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Izannki
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May 19, 2026

How to migrate android contacts to iphone without sim card?

Hi everyone, I recently switched from an Android phone to an iPhone and I'm trying to transfer all my contacts over. The problem is I don't have a SIM card available to use as a transfer method, so I...
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Everettiu
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May 20, 2026

Using your Google Account is one of the simplest and most reliable free methods for how to migrate Android contacts to iPhone completely without a SIM card. Since Android is built around Google services, your contacts are likely already synced to your Google Account without you even realizing it . This method works entirely through the cloud, so no cables, SIM cards, or third-party software are required.

How to migrate Android contacts to iPhone:

On your Android phone:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google

2. Tap your Google account

3. Ensure Contacts sync is turned ON

On your iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Add Account

2. Select Google

3. Sign in with the same Google account

4. Toggle Contacts to ON

Your contacts will appear in the iPhone Contacts app within minutes. This method preserves all details—names, phone numbers, emails, addresses, birthdays, and even custom labels.