I lost all my contacts and my iPhone backup is not on, how can I retrieve my contacts

I lost all my contacts and my iPhone backup is not on, how can I retrieve my contacts

Posted on Aug 11, 2021 5:00 PM

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Posted on Aug 11, 2021 5:02 PM

If you synchronized your contacts to iCloud, try recovering them there. Visit iCloud.com. Click on account settings and scroll to the bottom. You'll see some recovery options on the left. You need to use a computer or iPad to access recovery details.


Oh, and be sure to back up your phone.

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Aug 11, 2021 5:02 PM in response to Charleskolo

If you synchronized your contacts to iCloud, try recovering them there. Visit iCloud.com. Click on account settings and scroll to the bottom. You'll see some recovery options on the left. You need to use a computer or iPad to access recovery details.


Oh, and be sure to back up your phone.

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