How to Sync Google Contacts to iPhone X/iPhone 8/iPhone 7 in iOS 11
Google Contacts allows you to sync contacts from one Google account to another, import contacts to Outlook, or transfer them to an iPhone using iCloud. This is especially useful for iPhone X, 8, or 8 Plus users in iOS 11, as it enables you to import Google contacts to your new device quickly. The steps to do this can also be applied to earlier iPhone models, such as the iPhone 7. Additionally, if you're interested in learning more about using your new iPhone X/8/8 Plus, you can find helpful tips on the iOS & Mac Topics page.
How to sync Google Contacts to iPhone X/iPhone 8/iPhone 7
To transfer Google contacts to your iPhone, enable iCloud Contacts on your iPhone in iOS 11 by going to Settings > [your name] > iCloud and toggling on Contacts. This will allow you to sync your Google contacts with your iPhone.
Step 1: Go to Google Contacts (https://www.google.com/contacts/) from your computer and log in with your Google account.
Step 2: Choose the contacts you'd like to import to your iPhone.
- To sync Google Contacts to your iPhone selectively, click the checkbox next to the contact you want to sync, then click "More" > "Export" > "Selected Contacts".
- If you want to import groups to your iPhone, go to More, then Export, and select the group you'd like to transfer.
- If you want to transfer all your Google contacts to your iPhone, go to More > Export > All contacts instead.
Step 3: In the Export Contact window, choose vCard format as the exported format and then tap on Export.
Step 4: Visit iCloud.com, sign in with your Apple ID, and ensure you're signed in to iCloud on your iPhone with the same Apple ID to avoid syncing issues.
Step 5: To access your iCloud contacts, select the "Contacts" option from the available choices, which will then direct you to the iCloud Contacts page.
Step 6: To import a vCard, tap on the gear icon at the left bottom of the screen and select Import vCard.
Step 7: Open the exported .vcf file in iCloud contacts by selecting it and clicking Open. This will quickly import the selected contacts into your iCloud contacts.
Step 8: To sync Google contacts with your iPhone X, iPhone 8 or iPhone 7, go to the Contacts app on your device and you'll see the Google contacts have been synced via iCloud.
To sync iPhone contacts to Outlook, you can use the "Contacts" app on your iPhone. Open the app, tap the "Accounts" tab, and select "Add Account" to add your Outlook account. Then, tap "Allow" to give the app permission to access your contacts.
Notes:
If you have contacts saved on your PC as an .html file and want to transfer them to your iPhone, don't worry. A free iOS data transfer tool called Qiling MobiMover Free can help you import contacts from PC to your iPhone without any charge. With MobiMover installed on your PC running Windows 7 or later, you can transfer various data types, including contacts, messages, notes, calendars, photos, videos, and audios, between iOS devices or between an iOS device and a computer. This means you can quickly transfer contacts from your PC to your iPhone or iPad, or back up iPhone contacts to your computer using MobiMover.
Step 1. To connect your iPhone to your PC, use a USB cable and start the Qiling MobiMover software. Next, unlock your iPhone and click "Trust" on the prompt that appears. Finally, navigate to the "PC to Phone" section and select the files you want to transfer.
Step 2. Select the files you want to transfer and click "Open".
Step 3. To transfer contacts from your PC to your iPhone, click "Transfer" and ensure the contacts are saved as HTML files on your computer.
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