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How can I get my iPhone to display the name of the person calling or texting me?

I have switched from an android to an iphone. My contacts were transfered to my new phone however they are pretty messed up. How can I get my phone to display the name of the person calling or texting me? my phone doesn't seem to recognize the contacts


It seems like I need to enter a "main" number for everyone instead of just a "home" or "cell" number


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iPhone 13 Pro Max, iOS 15

Posted on Jun 13, 2022 2:08 PM

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Posted on Jun 13, 2022 2:15 PM

1922Republic wrote:

It seems like I need to enter a "main" number for everyone instead of just a "home" or "cell" number

That is incorrect. The name will display regardless of which of the phone numbers call … as long as you have your contacts housed in some reasonable place. Check Settings > Contacts > Accounts and be certain your contacts are housed in exactly one place and it’s a reasonable place.

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Jun 13, 2022 2:15 PM in response to 1922Republic

1922Republic wrote:

It seems like I need to enter a "main" number for everyone instead of just a "home" or "cell" number

That is incorrect. The name will display regardless of which of the phone numbers call … as long as you have your contacts housed in some reasonable place. Check Settings > Contacts > Accounts and be certain your contacts are housed in exactly one place and it’s a reasonable place.

How can I get my iPhone to display the name of the person calling or texting me?

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