How to Get Contacts from Android to iPhone
Just got a new iPhone and need to get your contacts from your Android? It takes under 2 minutes with a free 6-digit PIN. No tech skills needed.
You just got a brand new iPhone. It's sleek, fast, and exciting — but your contact list is empty. All your contacts are still sitting on your old Android phone. You need to get them onto your new iPhone, and you'd rather not spend an hour doing it.
If you're not tech-savvy, this can feel overwhelming. The guides online talk about Google accounts, vCard exports, iCloud syncing, and other technical steps. All you want is your contacts on your new phone. Is that really so complicated?
It doesn't have to be. Transfer Contacts was designed for exactly this situation. You don't need to understand cloud services, file formats, or sync settings. Just install the free app on both phones, select your contacts on the Android, and share the 6-digit PIN with your iPhone. Your entire contact list appears on your new iPhone in seconds. It's the simplest way to get contacts from Android to iPhone — period.
Step-by-Step: Get 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.
Ask Your Carrier Store
Someone else does it for you
Requires visiting a store, waiting in line, and the staff may use slow methods. Some carriers charge for this service.
Move to iOS App
Official Apple method
Only works during the initial iPhone setup. If you've already started using your iPhone, you'd need to erase it and start over.
Manually Re-enter Contacts
No app or technology needed
At 2 minutes per contact, 200 contacts = nearly 7 hours of typing. You'll also make typos and miss contacts.
How Transfer Contacts Compares
| Method | Speed | Ease of Use | Cross-Platform | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Contacts App | Under 2 min | Very Easy | Yes | Yes |
| Ask Your Carrier Store | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Move to iOS App | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Manually Re-enter Contacts | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
I'm not tech-savvy. Can I still transfer my contacts?
Do I need my old Android phone to be working?
Can I get contacts from a broken Android screen?
What if my old Android phone doesn't have internet?
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