Once you get a new iPhone, you’ll want to move all your contacts to a new device so you can keep in touch with your family, friends, and colleagues. We’ll show you how to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone and guide you step by step. There are a few options available, and you can select the one that fits you best: Show
Transfer contacts to new iPhone with iCloud backupIf you’ve got a new iPhone, you’ll probably want to move all contacts from your previous device. With iCloud, you can transfer contacts from your old to new iPhone while setting it up for the first time. Apart from contacts, the iCloud backup will also transfer all your other data and settings. Here’s how to transfer contacts to a new iPhone:
Transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone using iCloud syncIf you’re already using a new iPhone and just want to get all contacts without resetting your device, you can easily do it with iCloud:
Now, your contacts are synced between both iPhones. You can open the Contacts app on your new iPhone and pull down from the top of the screen to refresh the app. The contacts from your previous device will appear on the list. Transfer contacts from one iPhone to another with iTunesIf you’d like to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone without iCloud, you can use iTunes instead. You’ll need both iPhones and a computer for this task.
Import contacts from a SIM cardiPhones don’t store contacts on SIM cards, but if you already have some phone numbers there, you can transfer them to your iPhone.
Transfer contacts if your old iPhone is lost or brokenWhat if you don’t have your old iPhone? It may have been lost, stolen or just doesn’t work anymore. Never give up! If you used iCloud on your old device and the iCloud backup was turned on, you can still transfer contacts to your new iPhone. Here’s how to get contacts from iCloud:
If you have no contacts saved in iCloud, you may still have an iTunes backup. If you believe that’s the case, follow these steps to restore your new iPhone from the iTunes backup:
Switching to a new iPhone may seem a daunting task, but it’s easier than it seems. In this guide, you’ve learned how to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone. If you need more help with your Apple device, feel free to check our articles on how to set up a new iPhone and how to move all the data from your old phone to a new one. |