Despite the advanced technological sophistication of all our modern mobile devices, there is no way to overcome basic user errors. Fortunately, the makers of your mobile devices have taken such mistakes into account. That's why we were keen to answer Lynne's question on how to recover a deleted contact on your mobile device.
“I must have 'fat' fingers, because I accidentally deleted information in my contacts. I wrote down two more contact phone numbers. But I think I accidentally deleted these numbers. I would like (I would like) to get this information back.” “I think I'm asking for a miracle.” —Lynn B from Lakewood Ranch, FL
There are many options or ways to recover your contact information on your iPhone or Android device, so it's easy to find a solution that works for you.
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How to restore your contacts
Fortunately, iPhone and Android phone makers have realized that mistakes happen and contacts can be erased by accident. Here are ways to recover your contacts on your iPhone or Android phone:
How to restore your contacts on iPhone or Mac
There are two sources for iPhone owners to restore contacts: via iCloud or iTunes Backup. Before trying to restore your contacts, Backup Your iPhone so you have recourse if you lose data.
Restore contacts using iCloud:
Steps to restore iCloud contacts (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
- He writes “iCloud.com” In the search bar of your web browser.
Steps to restore contacts with iCloud (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
- Enter Email address Used to start your iCloud account. This is usually the same email you use for your Apple ID.
- Enter your password (Unless you use a passkey)
- There may be Two-step authentication The process of verifying your identity. You will be asked to do so Allows Or disallow verification on a secondary device. If so, select Allows.
- Then enter on Passcode available on this secondary device.
Steps to restore contacts with iCloud (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
- Once you're signed in to your iCloud account, select Eco menun in the upper right corner.
Steps to restore iCloud contacts (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
- In the drop-down list, select Data recovery
- He chooses Restore contacts
Steps to restore contacts with iCloud (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
- In the next window, you will have restore date options. He chooses Repeats Next to the date before you deleted your contact.
- You will be asked to confirm by selecting Repeats once again. After you restore your contacts, you'll receive a notification on iCloud.com and any email address associated with your Apple ID.
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Restore contacts using iTunes:
If you don't enable iCloud to back up your contacts, you may be able to restore your contacts using iTunes.
- Connect your iPhone to your computer Using the power cable provided by Apple.
- If iTunes doesn't automatically open on your desktop, open it itunes On your computer.
- In the iTunes app, click device button.
- Click information
- He chooses Stuff that you want to sync from this backup to your iPhone (Contacts), then tap He advances.
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How to restore your contacts on an Android device
There are two sources that Android users can use to restore contacts: Google Contacts or device settings. Before trying to restore your contacts, Backup Your Android device so you can have recourse if you lose data.
Recover contacts using Google Contacts:
SSettings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone.
Steps to recover contacts on Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
- In your web browser, go to Contacts.google.com And sign in to your Google account.
- Select Three lines icon In the upper left corner
Steps to recover contacts on Android (Kurt “CyberGuy” Knutson)
- Select waste or Bin code
- Must see Your contact has been deleted.
- If you are Move the mouse Above the contact you want to restore, you will see an option to select it recovery To the right of contact information. He chooses recovery.
Restore contacts using device settings:
SSettings may vary depending on the manufacturer of your Android phone.
- On your Android device, open Settings
- handle Google
- handle Setup and restore
- handle Restore contacts
- handle From the account To choose the Google account you want to restore.
- Click on phone With the contacts you want to copy.
- Choose source Want to copy: Turn it on or off SIM card or Device storage.
- handle Repeats
- you will get “Contacts restored” Notification when the process is finished.
please note: Only contacts that are not already on your phone will be restored.
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Key takeaways for Kurt
Although it is ideal if you do not make any mistake while using your mobile devices, accidents may happen and contacts are deleted accidentally. That's why iPhone and Android device makers have multiple ways you can restore contacts on your phone. Following these easy steps outlined above will give you the ability to quickly correct this situation. It's best to make sure that your mobile devices are backed up either to the cloud or physically to a computer or hard drive backup so that there is a source from which you can restore your contacts. Additionally, if anything goes wrong while you are doing the restoration, you have the ability to recover your lost data. Accidents happen, but practicing safe data hygiene prevents them from becoming a lost cause or needing a miracle.
Have you ever accidentally deleted a contact on your mobile device? How did you retrieve that contact information? Are your contacts backed up anywhere? Let us know by writing to us at Cyberguy.com/Contact.
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