iPhone contact changed to a string of numbers and letters

“d402e194f5404c11885cb4f5a451f0b2”

Those numbers and letters showed up under a contact name while attempting to send a link. The string of numbers and characters replaced the phone number. The contact was outdated even in the way it was named. Does anyone know what it could be?


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iPhone 13 Pro, iOS 17

Posted on Feb 16, 2024 8:44 PM

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Feb 16, 2024 10:06 PM in response to EdgyAri

What is your default Contacts account? If none, please add an email account and enable contacts.


See the pic below



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 you have a corporate email account added through a profile on your device, please check with your organization's system administrator.


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