Import contacts from your SIM to iPhone (finally!!)
Update : Starting iPhone firmware 2.0, Apple solved the SIM import issue by neatly integrating into the iPhone officially! Look for the option under Settings -> Mail, Contacts, Calendar -> Import SIM Contacts
Apple did a terrible job with SIM contacts – why wasn’t it not implemented when an independent developer can release that for free! Anyways, Apple did a great job with iPhone sans installer. Till SIMport was released, the only option we had to import SIM contacts were to either use an other phone – > Upload contacts Yahoo! Go/GooSync Contacts and so on… all of them needed another phone to do so but not anymore. You can now import SIM contacts to your iPhone just like that!! Insert the new sim in your iPhone, activate it using iNDependence/iBrickr/iDemocracy in case it reports for a foreign SIM!
How do we install it??
Launch installer.app and look for iFon International packages. If it is not found, go to sources(top right) -> add source -> install.ifon.no and save!! Now you should be able to install SIMport. You are all set now 
Update : A new shinier looking app (iSIM) for doing pretty much like SIMport was released recently. Though GUI and automation is good in this app – steer away from it unless you have some bucks to spare! It ain’t free. SIMport is the way to go!!
I cant see either IFon international or Simport in my installer – please help
It says it cant find the host wen i try to install Ifon.
very good app, you need to go into you installer then sources then edit then add this install.ifon.no this will then give you the simport app you may need to refresh to
Is it possible to store iphone contacts back into sim card with simport?
@ Ramnkc : Nope, we cannot do it with this app. But why do you want to even do that? We have other alternatives if u r desperate. Lot easier too
The application finds only some of my contacts in my simcard (35 out of 170). Any cure for this?
@ TP : Are yu using iSIM or SimPort? I prefer SimPort cos’ it had no issues and iSIM has some limitations …
Hey, i have some problems with SIMport!
Every time i start the program I can see the Loading display, but then i will be thrown back to Home display!
I’ve already uninstalled an reinstalled but every time the same problem!!
HEEELP!!!
THX
@ Ben : I tried SIMport on all versions (1.1.1,1.1.2,1.1.3) and it worked just fine. Lemme know the version and kind of SIM you are trying to use.
I’m a little challenged, please help. I would like to import my contact info from my BlackBerry to my new 8gig iPhone. Obviously I could use a step-by-step guide. Thanks.
@ Lynne : You might want to use Yahoo Go mobile client on your blackberry to upload contacts to Yahoo and then export contacts as csv and put the contacts to your iPhone via iTunes (pc/mac : import contacts from the .csv file).
Blackberry have sim access right?? Why don’t u save contacts to the sim and retrieve the same on iPhone?
Thanks Kiran: BlackBerry contacts are on a sim. I’m not sure what you mean by sim “access”. Unfortunately the iPhone doesn’t seem to be able to easily import from the BB sim. I did say I’m electronically challenged … right?
I hate to resort to the Genius Bar … that would be admitting I can’t figure it out. I’ll see if I can figure out the Yahoo Go mobile client. Thanks again.
@ Lynne : Blackberry SiM Access == It has a SIM and it can read contacts on the SIM. If that is the case, then you can transfer the contacts from BB to your SIM. Check this guide : http://rapidshare.com/files/90583998/sim_card_phonebook_qsg.pdf
A small suggestion : Whenever you ask for tech support, first thing you might want to tell is the exact model number of your device
Ok, hoping that you have your contacts on your SIM, now did you perform any sort of hacks (jailbreak) on your iPhone?? Is it fresh from Apple or did you tinker around with installer.app and stuff??
If yes, follow this tutorial, it is so easy, believe me!!
If not, Genius Bar geniuses cannot do help you with this cos’ Apple never did implement this feature out of the box. You have to try the Yahoo Go thingy!! Lemme know
I love helping electronically challenging people such that they can learn and share with others 
Hi kiran,
Today i unlocked my iphone 1.1.2 (4.6), now i cant find any iFone International Package,i can see only iFone (Connection Manager). More over where i can download the SimPort, here i d’nt see any link for the Simport download.
Let me know the download…
Thanks
@ Geller : I just installed the iFon repo and I found it in international package. You might want to refresh the sources and try again! And that is the only app I see there
Hi Kiran,
After refresh also i can’t able to c the iFon International package.. i am look at installer->source(right bottom)->Edit(right top) –> Add(left top), after i entered http://install.ifon.no, in the source list i can able to c in Uncategorized list.
Where i can find the Simport download link. Can you explain in clear. plz….
