How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Android
Switching from iPhone to Android? Move all your contacts in under 2 minutes with a free 6-digit PIN. No iTunes or file exports needed.
Switching from iPhone to Android is becoming more common as Android phones offer incredible cameras, customization, and value. But Apple doesn't make it easy to leave. There's no "Move to Android" button built into iOS, and getting your contacts out of the Apple ecosystem requires some work.
The traditional approach involves syncing your iPhone contacts to iCloud, logging into iCloud.com, exporting contacts as a vCard file, then importing that file into Google Contacts. It works, but it's a lot of steps and requires comfort with cloud services and file management.
Transfer Contacts makes this a non-issue. Install the free app on both your iPhone and Android, select the contacts on your iPhone, generate a 6-digit PIN, and enter it on your Android. All your contacts — names, numbers, emails, everything — appear on your Android instantly. No iCloud, no vCard files, no Google account configuration needed.
Step-by-Step: Transfer 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 to Google Contacts
No extra app needed (just web browsers)
Multi-step: sync to iCloud, export vCard from icloud.com, import into Google Contacts. Requires both iCloud and Google account setup.
Google Drive iOS App
Backs up contacts directly to Google account
Requires installing Google Drive on iPhone, signing in, and running a backup. Then contacts appear in Google Contacts on Android. Can be slow.
Email/Share Individual Contacts
Works without any apps
One contact at a time. Impractical for more than a handful. The recipient has to manually save each one.
How Transfer Contacts Compares
| Method | Speed | Ease of Use | Cross-Platform | Free |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transfer Contacts App | Under 2 min | Very Easy | Yes | Yes |
| iCloud Export to Google Contacts | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Google Drive iOS App | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
| Email/Share Individual Contacts | Varies | Complex | Limited | Varies |
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung?
Do I need to turn off iCloud contacts first?
Will my iPhone contacts be deleted after transfer?
What if I have thousands of contacts?
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