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How to transfer your contacts to a new device.
There are a few methods you can use to transfer your contacts to a new device. To help, we created an easy step-by-step guide to follow, depending on your device.
Google Account (Android to Android)
- Sync Contacts on Old Device:
- Open ”Settings” on your old device.
- Go to ”Accounts” > Google > [Your Google Account].
- Ensure ”Contacts Sync” is enabled.
- Tap ”Sync” to make sure all contacts are up to date.
- Set Up New Device:
- On your new device, sign in with the same Google account you used during the setup process.
- Your contacts will automatically sync to your new device.
iCloud (iPhone to iPhone)
- Sync Contacts on Old Device:
- Open ”Settings” on your old iPhone.
- Tap [Your Name] > iCloud.
- Ensure ”Contacts” is toggled to the "On" position.
- Tap ”iCloud Backup” > Back Up Now.
- Set Up New Device:
- On your new iPhone, sign in with your Apple ID during the setup process.
- Choose "restore from an iCloud backup," and your contacts will be transferred.
Other
- Export Contacts:
- On your old device, open the ”Contacts” app.
- Go to ”Settings” > Export and save your contacts as a vCard (.vcf) file.
- Transfer File:
- Email the vCard file to yourself or use a file-sharing service.
- Import Contacts:
- On your new device, open the email or file-sharing app and download the vCard file.
- Open the Contacts app and go to ”Settings” > Import to add your contacts from the vCard file.