Export iphone contacts to new iphone

The joys of switching to a new iPhone! Exporting your contacts from your old iPhone to your new one is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:

Method 1: Using iCloud

  1. On your old iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Contacts.
  2. Turn on Contacts and make sure it's set to Merge.
  3. On your new iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Contacts.
  4. Sign in with the same Apple ID and password as your old iPhone.
  5. Your contacts should sync automatically. If not, tap Merge to combine the contacts from both devices.

Method 2: Using iTunes

  1. Connect your old iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
  2. Select your old iPhone from the top menu bar.
  3. Click on Info and select Sync Contacts.
  4. Choose whether you want to sync all contacts or select specific groups.
  5. Click Apply to start the sync process.
  6. Connect your new iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
  7. Select your new iPhone from the top menu bar.
  8. Click on Info and select Sync Contacts.
  9. Choose whether you want to sync all contacts or select specific groups.
  10. Click Apply to start the sync process.

Method 3: Using a Third-Party App

  1. Download and install a third-party app like AnyTrans or PhoneTrans on your computer.
  2. Connect your old iPhone to your computer and launch the app.
  3. Select the contacts you want to transfer and choose the export option (e.g., CSV, VCF, or XML).
  4. Transfer the exported contacts to your new iPhone using the app.

Method 4: Using a Cloud Service

  1. Export your contacts from your old iPhone to a cloud service like Google Contacts or Microsoft Outlook.
  2. Sign in to the same cloud service on your new iPhone.
  3. Import the exported contacts to your new iPhone.

Remember to back up your old iPhone before switching to a new one, as this will ensure that all your data, including contacts, is safely transferred to your new device.