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How can I restore my contacts from a previous back up

How can I restore my contacts from a previous back up


Posted on Apr 25, 2022 10:41 AM

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Posted on Apr 25, 2022 10:58 AM

Contact are not stored in a backup. They are either synced to iCloud or to an Email account.


To access them, you either log into your iCloud account or whatever Email account holds them and turn on the "Contacts" option in Settings->Contacts->Accounts->Your account->Contacts.


Link-> Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support





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Apr 25, 2022 10:58 AM in response to Heyuyi

Contact are not stored in a backup. They are either synced to iCloud or to an Email account.


To access them, you either log into your iCloud account or whatever Email account holds them and turn on the "Contacts" option in Settings->Contacts->Accounts->Your account->Contacts.


Link-> Backup methods for iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch - Apple Support





How can I restore my contacts from a previous back up

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