How to Transfer iPhone Contacts?
If your contacts are already in iCloud or an email account, sign in on the new iPhone and enable Contacts sync. If your contacts are on a SIM card from a previous phone, you can import SIM contacts in Settings.
Steps / Best Methods
- If you use iCloud: sign in to the same Apple Account on the new iPhone and turn on Contacts syncing.
- If you use Gmail/Outlook: add the same account on the new iPhone and enable Contacts.
- If contacts are on SIM: insert the old SIM, then go to Settings > Apps > Contacts > Import SIM Contacts and choose the destination account.
- Open the Contacts app and verify the imported list.
| Where contacts live | Best transfer method |
|---|---|
| iCloud | Sign in + enable iCloud Contacts |
| Google/Microsoft account | Add account + enable Contacts |
| SIM card | Import SIM Contacts |
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