If you have recently become the proud owner of a new iPhone model, you have definitely encountered the problem of transferring contacts to iOS. Moving elements manually is a labor-intensive and unrewarding task, especially if there are a lot of records. Everything can be done fully automatically.
The main thing is to know the algorithm of how to synchronize iPhone contacts with iCloud. Using a cloud service, transferring items from your iPhone to another device is as easy as shelling pears.
In this short instruction, we will look step by step at how to transfer contacts from iCloud to iPhone, how to create them and erase them from the gadget’s memory.
First, let's define what this concept means.
Contacts is a stand-alone application within the operating system, which includes a list of records for various subscribers. In essence, this is an ordinary phone book.
Just one element in an application can contain a lot of information, not just a phone number. Sometimes this information can be invaluable, and in such a situation, the loss of a device becomes a serious problem for its owner. Therefore, regularly creating backup copies should become a habit for any iPhone owner. And the easiest way is to make a backup in iCloud. This procedure can be configured so that it is carried out automatically and daily. It is extremely important that the copies were not created very long ago.
Create contacts on iPhone
Creating elements with which synchronization will later be possible is done in the following ways:
- on PC/laptop;
- via the Internet (for example, via iCloud);
- directly on your phone, tablet or player.
We are interested in how to create a backup in iCloud on an iPhone. This process is similar to creating notes in the address book on the iPhone (with unification).
So, to create a new contact in the cloud service, follow these steps:
- On the appropriate resource, enter your ID and password from the iCloud settings and proceed to the contacts application.
- At the bottom of the page, click on the picture with a cross and select the option to create a new unit in the pop-up menu.
- Fill in the required fields and click on the “Finish” element.
In the process of simple steps, a new unit will be created in the address book, from which you can easily transfer in the future.
For those who are not in the know, let us remind you that in Cloud you can also:
- change the order of selecting elements according to various criteria;
- change element display types;
- change the types of displays of postal addresses and telephone numbers depending on the region;
- set contacts as personal cards;
- update items and much more.
Access to the above and any other functions is in the main menu.
Importing contacts: methods and instructions
This operation can be performed in several ways:
- through the iTunes utility;
- via iCloud;
- using a SIM card.
When working with the cloud, the algorithm of actions will be as follows:
- On your phone, go to iCloud settings and turn on the switch next to the contacts icon.
- All items uploaded to the cloud will be transferred to the iPhone. Now the entire list of elements is synchronized.
As you can see, the method is very simple. However, it is not without its drawbacks. The disadvantages are the following:
- the need for a network;
- Before the procedure, you need to import contacts into the cloud.
As you already understood from the instructions above, interaction with contacts can be carried out both on a PC/laptop without connecting to the network, and through it (in particular, using iCloud). Any of these methods allows you to easily shape, change, and erase elements. This means there is a need to transfer these changes to the phone. However, there is no need to do all this manually - synchronization will help the user in such a situation.
Synchronizing contacts in iOS
This term refers to the exchange of data between a PC/laptop and an iOS device.
If we are talking about the interaction between iTunes and iPhone, then elements are exchanged from the address book stored in the PC memory and in the contacts application on the phone. The extremely important point here is that the information located on the PC always retains priority.
Sync iPhone contacts with iCloud
After the user activates the function of exchanging items both in the cloud and in the Google account, the whole process will start fully automatically. Moreover, this will happen whenever the device is connected to the network via Wi-Fi. There is no need to do anything additional.
Deleting contacts from iPhone
It happens that you need to erase some units from the phone’s address book. This operation is performed in one of 2 ways:
- single deletion;
- deleting the entire list.
The algorithm of actions will be as follows:
- In the contacts application on your phone, you need to select the entry you want to erase.
- At the top right side, click on the change button. The page for changing the element will immediately open.
- Scroll to the bottom of the page and click on the delete contact section.
- Confirm your decision.
Washing a large number of elements one at a time is extremely difficult. Yes, you don’t need to do this when there is a simpler way. Sharing data with a blank address book will 100% clear the contacts app on iPhone.
