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How to Transfer Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone Quickly
This guide will show you how to transfer contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone. Whether you want to transfer all or selected contacts, you will find the way to do it here.
By Lena / Updated on May 18, 2023
How to Sync Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone
Trying to transfer contacts from my Dell laptop to my new iPhone 13 Pro. Can I use iTunes? Or is there any other way? Thanks in advance!
- Question from Apple Community
You may have already transferred some contacts from Android to new iPhone via the Move to iOS app. In addition, you still have some contacts that are on your Dell laptop. Now you are trying to transfer these contacts to your iPhone, right?
You’ve come to the right page! Here in this guide, I’ll show you 3 ways that can help you transfer contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone. You can first read and then choose one to follow according to your situation.
Way 1. Transfer Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone via FoneTool
FoneTool is one professional iOS data management tool for Windows PC users. The tool supports data transfer between iPhone and computer, between two iPhones. It is recommended if you are in one of the following situations:
- Want to transfer all contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone
- Want to transfer selected contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone
- Want to transfer CSV or vCard contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone
- Want to transfer contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone without Internet
How to Transfer Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone
1. Click the download button to get FoneTool. It supports all iPhone models including the newest iPhone SE 2022, iPhone 13 series.
2. Launch FoneTool and connect iPhone to your laptop via the USB cable.
3. On the home interface, click Transfer to iPhone option.
4. Click the Plus icon and choose the contacts you want to import to iPhone.
5. Confirm the contacts that will be added to iPhone > Finally, click Transfer to start. When the transfer is completed, you can check the transferred contacts in Contacts app.
In addition, FoneTool has one mobile app that can let you transfer photos, videos, contacts, pdf and other files from iPhone to another one.
If you want to easily share data with friends, you can scan the QR code or go to App Store to install FoneTool on your iPhone.
Way 2. Transfer Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone via iTunes
iTunes can help you import VCF contacts to iPhone. In addition, you can also let iTunes help you sync Google contacts or Outlook contacts. However, please note that it will erase all existing contacts on the device. If you don’t mind, follow the steps below to sync contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone.
How to Sync Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone
1. Download and install the latest version of iTunes on your laptop.
2. Open iTunes and plug in your iPhone. You will be asked to trust the computer.
3. After iTunes recognize iPhone, click the Device tab.
4. Choose Info > Tick Sync Contacts with > Choose the contacts that you want to sync to iPhone > Click Sync to make it.
Way 3. Transfer Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone via iCloud
iCloud is one handy utility to help us sync data across all devices. As long as you have contacts in your iCloud account, then you can access your contacts on any device. You can let iCloud help you transfer contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone wirelessly.
How to Get Contacts from Dell Laptop to iPhone
Two steps to complete the transfer: first add contacts to iCloud on laptop > then turn on Contacts sync to let contacts appear on iPhone.
Step 1. Add Contacts to iCloud
- Open a browser and go to iCloud.com.
- Sign in with your Apple ID and passcode.
- Choose Contacts option.
- Click the Gear icon > Choose Import vCard... option to select your contacts.
Step 2. Sync iCloud Contacts to iPhone
Go to Settings > Tap [your name] > Choose iCloud > Turn on contacts and wait for the sync.
Please make sure that you have connected to a stable Wi-Fi, otherwise, it may take a long time to complete the sync. It won't tell you if the sync is done or not, you can go to Contacts app and pull down from the top of the screen to refresh the contacts and check.
Please note that the contacts on iPhone will be uploaded to iCloud at the same time.
Final Words
That’s all about how to transfer contacts from Dell laptop to iPhone. If you want a quick and safe way to transfer contacts, then FoneTool. No need to wait to sync or worry about losing contacts on the device. What’s more, you can also let it help you transfer photos, videos and songs to iPhone.