How to Move Contacts from Android to iPhone
Moving from Android to iPhone? Bring all your contacts with you in under 2 minutes. No cables, no cloud accounts, just a free 6-digit PIN.
Moving contacts from Android to iPhone is the single biggest concern people have when switching platforms. Your contact list represents years of connections — family members, childhood friends, business partners, doctors, repair services, and countless others. The idea of losing even one important number during the move is enough to delay the switch entirely.
Most guides suggest using Apple's Move to iOS app, but it only works during the initial iPhone setup. If you have already started using your iPhone — downloaded apps, taken photos, or signed into accounts — you would need to erase the entire device and start from scratch just to use it. Google account sync is another option, but it ties your contacts permanently to Google's ecosystem and misses contacts stored locally on your Android or SIM card.
Transfer Contacts removes all the friction from this process. Install the free app on both devices, choose which contacts to move on your Android, and generate a 6-digit PIN. Enter that PIN on your iPhone and every contact appears instantly — names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, birthdays, and notes all intact. No accounts, no cables, no restrictions on when or how you use it.
Step-by-Step: Move 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.
Move to iOS (Apple)
Official Apple solution, moves several data types at once
Only works during the initial iPhone setup. If your iPhone is already configured, you must factory reset it to use this tool.
Google Account Sync
Automatic if you already use Google Contacts
Requires adding your Google account to iPhone. Contacts stored on SIM or phone storage are excluded. Keeps contacts tied to Google.
Manual vCard (.vcf) Export
Standard format compatible with most devices
Multi-step process involving Google Contacts web export, emailing the file, and opening it on iPhone. Error-prone and time-consuming.
How Transfer Contacts Compares
| Method | Speed | Ease of Use | Cross-Platform | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Contacts App | Under 2 min | Very Easy | Yes | Yes |
| Move to iOS (Apple) | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Google Account Sync | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Manual vCard (.vcf) Export | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I move contacts from Android to iPhone after initial setup?
Will moving contacts from Android to iPhone delete them from my Android?
Can I move contacts from Android to iPhone without a computer?
Does it move all contact details or just names and numbers?
How long does it take to move contacts between phones?
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