How do I get contacts from Nokia N8 to my new IPhone 4?

Durango Dude · Durango Dude #1 (**permalink**)

10-21-2011, 02:53 AM

I have got a new Iphone 4 a few days back and I presently use a Nokia N8 and would like to switch to the Iphone 4. Have been groping in the dark as to how to get my contacts on N8 copied to Iphone 4 without any luck. N8 recognizes the Iphone4 but not vice versa, via Bluetooth. I'd like the guru's to help me make the transition to Apple IPhone 4 smooth. It's been upgraded to the iOS 5 also.

mrplow · mrplow #2 (**permalink**)

10-21-2011, 05:33 AM

You should be able to export from the N8 to a CSV that you can then load into address book on your Mac or PC then sync to your iPhone

Or

You can use an existing or create a new gmail account and put the details into your N8 and sync contacts with that, then put the same details into your iPhone and sync them back

Durango Dude · Durango Dude #3 (**permalink**)

10-21-2011, 06:30 AM

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Originally Posted by mrplow

You should be able to export from the N8 to a CSV that you can then load into address book on your Mac or PC then sync to your iPhone

Or

You can use an existing or create a new gmail account and put the details into your N8 and sync contacts with that, then put the same details into your iPhone and sync them back

Thanks very much for the reply. Whats a CSV? How do you sync contacts to a gmail a/c, I already have one? Will appreciate the response.

mrplow · mrplow #4 (**permalink**)

10-21-2011, 07:39 AM

CSV = Comma Separated Values
It's just a text file with data separated by commas.

I don't know enough about the N8 to give specific instruction on syncing with gmail but this link should help (you need only enable contact syncing):
Setup Instructions - Google Mobile Help

Then good thing about syncing with gmail is that nearly all modern smartphones support it. So getting your contacts onto your iPhone and an future phone should be easy.

fattlittlepiggy · fattlittlepiggy #5 (**permalink**)

01-04-2012, 11:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Durango Dude

I have got a new Iphone 4 a few days back and I presently use a Nokia N8 and would like to switch to the Iphone 4. Have been groping in the dark as to how to get my contacts on N8 copied to Iphone 4 without any luck. N8 recognizes the Iphone4 but not vice versa, via Bluetooth. I'd like the guru's to help me make the transition to Apple IPhone 4 smooth. It's been upgraded to the iOS 5 also.

Simply open nokia pc suite
goto contacts
highlight all
file/send/ contact as email
send to yourself
open your mail with iphone
save contacts

need to save each one as a new contact on iphone ,dosnt take that long todo! easy azz

pendlewitch · pendlewitch #6 (**permalink**)

01-05-2012, 03:51 AM

You should be able to export them in .vcf format which is the industry standard electronic business card format.
I did this when I left an old iBook G4 behind 12 months ago. I exported them to a CD and then imported them into Address Book on my iMac.

mrplow #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,345 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	10-21-2011, 05:33 AM You should be able to export from the N8 to a CSV that you can then load into address book on your Mac or PC then sync to your iPhone Or You can use an existing or create a new gmail account and put the details into your N8 and sync contacts with that, then put the same details into your iPhone and sync them back External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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mrplow #4 (permalink)
Member Since: Oct 01, 2007 Location: UK Posts: 5,345 Mac Specs: 27" iMac i7 (2011), iPhone5, iPad3, AppleTV2	10-21-2011, 07:39 AM CSV = Comma Separated Values It's just a text file with data separated by commas. I don't know enough about the N8 to give specific instruction on syncing with gmail but this link should help (you need only enable contact syncing): Setup Instructions - Google Mobile Help Then good thing about syncing with gmail is that nearly all modern smartphones support it. So getting your contacts onto your iPhone and an future phone should be easy. External hard disk acquisition addict - but admitting the problem is the first step to a robust backup Please use the reputation system if you think you've been helped - top right of this post
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Member Since: Sep 10, 2011 Location: Nelson,UK Posts: 1,645 Mac Specs: iMac 27" Mid 2010, 3.2GHz Intel Core i3,4GB 1333 MHz DDR3, ATI Radeon HD5670 512MB, ML 10.8.3	01-05-2012, 03:51 AM You should be able to export them in .vcf format which is the industry standard electronic business card format. I did this when I left an old iBook G4 behind 12 months ago. I exported them to a CD and then imported them into Address Book on my iMac. iMac 27-inch Mid 2010, WD My Book 1TB Firewire, Magic Mouse,Magic Trackpad, iPhone 4, iPod Nano 4GB 3rd Gen,ATV2, Samsung LE40 Series 6, Denon AVR1910, Kef HTS 1001.2’s and Kube-1 Sub Denon DCD510AE, Panasonic DMP-BD60,Sky+HD,Logitech Harmony One Advanced. MOTM October 2012.
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Member Since: Oct 21, 2011 Posts: 2	10-21-2011, 02:53 AM I have got a new Iphone 4 a few days back and I presently use a Nokia N8 and would like to switch to the Iphone 4. Have been groping in the dark as to how to get my contacts on N8 copied to Iphone 4 without any luck. N8 recognizes the Iphone4 but not vice versa, via Bluetooth. I'd like the guru's to help me make the transition to Apple IPhone 4 smooth. It's been upgraded to the iOS 5 also.
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