How Do I Transfer Contacts from Samsung to iPhone?

Here are the details on three of the most common and simplest ways to transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone without losing any.

Import Contacts from SIM Card

This is maybe the simplest option. With it, you back up all of your contacts onto your Samsung SIM card, put the card into your iPhone, and then import the contacts. Here’s what to do:

Sync Contacts via Computer

You can also use your computer to transfer your contacts from Samsung to iPhone. All you need is a contacts program that can sync with both of your phones. Try Windows Address Book or Outlook on a PC or Outlook or Address Book on a Mac. Here’s what you need to do:

Sync Contacts Using Google or Yahoo Contacts

If you prefer using the cloud to transfer your contacts, you can use Google Contacts or Yahoo Address Book to get the job done. For this option, if you’ve got an account with either service, you can sync your Samsung contacts to the account in the cloud. Then, set up the Google or Yahoo account on your iPhone and enable contact syncing. We’ve got a detailed, step-by-step article showing you what to do.

How Do I Transfer From Android to iPhone?

So far, this article has only covered transferring contacts from Samsung to iPhone, but there’s a lot more to switching from Android to iPhone. If you’re like most people, you have photos, music, apps, and lots of other data you need to transfer, too. Luckily, Apple simplified transferring data from Android to iPhone with its free Move to iOS app for Android. Install this app on your Android before switching and follow its on-screen instructions. It takes all of your data, transfers it to your new iPhone over Wi-Fi, and imports it to the correct locations and apps. There’s probably no easier way to move from Android to iPhone.