Recovering Contacts Using iCloud: Step-by-Step Instructions
If you accidentally lost your contacts on iPhone, iCloud data recovery is one of the most convenient and effective methods. This method allows you to synchronize contacts stored in the cloud with your device. However, the result depends on the presence of saved data in iCloud.
How to Recover Contacts Using iCloud
Step 1: Make sure you are connected to iCloud
- Open "Settings" on iPhone and go to the section iCloud.
- Check if you are logged in with your Apple ID. If your login and password are listed, proceed to the next step. If not, sign in to your account.
Step 2: Check Contacts Sync
- While in the section iCloud, make sure the switch is opposite the item "Contacts" enabled. If it is active, proceed further.
Step 3: Disable and re-enable sync
- Flip the switch "Contacts" in position "Off".
- When prompted, select the option "Delete from iPhone"This will only delete local copies of your contacts, leaving the data in iCloud intact.
- Turn the switch back on "Contacts"to start re-syncing.
Step 4: Check Contacts in iCloud
If the contacts do not appear after completing the previous steps, visit the iCloud website and sign in with your Apple ID. Open the section "Contacts" and check if they are saved in the cloud. If there are no contacts in iCloud, recovery via synchronization will not be possible.
Additional recovery methods
- iCloud Archives
In the web version of iCloud, in the section "Account Settings" you can find backup copies of contacts. Select the archive and click "Restore"This will restore the deleted data to the point where the backup was created. - iPhone Backup
If you previously backed up your device via iTunes or Finder, you can restore the data by connecting your iPhone to your computer. Keep in mind that this process will replace all current data on the device. - Data Recovery Apps
If the contacts are not saved in iCloud, you can use third-party recovery software like Tenorshare UltData or iMobie PhoneRescue.
Conclusion
Regularly backing up your iCloud data is the best way to prevent losing important data. If your iPhone contacts do disappear, follow these steps to try to restore them. If all else fails, use your backups or specialized tools.
