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  • There are a couple methods to transfer contacts

  • from an Android device to an iPhone.

  • You can use a third-party app

  • or use your Gmail account.

  • Move to iOS is a straightforward app from Apple

  • that lets you transfer contacts and other files.

  • You can find the download link in the description,

  • along with a set of instructions from Apple

  • describing what to do on your iPhone.

  • If you use Gmail, you can export your contacts

  • and then transfer them via iCloud to your iPhone.

  • Note that some steps will be easier

  • on a computer instead of your mobile device.

  • You'll need to enable sync

  • and then export your contacts on your phone first.

  • To enable sync, open up settings,

  • then scroll down and tap on "Accounts."

  • Select your Google account from the list

  • and then tap on the sync option.

  • Select the types of data that you wish to sync.

  • For this demo, make sure "Contacts" has been selected.

  • To export your contacts,

  • go to google.com and log in to your account.

  • Click on the account menu in the top right

  • and select "Contacts."

  • On the left side of thE screen, click on "Export."

  • In the window that opens,

  • select "vCard (for iOS Contacts)."

  • Then click "Export."

  • You can name the file if you wish, and then tap "Save."

  • You'll need to log in to your iCloud account

  • for this section.

  • If you do not have one, you will need to create one.

  • On your computer, go to icloud.com and log in.

  • On the iCloud home page, click on "Contacts."

  • Click the small gear icon in the bottom left corner,

  • then click on "Import vCard."

  • Select the .vcf file that you exported from Google Contacts

  • and click "Open."

  • Your contacts are now synced with iCloud,

  • but you still need to get them onto your iPhone.

  • First, make sure that you are signed in

  • to your iCloud account on your iPhone.

  • Open the settings app.

  • Tap on your Apple ID at the top of the screen.

  • Then tap on "iCloud."

  • Then make sure that the slider for contacts is on.

  • Your contacts should now be imported to your iPhone.

There are a couple methods to transfer contacts

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