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Perez
Apr 23, 2026Iron Contributor
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...
Rodrigoser
Apr 23, 2026Copper Contributor
Since your iPhone is already set up and you do not want to use a SIM card, the Google Account method is completely free, safe, and requires no cables, no extra software, and no technical experience.
Here is why this method is perfect for a transfer address book from Android to iPhone without SIM:
- No SIM card needed – The transfer happens over Wi-Fi using the cloud.
- No erasing your iPhone – Unlike Apple's "Move to iOS" tool, this method works on an already‑set‑up iPhone.
- No extra apps to install – Both Android and iPhone already support Google accounts natively.
- Completely free – There are no hidden costs, trial versions, or "pro" upgrades.
📱 Step‑by‑Step Guide to Transfer Address Book from Android to iPhone Without SIM
Follow these simple steps exactly as written. The whole process takes about 2–3 minutes.
On Your Android Phone
- Open Settings.
- Tap Accounts (or Accounts and Backup on some phones).
- Tap Google.
- Make sure the Google account you want to use is listed. If not, tap Add account and sign in.
- Tap the Google account name.
- On the sync screen, find Contacts and make sure the switch next to it is ON (blue or green).
- You should see a timestamp like "Just now" or a specific time. This confirms your contacts are saved to Google's servers.
On Your iPhone
- Open Settings.
- Scroll down and tap Apps.
- Tap Mail (or on some iOS versions, tap Contacts directly).
- Tap Accounts.
- Tap Add Account.
- Select Google from the list.
- Sign in with the exact same Google account you used on your Android phone.
- When the permission screen appears, toggle the Contacts switch to ON (green).
- Tap Save in the top right corner.