How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Galaxy [4 Quick Ways]

Are you changing your phone from iPhone to Samsung? Although both [iOS & Android] provide sufficient functionalities and usage potential, there are fundamental differences too. This makes transferring data, such as contacts, from one platform to another difficult. So, how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Galaxy? Are there any solutions?

The qustion regarding how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung phones can be easily solved by using many different applications. These applications are built to facilitate changing phones from one platform to another. They let users transfer data, such as contacts, images, videos, etc., with ease and, in some cases, without using computers. So, let's dive into the different solutions and look at the process.

How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Galaxy Using an App

Although you can transfer contacts manually from iPhone to Galaxy, it is lengthy and monotonous. Since iPhone and Samsung Galaxy use different operating systems, you can use a computer to facilitate the transfer.

Even if you do not want to transfer the contacts using a computer, many applications let you do so.

One of the popular applications for transferring contacts from an iPhone to a Samsung Galaxy is the "My Contacts Backup" app. Some of the key features of the app include:

• No sign-in and no accounts need to be created.
• Free to download and use.
• Works offline.
• Very easy to restore.
• Backup contacts in VCF format.
• Export contacts in CSV format.
• Easy interface to use.

You can download the My Contacts Backup app from your iPhone's App Store and follow the steps below to transfer contacts from your iPhone to Galaxy.

Step 1. Open the My Contacts Backup app on your iPhone.

Step 2. Grant permission for the app to access your contacts.

Step 3. Tap on the Backup button in the middle of the screen.

Step 4. After the app creates a backup of your contacts, tap the Email button on the screen.

Step 5. It will open the email client on your iPhone. The backup file is already attached to the email. Input the Gmail log into your Samsung Galaxy phone and send the email.

Step 6. Open the Gmail app on your Galaxy and download the attached file. Do remember where the file is downloaded and saved on your storage.

Step 7. Now, open the contacts app on your Galaxy.

Although the steps below may vary depending on the Contacts app and the version of the Galaxy phone you are using, the overall concept is the same.

• Tap the hamburger icon in the top right corner of the contacts app.
• Scroll down and find the Manage Contacts option.
• When you open the Manage contacts page, you will find the Import and Export button on the screen.
• Tap the Import button and select the downloaded VCF file from the email.
• After the Contacts app imports the contacts from the VCF file, you will have completely transferred your Contacts from your iPhone to your Galaxy phone.

Besides this app, some other tools and apps also let you transfer contacts from iPhone to Galaxy or any other Android phone.

How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Galaxy Using Smart Switch

Smart Switch is an app that lets you transfer contacts and other types of files, such as images, videos, call logs, bookmarks, calendars, notes, messages, and more. It also has options on how you want to transfer the data, i.e., wirelessly or by using a cable.

The interface and transfer process is very simple. If you use the wireless option, you must log into your iCloud account to transfer. And if you are using the cable option, you can do so without logging into iCloud.

Follow the steps below to transfer contacts from iPhone to Galaxy using the Smart Switch app:

Step 1. First, download the Samsung Smart Switch app on your Galaxy phone from Play Store.

Step 2. The first screen will let you choose whether to transfer wirelessly or use a cable. Choose your preferred way. In this step, we are using the wireless method.

Step 3. Tap on the wireless option and go to the next screen.

Step 4. On this screen, tap on Receive button.

Step 5. Next, choose the source of the transfer as iOS.

Step 6. Now, click the "Import from iCloud" option and log into your iCloud account from the next screen.

Step 7. Once logged into iCloud, tick the contacts option and tap the import button.

Step 8. Once done, tap on Done, and it will end the transfer process.

Step 9. Once you have completed the process, you have successfully transferred contacts from iPhone to Galaxy.

Alternatively, if you choose the transfer using a cable, the whole process is almost the same, except you do not have to log into iCloud but do have to permit the Galaxy phone to access the iPhone data.

How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Galaxy Using iCloud

Transferring contacts from iPhone to Galaxy using iCloud is very simple. First, you must create a VCF backup file from the contact list on your iCloud and transfer it to the Galaxy phone. After importing the VCF file into the Contacts app on your Galaxy phone, you will have successfully transferred the contacts.

Follow the steps below to transfer contacts from iPhone to Galaxy using iCloud:

Step 1. Log into your iCloud account on your computer, and go to contacts.

Step 2. Select all contacts using Ctrl+A or Command+A.

Step 3. Click on the Export Vcard option in the bottom-left corner.

Step 4. Now, transfer this file to your Galaxy phone via email or by connecting it to the computer and transferring the VCF file.

Step 5. Once you have the VCF file in your Galaxy phone, open the contacts app.

Step 6. Tap the hamburger icon on the top-left and select the Manage Contacts option.

Step 7. Tap o Import and import the VCF file to the contact app.

Step 8. After the import, the contacts will be successfully transferred to your Galaxy phone.

Although this process seems lengthy, it is not. You can complete the transfer within minutes.

How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Galaxy Using iTunes

iTunes can also be used to transfer contacts from iPhone to Galaxy. In this process, you will need to use the same Google account you have logged into your Galaxy phone.

Follow the steps below to transfer contacts from iPhone to Galaxy using iTunes:

Step 1. Open the iTunes app on your computer and connect your iPhone to it.

Step 2. Choose the connected device on iTunes.

Step 3. Select the info tab and click the 'Sync Contacts With' option.

Step 4. Click the configure button on the right and choose Google Contacts.

Step 5. It will let you log into the Google account.

Step 6. After the login, you can click Apply, and the contacts will be transferred to the Google account.

Step 7. After the transfer, open your Contacts app on your Galaxy and sync the contacts with the Google account. It will then successfully import the contacts on your Galaxy phone.

FAQs on How to Transfer Contacts from iPhone to Galaxy

We found some frequently asked questions related to the topic on the internet.

1. How can I transfer my contacts from my iPhone to Samsung?

You can use iCloud, iTunes, and other tools and apps to transfer contacts from your iPhone to a Samsung phone. A seamless process is to create a VCF file of your iPhone contacts and import it to the Samsung phone.

2. How to transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung without a computer?

To transfer contacts from iPhone to Samsung without a computer, use an app to create a VCF backup file of your iPhone contacts and import it to the new Samsung phone.

3. How do I transfer everything from iPhone to Samsung without iCloud?

To transfer everything from iPhone to Samsung without iCloud, use the Smart Switch App with cable. This will eliminate the need to use an iCloud account as a medium.

Conclusion

Therefore, transferring contacts from iPhone to Galaxy is very easy if you just import a VCF backup file of your iPhone contacts into the Galaxy phone. Alternatively, you can use direct transfer apps such as Smart Switch and iCloud. In this article, we have described the various ways to transfer your iPhone contacts to iCloud. We hope it helped you solve the problem.