How to Recover Deleted Contacts in iPhone

How to Recover Deleted Contacts in iPhone

One of the most commonly asked questions by iPhone users is if they can recover their deleted contacts. Accidentally deleting phone numbers can be a huge nightmare. It could happen when you format your device, lose your backup, or click on a wrong button. Whatever the cause, bringing back lost contacts can be a real challenge.

However, all hope isn’t lost. If you have recently erased phone numbers, email addresses or other contact information on your phone, stay calm as there are a number of ways available to you for retrieving them back.

Retrieve contacts by making use of a trusted iOS Data Recovery tool

For this solution, one software that really stands out is ApowerRescue. It is an effective and efficient resource when it comes to saving important data. Here’s how you can use it:

 

ApowerRescue page for recovering lost data on iPhone and iPad, with the download button

 

First, download the software’s latest version on your computer.

Next, choose one from the 3 different recovery methods below.

 

  1. Recover Your Contacts Directly from iOS Device                                                                                                                                   

Connect the device to your computer via a USB cable.

Select “Contacts” and click on the “Start Scan” icon.

 

ApowerRescue with Contacts ticked for a connected iPhone and the Start Scan button highlighted

 

It will show you a list of “Contacts”. Check for the contacts you’d like to restore.

 

ApowerRescue list of contacts found on the iPhone, with the Recover to computer button

 

Select “Recover” to retrieve all your erased contacts from the Device.

 

Recover the Contacts from Your iTunes Backup File

Select the iTunes tab located at the top menu.

 

ApowerRescue iTunes tab asking you to select an iTunes backup to scan

 

Next, select a backup file and click on start scan.

 

ApowerRescue iTunes backup selected, with the Start Scan button highlighted

 

It will show you a list of contacts. In the dropdown menu check “Only Show the Deleted”.

Select the contacts you want to recover and click on Recover to Computer.

 

ApowerRescue with recovered items selected and the Recover to computer button highlighted

 

Hold on for a moment and then retrieve your lost contacts from your iTunes backup.

 

Recover lost contacts from Your iCloud Backup File

Select the iCloud tab located at the top menu.

Enter your Apple Account details and Sign in.

 

ApowerRescue iCloud tab retrieving the iCloud backup files

 

Download your backup file and scan it with ApowerRescue.

 

ApowerRescue list of iCloud backups with a Download link highlighted

 

Select “Contacts” from the menu and click Ok and then Start Scan.

 

ApowerRescue Select what to download from iCloud, with Contacts and the OK button highlighted

 

Next, select the required contacts from the ones displayed on the left hand side of the window.

Click on the “Recover to computer” button and save your contacts to PC.

 

ApowerRescue with recovered items selected and the Recover to computer button highlighted

 

 

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