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Q: i have transferred my sim card from my iphone 5 to my iphone 5s  but my contacts have gone   can anyone help me retrieve  these ?

i have transferred my sim card from my iphone 5 to my iphone 5s  but my contacts have gone   can anyone help me retrieve  these ?

 

I have not backed up my info as my old phone is severely damaged

iPhone 5s, Other OS

Posted on Feb 23, 2015 11:41 PM

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  • by Ethmoid,

    Ethmoid Ethmoid Feb 24, 2015 12:39 AM in response to stephaniefromlochgilphead
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    Feb 24, 2015 12:39 AM in response to stephaniefromlochgilphead

    iPhone contacts are never stored on the sim card of any iPhone and you cannot store any contact info on the sim card of an iPhone and never have been able to.

     

    That is what iTunes is for and you need to sync your iPhone 5s with iTunes on your computer to get your contacts back.