How to export contacts from your Android to iPhone?

Switching from an Android phone to an iPhone can be super exciting! But making sure all your contacts come along smoothly is important. Don’t worry, it’s easier than you might think! Through this article, we’ll show you simple steps to move your contacts from your Android phone to your iPhone. Whether you’re a tech pro or just starting out with smartphones, we’ve got you covered. Your contacts hold valuable connections, from family to friends and colleagues, so it’s essential to keep them close, no matter what phone you’re using. Let’s make sure your switch to your new iPhone is smooth.

Step 1: Sync Contacts with Google Account

First and foremost, ensure that your contacts are synced with your Google account on your Android device. This ensures that your contacts are securely backed up and easily accessible.

1. Open the “Settings” app on your Android device.
2. Scroll down and select “Google” or “Accounts” depending on your device.
3. Tap on your Google account.
4. Ensure that the “Contacts” option is toggled on. This will sync your contacts with your Google account automatically.

Step 2: Export Contacts from Google Account

Now that your contacts are synced with your Google account, you can easily export them to your iPhone.

1. Open a web browser on your computer and navigate to the Google Contacts website (contacts.google.com).

2. Sign in with the same Google account you used to sync contacts on your Android device.
3. Once signed in, select all the contacts you want to export. You can do this by checking the box next to “Contacts” or by selecting individual contacts.
4. Click on the “More” dropdown menu and choose “Export”.

5. Select the export format as “vCard format” (VCF) to ensure compatibility with your iPhone.

6. Click on the “Export” button and save the file to your computer.

Step 3: Import Contacts to iPhone

With the VCF file saved on your computer, you’re now ready to import your contacts to your iPhone.

1. Open the web browser on your PC and navigate to iCloud.com.
2. Sign in with your iCloud account using your Apple ID and password.
3. Once logged in, you’ll be taken to the iCloud dashboard. Click on the “Contacts” icon to access your contacts.

4. In the bottom-left corner of the Contacts window, you’ll find the “Actions” menu button. Click on it.

5. From the dropdown menu, select “Import vCard”.

6. Navigate to the location where you saved the VCF file on your computer.
7. Select the VCF file and click on “Open” to initiate the import process.

Your contacts will be uploaded to iCloud and synced with your iPhone automatically.

So now you’ve successfully moved your contacts from your old Android to your new iPhone! With this simple process, your connections stay close no matter which phone you use.