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How to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone without Apple ID?
Hi all, I just got another iPhone and need to move all contacts from the old device to the new one. The problem is that I don't want to use Apple ID or iCloud for this transfer. I looked at a few g...
Transferring contacts via email is a simple way to use your email account to transfer contacts from one iPhone to another.
How to transfer contacts from iPhone to iPhone
1. On your old iPhone:
- Open the Contacts app.
- Press and hold a contact, then select Share Contact.
- Tap Select All or select contacts one by one.
- Tap Share, then select Mail.
- Send the VCF file to your own email address.
2. On your new iPhone:
- Open the email you just sent.
- Tap the VCF file attachment.
- Tap Add All Contacts to import them.
So, if you're wondering how to transfer contacts from iphone to iphone, I think this method is ideal for users with a small contact list who prefer not to use third-party tools. It's a built-in solution for quickly transferring contacts between iPhones.
Pros
- No additional apps required
- Simply use the built-in Mail app—it’s easy to use
Cons
- If you have more than 100 contacts, you may not be able to select them all at once
- A stable internet connection is required to send and receive emails
- Larger VCF files may take longer to send, or may not be successfully added as attachments in some email clients