How to Copy Contacts from iPhone to Android
Want to copy your iPhone contacts to an Android phone? Keep contacts on both devices with a free 6-digit PIN transfer. Takes under 2 minutes.
Copying contacts from an iPhone to an Android device is something Apple has never made easy. There is no AirDrop equivalent between platforms, no built-in share feature that works seamlessly, and no one-tap solution from Apple's side. The walled garden that makes iPhones feel polished also makes leaving — or even sharing data across platforms — unnecessarily difficult.
The standard workaround involves syncing your iPhone contacts to iCloud, logging into iCloud.com on a computer, exporting your contacts as a vCard file, and then importing that file into Google Contacts. From there, you sign into Google on your Android phone and wait for the sync. That is four or five separate steps, each with its own potential for confusion or failure. And if you just want to copy contacts to a friend's or family member's Android phone, asking them to log into your Google account is not ideal.
Transfer Contacts makes copying contacts between iPhone and Android effortless. Open the app on your iPhone, select the contacts you want to copy, and generate a 6-digit PIN. The person with the Android phone enters that PIN in their Transfer Contacts app, and every selected contact is copied over instantly. Your iPhone contacts stay exactly where they are — nothing is moved or deleted.
Step-by-Step: Copy Contacts from iPhone to Android
Download Transfer Contacts on Your iPhone
Install the free Transfer Contacts app from the App 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 Android
On the receiving Android, install the free Transfer Contacts app from the Google Play Store.
Enter the 6-Digit PIN
Open Transfer Contacts on the Android 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 Android. 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 iPhone to Android
Here are the alternative methods and why Transfer Contacts is simpler.
iCloud Export + Google Import
No extra app required, uses existing cloud services
Requires a computer, multiple steps across iCloud.com and Google Contacts. Contacts stored outside iCloud are not included.
Google Drive Backup (iOS App)
Backs up contacts directly to your Google account
Requires installing Google Drive on iPhone, signing in, and waiting for the backup to complete. Only works with your own Google account.
Share via Email or Text (One by One)
Built into iOS, no app needed
Only sends one contact at a time. Completely impractical for more than a handful of contacts.
How Transfer Contacts Compares
| Method | Speed | Ease of Use | Cross-Platform | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Contacts App | Under 2 min | Very Easy | Yes | Yes |
| iCloud Export + Google Import | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Google Drive Backup (iOS App) | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Share via Email or Text (One by One) | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I copy contacts from iPhone to Android without a computer?
Will copying contacts to Android remove them from my iPhone?
Does this work with Samsung, Pixel, and other Android phones?
Can I copy contacts from iPhone to Android without iCloud?
How many contacts can I copy at once?
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