How to Transfer Contacts to an iPhone
Open Settings on the device from which you're transferring., Tap your Apple ID., Tap iCloud., Slide "Contacts" to the "On" position., Scroll down and tap iCloud Backup., Tap Back Up Now., On the new iPhone, open Settings ., Tap your Apple ID., Tap...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Settings on the device from which you're transferring.
It's a gray app that contains gears and is typically located on the home screen.
Both devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
To connect, tap Wi-Fi near the top of the Settings menu, slide Wi-Fi to the "On" (green) position, and tap a network from the list under "Choose a network..." Enter a password if prompted to do so. -
Step 2: Tap your Apple ID.
It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (Your Device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's near the top of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section and will turn green. , It's near the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section.
If it's not already green, slide "iCloud Backup" to the "On" position. , Doing so backs up your current device's contacts to iCloud. , It's a gray app that contains gears and is typically located on your home screen. , It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (Your Device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's near the top of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section. , It's the round button on the face of your iPhone, below the screen. , It's a gray app that contains a darker gray silhouette and has letter tabs along the right side. , From the middle of the screen, swipe down slowly and hold until you see a spinning "refresh" icon above the contacts list, then lift your finger.
The contacts from your old iPhone should now be available on your new iPhone. -
Step 3: Tap iCloud.
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Step 4: Slide "Contacts" to the "On" position.
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Step 5: Scroll down and tap iCloud Backup.
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Step 6: Tap Back Up Now.
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Step 7: On the new iPhone
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Step 8: open Settings .
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Step 9: Tap your Apple ID.
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Step 10: Tap iCloud.
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Step 11: Slide "Contacts" to the "On" position.
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Step 12: Press the Home button.
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Step 13: Open Contacts.
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Step 14: Swipe down and hold.
Detailed Guide
It's a gray app that contains gears and is typically located on the home screen.
Both devices must be connected to a Wi-Fi network.
To connect, tap Wi-Fi near the top of the Settings menu, slide Wi-Fi to the "On" (green) position, and tap a network from the list under "Choose a network..." Enter a password if prompted to do so.
It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (Your Device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's near the top of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section and will turn green. , It's near the bottom of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section.
If it's not already green, slide "iCloud Backup" to the "On" position. , Doing so backs up your current device's contacts to iCloud. , It's a gray app that contains gears and is typically located on your home screen. , It's the section at the top of the menu that contains your name and image if you've added one.
If you are not signed in, tap Sign in to (Your Device), enter your Apple ID and password, then tap Sign In.
If you are running an older version of iOS, you may not need to do this step. , It's in the second section of the menu. , It's near the top of the "APPS USING ICLOUD" section. , It's the round button on the face of your iPhone, below the screen. , It's a gray app that contains a darker gray silhouette and has letter tabs along the right side. , From the middle of the screen, swipe down slowly and hold until you see a spinning "refresh" icon above the contacts list, then lift your finger.
The contacts from your old iPhone should now be available on your new iPhone.
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