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How to Transfer Contacts from iPad to iPhone with Top 4 Methods

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Contacts are important to connect with our families, friends, and colleagues. If you are an iPad user and plan to switch to a new iPhone 16 recently, the first possible thing you want to start with your new iPhone 16 is to transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone. How to transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone? Currently, there are 4 effective and easy methods after reading this post. You can distinguish the best way to copy iPad contacts to iPhone in the end. Let's check it out immediately!

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Part 1. How to Transfer Contacts from iPad to iPhone in One Click

Is it possible to transfer all my contacts from iPad to iPhone 16 with 1 click? How can I transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone in an easy way? The iPad to iPhone Transfer tool - Coolmuster Mobile Transfer should be your best helper, supporting you to transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone without iTunes and iCloud. No matter what phone model you are going to switch from or to, Mobile Transfer performs a brilliant operation to help you copy contacts from iPad to iPhone with one simple click.

Key features of Coolmuster Mobile Transfer:

  • It can not only transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone with 1 click but also transfer calendars, bookmarks, eBooks (PDFs & ePubs), notes, and more from iOS to iOS devices.
  • It not only supports transferring files from iOS device to iOS device, but also supports transferring files from Android to iPhone, from Android to Android device, and from iOS to Android device.
  • It is a time-saving tool, which never takes too much of your valuable time to transfer contacts or other files.
  • It fully supports different versions of the iOS device. It is compatible with the latest models of iPhone/iPad/iPod, such as iPhone 16/15/14/13/12/11/XS Max/XS/XR, etc.

Now, please make sure to download the right version of the Mobile Transfer software on your computer, and start to transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone with the following guide.

How do I get all my Contacts from my iPad to my iPhone?

01After installation, run the program. Then, connect your iPad and iPhone with two USB cables. Your iDevice will then prompt you with a notification asking if you want to "Trust This Computer". Simply tap "Trust" and confirm with your password to allow the computer access to your iDevice's settings and data when connected.

trust your device

02Once the two devices are detected, you will see the interface shown below. If the source device and destination device are in the opposite position, just click the "Flip" button to switch between the two devices.

the main interface of iphone to iphone transfer

03If there is no mistake in connecting your devices, please tap the "Contacts" option from the middle menu of "select contents to copy". Click the "Start Copy" buttons. Your contact information will be copied in a short minutes. Once completed, check your contacts on your iPhone.

how to transfer contacts from ipad to iphone with mobile transfer

Done! That's all you need to do. So, do you know how to sync contacts from iPhone to iPad? Not clear? Check here.

Video Tutorial:

Part 2. How to Copy Contacts from iPad to iPhone with iCloud

There is no doubt that using iCloud is another flexible way for you to transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone. Therefore, as an iCloud user, you probably would like to sync your iPad contacts to your iPhone with iCloud. However, make sure that there is enough iCloud storage space, and keep in mind that the transfer speed depends on the network quality, which may sometimes cause delays. (iCloud storage full?)

This can be done by following the steps outlined below:

Step 1. Open the "Settings" app on your iPad and tap on your name.

Step 2. Select "iCloud" and toggle on the "Contacts" option.

turn on icloud contacts on your ipad

Step 3. Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone and tap on your name.

Step 4. Tap "iCloud" and enable the "Contacts" option.

Step 5. When prompted with the notification "Your contacts will be merged with iCloud", choose "Merge" to begin syncing your contacts.

how to transfer contacts from ipad to iphone with icloud

Part 3. How to Get Contacts from iPad to iPhone Using iTunes

For users who prefer traditional solutions, iTunes is another effective option. With its backup and restore feature, you can transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone. However, using this method may overwrite existing data on the iPhone, and the process can be more complicated.

How do I transfer all Contacts from iPad to iPhone without iCloud?

Step 1. Connect the iPad to your computer using a USB cable and open iTunes.

Step 2. Click on the device icon, then select "Back Up Now" under the "Backups" section to save the contact data locally. (iTunes Back Up Now grayed out?)

back up ipad to itunes

Step 3. Next, connect the iPhone to the same computer and choose "Restore Backup" in iTunes.

how to transfer contacts from ipad to iphone using itunes

Step 4. Select the previous backup file and click "Restore". Once the process is complete, all contacts will appear on the iPhone.

Part 4. How to Transfer Contacts from iPad to iPhone via AirDrop

AirDrop is an alternative method to copy contacts from iPad to iPhone wirelessly. The disadvantage of this method is time-consuming and you need to copy your contacts one by one. Before the process, you will need to make sure that both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi are working on both your iPhone and iPad. To transfer your contacts from iPhone to iPad using AirDrop, follow the steps below:

Step 1. Open the "Control Center" on both the iPad and iPhone, enable "AirDrop", and select the "Everyone" option. (AirDrop not working on iPhone?)

enable airdrop on your iphone and ipad

Step 2. Open the "Contacts" app on the iPad and find the contact you want to share.

Step 3. Tap the "Share" button and select "AirDrop" to send it to the iPhone.

Step 4. On the iPhone, accept the transfer request and save the contact to the address book.

how to transfer contacts from ipad to iphone via airdrop

Conclusion

With the methods mentioned above, you can choose the most suitable way to transfer contacts from iPad to iPhone based on your needs. If you're looking for a quick, one-click solution, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is highly recommended. It's easy to use and ensures the integrity and security of your data. Download Coolmuster Mobile Transfer now to make contact transfer even easier!

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