How to Restore Contacts on iPhone (4 Methods)

Summary: Many of the users have been wondering about the ways to restore deleted contacts. In this post, we shared the best methods to restore deleted contacts from your iPhone series 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, XS, XS Max, XR, X, 8, 7, 6, and 5.

Losing contact names and numbers from the device all of a sudden is not new for iPhone users. Sometimes contact names are missing with only the random numbers visible, or the contact list is altogether empty. Mostly, the incidents occur after updating to a newer version of iOS, a bug in the device, accidental deletion, or else formatting of the iPhone.

You can always restore from iCloud or iTunes backup, but sometimes even those attempts might fail to recover deleted contacts. This can be because of wrong user names, passcodes, or device settings.

In such cases, the best way to restore only the missing contacts is to use iPhone Data Recovery Software by Stellar**.** Read on to know the four solutions to recover deleted contact on iPhone below.

If you have synced your iPhone to iCloud backup, restore missing contact names and numbers with this method.

• Go to your iPhone Settings > iCloud > Contacts (iOS 16 & 15 users follow: Settings > User Name > iCloud)

• Toggle OFF and turn ON Contacts again

• It asks what you would like to do with the previously synced iCloud contacts on your iPhone. Select Delete from My iPhone.

You will get back lost contacts on the iPhone. Those accounts are also displayed in your group lists if you have different Cloud accounts like Gmail linked to your device. You can check and uncheck the group to view or hide, respectively.

This works only when you have backed up your iPhone to iTunes.

• Connect your iPhone to the PC
•  Launch iTunes
• Select your device from the Device list and pick the most recent backup entry date of your iPhone from the Summary page

• Click Restore Backup

You can get back the lost or deleted contacts from your iTunes backup. But the drawback of this method is that with iTunes, you do not have a choice to restore only the lost contacts on your iPhone selectively. This means that complete data from iTunes will be restored on your device, replacing existing iPhone data.

All current media photos, videos, messages, etc., on your iPhone will also be replaced by the iOS backup files. If you want to restore only contacts from iTunes backup, use a safe third-party iPhone data recovery application.

The best way to overcome the iTunes drawback and selectively restore only the missing contacts is to use iPhone Contact Recovery Software by Stellar.

This secure & do-it-yourself software recovers lost or accidentally deleted iPhone contacts, call history, etc., regardless of the cause of the loss.Experience the Free Trial version NOW!

The free demo version of Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone allows you to scan and preview files from iPhone, iCloud, and iTunes backup, and to save them, you need to register the software.

Stellar Data Recovery offers three ways to recover iPhone contacts missing on your device:

1. Recovery from iPhone
2. Recover from iCloud Backup
3. Recover from iTunes Backup

1. Recover from iPhone

There is a possibility that your device has all the contacts, but they are not showing up—select Recovery from iPhone to view the hidden iPhone contacts in this case.

• Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch and launch the software
• On the home screen, choose “Recover from iPhone”, select “Contacts and Call Logs,” and click “Next.”

• It will show you the iOS devices connected to your system. Select your device and click Scan

• After scanning, select Contacts on your left pane; all the contacts will be displayed in the right pane.
•  Then, Select All or particular items by clicking on the associated checkbox.
• Click on Save and browse the desired location to save the recovered contacts.

2. Restore from iCloud Backup

Recovery from iCloud Backup allows you to selectively recover deleted contacts from your iPhone rather than restoring everything from photos and videos to messages. Follow the below steps:

• Connect your iPhone to the computer via USB cable
•  Launch Stellar Data Recovery from iPhone
• Choose Recover from iCloud Backup, Select Contacts and Call Logs and click Next

• Enter the Apple ID and Password to get the list of available backup files.

• Select the backup file and click Scan

• After scanning, select “Contacts” on your left pane, all the contacts in the selected backup file will be displayed in the right pane.

• Then, Select All or selective items by clicking on the associated checkbox.

• Click on Save and browse the desired location to save the recovered contacts.

3. Restore from iTunes Backup

If your iPhone contacts are synced with iTunes backup, use Recovery from iTunes backup to recover missing iPhone contacts.

• Connect your iPhone to your computer and launch the software
• On the home screen, choose Recover from iTunes, select Contacts and Call Logs, and click Next

• The software analyzes your system and lists all the available iTunes backup files, as shown below. If you cannot find the desired backup file, you can click on Add Backup to manually add the backup file from the system. Now, select the file and click Scan

• After scanning, select “Contacts” on your left pane, all the contacts in the selected backup file will be displayed in the right pane.
•  Then, Select All or particular items by clicking on the associated checkbox.
• Click on Save and browse the desired location to save the recovered contacts.

