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Perez
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Apr 23, 2026

How to transfer address book from android to iphone after setup without sim

Hello, I need to move my address book from an Android phone to an iPhone, but I do not want to use a SIM card for the transfer. I am not very familiar with phone data transfer, so I am looking for a...
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Sundarpic
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Apr 23, 2026

Google, one of the most straightforward and reliable ways to transfer your address book from Android to iPhone. This method syncs your contacts to the cloud, making them available on your new iPhone without needing any cables or third-party apps.

How to transfer address book from android to iphone with Google

Step 1: Sync Android Contacts to Your Google Account

First, ensure all your Android contacts are saved to your Google Account, not just on the phone's local storage.

  1. Open the Settings app on your Android phone.
  2. Tap on Accounts or Accounts and Backup (the exact name may vary by device).
  3. Select Manage Accounts and then tap your Google Account.
  4. Tap on Account Sync or Sync account.
  5. On the list of items, make sure the switch for Contacts is turned ON. This forces your phone to upload your current contacts to Google's servers.

Step 2: Add Same Google Account to Your iPhone

Now, you will add that same Google account to your iPhone. The iPhone will then automatically download the synced contacts.

  1. Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
  2. Scroll down and tap on Mail (or Apps > Mail on newer iOS versions).
  3. Tap Accounts, then tap Add Account

  4. Turn ON the toggle switch for Contacts

Step 3: Access Your Contacts

Your iPhone will now begin syncing your Google contacts. This usually takes just a few moments.

Open the Contacts app on your iPhone. You should see your address book list populating. If you don't see them immediately, close the Contacts app, wait a minute, and reopen it, or simply restart your iPhone.