How to Transfer Contacts from Samsung to iPhone 8/8 Plus

As expected, the next generation Apple's iPhone 8 will come in later this year, which marks the 10th anniversary of Apple smartphones. There is already an abundance of rumors hinting at its impressive features so that many Android users cannot wait to switch Samsung to iPhone 8. However, there is one thing troubled them: how to transfer all valuable data such as contacts from Samsung to iPhone 8. For this purpose, here in this guide, I will share the tips of transferring contacts from Samsung to iPhone 8.

Also Read: How to Recover Deleted Contacts from Samsung

Transfer Contacts from Samsung to iPhone via Move to iOS

Move to iOS is a free app offered by Apple to make it easy for users to transfer data from Android to iPhone. It can securely and automatically transfer all kinds of content including contacts, messages history, camera photos, and videos, web bookmarks, email accounts, calendars free apps from your Samsung to iPhone 8.  Furthermore, there is no need to save your stuff elsewhere before switching from Samsung. The following is a guide on how it works.

Before you begin:

• Make sure your iPhone/iPad is running iOS 9 or later.
• Make sure your Android version is 4.0 or later.
• Make sure your Samsung is connected to a Wifi. 
• Make sure both Samsung and iPhone have enough power.

1. Set up your iPhone to look for the Apps&Data screen and choose the “Move Data from Android” option. Then tap “Continue” to wait for a ten-digit code appearing.
2. On your Android device, run the Move to iOS app and tap "Continue". After reading the terms and conditions, click "Next" from the “Find Your Code ”screen.
3. Next, enter the code on your Android device, then the two devices will be connected over a Wi-Fi Direct connection.
4. Select the content you’d like transfer on Samsung and tap “Next”. Then leave both devices alone until the loading bar that appears on your iOS device finishes.
5. After that, tap “Done” on your Samsung phone, then tap “Continue” on your iPhone 8 and follow the onscreen steps to finish setting up for your iOS device.

Transfer Contacts from Samsung to iPhone via Mobile Transfer

Better choice for phone transfer from Samsung to iPhone 8 can be Gihosoft Mobile Transfer-a professional mobile transfer software. With it, you can transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone 8 effortlessly. Moreover, it supports almost all Android devices such as Samsung, HTC, LG, Sony, Google, One Plus, Motorola, ZTE as well as iOS devices such as iPhone8/8 plus, iPhone7/7 plus, iPhone 6/6s/6 plus, SE, iPad, iPod Touch etc. Meanwhile, it fully compatible with iOS 11 and Android 7.0. Follow the step to read on how to transfer contacts from Samsung to iPhone 8.

Before you begin:

• Make sure your USB Ports are in good condition.
• Make sure the two devices are powered on.
• Make sure enable USB is debugging on your Samsung. 
• Make sure install the latest USB Driver for your Android device.

Step1. Run Mobile Transfer and select the “Phone to Phone” from the main interface.
Step2. Connect your Samsung and iPhone 8 to PC respectively via USB cables.
Step3. Mark “Contacts” and other content than tap “Start Copy” button.
Step4. Keep two phones are well connected to PC until the process completed.

In addition to Samsung to iPhone 8 contacts transfer, with Gihosoft Mobile Transfer, you can also transfer SMS from Samsung to iPhone, as well as call logs, calendar, photos, music, and videos etc.