Hi Kiran,
After refresh also i can’t able to c the iFon International package.. i am look at installer->source(right bottom)->Edit(right top) –> Add(left top), after i entered http://install.ifon.no, in the source list i can able to c in Uncategorized list.
Where i can find the Simport download link. Can you explain in clear. plz….
EDIT : SimPort.app sent to your email. FTP the file to /applications on your iPhone
Hi Kiran,
Thanx for simport.app. how i can FTP the application, bcz as you mention before,in the source list i can able to c Simport. I am little confused with this, kindly give the instruction as like iphone unlock. Many thanx for your help.
Geller
How long should I wait on the loading screen? – 20 mints and noting. Please advice!
Hi,
i mention that i m using PC, can you tell me clearly for the Simport process steps.
Well, it depends on the number of contacts but nah, it should not take so long. Try restarting the process and if it fails, let me know the firmware version you are on
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I followed the instructions, found the iFon Intl package, and when trying to install SIMport I get an error “Main script execution failed!” Anyone else get this?
I used independence to jailbreak and unlock, installed Installer.app. And I’m running on firmware 1.1.3 if that helps.
Thanks in advance.
I would suggest upgrading to 1.1.3 using iTunes and then using ZiPhoneGUI or iJailbreak to unlock your iPhone. That shall help but I recommend 1.1.2
I have problem with call out once after i use the Simport. Btw, i not sure it is cause by Simport of not , but that the only application i used b4 i encountered that problem. Btw, i still able to receive sms, incoming call, sms out. Please help on this matter. If possible guide me where can i look for the telco setting for configuration. Urgently need assists!! my iphone version is 1.1.3
Outgoing calls are no way concerned with Simport. There is no configuration for outgoing calls, if you are able to see the signal and able to recieve calls/sms then your cell provider might have blocked outgoing for various reasons (bill payment delay or something like that).
Restart your iPhone and try again, if problem persists contact your mobile operator.
I have the same problem as cdang with the error message when i try to install SimPort. I am also using 1.1.3. Does anyone know how to solve this issue?
What do I do once I have saved the iNdependence_v1.4_beta_3.dmg file on my desktop? How do I open it and can I just select simport from there? I dont need a whole package of stuff, just need to import sim contacts to my new unlocked iphone. Thanx
Well, iNdependence is no way concerned with simport. Simport is available from installer.app as an application. Well you can FTP the file (SSH) but it is complicated and installer.app is lot easier
Main script installation failed error is actually a common error, most of the times it occurred after so many months of installer.app usage, but if you use Boss Tool to move your applications and ringtones, you might avoid this. So it is better to start off afresh.
I imported my contacts using SIMport, now i want to delete the application but it doesnt show it anywhere in installer, but it still has the icon. please email me maxrpearce@gmail.com dontions via paypal.
I installed the app and when I try opening it, the loading screen stays there for at least 10 mind without ever loading. The sim is comming out of a treo 650 with maybe 100 contacts. Is there an alternate way to import these contacts?
What do you recommend if I want to save the contacts from my iphone to my sim card so that it can be used on a different phone in the future? Are there ever plans for SIMport to have an "export" feature like iSim? That would be awesome!
@ Adam : Did you try the trial version of iSIM? Did it do the same? I am sure any sim should work. I would be interested in knowing the firmware on your iPhone. An alternative way would be to use Funambol app in installer.app to sync the contacts online , that is really awesome!
@ Pj : Well, premium features come for a price. I would suggest an online means of storing contacts to put them in any phone (smartphone) in the future. iSIM is a paid software. SIMPort might come with such a feature probably, and they might be saving for the SDK. After SDK is released, I might even work on it
problem guys, I have a 16gb iphone and installed the simport app and it imported my contacts but i cant seem to get rid of the icon now. Its annoying and i cant get it to go away i tried going into my packages and its not even listed there? any solutions, please reply or email me with some help thanks sran_88@hotmail.com
I’m having a similar problem as some others here. I installed simport on my buddy’s iphone v1.1.3 but it only imported 79 of 240 contacts. does anyone have any ideas?
thanks!
were is the download icon for simport??I can’t download what I can’t find
I just bought the iphone 1.1.2
During my testing phase i added alot of new games and other applications from installer. However, evertime i added an application a new icon used to come on the HOME screen.
After i added few application the screen was full and the Installer icon got disappered.
THE PROBLEM IS THAT I CANT FIND THE INSTALLER APPLICATION (ICON) ON MY HOME SCREEN ANYMORE NOR CAN I SLIDE DOWN THE HOME SCREEN.
