How do I overwrite iCloud address book with local mac one?

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How do I overwrite iCloud address book with local mac one?

When I first got 10.7, I had turned on Google sync in address book. Every person with a prefix or suffix on their name ended up with lots of extra cards (where the suffix became the last name, etc). After migrating my MobileMe to iCloud, I cleaned these out in my local address book app. They are still showing up in my iCloud account and iPhone, however.

How do I either reset the iCloud address book or force the sync from my desktop to overwrite the iCloud service's contents?

Cheers

J

MacBook Pro, Mac OS X (10.7), 2.3 gHz Intel Core i7; 8G Ram

Posted on Oct 21, 2011 5:47 AM

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Answer 1

Oct 21, 2011 7:05 AM in response to boboroshi

I, too, would like to delete all contacts on iCloud & replace with data from computer. Too many duplicates. Many from Quickboks. Any way to start from scratch. I have 2 computers, 2 iPhones & an iPad synced to this account

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Answer 2

Aug 12, 2012 7:19 AM in response to boboroshi

Pull up your iCloud account on the Internet... log in... and then delete all of your contacts from Contacts. Then turn on your iCloud sync on your computer (or iPhone)... it will ask you if you want to 'merge' your contacts... say 'yes'... and viola, your contacts from your computer have been merged with you contacts from iCloud (which was empty)... so now your iCloud Contacts should reflect exactly what was on your computer (or iPhone).

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