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Multiple “iPhone” Contact Lists

Hello. I have multiple “iPhone” contact lists on my device. I believe they are remnants from when I used to sync with a former employers Exchange server. Try as I may, I can’t seem to remove these superfluous lists. Any suggestions, aside from wiping my device, would be greatly appreciated.


Tried thus far;

1) Removing all accounts from iPhone (These lists seem to be local on the device)

2) Syncing with MacBook that has zero contact lists/contacts

3) Confirming the lists are not on my SIM card

4) Disabling contacts from iCloud

5) Signing out of iCloud

iPhone 12 Pro, iOS 16

Posted on Jan 16, 2023 12:28 PM

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Jan 16, 2023 12:51 PM in response to Terp23

Terp23 wrote:

Any suggestions, aside from wiping my device, would be greatly appreciated.

Well, restoring from a backup does wipe your device, but should keep your data. That is what I would try next. Otherwise, I cannot think of what else to try.

Restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch from a backup - Apple Support


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Jan 16, 2023 6:14 PM in response to sberman

Thx, but that’s what I’m trying to avoid. I simply have too many apps, customizations, etc. to want to wipe my phone and restore the backup. Besides, pretty sure restoring the backup would just put me back at square one, with the duplicate contact lists and all. 😔

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Multiple “iPhone” Contact Lists

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