Lost your contacts on your phone? Here’s how to get it back:

As all modern mobile devices use advanced technology and become more advanced, there is no way to avoid basic user errors. Fortunately, mobile device manufacturers have taken this error to heart. That’s why we were eager to answer Lynne’s question about how to restore deleted contacts on mobile devices.

“I accidentally deleted my contact information, so you must have a ‘FAT’ finger. I entered a few other contact phone numbers, but I think I deleted them by mistake. I want to get this information back. I guess I’m hoping for a miracle. ” — Lynne P. of Lakewood Ranch, Florida.

There are several options or methods to restore contact information on iPhone or Android, so you can easily find the solution that suits you.

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Woman looking at her phone after losing her contacts (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

How to restore contacts

Luckily, iPhone and Android phone manufacturers understand that mistakes happen and contacts can be accidentally erased. Here’s how to restore contacts on your iPhone or Android phone.

How to Restore Contacts on iPhone or Mac

To restore contacts, iPhone owners have two resources: iCloud or iTunes backup. Before restoring your contacts: backup With your iPhone, you have recourse in case of data loss.

Restore contacts to iCloud:

Steps to Restore Contacts to iCloud (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• category “iCloud.com” In the web browser search bar

Steps to Restore Contacts to iCloud (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• input email address Used to launch your iCloud account. This is usually the same email you use for your Apple ID.
• your password (unless you use a passkey)
• There may be: 2-step verification Proceed with the identity verification process. You will be asked the following questions: allow Or, the secondary device doesn’t allow confirmation. If so, take your pick. allow.
• Then password This auxiliary device is provided.

Steps to Restore Contacts to iCloud (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• After logging in to your iCloud account menu iconn is in the upper right corner.

Steps to Restore Contacts to iCloud (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• From the drop-down menu data recovery
• choose Restore contacts

Steps to Restore Contacts to iCloud (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• The next window has the restore date option. choose restore Next to the date before the contact was deleted.
• You will be prompted to select and confirm. restore again. When your contacts are restored, you’ll receive a notification on iCloud.com and all email addresses associated with your Apple ID.

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Restore contacts with iTunes:

If you haven’t enabled iCloud for contact backup, you can restore your contacts using iTunes.

• Please connect iPhone to PC Use the power cable provided by Apple.
• If iTunes doesn’t automatically open on your desktop itunes on your computer.
• In the iTunes app device button.
• click information
• choose item If you want to sync your iPhone (Contacts) from this backup: apply.

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How to Restore Contacts on Android

There are two resources that Android users can use to restore contacts: Google Contacts or Device Settings. Before restoring your contacts: backup With Android, you have something to rely on if your data is lost.

Restore contacts to Google Contacts:

SSettings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer.

Steps to Restore Contacts on Android (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• In your web browser, go to: Contacts.google.com Sign in to your Google account.
• select three line icon in the top left

Steps to Restore Contacts on Android (Kurt “Cyberguy” Knutsson)

• select trash or trash can icon
• you are contacts you deleted.
• you hover your mouse over You will see options to choose from above the contacts you want to restore. cover again Contact information is to the right. choose cover again.

Restore contacts to device settings:

SSettings may vary depending on your Android phone manufacturer.

• On Android, open: setting
• faucet Google
• faucet Setup and Restore
• faucet Restore contacts
• faucet in your account Select the Google Account you want to restore.
• Tap it. cell phone Along with the contacts you want to copy.
• Please select: source Items you want to copy: On or Off sim card or Device storage space.
• faucet restore
• you are “Your contacts have been restored.” Notify when the process is complete.

reference: Only contacts that are not yet on your phone will be restored.

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Kurt’s Key Takeaways

Although it is ideal to not make any mistakes while using your mobile device, there are times when accidents happen and contacts get accidentally deleted. That’s why iPhone and Android device manufacturers provide various ways to restore contacts from your phone. By following the simple steps outlined above, you can quickly resolve the situation. It’s best to back up your mobile device to the cloud or physically to a computer or hard drive backup so you have a source to restore your contacts. It also allows you to recover lost data if any problem occurs while performing the restoration process. Accidents happen, but practicing safe data hygiene can help prevent them from becoming the cause or requiring a miracle.

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