How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 [5 Quick Ways]

If you get tired of the iOS system and want to switch to your Android Samsung S8, you may need to transfer your contacts, videos, music, photos, and other files from your iPhone to Samsung.

When it comes to videos, you can send videos from iPhone to Android. In addition, you can also transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone if you want to switch back at any time.

In this article, you will learn how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8. Now let's get right to it.

Way 1. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 with a Mobile Transfer Tool

First, we will introduce a third-party mobile transfer tool to transfer data between Android and iOS. This efficient software supports almost Android brands like Samsung, LG, Google, One Plus, etc. With this mobile transfer tool, you can transfer contacts, photos, videos, music, documents, and other content from iPhone to Samsung S8.

Moreover, you can use EaseUS ChatTrans, specially designed for WhatsApp transfer, to transfer WhatsApp from iPhone to Samsung when you engage on data transfer from iPhone to Samsung S8.

Way 2. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 with Smart Switch

In addition to a dedicated mobile transfer tool for Android & iOS, there is another alternative - Smart Switch, developed by Samsung Group. Smart Switch only provides data transfer service when switching to Galaxy compared to the first general tool for data migration between Android and iOS.

To use the Smart Switch app, two modes are available for you to choose from: Smart Switch & USB cable or Smart Switch & iCloud.

1. Transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 with Smart Switch and iCloud:

Step 1. Launch Smart Switch on your Samsung phone.

Step 2. Tap WIRELESS > RECEIVE to continue.

Step 3. Then select your iOS device as the source device.

Step 4. On the iOS to Galaxy screen, select IMPORT FROM iCloud.

Step 5. Then you will be asked to sign into your iCloud.

Step 6. Once you sign in, select Contacts > IMPORT.

Step 7. After that, tap CONTINUE to import other data from your iCloud to your Samsung S8.

Step 8. When you're done, tap DONE to complete the data transfer.

2. Transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 with Smart Switch and USB cable:

Step 1. Use a USB cable and a USB connector to connect your iPhone and your Samsung S8.

Step 2. When connected successfully, the Smart Switch app will open automatically in general.

Step 3. Select RECEIVE on your Samsung and tap Allow on your iPhone to authorize Samsung to access data from your iPhone.

Step 4. Then select Contacts > Transfer to start data migration from iPhone to Samsung S8.

Note: Besides contacts, you can tick on other content to transfer together.

Way 3. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 via Google Account

Except for third-party tools or software, you can take advantage of a Google account directly to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 with ease. In this section, we will show you how to use the sync feature of a Google account to sync contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8. And here's how:

Step 1. From Settings on your iPhone, select Mail > Accounts > Add Accounts > Google.

Step 2. Then enter your Google credentials.

Step 3. Once the Google account is added successfully, find the sync option and toggle on the Contacts. Then select Save.

Step 4. Similarly, set up this Google account on your Samsung S8 and sync the contacts to this device.

Way 4. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 via iCloud

In this section, we will explore how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 via iCloud. iCloud is known to back up almost everything, including contacts, calendars, notes, and other data. Given that, we will show you how to export contacts as a vCard file from iPhone to iCloud, and then we can restore them on Samsung S8.

To transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 via iCloud:

Step 1. To back up contacts to iCloud, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > iCloud Backup on your iPhone. Then tap Back Up Now.

Step 1. Go to iCloud.com and select Contacts on your computer.

Step 2. Scroll down and select the gear icon > Export vCard to download the vCard file to your computer.

Step 3. Then connect your Samsung to your computer using a USB cable.

Step 4. Copy and paste the vCard file from your computer to your Samsung S8.

Step 5. When you're done, disconnect the Samsung phone and then go to Contacts > Settings > Import/Export Contacts > Import vCard file.

Step 6. Tap the Contacts.vcf file > OK.

Way 5. How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8 via iTunes

Apart from iCloud, you can also use iTunes to transfer data from iPhone to Samsung S8. Like iCloud, iTunes also provides a backup and sync feature. But iCloud is a cloud-based service, while iTunes backs up data to local computers.

Now let's see how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung via iTunes:

Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer via a USB cable.

Step 2. Launch iTunes on your computer.

Step 3. Select your device name to go to the iPhone page.

Step 4. Select Info > Sync Contacts With > Google Contacts from the top menu.

Step 5. Then click Configure to enter your Google account. Then click Apply.

Step 6. On your Samsung phone, sign into that Google account and sync contacts to this device.

Conclusion

In this tutorial, we've shared with you five solutions to address how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8. These methods are all practical and reliable.

I sincerely hope this post is useful and helps you out of this dilemma. You can contact me on Twitter with any further questions or concerns about this guide.

FAQs on How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8

For more information on how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung S8, check the following commonly asked questions.

1. Can I use Bluetooth to transfer contacts from a Samsung phone to an iPhone?

Sadly, using Bluetooth to contact transfer from iPhone to Android is not feasible. But you can transfer contacts between two Android phones or two iPhones.

2. Why are all my contacts not showing up in iCloud?

Check that you have the same Apple ID signed in to iCloud on all your devices and have Contacts enabled in your iCloud settings. Then verify that your device's date and time settings are correct for your current location.

3. Does iCloud automatically back up contacts?

As long as your iPhone is plugged in, connected to Wi-Fi, and you've enabled the contacts option in the iCloud backup settings, iCloud will back up your contacts.