using iPhone
messages appeared as phone numbers instead of names
in attempt to correct this, I lost a lot of contacts
now Ineed to restore contacts on iphone from an earlier date than listed in backup
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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 in the IOS mail app and enable Contacts.If you have a corporate email account added through a profile on your device, please check with your organisation's system administrator.