Minor changes in the iPhone Settings can also help restore deleted contacts. Try the below Setting changes and check if they work for you:

• Change Contacts’ Groups Settings
• Reset the Network Connections
• Change Default Account in Settings back to iCloud (works for iPhone 8/7/6s)

1: Change Contacts’ Groups Settings

• Go to your Contacts, tap into Groups
•  Uncheck All iCloud
• Select All on iPhone

• Click on Done (top right)
• Check if you got back all your contacts

2: Reset the Network Connections

• Under Settings > General > Reset > Reset Network Settings

• Enter your passcode
• Choose Reset Network Settings to continue ignoring the message that this action will delete all your network settings.

This action will clear your current saved networks and Wi-Fi passwords, but you can always re-enter your network passwords later. So give this a try to retrieve lost contacts.

3: Change Default Account in Settings back to iCloud (works for iPhone 14, 13, 12, 11, X, 8, 7, 6)

• Go to your iPhone Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars > Contacts
• Click Default Account
• Select iCloud instead of On my iPhone
• Check if your phone’s missing contacts recovered

To Wrap-up

Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone intelligently restores your missing or accidentally deleted contacts without causing loss of iPhone’s existing data, unlike iTunes or iCloud Backup recovery methods. Changing the iPhone settings can also help you get back missing contacts. So now no need to worry about the contacts list loss. Instead, try the above methods and recover deleted contacts on your iPhone.

Have you ever used any of the above methods for restoring missing iPhone contacts? Then, do share your experience in the comments below.

How to Recover deleted pictures on iPhone? 5 Best Solutions

For many iPhone users, photos are the most important data stored on their device – so losing those photos can be a disaster.

However, even if you accidentally deleted some or all of your pictures on iPhone, you can get them back.

We’ll discuss how to recover deleted photos on your iPhone with or without backup.

How to Recover Deleted Pictures on iPhone?

There are five best solutions to recover deleted pictures on iPhone. Use the solution that fits your needs and helps you recover your lost pictures.

1. Recover Deleted Pictures on iPhone from Recently Deleted Albums

Pictures taken with the iPhone Camera application are saved by default in the Photos application. If a photo or video is deleted, it’s moved to the Recently Deleted folder in the Photos app. This folder is the same as your computer’s Recycle Bin and retains the deleted photos for 30 days. Once this period expires, your photos are permanently deleted from this folder. Perform these steps if you want to recover recently deleted photos on your iPhone:

• Open the Photos app.
• Tap on Albums at the bottom.

• Scroll down to find the Recently Deleted folder.

• Tap on the Select option at the top-right corner of the screen.

• Select the deleted photos you want to recover on your iPhone.

• Now, tap Recover, and the pictures will be returned to their original iPhone albums.

Note – If you want to restore all the deleted photos from your Recently Deleted folder, tap on the Recover All button.

How to Recover Deleted Pictures on iPhone From a Backup?

If your photos are not in the Recently Deleted folder, you might get them back by restoring your iPhone from a previous backup. There are three ways to restore deleted photos on iPhone – iCloud website, iTunes backup, or Finder.

When recovering photos from your iPhone from backup, pay attention to the date of creation of your backups. Use the most recent backup but don’t delete all older backups. It’s always good to have multiple backups if something goes wrong.

2. Recover Photos on iPhone using iCloud via the iCloud website

Apple’s iCloud Backup helps you recover deleted photos from your iPhone to your system. For iCloud to automatically back up all your pictures and videos, you must first set up and enable iCloud Photos on your device. Here’s how to enable iCloud Photos to Backup all your photos:

• Open the Settings app on your iPhone.
• Tap iCloud and then go to Photos.

• Toggle on iCloud Photos to enable it.

To restore photos from iCloud, follow these steps:

• Go to the iCloud Website and log in with your Apple credentials.

• Once logged in, select ‘Photos’ from the app list.

• Go to Recently Deleted Album, select the photos you wish to restore, and click Recover.

3. Recover Photos on iPhone using iTunes

Many iPhone users use iTunes backup to recover their deleted photos and videos. This Apple’s proprietary tool syncs your iPhone files to your PC or Mac. Follow the steps to recover deleted photos from iTunes backup:

• Connect your iPhone to your Mac system with macOS Mojave or an earlier version.
• Click on the iPhone icon at the upper-left corner of your iTunes window.

• Click the Summary tab in the left pane.

• Now in the Backups section, click on Restore Backup.

• Select the backup you want your phone to use.

Note - macOS Mojave is the last version of Apple’s OS to ship with iTunes. In macOS Catalina and newer version, iTunes is split into different apps: Podcasts, Books, TV, and Music. Moreover, Finder is used to manage and sync content on your iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch.

• Once the restoration process is complete, check the Photos app to see if the deleted photos were recovered. If not, try repeating the process and return to the most recent backup or choose an older backup.

