We are unable to login to our iPhone account (yes, we’ve been ALL the way up the iPhone support line). Anyway, bought a new phone but need to transfer all the contacts without access to the original iCloud. I exported “all contacts” (6kish) to a vcf file. Imported in the new iCloud account but it only imported around 2400. How can I import ALL of my contacts? What should I look for to fix whatever is going on?
iPhone 14
Mansfieldmom Said:
"I cannot signin to iCloud on the old phone. I need to know how to import the contacts. I have exported them but they are not all importing."
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Import these to Mail on a Mac:
If you have a Mac, then using the Mail app, import them to that. Then, enable Mail in iCloud Settings on the Mac.
Enabling Contacting in iCloud Settings:
Mansfieldmom Said:
"Importing contacts: We are unable to login to our iPhone account (yes, we’ve been ALL the way up the iPhone support line). Anyway, bought a new phone but need to transfer all the contacts without access to the original iCloud. I exported 'all contacts' (6kish) to a vcf file. Imported in the new iCloud account but it only imported around 2400. How can I import ALL of my contacts? What should I look for to fix whatever is going on?"
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Transferring Contacts Between Phones:
A. Use Quick Start:
When it comes to transferring from an old iPhone to a new iPhone, Quick Start is what to use. Go Here: Use Quick Start to Transfer Data to a New iPhone or iPad - Apple Support
or...
B. Sync Through iCloud:
Sign in to the same Apple ID on both iPhones, and then enable Contacts in iCloud Settings. Being synced, the contacts will be accessible between both two iPhones.
On Both iPhones:
Mansfieldmom Said:
"Importing contacts: YES!!! Thank you!!! Now for a more difficult question… is there a way to save all of my text messages? Thank you SO much for your help with the contacts!!!"
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You are most welcome! Excellent job troubleshooting.
Exporting Messages:
A. Import these to the Messages App on a Mac:
Set Up Messages on the Mac. If iMessage was enabled on the iPhone, then they should show up just fine on the Messages app on the Mac.
Go Here: Set Up Messages on Mac - Apple Support
Another option...
B. Print as a PDF Document:
Use my User Tip: How to Save or Print a Complete iPhone Messages Thread - User Tip
I cannot signin to iCloud on the old phone. I need to know how to import the contacts. I have exported them but they are not all importing.
YES!!! Thank you!!! Now for a more difficult question… is there a way to save all of my text messages? Thank you SO much for your help with the contacts!!!
Importing contacts