A complete cleaning of the book can also be done by restoring the phone. But keep in mind that this will permanently erase all content. Jailbroken devices cannot be flashed using the usual flashing methods, unless via SemiRestore.
So, managing contacts on an Apple smartphone is available in several ways. This can be done either from a PC/laptop or through applications on the network. Moreover, everything is done very easily - the main thing is to correctly configure the synchronization processes.
It is very important that each and every contact is synced to your iCloud account. After all, if something happens to your device, some contacts will be irretrievably lost, only part of them will be restored from the cloud.
The easiest way is to go to icloud.com under your account and look at “Contacts”. Their number must exactly match the number in the phone.
If this is not the case for you, read the next part of the article.
What to do if contacts won't sync with iCloud
Most likely, your contacts that you transferred from another phone, for example, from an Android phone, are not synchronized. At the same time, new contacts should appear in iCloud.
So how do you solve this problem? Everything is very simple - open “Settings” and select “iCloud” there. We find a list of programs that use iCloud. We are interested in “Contacts”. We disable synchronization for them. Don't be afraid, you won't lose your contacts, but to do this, be sure to select “Keep on iPhone” in the menu that appears:
Now it is advisable to take a pause, no more than 10 minutes. After that, go to iCloud settings again and turn contact synchronization back on. When asked what to do with contacts, select “Merge”.
After that, go to icloud.com again and make sure that all contacts are now in place.
If something remains unclear to you, write in the comments on this page, we will be happy to help you!
Today we have to figure out how to synchronize iPhone contacts with Gmail. It's no secret that modern mobile devices are closely connected with various Internet services. Google accounts on phones and tablets are activated quite often. They allow you to quickly use Google's many features. Sometimes owners of Apple products need to synchronize contacts with a Google account. But this process is often accompanied by some problems. Which ones exactly? How to properly sync iPhone with Gmail? All this will be discussed further below. In fact, answering the questions asked is easier than it might seem.
Preparation
How to sync iPhone contacts with Gmail? First you need to properly prepare for the procedure. This is necessary in order to avoid failures or malfunctions.
Before working with Google, you will need to interrupt all previously established synchronization. Correct implementation of the process can only be guaranteed when work is carried out with only one service.
From iPhone to Google
Everything is extremely simple. In fact, even a novice owner of Apple smartphones can handle the process. To establish synchronization, the first thing you need to do is add a Google account to your phone. This is the only way to bring your idea to life.
What exactly needs to be done? Required:
- Turn on your mobile device. Wait until it is ready to use. If the smartphone has already been turned on, you need to shut down previously opened programs.
- Go to the "Settings" menu - iCloud.
- Select "Mail, addresses, calendars".
- In the window that appears, click on “Add account”.
- Explore the proposed list of services. How to sync iPhone contacts with Gmail? To do this, click on the Google line.
- Enter the requested data. Usually we are talking about a name/nickname, an email address on Google, and a password. After this, click on the “Next” button.
- Select the data that will be synchronized. In our case, this is “Contacts”. You just need to turn the switch located opposite the corresponding inscription to the “On” position.
- Click on "Save".
That's all. If everything is done correctly, then within a few seconds data synchronization will begin. The operation occurs automatically. The user will not have to perform any additional actions.
From Google to iPhone
Now it’s clear how to synchronize iPhone contacts with Gmail. But what if it is necessary to perform the operation in reverse? That is, transfer data from Google to iPhone?
This is not as difficult to do as it seems. But, as a rule, the bulk of operations are carried out using a computer. This device makes it easier to work with email. How to sync contacts from Gmail on iPhone 6?
Just follow the following instructions:
- Open Google. Log in via email from your existing account.
- Click on the Gmail inscription in the upper left part of the window.
- Click on the "Contacts" button.
- At the top of the page that appears, click on the inscription "More.../Additional...".
- Click on "Export...".
- Mark the contact groups you want to transfer. In the "Format" section, you must check the box next to vCard.
- Click on the button labeled “Export”.
- Download the resulting document to your smartphone using any application. You can use iFunBox or iTunes.
From now on, it is clear how to synchronize iPhone contacts with Gmail in both directions. If you want to transfer data from mail to phone, you can use another little secret.
