How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung
Quick Navigation:
- Method 1. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung via Google Account
- Method 2. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung with iPhone Transfer Software
- Method 3. How to Import Contacts from iPhone to Android via iCloud
- The Bottom Line
You can transfer contacts from your iPhone to a Samsung phone (or other Android phone) in three ways. The methods can also be applied to transfer contacts from iPhone to other Android devices, making it easier to switch phones while keeping your contacts intact.
Transferring data between devices, especially from iPhone to Android or vice versa, can be more challenging due to the operating system difference, making the process more complicated than transferring data between devices of the same operating system.
With the help of third-party tools or services, you can transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung with easy steps, making the process manageable despite its initial difficulty.
Method 1. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung via Google Account
To import contacts from an iPhone to an Android device like a Samsung, add the Google account used on the Android to the iPhone and enable the "Contacts" option. This syncs the iPhone contacts to the Google account, making them accessible on the Samsung.
Here are the detailed steps:
Step 1. On the source iPhone, go to Settings, then select Passwords & Accounts.
Step 2. Tap "Add Account" and choose "Google".
Step 3. To access your Samsung account, enter your Gmail account information, which should match the one you use on your Samsung device. This will provide you with several options to manage your account.
Step 4. To sync your iPhone contacts with your Google account, enable the "Contacts" option, and your iPhone contacts will be synced to your Google account, allowing you to access them on your Android phone.
Method 2. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung with iPhone Transfer Software
To transfer iPhone contacts to Samsung without mixing them, use a transfer software like Qiling MobiMover. First, export your iPhone contacts to a computer as a VCF file, and then import the file to your Android phone. This way, you can get your iPhone contacts to Samsung without any overlap.
To export iPhone contacts to VCF:
Step 1. To use Qiling MobiMover, download and run it on your computer (Mac or PC), connect your device to your Mac, unlock your iPhone and click "Trust" in the prompt, then choose "Phone to Mac" and click "Next" to proceed.
Step 2. To transfer contacts from your iPhone or iPad to your Mac, go to "Contacts" and click the default storage path to set a custom path if needed, then click "Transfer" to initiate the transfer process.
Step 3. After the transfer process is complete, you can view the contacts on your Mac and export them as a CSV, VCF, or HTML file based on your export settings.
To import VCF to Samsung:
Step 1. Connect the Samsung to your computer and copy the VCF file to its internal storage.
Step 2. To disconnect your device, go to the "Contacts" app, then tap "More" and select "Settings".
Step 3. To import contacts from a vCard file (.vcf) into your Android device, go to "Settings" > "Import/Export" > "Import from internal storage" and select the vCard file to import it to your Contacts. This will transfer the contacts from the vCard file to your device.
There are also third-If you prefer a direct transfer, you can use party tools that allow you to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android. To do this, search for a reliable tool online and apply it to get the job done.
Method 3. How to Import Contacts from iPhone to Android via iCloud
To transfer contacts from an iPhone to a Samsung phone, the last workable method is to use iCloud. By enabling iCloud contacts on your iPhone, you can access and export your contacts on iCloud.com. From there, you can import the file to your Google Contacts account and then access them on your Samsung phone.
To move contacts from iPhone to Samsung:
Step 1. To enable iCloud Contacts on your iPhone, go to Settings, tap your name, select iCloud, and toggle the switch next to Contacts to the "On" position. This will sync your contacts across all your Apple devices.
Step 2. On your PC or Mac, go to visit iCloud.com and sign in with the Apple ID you use on your iPhone.
Step 3. To transfer contacts, go to "Contacts", pick the ones you want to export, click the gear icon, and select "Export vCard".
Step 4. To access Google Contacts, go to the Google website and sign in with the account you use on your Samsung phone. This will allow you to view and manage your contacts from your phone.
Step 5. After exporting your iPhone contacts to a VCF file, click "Import" and select "Select file" to choose the VCF file. Then, click "Import" to begin importing your iPhone contacts to Google.
Step 6. When connected to Wi-Fi, your Samsung device will automatically sync contacts. To check the synced contacts, open the Contacts app on your device.
The Bottom Line
If you need to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung without a computer, you can use method 1 or 3. If you don't have a network connection, use method 2 instead. Choose the method that suits your needs and follow it to transfer your contacts quickly.
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