How to Copy Contacts from Android to iPhone
Want to copy your entire contact list from Android to iPhone? Keep contacts on both devices — nothing gets deleted. Free and takes under 2 minutes.
Copying contacts from Android to iPhone means you want your contacts on both devices — your Android phone keeps its contacts, and your iPhone gets a complete copy. This is common when you're using two phones (personal and work), setting up a new iPhone while keeping your Android, or gradually transitioning between platforms.
The challenge is that Android and iPhone use different contact systems. Android stores contacts in Google Contacts, on the SIM card, or in the phone's local storage. iPhone uses iCloud or the phone's local storage. There's no built-in way to simply "copy" between these systems.
Transfer Contacts solves this perfectly for copying. When you select contacts on your Android and transfer them via the 6-digit PIN, they're copied — not moved. Your Android contacts remain untouched, and an identical copy appears on your iPhone. All details preserved: names, numbers, emails, birthdays, addresses, company info, and notes.
Step-by-Step: Copy Contacts from Android to iPhone
Download Transfer Contacts on Your Android
Install the free Transfer Contacts app from the Google Play Store. It takes about 30 seconds to download and doesn't require creating an account.
Select the Contacts You Want to Transfer
Open Transfer Contacts and tap "Send". The app shows your entire contact list. Tap individual contacts to select them, or use "Select All" to grab everything.
Tap "Send to Device" to Get Your PIN
After selecting your contacts, tap "Send to Device". The app generates a unique 6-digit PIN and a QR code. This PIN is valid for 60 minutes. Share it with the person (or device) receiving the contacts.
Download Transfer Contacts on Your iPhone
On the receiving iPhone, install the free Transfer Contacts app from the App Store.
Enter the 6-Digit PIN
Open Transfer Contacts on the iPhone and tap "Receive". Enter the 6-digit PIN shown on the sending phone. You can also scan the QR code if both phones are nearby.
Enter the 6-digit PIN shown on the sender's device
Done! Contacts Transferred
Your contacts appear instantly on the iPhone. All details are preserved — names, phone numbers, email addresses, birthdays, addresses, and notes. Open your Contacts app to verify everything is there.
Other Ways to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone
Here are the alternative methods and why Transfer Contacts is simpler.
Sync via Google Account
Keeps contacts updated across both devices automatically
Requires Google account on iPhone. Any changes on either device sync to both — you may not want that. Contacts stored only on the phone or SIM aren't included.
Export & Import vCard
Creates a standalone file you can keep as backup
Requires multiple steps: export from Google Contacts website, email the file, open on iPhone. Technical knowledge needed.
SIM Card Transfer
No internet needed
iPhones can't import contacts from SIM cards easily. SIM cards have limited storage (usually 250 contacts) and only store name and one phone number.
How Transfer Contacts Compares
| Method | Speed | Ease of Use | Cross-Platform | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Contacts App | Under 2 min | Very Easy | Yes | Yes |
| Sync via Google Account | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Export & Import vCard | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| SIM Card Transfer | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
Will copying contacts to iPhone delete them from my Android?
Can I copy contacts stored on my SIM card?
What if I already have some contacts on my iPhone?
How many contacts can I copy at once?
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