Have you bought a new mobile of your dream and wanted to transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone 11? You can find it here. There are many ways to do it. You can transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone with or without a computer. Here you can find both the methods by which you cannot miss any of your contacts.
Part 1: How to transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone with a computer?
Transferring contacts from Samsung to iPhone 11 can be done using a computer. Here we provide you with the most effective and common ways to do it.
1. Via iTunes
You can move contacts from Samsung to iPhone using iTunes on your computer. Before getting into steps, ensure that you link all your contacts to your mail and install iTunes on your computer. Open the contacts app from the Start menu and follow the steps on your computer (here, we have provided steps for a computer using Windows operating system).
Step 1: Click the “Add account” option if your mail address is not linked.
Step 2: Click on Mail to sync it and allow the computer to access your contacts.
Step 3: Open iTunes. Connect your iPhone to the computer. Go to the info tab and “Sync contacts with.” Select “Windows” from the dropdown box and select “All contacts” in the list. Click on “Sync” and wait till the transferring of Samsung contacts to the iPhone is complete.
Pros:
1. Free of cost.
2. Doesn’t store contacts to itself.
3. iTunes works on iOS devices.
Cons:
1. Difficult for beginners.
2. Takes time for transferring.
2. Syncios – Data transfer
Syncios Data transfer is a paid third-party application that allows the transfer of contacts between Android and iOS. Available at a free trial, $29.95 (1-year subscription), and $39.95 (lifetime license).
Step 1: Install Syncios Data Transfer on your computer. Connect the mobile phones to your computer using USB and run the Syncios transfer tool. Click on “Phone Transfer.”
Step 2: Click the “Transfer” icon. Make sure Samsung mobile is in the source position (left) and iPhone in the target position (right).
Step 3: Select contacts and click “Next.” It will transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone.
Pros:
1. Easy to use.
2. Easily accessible.
3. Simple for beginners.
Cons:
1. Paid version.
2. Consumes time depending on data size.
3. AnyTrans
AnyTrans is an application that allows the transfer of data between two mobile phones. Download AnyTrans and open it. Connect both your Android and iPhone to the computer using a USB adapter. Then follow the below steps.
Step 1: Choose “Phone Switcher” and select “Phone to iPhone.”
Step 2: Select the source mobile as Android and transfer mobile as iPhone and click on “Next.”
Step 3: Select contacts and click on “Next” to copy contacts from Samsung to iPhone.
Pros:
1. Cost-free method.
2. Easy to use.
3. Beginners can do it with ease.
Cons:
1. Takes time to transfer contacts.
Part 2: How to move contacts from Samsung to iPhone without computer
You can also transfer contacts between Android and iPhone without the use of a computer. Here we provide you with the best ways to do it.
1. Move to iOS app
You can transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone easily using this mobile application.
Step 1: Download “Move to iOS” on your Samsung mobile. Open the application on both devices, as iPhone has this application by default. Select what you want to transfer to your Samsung mobile.
Step 2: Your iPhone will create private Wi-Fi. Let your Samsung mobile link with the Wi-Fi. Now a one-time generated code will be displayed in the iPhone.
Step 3: Enter the code in Samsung. Now the contacts will move to the iPhone.
Pros:
1. Freely available.
2. Wireless data transfer.
Cons:
1. Available only while setting up a new iPhone.
2. Using SIM card
You can transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone 11 without using any application. Yes, by using a SIM card. Here are the steps to follow.
Step 1: In your Samsung mobile, choose Contacts and click Settings. Then click “Import/Export contacts” and select “Export all.”
Step 2: Now remove SIM from Samsung and insert it in iPhone 11.
Step 3: Now, in iPhone 11, go to Settings and click on “Contacts.” Click on “Import SIM Contacts.” Thus transferring contacts from Samsung to iPhone 11 is complete.
Pros:
1. It is cost-free.
2. This method doesn’t need any application to be downloaded.
Cons:
1. It is a time-consuming method.
2. Few contacts may get lost during the process.
3. VCF file
You can transfer contacts manually by using the VCF file. Here are the steps to move contacts using the VCF file.
Step 1: In your Samsung phone, go to “Contacts” and click on “Import/Export contacts.” Now select “Export to storage” to creates a VCF file which will store in Samsung mobile.
Step 2: Transfer this file to your iPhone through email to the mail address linked in your iPhone. Download and open the file on your iPhone. The below option will be displayed.
Step 3: Click on “Import from VCF file” and select the destination. Now the transfer of Samsung contacts to iPhone is successful.
Pros:
1. Wireless transfer.
2. Easy to follow.
3. Can be done with the applications present in Samsung and iPhone.
Cons:
1. Time-consuming process.
4. CardDAV
CardDAV can sync contacts between any devices. Just log in to your Google account on your iPhone and follow the below steps.
Step 1: Go to Settings and choose “Passwords & Accounts.” Select “Add Account” and then click on the “Other” option.
Step 2: Select the type “CardDAV” to sync contacts.
Step 3: Enter the mail account details and click on “Next.” Then click on “Done” to complete the syncing of Samsung contacts to the iPhone.
Pros:
1. Integrates seamlessly with the default contacts app.
2. CardDAV works wirelessly.
3. Procedures are easy to follow.
Cons:
1. Difficult to understand.
5. Google contacts or Sync
You can transfer your contacts by using your Google Account only if you sync the Contacts to your Google Account. Now, follow the below steps on your iPhone.
Step 1: Open your Settings application and click on mail.
Step 2: Select “Accounts” from the options.
Step 3: Click on “Add account,” and enter your mail account and check on the “Contacts” box. Now the contacts will be displayed on your iPhone.
Pros:
1. It is free.
2. It is wireless.
Cons:
1. Little complicated.
2. It syncs only contacts.
3. You may end up losing a few contacts.
Conclusion
Thus, these were the ways of transferring contacts from Samsung to iPhone. By using any of the above methods, you will be able to transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone successfully. So, which contact share method will be your choice today?