When you get a new iPhone, perhaps the first thing you do is to get all the contacts to the new iPhone. With so many useful tools to choose from, how to share contacts on iPhone is no longer a complicated problem these days. If you are looking for the best way to share contacts between iPhones, this post is for you. Here we will guide you through how to share multiple contacts or all contacts on iPhone in 6 ways. Read along for the detailed guide and you can find the most suitable way to complete the task.
Part 1: How to Share Contacts on iPhone via Coolmuster Mobile Transfer
Part 2: How to Share Multiple Contacts on iPhone Using Coolmuster iOS Assistant
Part 3: How to Send Multiple Contacts on iPhone via Mail/Message
Part 4. How to Share Contacts on iPhone Using AirDrop
Part 5. How to Share All Contacts on iPhone with iCloud
Part 6. How to Share Contacts between iPhones Using iTunes
The best way to share contacts is to use a third-party data transfer tool called Coolmuster Mobile Transfer. This software is designed to help users move files between different mobile devices. You can use it to transfer all contacts from iPhone to iPhone with 1 click. And it also supports other files when it comes to iOS to iOS transfer, including calendars, bookmarks, eBooks(PDFs & ePubs), and notes.
Moreover, as Coolmuster Mobile Transfer works on both iOS and Android devices, you can use it to transfer files from iOS to Android, Android to iOS, and Android to Android as well.
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How to share all contacts on iPhone using Coolmuster Mobile Transfer:
Step 1. Download Coolmuster Mobile Transfer on your computer and enter the Mobile Transfer section.
Step 2. Connect the two iPhones to computer using suitable USB cables. Unlock them and tap Trust when the "Trust this Computer" notification pops up.
Step 3. After connecting, make sure that your iPhones are placed in the right positions; if not, click Flip to switch their positions.
Step 4. Select Contacts and then click the Start Copy button to share all contacts on iPhone.
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If you want to share multiple contacts on iPhone in one go, Coolmuster iOS Assistant can help you get the job done. This is an all-in-one data managing tool that enables you to view and manage iOS data from PC, transfer files between iPhone/iPad/iPod and PC, back up and restore iPhone with/without iTunes, etc.
With this tool, you don't need to share contacts between iPhones one by one. It allows you to transfer contacts from iPhone to computer and vice versa. You can export multiple contacts or a group of contacts from the old iPhone to PC, and then import the contact files from PC to iPhone easily.
Coolmuster iOS Assistant is fully compatible with iPhones running iOS 5 and up, including iOS 14. You can download it on your computer to give it a try.
How to share multiple contacts on iPhone in one go using Coolmuster iOS Assistant:
Step 1. Download the software and connect both your iPhones to PC
Install and launch Coolmuster iOS Assistant on your computer, then connect the two iPhones to computer with USB cables. Unlock your iPhones and tap Trust when asked if you "Trust this Computer?" The software will then detects your iPhones automatically.
Step 2. Export contacts from the old iPhone
Select your old iPhone from the device list, and click Contacts in the left sidebar. You can select all the contacts or any contacts you want to transfer. After selecting, click Export and then save the contacts as XML format on your computer.
Step 3. Import contacts to the new iPhone
Now select your new iPhone and then head to the Contacts tab. Click the Import button and select the XML file that has the contacts you just exported. The old iPhone's contacts will then be transferred to your new iPhone smoothly.
Further reading: 11 Ways to Import Contacts to iPhone
You can also use the Contacts app to share multiple contacts between iPhones. This method is very easy to operate as it doesn't require a third-party app. But you will need to send contact on iPhone one by one which could be inconvenient.
Step 1. On your sending iPhone, open the Contacts app and then tap the contacts you want to share.
Step 2. Scroll down to find the Share Contact option and tap on it.
Step 3. Select the app you want to use to share your contacts, for example, Mail, Message.
Step 4. Your contact will be attached to the app you open. You can then continue to enter the recipient and share the contacts to another iPhone.
AirDrop is a good tool to share files like contacts from iPhone to iPhone. But you can't AirDrop contacts all at once. You will need to open the contact you want and share it with another iPhone one by one.
How to AirDrop contacts on iPhone:
Step 1. On both your iPhones, open the Control center and then turn on Bluetooth and Wi-Fi. Then tap and hold this section to enable AirDrop. You can set your device to be discoverable by Contacts Only or Everyone as you want.
Step 2. Now open the Contacts app on your sending iPhone, tap the contact you need to send and select the Share Contact option.
Step 3. Select AirDrop and then tap the receiving iPhone's name.
Step 4. On your receiving iPhone, tap Accept to save the contact.
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If you want to transfer all contacts from the previous iPhone to a new iPhone that hasn't been set up, iCloud backup is a good choice. By following the steps below, you can transfer all your contacts as well as other data and settings to your new iPhone.
Step 1. Ensure that your old iPhone is connected to Wi-Fi.
Step 2. Open the Settings app on your old iPhone > tap [Your name] > iCloud > turn on Contacts.
Step 3. Select iCloud Backup > tap Back Up Now.
Step 4. Now set up your new iPhone according to the prompts.
Step 5. When you see the Apps & Data screen, select Restore from iCloud backup and then sign in with your Apple ID and password.
Step 6. Choose the backup that just was created on the old iPhone.
Step 7. Wait for your contacts and other data to restore to your new iPhone.
Step 8. After restoring, you can continue to set up your new iPhone.
If you have already started to use your iPhone and don't want to reset your iPhone to get the iCloud backup, you can use iCloud syncing. Here are the instructions:
Step 1. Firstly, make sure both your iPhones are connected to Wi-Fi and logged into the same iCloud account
Step 2. On your old iPhones, open Settings > tap [Your name] > iCloud > make sure Contacts is enabled.
Step 3. Scroll down to iCloud Backup > tap Back Up Now.
Step 4. On your new iPhone, go to settings and ensure that the Contacts option is toggled on.
Step 5. You can now open the Contacts app on your new iPhone and pull down from the top of the contact list to refresh the app.
Step 6. After a few minutes, the old iPhone's contacts will appear on your new iPhone.
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iTunes offers you the solution to transfer files between Apple devices. You can follow the instructions below to transfer all your contacts from iPhone to iPhone.
Step 1. Connect your old iPhone to computer and then run iTunes.
Step 2. Tap the device icon and then tap Summary.
Step 3. Select This Computer and then click Back Up Now. After the process is finished, you can eject your iPhone from computer.
Step 4. Connect your new iPhone to computer and then click the device icon and tap Summary.
Step 5. Click Restore Backup and then select the backup that was created just now to restore to your new iPhone.
If you have some contacts stored on your SIM card, here's how to import contacts from SIM card to your iPhone:
Step 1. On your iPhone, open the Settings app > tap Mail, Contacts, Calendars.
Step 2. Tap Import SIM Contacts.
Step 3. Save the contacts to the location you want.
If you follow the guide in this tutorial, you should be able to transfer your contacts from one iPhone to another. Among all these methods, Coolmuster Mobile Transfer is the best way to share all contacts on iPhone. The speed is very fast and you can see the transferring bar during the process. If you want to selectively share multiple contacts, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is your go-to software. It allows you to view iPhone contacts from PC and freely choose the contacts you want to transfer. Download the tool you prefer and give it a go.
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