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Updating deleted vital information and duplicated all other contacts

This update has changed every aspect of my device. It has deleted VITAL information from contacts, and duplicated all others. I would hate to leave apple on all devices over this but this is epic for me. I am sick about it. Can I restore my previous contacts? I do not want Google knowing everything I do on my phone!





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iPhone 5s, iOS 12

Posted on Dec 19, 2021 8:36 AM

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Posted on Dec 19, 2021 8:39 AM

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


If Contacts on iCloud, try this --> Restore contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and more using ...


Else add the email account that stores your contacts.

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Dec 19, 2021 8:39 AM in response to Ldg1966

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


If Contacts on iCloud, try this --> Restore contacts, calendars, bookmarks, and more using ...


Else add the email account that stores your contacts.

Dec 19, 2021 8:39 AM in response to Ldg1966

You may have the same contacts in multiple email accounts. Either remove the contacts from the rarely used email account or disable contacts from the rarely used mail account in the Mail app.


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

Dec 19, 2021 9:37 AM in response to SravanKrA

Thank you so much! I will check on the email settings. I did restore to an earlier version, the vital information in the notes of my contacts are still missing and there are still duplicates of the others. I pray this update may take a couple of hours to complete/cycle and things will be better in the morning! I appreciate your help immensely! Thank you again.

Updating deleted vital information and duplicated all other contacts

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