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I did not “accidentally “ delete contacts. After a version update, they disappeared and were replaced by a very old contact list. Why?

I did not “accidentally “ delete contacts. After a version update, they disappeared and were replaced by a very old contact list. Why?

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 15

Posted on Jan 26, 2022 4:33 AM

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Posted on Jan 26, 2022 5:11 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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Jan 26, 2022 5:11 AM in response to trudy160

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.



I did not “accidentally “ delete contacts. After a version update, they disappeared and were replaced by a very old contact list. Why?

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