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Unlink iphone contacts

How can I unlink iphone contacts previously linked:

iPhone 6s, iOS 12

Posted on Apr 30, 2019 6:54 PM

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Posted on Apr 30, 2019 7:28 PM

hello,


Remove the account where they are linked to. For example:


If your contacts are linked to gmail, hotmail, yahoo and so on, go to settings>> scroll down and tap Passwords & Accounts


select your mail address and delete it or switch off contacts option


that way you can remove them from your device


If they are linked to iCloud do the steps below:


Go to settings>> [yourname]>> iCloud>> switch off contacts option


Note: if contacts are located into iCloud and you turn off contacts they won't be deleted from your account but your iPhone


see more here:


https://support.apple.com/kb/PH2664


Regards.

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Apr 30, 2019 7:28 PM in response to lowell289

hello,


Remove the account where they are linked to. For example:


If your contacts are linked to gmail, hotmail, yahoo and so on, go to settings>> scroll down and tap Passwords & Accounts


select your mail address and delete it or switch off contacts option


that way you can remove them from your device


If they are linked to iCloud do the steps below:


Go to settings>> [yourname]>> iCloud>> switch off contacts option


Note: if contacts are located into iCloud and you turn off contacts they won't be deleted from your account but your iPhone


see more here:


https://support.apple.com/kb/PH2664


Regards.

Unlink iphone contacts

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