ANY ADVICE PLEASE TO FIND THE INSTALLER ICON. THANKS
@ Barlas : You should have installed Summerboard to enable the springboard function to scroll through applications. Restore it to 1.1.3 and then use ZiPhone or iPlus (my latest posts) and then proceed with applications
i downloaded this simport thing but now i dont know how to deleted….does any one know how to deleted plz help
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Uninstall it from installer.app Launch installer and look for Uninstall on bottom right tab and then uninstall it …
I have a TV setting in the settings tab of my unblocked iphone. Is it possible to watch live TV, and what do I have to install and where from to make this work?
Many thanks…
the hebrew contacts dont show on the simport screen. how come? it says here that it now does hebrew…
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thanxz kiran it worked
have the same problem as ben. app starts says loading then goes to home page and nothing is imported.
Mujdat : I just tested with the latest firmware (1.1.4) and it works a charm! Follow http://ilikemyiphone.com/?p=221 to upgrade to 1.1.4 safely with auto install of apps
I already ran iPlus 2.0b, the iphone works wonderfull but still SIMport does not work, it takes a few seconds saying “loading and then it goes back to the home page, I have an OTB 1.1.2, now it has changed to 1.1.4 with a 3.9 butloader (it used to be 4.6), can anyone help me please???
I got an iPhone earlier this year. Moving contacts from my old cell to the iPhone was very manual. I’ve written a couple of posts on topic.
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Can someone please help! I have my iPhone unlocked, running with Version 1.1.2 and running it with T-Mobile. Now I had the installer icon on my screen, but like many other people on this blog have done, I downloaded 3 games and my installer icon is now gone. I have no way to access it. Can someone please help me out? Really appreciate anyones help.
I imported my contacts using SIMport, now i want to delete the application but it doesnt show it anywhere in installer, but it still has the icon. please email me rishi.parwanda@gmail.com
my sim card is full with non-english names, which makes SIMport to show only the numbers.
is there a workaround to solve this issue? (simport to support more than english characters?)
You might want to upload your SIM contacts online (Google/Yahoo..) and make changes. SIMPort cannot support non-English to my knowledge.
Rishi : You can SSH to your iPhone and delete it.
what’s SSH?
Another problem regarding WETOOL. I am not able to forward SMS using it. Except this everything is working in wetool. Is there any settings to forward SMS thoriugh wetool
worked great for me! thank you
special thanks
what is that? iNDependence/iBrickr/iDemocracy? or how do I do it? foreign sim
Am like you,,,, I can’t see both of them
Tried it out, works fine but I encountered one problem. I have all the phone numbers of my contacts in international format on my SIM card –> +32477xxxxx
After converting it they are stored without the + so above number is 32477xxxxx which is not correct. Is there a work around?
Many thanks Danny
Danny : I had a similar issue before with only some of my contacts, hence was not a big deal. I haven’t encountered a fix for that though iPhone 2.0 has built in import sim contacts option which should clear this problem off.
Where is installer.app? New to this
someone should make an app for the app store thats similar.
The good news is that with iPhone 2.0 firmware, it is a built in option, iPhone imports contacts for you!
hi i have small probleme i dont know how tosee the sim contcats in my phone
hi i am not abele to syns my bluetooth to any other phone like nokia ext. tell me how to sent wallpapers waya bluetooth to any other compney mobiles
Aravind : iPhone doesn’t do bluetooth exchanges yet… iTunes is the key to everything!
For SIM contacts , you can upgrade to 2.0 firmware which has built in SIM contact viewer!
Simply export the vcards and mail them to yourself, then you can import the vcards easily, no need to mess around with install.app etc.
On your iPhone: Go to Settings>Mail,Contacts,Calendar> scroll down to Import SIM Contacts……
Done
Ciao
Gio
Thanks Gio
Genius – thanks Gio. When all else fails, read the instructions……….
i have the new iphone 3g but evreytime i try to intsall sim port it says “using bad/illegal format or missing url
please help me
Niten : With 2.0 Firmware for the iPhone, you have an option to import sim contacts from the iPhone officially (find it under -> Settings->General->Phone..).
kiran i know this option is avaiable but im running a t-mobile chip in it so i had to use this program but i got fed up witing for a solution so i added them in 1 by 1…thanks for you help do you know a source for the parking lot game i really want it
finaly i did it…all the sim contact:) THANKS
hey wen ye say to go to settings mail contacts calender, in mail it doesnt give me an option to go to contacts. how do i get my sim contacts up?
Dinny : Upgrade your iPhone to 2.1 and there is an inbuilt option from Apple to import contacts. No more hacking!
how do i do that?
