Transferring contacts from iphone to android without gmail

The great migration from iPhone to Android! Don't worry, I've got you covered. While Google's Gmail is a popular way to transfer contacts, there are alternative methods to transfer your contacts from iPhone to Android without using Gmail. Here are a few options:

Method 1: Use iCloud

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Contacts.
  2. Turn on Contacts and make sure it's set to "Merge" or "Replace" (depending on your preference).
  3. On your Android device, go to Settings > Accounts > Add account > Other (or Google) > Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync.
  4. Enter your iCloud account credentials (Apple ID and password) and select "Next".
  5. Choose the contacts you want to transfer and select "Sync now".

Method 2: Use vCard (.vcf) files

  1. On your iPhone, go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Contacts.
  2. Tap "Export" and select "vCard (.vcf)".
  3. Choose the contacts you want to transfer and select "Export".
  4. On your Android device, go to Contacts > Menu > Import/Export > Import from vCard (.vcf).
  5. Select the vCard file you exported from your iPhone and follow the prompts to import the contacts.

Method 3: Use a third-party app

  1. Download and install a third-party app like:
    • Sync2 (free, with ads)
    • Copy My Data (free, with ads)
    • Phone Transfer (paid)
  2. Follow the app's instructions to transfer your contacts from iPhone to Android.

Method 4: Use a USB cable and a computer

  1. Connect your iPhone to a computer using a USB cable.
  2. Open iTunes on the computer and select your iPhone.
  3. Click on "Info" and select "Sync Contacts".
  4. Choose the contacts you want to transfer and select "Sync".
  5. Connect your Android device to the computer using a USB cable.
  6. Open the computer's file explorer and navigate to the "Contacts" folder.
  7. Copy the contacts from the iPhone's "Contacts" folder to the Android device's "Contacts" folder.

Remember to back up your iPhone contacts before transferring them to your Android device to ensure you don't lose any important information.