How to transfer a phone number to another phone

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How to transfer contacts from one Android to another Android
Using your Google account
Using a vCard
Part 1: How to Transfer Phone Number to New Phone
Steps to transfer phone number to a new phone
Part 2: Tips about Straight Talk Phone Number Transfer
Steps for Straight Talk Phone Number Transfer
Part 3: How to Transfer Phone Number to Google Voice

There are two ways to transfer contacts from an Android phone to another Android.
You can sync your Android contacts to a Google account and then log into that account on the other Android.
You can also transfer your contacts into a vCard file, and then move the file onto your other Android.

If you're changing phones, you don't need to leave your contacts behind. It's incredibly easy to transfer your contacts from one phone to another — especially if they're both Android devices.

Here are two ways to move your contacts from one Android to another.

How to transfer contacts from one Android to another Android

Using your Google account

The easiest way to transfer contacts is to use your Google account.

1. On your old Android, open the Settings app and tap Accounts.

Open your "Accounts" menu. William Antonelli/Insider

2. Select the Google account that you intend to use on the new Android.

3. Tap Account sync or Sync account.

Depending on your device, this can be called either "Account sync" or "Sync account." William Antonelli/Insider

4. On the page that opens, make sure that Contacts is enabled. This will make sure that all of your phone's contacts are saved to the Google account.

Toggle on the "Contacts" option. William Antonelli/Insider

Now when you log into that Google account on your new Android phone, all of your contacts will transfer over.

Using a vCard

vCards — also known as .VCF files — are packets of data that are specially made to carry contact information. Nearly every phone can read them, which makes them perfect for moving your contacts.

1. On your old Android, open the Contacts app.

2. Tap the three dots in the top-right and tap Select all.

Select all of your contacts at once. William Antonelli/Insider

3. Tap the sharing icon, which looks like three dots with lines connecting them. Your contacts will be compiled into a single .VCF file.

The sharing icon is at the top of the screen. William Antonelli/Insider

4. Choose where you want to send the .VCF file. You can choose any option you like as long as you can access the file later on your new Android, but we recommend sending it in an email to yourself.

5. On your new Android, download the .VCF file.

6. In your new Android's files app — it might be called Files, Files by Google, or something similar — find and open the .VCF file.

7. You'll be asked if you want to import the contacts. Tap Yes or OK.

Find and import your vCard file. William Antonelli/Insider

Your contacts will be loaded onto the new phone.

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Part 1: How to Transfer Phone Number to New Phone

Using MobileTrans for Mac ( or MobileTrans for Windows) to transfer phone number from one phone to another is highly recommended because it is quite easy and fast. This program was designed with the most updated codes that simplify transfer and sharing of data, music, video, apps, and other contents between the phone or computer. It comes with the following features:

Transfer any data between phones with one click.
Back up data from phone to computer.
Restore data from phone transfer backup.
Transfer data from iTunes backup or iCloud backup to any phone.
Protect data or scan and delete data from a device.

Steps to transfer phone number to a new phone

Step 1: Download and install phone transfer

After downloading the program, install it with the help of built-in installation wizard. And then launch the program. You will be directed to the main interface.

Step 2: Connect phones to computer

Simply choose “Phone to Phone Transfer” mode. With the aid of USB cables, simply connect the two phones to your Mac or Windows OS computer. Make sure all devices connected are detected by the computer.

Step 3: Start transferring phone number to new phone

Now check the Contacts option with phone number, and then click “Start Copy”. And all your contacts will be automatically transferred to the new phone.

Part 2: Tips about Straight Talk Phone Number Transfer

Straight talk phone number transfer is an app that allows you manage your phone call account anywhere you go. The app can perform a wide range of functions through its numerous features and one of such is the transfer of phone numbers from one phone to another. Some of the functions and features of Straight talk transfer are:

● Helps you monitor and manage your phone’s data usage always.

● Enroll your calls in “auto-refill” option with a single click.

● Get support immediately for technical issues.

● Refill your credit at anytime and anywhere.

● Refill data or credit with a simple pin

● Pick the most suitable data usage plan (monthly, extended or international long distance options).

Steps for Straight Talk Phone Number Transfer

Step 1: Simply download the Straight talk app and activate the straight talk service on your phone

Step 2: If you have an existing straight talk service, you can simply transfer it to another straight talk enabled phone. You need to take note that the coverage you get may depend on the brand of your phone, you can click on the support tab from the straight talk app and choose the service area and your phone brand to get more information.

Step 3: In order to complete the transfer of one phone number to another, you need to log into the straight talk transfer window, with your PIN or password and your account number. Make sure you activate the straight talk app on your phone.

Step 4: Connect your phones to a PC and open the straight talk menu and you will see a “backup” option where you can transfer your phone numbers or any other data.

Step 5: Disconnect the old phone after backup, and then connect the new phone (this phone must have an activated straight talk app). Click on “restore backup” and you can choose your phone numbers. The app automatically restore all phone numbers to the new phone.

Part 3: How to Transfer Phone Number to Google Voice

You need to keep in mind that corporate phone numbers as well as VoIP and landline numbers cannot be transferred into Google voice and numbers to be transferred may take few days to depending on the service provider carrier you are transferring from.

Step 1:
Go to Google Voice and follow the instructions.

Step 2:
Transfer the number into your Gmail, once the transfer has been completed; you will see the transferred number identified with a blue-colour symbol.

Step 3:
Open your email and you will see the phone number in the text of the email, simply click on the phone number in the email.

Test the transferred number by using your mouse or keyboard pad on the computer to dial the number.

Google voice calls are very clear – much clearer than the regular GSM calls from service providers and you can transfer as many numbers as possible. Making calls from Google voice are free for certain numbers and the call rates can very cheap.