How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone or iPad
Open Settings on your Android device., Scroll down and tap Accounts., Tap Google., Slide "Contacts" to the "On" position., Open Settings on the iPhone or iPad., Scroll down and tap Contacts., Tap Accounts., Tap Add Account., Tap Google., Enter your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Settings on your Android device.
It's an app that's usually shaped like a gear (⚙️) but, in some cases, may be an image of three sliders. -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Accounts.
It's in the "Personal" section of the menu.
For Samsung devices:
Tap Cloud and accounts.
Tap Accounts. , Accounts are listed alphabetically, tap the account whose contacts you want to transfer.
If you're not signed in to your Google account, do so when prompted. , It will turn green/blue.
If it appears next to "Contacts," tap 🔄 to sync Google contacts with the contacts on your device. , It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen. , It's in a section with other Apple apps, like Calendar and Notes. , It's the first section of the menu. , It's at the bottom of the "ACCOUNTS" section. , It's in the middle of the list. ,, It's a blue button on the screen. ,, It's a blue button on the screen.
If you've enabled two-step verification for Gmail, enter the verification code you receive via text or using Authenticator. , It will turn green.
Select other Gmail data you want to sync with your iPhone by sliding the data you want to see on your iPhone to the "On" (green) position. , It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Now your Google contacts, including those synced from your Android device, will be available in the Contacts app on your iPhone or iPad. -
Step 3: Tap Google.
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Step 4: Slide "Contacts" to the "On" position.
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Step 5: Open Settings on the iPhone or iPad.
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Step 6: Scroll down and tap Contacts.
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Step 7: Tap Accounts.
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Step 8: Tap Add Account.
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Step 9: Tap Google.
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Step 10: Enter your Gmail address in the labeled field.
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Step 11: Tap NEXT.
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Step 12: Enter your password in the labeled field.
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Step 13: Tap NEXT.
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Step 14: Slide "Contacts" to the "On" position.
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Step 15: Tap Save.
Detailed Guide
It's an app that's usually shaped like a gear (⚙️) but, in some cases, may be an image of three sliders.
It's in the "Personal" section of the menu.
For Samsung devices:
Tap Cloud and accounts.
Tap Accounts. , Accounts are listed alphabetically, tap the account whose contacts you want to transfer.
If you're not signed in to your Google account, do so when prompted. , It will turn green/blue.
If it appears next to "Contacts," tap 🔄 to sync Google contacts with the contacts on your device. , It's a gray app that contains gears (⚙️) and is typically located on your home screen. , It's in a section with other Apple apps, like Calendar and Notes. , It's the first section of the menu. , It's at the bottom of the "ACCOUNTS" section. , It's in the middle of the list. ,, It's a blue button on the screen. ,, It's a blue button on the screen.
If you've enabled two-step verification for Gmail, enter the verification code you receive via text or using Authenticator. , It will turn green.
Select other Gmail data you want to sync with your iPhone by sliding the data you want to see on your iPhone to the "On" (green) position. , It's in the upper-right corner of the screen.
Now your Google contacts, including those synced from your Android device, will be available in the Contacts app on your iPhone or iPad.
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