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attempted to use the iCloud transfer function. Everything went great, until I realized that not all contacts transferred to new iPhone. Can anyone tell me what to do if contacts didn't t transfer to new iPhone 12? How do I retrieve them on my new iPhone? – Andreas We understand how frustrating it can be when the transition to a new iPhone doesn't go swimmingly, especially when contacts not transferring. But luckily there are plenty of ways to solve the issue. In this
article, we'll outline an array of methods that help you to fix the issue that contacts didn't transfer to the new iPhone and how to transfer your contacts to your new iPhone without any hassle. Let's get start now! If you've got a new iPhone, you'll be using iOS 15, which means you'll sign in to iCloud, App Store, and others using one account. So, if you find that contacts didn't transfer to the new iPhone from your old
device, you need to ensure that you're using the same iCloud account. Here is the method to check your iCloud account on your iPhone.
2. Turn On Contacts in iCloudOne thing that might be blocking the transfer process is the iCloud contacts toggle button being off. If that's the case, your contacts won't automatically transfer from your iCloud account to your new iPhone. So, you'll need to turn it on; if you already have it on, then try turning it off and then back on. Follow these simple steps:
3. Make Sure Your Default Account of Contacts is iCloudA roadblock that you may not have considered is that you select the third-party app(s) that you've previously decided to sync your contacts to as your default account. If this applies to you, you'll need to deselect the third-party apps and make iCloud your default account. Otherwise, your information will keep transferring to the app and not your iPhone. Here's how to do it:
4. Reset Your Network SettingsIf you're still can't transfer your contacts to your new iPhone, it may be down to your network. So, try to reset your network settings and try again. Follow the steps below to reset your iPhone:
5. Utilize External Software to Transfer iPhone ContactsIf all the methods above fail, and your contacts still have not transferred to the new iPhone, you can rely on a piece of software that specializes in iOS problems. We recommended iMyFone iTransor to you! You can transfer contacts across to your iPhone without any obstacles or sticky situations. It's compatible with iPhone 12/12 Pro/11 Pro Max/11 Pro/11/X/8/7 with the latest iOS 15/14 and older iOS systems. Transfer data from iPhone to iPhone, including contacts easily even merge contacts in two devices. In addition, you can selectively transfer data from old backups to your new iPhone. How to Use iMyFone iTransor to Transfer Contacts?Step 1.Download and launch iMyFone iTransor, then click the "Export from Device & Backup" option on the left tab and select "Export from Backup".
Tips You can see all the backup files here, including Message, Contacts, WhatsApp, etc. Select the backup files you need to transfer and click "Next". Step 2.You can choose the type of data you want to export. Select one or multiple types and click "Scan" to continue.
Step 3.You'll be able to see the details after the scanning is completed. Choose what you want to export and click " Export" in the lower right corner.
Step 4.All exported files will be available on your computer after the process is over. ConclusionThe methods we mentioned above can help you solve "Contacts didn't transfer to new iPhone 12/11/XS/XR/X/8" issues. The most practical way we recommended still uses iMyFone iTransor, which is easier to operate. Leave your comment if you still meet other trouble! (Click to rate this post) Generally rated 4.8 (256 participated)
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