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I lost all my contacts and I can’t get them back

I lost all my contacts

iPhone SE, iOS 14

Posted on Jun 6, 2022 10:41 PM

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Posted on Jun 6, 2022 10:47 PM

Linchavez708 Said:

"I lost all my contacts and I can’t get them back: I lost all my contacts"

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Troubleshooting Lost Contacts:


A. Enable Contacts in iCloud Settings:

See If “Contacts” is somehow disabled.

  • If it is disabled, then enable it.
  • If it is enabled, then disable it and then re-enable it.


B. Also, Try the Following:



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Jun 6, 2022 10:47 PM in response to Linchavez708

Linchavez708 Said:

"I lost all my contacts and I can’t get them back: I lost all my contacts"

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Troubleshooting Lost Contacts:


A. Enable Contacts in iCloud Settings:

See If “Contacts” is somehow disabled.

  • If it is disabled, then enable it.
  • If it is enabled, then disable it and then re-enable it.


B. Also, Try the Following:



Jun 6, 2022 10:42 PM in response to Linchavez708

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 were 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.

I lost all my contacts and I can’t get them back

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