Click on downloads at the top menu on this site and download the software for your platform. Upgrade to 2.1 using iTunes and there you go !
10x for ur help!
My iPhone has a button to import contacts from the SIM. It is at the bottom of the Settings menu.
The source doesn’t apear to be working,
any chance I can get this app within another source?
Works great for me thaks !!!!
hey…kiran..how r ya…me n my hubby…v both got iphone 3g…i wanna import my contacts to iphone. i kinda googling it..though…i found ur isim thng.. but u know wat.mine z cdma..so how to import contacts frm cdma phones(LG ENV and blackberry 8830 world edition)) to iphone 3g??? .tths will b real big help 2 me..thnx…
Hey Radhika! I would suggest going with http://my.funambol.com Register and instal the client on your old phones. Once installed, upload contacts to funambol’s server which can then be transferred to iPhone!
hey guys i am a new user of i-phone and i don't know how to show my sim contacts on i-phone, i know it's a simple thing but i don't know how to make that, can any one help me
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i have a 3g with 3.0 software and cant get my contacts from my sim card to show up on my iphone, im unlocked jailbroken and have cydia only
Did you try importing the contacts from your sim to iPhone (settings -> mail,contacts -> import sim contacts).
Sent from my iPhone
Doesnt
work !!! Driving me crazy!
i cant add the source in cydia too.. help
Please read the update at the top of this page..
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does simport work for iphone 2g with firmware 3.0.
the new iphone 3Gs has this function in import sim contacts
All iPhones have this functionality built in since 2.0 firmware…
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Ok, there is no need to install any new APP. I have an Iphone 3Gs (not sure if it's the same procedure for Iphone 3G). All you have to do is: Go to Settings, select Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Scroll down, and there is a "import SIM Contacts Option. and VOILA! You can reach me @ pacino21@go.com if you have any questions or comments
How add your sim contacts to the iPhone. This feature is already built in.
You can. Go to:
Settings > Mail/Contacts/Calendar.
Select 'import SIM contacts'
Restart your iPhone and attempt again if this does not work the first time.
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hey i want to put my iphone contacts onto the sim so i can put the contacts onto my new blackberry…how do i copy the contacts onto the sim? i cant seem to add isim or simport :S help please!!
I would suggest using Google.com/sync
Sync your contacts from iPhone to Google and then use Google.com/Sync
for BlackBerry. This way you have a copy of Contacts and SIM contacts
are limited anyway…
go into cydia on your jailbroken iphone and type in siManager
yall need to give better direction on how to installl your contacts on your iphone yall didnt give me any help at all
Sorry for that. let me know where your contacts are which you want to transfer to the iPhone?
how do i download it
With recent firmware for iPhone, Apple implemented the SIM importing natively. Go to settings…
how do you transfer you contacts of your iphone to your sim card? As i have now got a blackberry and need my contacts of my iphone 3G ?
Thanks
how do you transfer you contacts of your iphone to your sim card? As i have now got a blackberry and need my contacts of my iphone 3G ?
Your best bet would be to use Google Sync for Blackberry, send the contacts over to Google's server and then sync them back to your iPhone using Google sync (setting up Google account on iPhone) for iPhone.
dumbasses…..the question being asked is HOW TO TRANSFER CONTACTS FROM IPHONE TO THE SIM? AGAIN FROM THE IPHONE TO THE SIM? Importing contacts from SIM have been done and implemented a long time ago, retards !
The title says contacts from SIM to iPhone. If you want to transfer from iPhone to SIM, you could have asked for it in a nicer way!
How to import iphone contacts to the pc.
Each time i sync, all iphone contacts vanish and is replaced with contacts on the pc.
Please help.
Rgds.
Bhupen.
You will have to check your sync settings in iTunes – is there a two way sync/merge or just one way from pc…
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You dorks don't need a phone. You need remedial reading.
i have a new i phone 3gs how do i get my contacts from my sim as my phone says no contacts
HELP…. How do i import my photos from sim card to iphone
Photos stored on a sim card? I have never come across such a sim card, atleast in the USA. Is it sdcard on another phone?
if i import the sim contacts it is easy to delete all if i want??help me plz. tnx
Did you read anything above you? You are clearly the dumbass. The question is HOW DO I GET CONTACTS FROM THE SIM TO THE PHONE… dumbass
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When I copy the SIM contacts only a couple are copied. Where can I get this installer app? I used redsn0w.
Hi Anthony,
I tried the following method to import contacts from SIM to i-phone many many times but it didn't work, despite retrying after switching off my i-phone and back on. Pls help. Thanks.
Go to Settings, select Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Scroll down, and there is a "import SIM Contacts Option
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