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How to restore my contacts

How to restore my contacts

iPhone X, iOS 14

Posted on May 31, 2021 8:05 PM

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Posted on May 31, 2021 8:18 PM

If you were using "iCloud Contacts" then see the 'Restore your contacts or bookmarks from an earlier version' section in:

If you accidentally deleted your calendars, bookmarks, or contacts from iCloud - Apple Support

If not, then you need to restore them from a backup that has those contacts. See:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

Be aware that restore is an all or nothing process. You cannot restore contests only (for example) and any information on your iPhone between now and when the backup was created will be lost.


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May 31, 2021 8:18 PM in response to rodrick243

If you were using "iCloud Contacts" then see the 'Restore your contacts or bookmarks from an earlier version' section in:

If you accidentally deleted your calendars, bookmarks, or contacts from iCloud - Apple Support

If not, then you need to restore them from a backup that has those contacts. See:

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support

Be aware that restore is an all or nothing process. You cannot restore contests only (for example) and any information on your iPhone between now and when the backup was created will be lost.


May 31, 2021 8:28 PM in response to rodrick243

rodrick243 Said:

"How to restore my contacts"

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What to Try:

Enable Contacts in iCloud:

Is Contacts enabled in iCloud Settings? If not, then enable it, and see if it pops up. If so, then it is gone amongst all devices associated to your Apple ID. So, to enable it:

  1. Go to: Settings
  2. Tap: your name (top item)
  3. Tap: iCloud
  4. Tap: Contacts (so that it is green)

How to restore my contacts

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