Newsroom Update

New iPhone photography exhibition features work from five esteemed photographers, all shot on iPhone. Learn more >

Related Article: If you see duplicate contacts after setting up iCloud Contacts

Looks like no one’s replied in a while. To start the conversation again, simply ask a new question.

how do i delete duplicate contacts on iphone

how do i delete duplicate contacts on iphone

iPhone 8 Plus, iOS 14

Posted on Sep 18, 2021 4:46 AM

Reply
Question marked as Apple recommended

If you have the same contacts stored in multiple email accounts and if you add these accounts in an iPhone it may display as duplicates.


Unlike some Android devices, contacts are neither stored locally on an iPhone nor in SIM. They are synced to an email account that you had Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other

Posted on Sep 18, 2021 4:48 AM

1 reply
2 replies
Question marked as Apple recommended

Sep 18, 2021 4:48 AM in response to rupam8333

If you have the same contacts stored in multiple email accounts and if you add these accounts in an iPhone it may display as duplicates.


Unlike some Android devices, contacts are neither stored locally on an iPhone nor in SIM. They are synced to an email account that you had Google, iCloud, AOL, Exchange, Outlook, Yahoo or any Other

how do i delete duplicate contacts on iphone

Welcome to Apple Support Community
A forum where Apple customers help each other with their products. Get started with your Apple ID.