Hi, there! I've decided to switch from Samsung Galaxy S4 to iPhone 7. But I would like to import the contacts from that Android device to my iPhone. Is there any way possible for me to do that? All of your suggestions will be appreciated, thanks!

Recently, with the releases of iPhone 7, many Android users decided to change from the Android phone to an iPhone, and they want to transfer the useful data from the Android phone to iPhone. It is easy for the Android users to export the media files, such as music and movies from Android to computer, and then sync with their iPhone. But for contacts, people will wonder how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone 7 easily.

Part 1. How to Transfer Contacts from Android to iPhone 7

You can take advantage of the third-party iPhone transfer software to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone directly. which is the most quick and safe way. Among all the iPhone transfer programs, Leawo iTransfer is regarded one of the best. This software is used for transferring files among iOS devices, iTunes and computers, and it enables users to transfer various kinds of files without the sync of iTunes.

The following guidance will show you how to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone, and you can free download the software to have a try.

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Tutorial for Transferring Contacts from Android to iPhone

Step 1. Run Leawo iTransfer and connect iPhone to computer with the USB cable. Connect your Android to computer and open USB Storage as well.
Step 2. Click the name of iPhone and choose Contacts in the left sidebar. The contacts in iPhone will display in the right part.
Step 3. Click Import at the top middle, and choose VCF at the right bottom in the pop-up dialog. Then select the contacts from your Android phone and click Open.

Leawo iTransfer will start transferring contacts from Android to iPhone 7 immediately. When the transfer finishes, you’ll get the contacts in iPhone Contacts app. Certainly you will want to know how to transfer contacts from iPhone to Android when you are in need. Leawo iTransfer will bring much convenience to your daily life, if you are interested, just check it out.

Part 2. Other Solutions to Sync Android Contacts to iPhone 6/6s/SE

Solution 1. Using Move to iOS App

The first method is using Move to iOS app to sync Android contacts to iPhone. Apple released a new Move to iOS app that wirelessly transfers users' contacts, message history, camera photos and videos, web bookmarks, mail accounts, calendars, wallpaper, and DRM-free songs and books from Android phone to iPhone. But here are some limitations for your devices. For example, your iPhone have to be iPhone 5 or later, and iOS 9 or later. Besides, your android version have to be 4.0 or later. Moreover, the media files like music, movies and more won’t be transferred as well with Move to iOS app.

Solution 2. Using SIM card Directly

If the Android users haven’t cut their SIM card for iPhone yet, they can take advantage of the SIM card to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone. Android users need to go to their Contacts app and choose Export Contacts to SIM. Then the contacts can be transferred to the SIM card. Now users can cut the card and install it in iPhone, and go to Settings > Mails, Contacts, Calendars, and scroll down to find Import SIM Card Contacts. Now you are able to import the contacts from SIM card to your iPhone.

Solution 3. Using Gmail

Another method is using Gmail. Android users can take advantage of Gmail (or other emails provide contacts sync function) to sync Android contacts to iPhone. The following tutorial will show you how to do it:

  1. Log in Gmail on your Android phone, and check the “Sync Contacts” option (If you are first time to use this method.
  2. After Gmail Contacts synced with your Android Contacts, you should turn to iPhone, and tap Settings > Mails, Contacts, Calendars, and tap Add Account. Then choose Google, and enter your Gmail account.
  3. After adding Google Account, you can turn on Contacts, and iPhone will ask whether you want to merge with your iPhone contacts. Click Yes and the contacts will be synced to your iPhone.

With the sync function of Gmail, people are able to transfer contacts from Android to iPhone with ease. If you aren't using Gmail on your iPhone, don't worry, you can take advantage of other email services like Yahoo, Outlook and so on.