between iPhones via Airdrop.
Step 1. Make sure that both iPhones have AirDrop enabled. To do this, swipe up from the bottom of the screen to access the Control Center and tap on the AirDrop icon. Select either Contacts Only or Everyone, depending on your preference.
Step 2. Open the Contacts app on the iPhone with the contact you want to share.
Step 3. Find the contact you want to share and tap on it to open it.
Step 4. Tap on the Share Contact option at the screen's bottom.
Step 5. Select AirDrop from the list of available sharing options.
Step 6. The other iPhone's name should appear in the AirDrop list. Tap on it to send the contact.
Step 7. On the receiving iPhone, a notification will appear asking if they want to accept the contact. Tap Accept to add the contact to their address book.
Quick Start is a feature that lets you transfer your data from one iPhone to another wirelessly. Here are the steps to get your contacts via Quick Start:
Step 1. Turn on your old iPhone and place it close to your new iPhone. Make sure both devices are connected to a Wi-Fi network.
Step 2. Once you turn on your new iPhone, follow the on-screen instructions to set it up. When you see the Quick Start screen, hold your old iPhone near your new iPhone. Make sure the old iPhone's screen is facing your new iPhone.
Step 3. You'll see a prompt on your old iPhone asking if you want to use Quick Start to set up your new iPhone. Tap Continue and hold your old iPhone's camera over the new iPhone to scan the animation. You'll then be prompted to enter your old iPhone's passcode on your new iPhone.
Step 4. After you enter your old iPhone's passcode, the transfer process will begin. Your new iPhone will transfer your Apple ID information, Wi-Fi settings, and other data, including your contacts.
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There are a few ways to import contacts from one iPhone to another, but Mail or Message is only one of the straightforward methods. However, it is still possible to do so by following these steps:
Step 1. Open the Contacts app on your old iPhone and select the contacts you want to transfer.
Step 2. Tap on the Share Contact option.
Step 3. Choose the Mail option and enter your email address.
Step 4. Send the email to yourself.
Step 5. Open the email on your new iPhone and tap on the attached contact file.
Step 6. Select the option to add the contacts to your phone's contact list.
Another simpler and faster way to transfer a contacts list from iPhone to iPhone is using a SIM card. Your SIM card can store up to 250 contacts, depending on the type and size of the card. This means you can easily move your most important contacts from one iPhone to another without hassle. Here are the steps to do it:
Step 1. Remove the sim card from your old iPhone and insert it into your new one. Make sure that both phones are turned off before doing this.
Step 2. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Import SIM Contacts on your new iPhone again. This will copy all the contacts from your sim card to your new iPhone's memory.
Note: Click here to check this guide to learn how to copy contacts from iPhone to SIM.
Gmail is a free email service that lets you sync your contacts across your devices. If you want to transfer contacts from your old iPhone to your new iPhone, you can use Gmail to do it easily. (Want to know how to set up Gmail on iPhone?)
Here are the steps to transfer contacts from old iPhone to new iPhone with Gmail:
Step 1. Go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Gmail > Contacts on your old iPhone. Enter your Gmail username and password and tap Next.
Step 2. Turn on the Contacts toggle and tap Save. This will sync your iPhone contacts with your Gmail account.
Step 3. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Gmail >Contacts again. Enter the same Gmail username and password and tap Next.
Step 4. Turn on the Contacts toggle and tap Save. This will sync your Gmail contacts with your new iPhone.
You can now access all your contacts on your new iPhone. You can also edit them on either device, and they will be updated on both.
Google Contacts is a free service that lets you manage your contacts online and sync them across your devices. If you want to copy contacts from your iPhone to another iPhone, you can use Google Contacts to do it easily. Here are the steps to copy your contacts with Google Contacts:
Step 1. Go to Settings > Contacts > Accounts > Add Account > Google on your old iPhone. Enter your Google username and password and tap Next.
Step 2. Turn on the Contacts toggle and tap Save. This will sync your iPhone contacts with your Google account.
Step 3. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > Contacts > Accounts > Add Account > Google again. Enter the same Google username and password and tap Next.
Step 4. Turn on the Contacts toggle and tap Save. This will sync your Google contacts with your new iPhone.
We have provided step-by-step instructions on how to transfer contacts using different in this guide. By following these methods, you can quickly and easily transfer your contacts without losing data or experiencing complications. Among them, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is the quickest and easiest way. With this guide, you can confidently switch to your new iPhone with all your contacts intact.
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