Contact management is very important these days. After all, you wouldn’t want someone’s number to go wrong. Both Microsoft and Google offer the ability to backup contacts using Gmail and Outlook. The majority out there choose Gmail because it comes by default on all Android devices. However, things can get a bit confusing if you don’t know how to add Gmail Contacts to iPhone.
When switching between mobile phones, it is equally important to transfer hundreds of contacts from one device to another. Changing from one Android phone to another is seamless because you’re probably using the same Gmail ID for your Google account. That’s why all your contacts and messages are easily synced to a new device.
The problem arises when you switch from Android to iOS. Thankfully, Apple has developed a solution to make the process go smoothly.
In this post, we will talk about many ways to move your old contacts from Android or Gmail or SIM card to new iPhone. We will also cover some tips and tricks to ditch the Google ecosystem in favor of the Apple ecosystem.
Using Move to iOS App
Apple has developed a smooth solution for users to switch from Android to iOS. The company has released a ‘Move to iOS’ app for Android.
Users can use the app to transfer messages, call logs, and contacts from their old device to their new iPhone. The whole process is simple and easy to use.
First, you need to download the app from the Play Store. Keep your new iPhone with you on the setup screen. Now, open the app on Android and go through the setup screen. The app will then ask you to add the code from your iOS device to Android. Enter the code and the transfer will begin.
In just a few minutes, all related data such as contacts, messages, calendars, photos and videos will start copying from Android to iOS. The app uses a secure private Wi-Fi network to make the transfer.
However, what if your contacts aren’t saved on your Android phone and are entirely in another Gmail account? In that case, you can use the trick below to get the job done.
Add Gmail account on iPhone
Apple provides a central solution for adding, removing, and managing all email IDs. Go to Settings > Passwords & Accounts > and add a new Gmail account.
After a successful attempt, the account will appear in the same menu for additional adjustments.
Now, open the Gmail tab and you’ll see the ability to sync Mail, Contacts, Calendars, and Notes with your iPhone.
Enable the necessary services and you will see the data in the respective apps. The Email app will show the Gmail account, and the Contacts app will sync the Gmail contacts. Gmail events will be added to the default Calendar app.
Pro Tip: Using the same trick, you can also add Outlook contacts to iPhone. Microsoft goes ahead and lets you sync Outlook tasks with Apple’s Reminders app.
Use the Super Backup app
The Google Play Store is filled with great contacts and message backup solutions. One such application is the Super Backup application.
First, you need to download the app from the Play Store. Opening the app and the home screen will allow you to back up everything, including apps, SMS, Contacts, Call logs, etc.
Tap the Contacts tab and then select backup all options. It will ask you to create a VCF file and allow you to rename it.
After successfully creating the file, send the file to iPhone using Bluetooth or Email or any other platform.
Open the file on iPhone and it will import the iPhone contacts backup.
Change default contact location on iPhone
By default, iPhone adds new contacts to the iCloud platform. It can create a mess for Gmail users as they rely on backups of their contacts on Google’s platform.
You need to change the backup behavior from the Settings menu. Here’s how.
Go to Settings > Contacts > Default Account and change it to Gmail.
From the same screen, one can import SIM contacts using below option. It will ask you where to export contacts.
Backup Contacts to iCloud
Now that you’ve added contacts from your old device, Gmail, and SIM to your iPhone, it’s time to back up your contacts to Apple’s iCloud platform. Let me explain why you need to do that.
Apple offers powerful backup and restore functionality when switching from one iPhone to another (something iOS is known for compared to Google’s messy solution). It is essential to back up the necessary data to iCloud for a smooth transfer.
You need to go to Settings > Profiles > iCloud and enable backup of contacts, messages, calendars, etc.
Manage contacts like a pro
Use the tricks above to move contacts from all locations to your new iPhone. Also, don’t forget to back up using the iCloud platform. You can have as many Gmail accounts on your iPhone and sync your personal and work contacts in them. For offline use, choose to create a VCF file and save it for future use.
Next: iCloud has 5GB of free space. It can quickly work with all options enabled. Read the article below to clear iCloud storage from iPhone and Mac
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