4. Recover Deleted Pictures on iPhone using Finder

To restore the pictures on iPhone using Finder in macOS Catalina 10.15 or above, follow these steps:

• Open Finder on your Mac with macOS Catalina 10.15 or above.
• Connect your iPhone to your Mac system.
• Select your iPhone from the location lists on the left.

• Navigate to the General tab and click Restore Backup.

• Select the backup date you like to use for restoring.

• Click the Restore button to confirm.

How to Recover Pictures on iPhone without Backup?

What to do if there is no iPhone backup or you cannot restore pictures using iCloud or iTunes? Use iPhone data recovery software to restore lost iPhone pictures.

Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone can find and restore deleted/lost pictures, videos, chat messages, audio, contacts, etc., from your iPhone/iPad/iPod touch. This software is easy to use when restoring deleted photos, and you can operate it even if you don’t have technical knowledge. Follow the steps to discover how to use software to recover deleted photos:

• Connect your iPhone to your computer.
• Download Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone on your PC or Mac.

•  Select Recover from iPhone on the main screen of the software.

• Select the data type and click Next. The scanning process will start.

• Once the scanning is completed, preview the data. Select the recovered data you want to restore and click Save.

• Choose the destination to save the recovered data.

Conclusion

The data loss issues in Apple can be resolved easily through multiple backup solutions — iTunes, iCloud, and iCloud.com. However, these native backup recovery solutions fall short when you need to recover specific data, though you can easily recover deleted photos in your iPhone from these backup options. However, you will also end up replacing every existing data on your device!

Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone fills this gap quite efficiently. It recovers your deleted photos in water damage, jailbreak, factory reset, Black Screen of Death, etc. In addition, this software has an exceptionally high data recovery success rate, making it an essential utility for iPhone users.

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How to Recover lost Calendar on iPhone

Summary: This post shares the best methods to recover lost calendar on iPhone. You can apply these methods on iPhone 14/13/12/11/XS/XR/X/SE/8/7 and below. Also, learn how Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone quickly restores Calendar on your iPhone.

The iPhone Calendar is an indispensable utility for keeping up with your loved ones’ birthdays, anniversaries, appointments, meetings, events, holidays, and other day-to-day activities. Even if you’ve switched over to newer variants like iPhone 15, 14, 13, or 12, you don’t want to part with the old iPhone Calendar settings.

Thus, losing your iPhone Calendar due to deletion, formatting, or other reasons can get annoying.

If you are one of those who has lost Calendar app on iPhone and now looking for ways to restore it back…read this post further.

How to restore calendar on iPhone?

Lost or accidentally deleted Calendar can be recovered by Apple’s backup utilities. However, sometimes backups too may not restore Calendar. Then an iPhone data recovery software is the only solution.

Methods to recover deleted/lost Calendar on iPhone

1. Restore from archive of Calendars via iCloud.com
2. Restore with iPhone recovery software
3. Recover from iCloud or iTunes Backup

1. Restore from archive of Calendars via iCloud.com

Apple creates frequent backup for the Calendars and Reminders apps and saves it to iCloud.com as archives. These archives can be used to restore deleted calendars.

Steps: Restore missing iPhone Calendar via iCloud.com:

• Go to iCloud.com in your browser and log into your account. Click Trust when ‘Trust This Computer’ pop-up appears.
• On the main screen, click on nine-dots and select Data Recovery.

• Next, click Restore Calendars.

• You can see the list of Calendars archive. Click Restore option next to the archive that you want to restore.

• Now confirm your choice to retrieve the Calendar archive. Click Restore.

• Wait for some time for the Restore process to complete.

• Once your required Calendar archive is successfully restored, click OK.

The restored calendars appear on all your Apple devices with Calendars turned on in iCloud settings.

Note: These archives will not contain information like calendar invites. You will have to recreate and reissue the invitations.

2. Restore Calendar on iPhone using iPhone data recovery software

A simpler, more effective and convenient way to recover Calendar app is by using a professional iPhone recovery software, such as Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone . Regardless of the reason for loss – deletion, factory reset, or jailbreak etc., the software can restore the app data on your device.

The DIY tool is safe, easy-to-use, and quick to restore. It thoroughly scans the iOS device (iPhone and iPad), iTunes, and iCloud to recover the lost calendar.

 

Unlike Apple’s backup solutions (iTunes and iCloud), the software lets you choose and recover specific files, like Calendar or Reminders. This not only speeds up the recovery process but also saves you from receiving thousands of unwanted files.

Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone is also the way out when you don’t have Calendar archives in iCloud.com and unable to retrieve data from iTunes and iCloud.

Steps: Recover deleted/lost Calendar from iPhone

• Download, install and launch Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone on computer.

