Transfer Contacts From Old iPhone to New iPhone

Posted by Boey Wong / March 17, 2021 09:00

When we get a new iPhone, what is the first thing we will do? Someone like me may want to transfer the most important and secret information-contacts from old iPhone to new iPhone. Although the smart phone has increasingly become a multifunctional device, the core function of an iPhone is still to make phone call and to establish connection between people. Contacts are still the most important information to many people in an iPhone. In the post, we will try to deal with some basic problems related to contacts: how could we transfer contacts from old iPhone to new iPhone? We will provide you two normal solutions and attempts to figure out a safe and quick solution to transfer contacts to new iPhone.

Guide List

• Transfer contacts to new iPhone with iCloud
• How to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone with FoneTrans for iOS

1. Transfer contacts to new iPhone with iCloud

When you try to transfer contacts from old iPhone to new iPhone with iCloud, the first thing you need to do is to upload your contacts in your old iPhone to iCloud, then sync your new iPhone with contacts in iCloud. The following is some detailed steps.

Step 1Connect your iPhones on WIFI network.

Step 2In your old iPhone, go "Settings">"iCloud". In a list of items, find "Contacts", switch it on. Your contacts in your old iPhone will be uploaded to iCloud.

Step 3In new iPhone, go "Settings">"iCloud"> "Contacts". Switch "contacts" on. You will be prompted whether to merge your contacts with iCloud. Tap "Merge".

Transferring contacts from old iPhone to iPhone with iCloud seems to be a convenient way. Yet it has the following limitations.

Uploading you secret and important contacts information to iCloud may be risky. There are always reports about information and privacy leaks from iCloud.

Backing up contacts from iCloud to your new iPhone erases your original contacts in the new iPhone, if there is any contact.

2. How to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone with FoneTrans for iOS

Step 1Free download FoneTrans for iOS and connect two iPhones to computer

Wait moments for the software to recognize two iPhones. You will find detailed information of both devices listed on the left side of the software.

FoneTrans for iOS

With FoneTrans for iOS, you will enjoy freedom to transfer your data from iPhone to computer. You can not only transfer iPhone text messages to computer, but also photos, videos and contacts can be moved to PC easily.

• Transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp, and more data with ease.
• Preview data before transferring.
• iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are available.

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Step 2Go to "contacts" tab of old iPhone

The contacts information in your old iPhone will be displayed on the right side of the software.

Step 3Select the contacts to transfer

Select contacts to transfer by ticking the box next to the contacts. Or you could select the box on the top of the contacts to select all.

Step 4Choose place to "Export To"

Find "Export to" button on the top navigation button. Click the small triangle icon to choose place to export to. If you want to transfer your contacts to another iPhone, select to export contacts to your new iPhone.

Moreover, if you want to know how to transfer pictures from computer to iPhone, you can also try it on computer.

Transferring contacts from iPhone to iPhone with FoneTrans for iOS enables you to transfer information by several clicks. It directly establishes connection between your old iPhone with new iPhone, making the process as if you are moving contacts from one folder to another one. Moreover, transferring contacts with FoneTrans for iOS is very safe. You don't need to worry about any risks of information leak. All the contacts just move from one iPhone to another with USB cables.

FoneTrans for iOS

With FoneTrans for iOS, you will enjoy freedom to transfer your data from iPhone to computer. You can not only transfer iPhone text messages to computer, but also photos, videos and contacts can be moved to PC easily.

• Transfer photos, videos, contacts, WhatsApp, and more data with ease.
• Preview data before transferring.
• iPhone, iPad and iPod touch are available.

Free Download Free Download Learn more