Transfer contacts from old iphone to new iphone
The joys of upgrading to a new iPhone! Transferring your contacts from your old iPhone to your new one is a relatively straightforward process. Here are the steps:
Method 1: Using iCloud
- Make sure you have iCloud enabled on your old iPhone and that your contacts are synced to iCloud.
- On your new iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Contacts.
- Toggle on "Contacts" to enable syncing.
- Wait for your contacts to sync from your old iPhone to your new one. This may take a few minutes.
Method 2: Using iTunes
- Connect your old iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- Select your old iPhone from the top left corner of the iTunes window.
- Click on "Info" and select "Sync Contacts" to transfer your contacts to your computer.
- Connect your new iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
- Select your new iPhone from the top left corner of the iTunes window.
- Click on "Info" and select "Sync Contacts" to transfer your contacts from your computer to your new iPhone.
Method 3: Using the Quick Start feature (iOS 12 and later)
- Turn on your new iPhone and follow the on-screen instructions to set it up.
- When you reach the "Apps & Data" screen, select "Restore from iCloud Backup" or "Restore from iTunes Backup".
- Sign in with your Apple ID and select the backup of your old iPhone.
- Wait for the backup to restore, which may take a few minutes.
- Once the restore is complete, your contacts will be transferred to your new iPhone.
Method 4: Using a third-party app
- Download and install a third-party app like Move to iOS or Phone Transfer on your old iPhone.
- Follow the app's instructions to transfer your contacts to your new iPhone.
Regardless of the method you choose, your contacts should now be transferred to your new iPhone. If you have any issues or concerns, feel free to ask!