Never Lose Your Contacts Again: A Complete Guide on How to Recover Deleted Contacts from Your Phone

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Losing important contacts from your phone can be a frustrating experience. It can happen due to various reasons, such as accidental deletion, software issues, or hardware failures. Fortunately, there are ways to recover deleted contacts from a phone. In this blog post, we will discuss the best methods and tools to recover deleted contacts from a phone.

·                    Backing up your contacts

·                    Recovering deleted contacts from Google Contacts

·                    Restoring contacts from an iCloud backup

·                    Using third-party recovery software

·                    Tips to prevent contact loss in the future

·                    Conclusion

 

Backing up your contacts:

Before we dive into the methods of recovering deleted contacts, it is important to emphasize the importance of backing up your contacts. By backing up your contacts regularly, you can easily restore them in case of accidental deletion or any other issues. You can backup your contacts to your Google account, iCloud, or any other cloud-based service.

Recovering deleted contacts from Google Contacts:

If you have synced your contacts with your Google account, you can easily recover deleted contacts from the Google Contacts website. Here’s how to do it:

1.     Open Google Contacts on your computer.

2.     Click on “More” on the left-hand side menu.

3.     Click on “Undo changes”.

4.     Select the time frame for which you want to undo the changes.

5.     Click on “Confirm” to restore the deleted contacts.

 

Restoring contacts from an iCloud backup:

If you have an iCloud backup, you can restore your deleted contacts from there. Here’s how to do it:

1.     Go to your iPhone’s Settings.

2.     Tap on your name at the top of the screen.

3.     Tap on “iCloud”.

4.     Make sure that “Contacts” is turned on.

5.     Go back to the main Settings screen.

6.     Tap on “General”.

7.     Scroll down and tap on “Reset”.

8.     Tap on “Erase All Content and Settings”.

9.     Set up your iPhone as a new device.

10.                        When prompted, select “Restore from iCloud backup” and choose the backup that contains your deleted contacts.

 

Using third-party recovery software:

If you do not have a backup or if the above methods do not work, you can try using third-party recovery software. Some of the popular recovery software for both Android and iOS devices include EaseUS MobiSaver, Dr. Fone, and Recuva. Follow the instructions provided by the software to recover your deleted contacts.

 

Tips to prevent contact loss in the future:

Here are some tips to help you prevent contact loss in the future:

1.     Backup your contacts regularly to a cloud-based service.

2.     Do not delete contacts unless you are sure that you do not need them anymore.

3.     Keep your phone and apps up to date to avoid any software issues.

4.     Use a screen protector and phone case to prevent hardware damage.

In conclusion, losing important contacts from your phone can be frustrating, but there are ways to recover them. By backing up your contacts regularly and following the tips mentioned in this blog post, you can avoid contact loss in the future. In case of accidental deletion, you can recover your deleted contacts using the methods discussed in this post. Whether you use Google Contacts, iCloud, or third-party recovery software, you can get your contacts back and avoid any inconvenience.

 

 

(FAQs) about recovering deleted contacts from a phone

1.     Can I recover deleted contacts from a SIM card?

Yes, you can recover deleted contacts from a SIM card. However, the method may vary depending on the phone and the SIM card used.

2.     Is it possible to recover contacts from a factory reset phone?

No, it is not possible to recover contacts from a factory reset phone. This is because the reset deletes all data from the phone, including contacts.

3.     How long does it take to recover deleted contacts from a phone?

The time taken to recover deleted contacts from a phone depends on the size of the phone's storage and the method used to recover the contacts.

4.     Can I recover deleted contacts from an iPhone?

Yes, you can recover deleted contacts from an iPhone. The method may vary depending on whether you have a backup of your iPhone or not.

5.     What happens when you delete a contact on a phone?

When you delete a contact on a phone, the contact is moved to the phone's trash or deleted items folder. If this folder is emptied, the contact is permanently deleted.

6.     Can I recover deleted contacts from a broken phone?

Yes, you can recover deleted contacts from a broken phone. However, you may need to take the phone to a professional data recovery service.

7.     What is the best software to recover deleted contacts from a phone? There are many software options available for recovering deleted contacts from a phone. Some popular options include EaseUS MobiSaver, Dr. Fone, and Recuva.

8.     Can I recover deleted contacts from a stolen phone?

If you have a backup of the contacts on the stolen phone, you can recover them. However, if you don't have a backup, it may be difficult or impossible to recover the contacts.

9.     How do I prevent accidentally deleting contacts from my phone?

To prevent accidentally deleting contacts from your phone, you can regularly backup your contacts to a cloud service or computer. You can also enable the "undo" feature on your phone's contacts app.

10.                        Can I recover deleted contacts from a phone without a computer? Yes, you can. However, the method may vary depending on the phone and the type of data recovery software or app used.