Fast export
Which one exactly? Fast synchronization of contacts with Gmail is based on a special vCard transfer method. What is it about?
To quickly transfer phones from email to iPhone, you need to follow all the previously suggested steps (up to 7 inclusive). Next, the received vCard will need to be sent by email to the address configured on the iPhone. Afterwards, open the document from your smartphone and select “Create new” or “Add to existing”.
Instead of a conclusion
Today we learned how to sync iPhone notes with Gmail, as well as contacts and other data. In fact, everything is much simpler than it seems. The main thing is to have an email on Google.
There are no more proven and effective ways to synchronize a smartphone with Google. By following the proposed algorithms, you can transfer contacts, notes and calendars to Google mail in a few minutes.
Despite the apparent ease of setup, there is a pitfall here. An account like Gmail does not sync contacts with Google Contacts (!):
This situation can be solved simply (it’s the same for the iPad, only the pictures are larger in resolution, which is why I don’t include them).
Go to "Settings" > "Mail, addresses, calendars". Click "Add...".
Attention! Select "Microsoft Exchange" as the account type and fill in the appropriate parameters. It is important to specify the domain "m.google.com" and then the server "m.google.com".
Next, we will see that the “Contacts” and “Reminders” items will appear in the recording parameters, but “Notes” will disappear (how to restore synchronization of notes is described):
Next you need to be careful. All your contacts need to be synced via iTunes with Google contacts:
- in iTunes select the device;
- go to the "Information" tab;
- Check the box "Synchronize contacts with" and select "Google Contacts". Click on the "Configuration" button and enter your account parameters.
- And then click “Apply” and wait for the synchronization to complete.
We check in Google Contacts that contact information has been transferred. After this, you need to uncheck the “Synchronize contacts with” checkbox.
Now go back to settings and select "Contacts". We will be asked: “What do you want to do with the existing local objects: contacts on the iPhone?” Since the contact information is saved, select “Delete”.
There will be a second warning: "Are you sure you want to continue? All existing contacts will be deleted from the iPhone.". Select “Delete” again and see that “Contacts” synchronization is enabled.
By going to contacts, you can see the corresponding group, and in it Gmail contacts:
That's all. How to restore synchronization of notes is described.
Google offers a unique and very convenient way to store your contact sheet. And if in a system like Android, the synchronization function is available automatically, then in order for Google contacts to appear on your iOS device, you need to do a couple of simple steps.
A bit of hardware: your iOS device will communicate with the Google server using the CardDAV protocol. This allows you to keep your contacts in order and manage them remotely. Your Google account will have exactly the same contacts as on your iOS device, and changes to data in one place will lead to adjustments to information in another. Updating contacts in iOS fifth and later versions is carried out using the SSL protocol, which guarantees the security of transmitted data: all information is securely encrypted, maintaining its confidentiality.
So, what needs to be done in order to sync Google contacts with iPhone and iPad?
1. Go to the Settings section
2. Click the line Mail, Contacts, Calendars
3. Select Add.
4. Select the “Other” line.
5. After that, click on “CardDAV Account”
6. Complete these fields. In the server line, enter “Google.com” and enter your Gmail account as the login. The password, accordingly, must also be from the Gmail account. It should be said that if two-step authentication is enabled, you will also have to enter the application password. In the "Description" field, you can enter anything, for example, "Google Contacts."
7. After this, you need to click on the “Next” button at the top of the screen.
8. To start syncing, simply open the Contacts app on your iOS device. The contact list will begin updating automatically.
There may be some problems during installation. In order to eliminate them, check several important nuances:
- Go to “Menu”, then to “Mail, Contacts, Calendars”, then to “Accounts”. Find your CardDAV account and make sure that the “Account” line is “ON”.
- Then go to the menu below and go to "Advanced". Make sure that the option next to “Use SSL” is “ON”.
- Click the "Done" button at the top of the screen to apply the changes.
- Log in to your Google account. Most likely, it simply blocked “suspicious service entry.” Convince Google that it was you after all. After this, everything should work out for you.
