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It appears that time machine does not back up the contacts list. How do I restore my contacts

It appears that time machine does not back up the contacts list. How do I restore my contacts

Mac Pro, OS X 10.11

Posted on Feb 20, 2022 9:57 PM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2022 10:18 PM

dodgedart_inLA67 Said:

"It appears that time machine does not back up the contacts list. How do I restore my contacts"

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Enable Contacts in iCloud Settings:

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:

A. Enabling on an iPhone:

Enable Contacts in iCloud:

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

and...

B. Enable on a Mac:

Is Contacts enabled in Apple ID on your Mac? If not, enable it.

  1. Go to: System Preferences
  2. Click: Apple ID
  3. Enable: Contacts


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Feb 20, 2022 10:18 PM in response to dodgedart_inLA67

dodgedart_inLA67 Said:

"It appears that time machine does not back up the contacts list. How do I restore my contacts"

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Enable Contacts in iCloud Settings:

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:

A. Enabling on an iPhone:

Enable Contacts in iCloud:

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

and...

B. Enable on a Mac:

Is Contacts enabled in Apple ID on your Mac? If not, enable it.

  1. Go to: System Preferences
  2. Click: Apple ID
  3. Enable: Contacts


It appears that time machine does not back up the contacts list. How do I restore my contacts

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