Unable to add contacts to list on Apple devices

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Recently, all my devices -- iphone, ipad, imac and probably skynet -- all stopped adding new contacts to contacts lists.

(Recently means January - February 2025.)

The solution -- turn OFF Wi-Fi. Your contacts will drag to the list with Wi-Fi off.

When you turn wi-fi back on, the new contacts seem to propagate properly across devices.

But if you wanna add yet another contact to a list -- turn off wi-fi again and repeat the process.

This is so stupid.

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iMac 27″, macOS 14.6

Posted on Feb 2, 2025 7:34 PM

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Answer 1

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What you have shared including the solution you have provided , thank you for sharing this 👍

Seems to be a variation in the below.

If this were to true

It is not macOS Ventura nor the Contacts application itself

But rather the Cloud Based Third Party Service that is configured in the Contacts application

On the constructive side

Take the computer Off - Line ( No Internet Connection )

Add your contact information

Does it work as expected ?

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