How to Sync Contacts from iPhone to Mac Using iCloud
iCloud allows users to wirelessly sync contacts from iPhone to Mac without a computer, as long as both devices are signed in with the same iCloud account and the iCloud service is enabled for contacts. This method is detailed in the first part of this page. However, if the iPhone contacts are not syncing to Mac, the Qiling MobiMover can be used as an alternative to sync contacts between the two devices without relying on iCloud.
How to sync contacts from iPhone to Mac using iCloud
You can use iCloud to keep your contacts updated across all devices and also back up your important files to ensure data safety in case of unexpected iPhone or iPad malfunctions, such as when your device is disabled and needs to be connected to iTunes.
1.Open your iPhone and go to Settings.
2.Tap your Apple ID name > iCloud.
3.Find Contacts under APPS USING ICLOUD and turn on the iCloud. If you're using iCloud contacts for the first time, you'll need to select the "Merge" option to combine your existing local contacts with those stored in iCloud.
4.Open your Mac, go to System Preferences > iCloud. And check Contacts. Wait for a while, and the contacts will be synced from iPhone to Mac.
How to sync contacts from iPhone to Mac without iCloud
If your iCloud is full or out of space, you can use Qiling MobiMover to transfer contacts from iPhone to Mac for free. Simply connect your iPhone and Mac via a USB cable, run MobiMover on your Mac, and transfer files without iTunes. Qiling MobiMover supports various file types, including contacts.
Audios: Music, Voice Memo, Ringtones, Audiobooks, Playlist
Images: Camera Roll, Photo Library, and Photo Stream
Videos: Movies, TV Show, Music Video
Other: Contacts, Messages, Note, Books, Voice Mail, Safari Bookmark
Qiling MobiMover is the most comprehensive iOS data transfer software, allowing you to transfer almost all files from your iOS device to your computer, including Mac, Windows PC, and laptop. It also makes it easy to transfer files from your Mac to your iPhone, with no need to wipe your previous data.
Step 1. To transfer data from iPhone to Mac using Qiling MobiMover, first launch the software on your Mac, then connect your iPhone to the computer. Next, unlock your iPhone and click "Trust" when prompted, allowing the Mac to access your device.
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 where you want to store these contacts, then click "Transfer" to start the process.
Step 3. Once the transfer process is complete, you can view the contacts on your Mac by accessing the saved file, which will be in the format of HTML, CSV, or VCF, depending on your settings.
Related Articles
- How to Transfer Apps from iPhone to iPhone in 5 Ways
- MobiMover: Completely Free Software to Transfer Photos from PC to iPhone
- How to Fix iPhone, iPad or iPod Not Recognized by iTunes
- Top 2 Ways to Wipe Empty Space on Windows 10
How to securely wipe empty space on Windows 10? This article provides you with 2 methods to wipe free space. One is the Windows built-in feature, and the other is the reliable space erasing software. Read on to see the detailed operation.