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• On the main scree, select Recover from iPhone option and select the type of data you want to recover. Here, choose Calendar and click Next.
• Connect your iPhone to computer and select that device to proceed forward.

• Click on the Trust/Untrust dialog box to enable sync and data transfer between iPhone/iPad and computer.

• If your iPhone is encrypted, enter your password in the dialog box and click OK.

• Once the scanning is completed, you can see the recoverable data and preview them.

• Choose the data you want to restore and click Save to restore them at your desired location.

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3. Restore calendar on iPhone from Apple backups

Another method to recover lost Calendar is through Apple backups – iTunes or iCloud. However, this method will work if you earlier saved the backup of your Calendar app.

Note: Deletes and replaces all your current data, be it apps, messages, photos etc., from iPhone.

How to Restore Calendar on iPhone with iCloud backup?

• Go to Settings > General > Reset > Erase all Contents and Settings.

• On Apps & Data screen, tap Restore from iCloud Backup.

• Sign in to your iCloud account.
• Choose the last backup and Restore.

How to restore Calendar with iTunes backup

• Connect iPhone to PC/Mac.
• Launch iTunes.
• Select your iPhone under the Device list and click Summary.
• Click Restore Backup and select the relevant backup date.

• Click Restore and wait for some time for the process to complete.

Conclusion

Apple has tried to address the users’ data loss issues through multiple backup solutions — iTunes, iCloud, and iCloud.com. However, these native backup-based recovery solutions fall short when the user needs to recover specific data; though, you can easily recover lost Calendar from these backup options, but you end up replacing every existing data on your device!

Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone fills in this gap really well. It not only recovers lost or deleted Calendar in situations of jailbreak, water damage, factory reset, and Black Screen of Death, etc., but also recovers specific data that you want.

 

This feature, along with an exceptionally high data recovery success rate, make the software an essential utility for iPhone users.

FAQ

1.How to bring back the missing Calendar icon on iPhone?

To bring back the missing Calendar icon, you need to re-install it from the App Store. Open App Store, search for the Calendar app and download it again on your iPhone.

2. How to set up Calendar account on iPhone?

Go to the Settings in iPhone > Calendar > Accounts > Add Account.

3. How to add an event on iPhone?

• Open Calendar app and tap + icon in the Day view.
• Enter title, start and end time, invitees, URL, attachment, and so on. Tap Add.

4. How events in Calendar app on iPhone can be viewed?

You can view upcoming events as a list of one day, a week, a month, or a year at a time.

How to recover data from dead iPhone

Summary: Recovering data from a dead iPhone is precarious if you don’t acquire knowledge about your iOS device. Be wary of how your device works and its data backup options to avert data loss problems in the future. If your iPhone has turned dead because of a major technical glitch, you can recover the data stored in it using a reliable data recovery software. This blog encapsulates all such concrete details with a step-by-step guide to recover data from dead iPhone.

iPhone is one of the most affluent smartphones loaded with advanced features. Most people invest in it because its upbeat features and advanced technology intrigue them. Every time Apple announces a new upgrade or introduces new features to its iOS software upgrade, iPhone fans dig deep to learn more about it.

If your iPhone is dead and not working at all, and you want to learn how to recover data from dead iPhone, this blog is exclusively for you.

Why would an iPhone suddenly go dead?

These are the possible reasons why iPhone turns dead or blank for hours:

1. A defective charging cable or adapter that doesn’t perfectly pair with your iOS device.
2. A recent iOS update that triggered some unforeseen software error in your iPhone.
3. Faulty or failed hardware, like a battery or a logic board that needs to be replaced.

In either of the above-mentioned conditions, your iPhone will stop responding to any command. Turning the device off and restarting works in rare circumstances, but not always. In such bleak situations, you can try to fix your dead iPhone using these tips:

• Keep a close watch over the charging cable or power adapter and fix the loose ends.
• Put your dead iPhone on charge for at least an hour.
• Connect your iPhone to iTunes or put it on Device Firmware Update (DFU) mode.
• Seek immediate assistance from Apple Support Services.

If these attempts won’t bring your iPhone back to life, certainly it has some major technical glitch that only Apple experts can address. Before submitting your device for the same, recover all the data stored in it. Follow these DIY solutions to recover data from dead iPhone:

Use iTunes to Recover Data from Dead iPhone

iTunes is one of the most coveted options to recover data recovery from dead iPhone. However, to use this method, your iPhone should be in sync with iTunes, and you have to periodically take data backup on it. Observe the steps to keep data backup on iTunes:

• Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes to login.
• From the menu bar at the top of the iTunes window, select File > Library > Organize Library.
• Next, select Consolidate files to organize the Library screen and press OK.
• Once you do that, copies of any files that were not in the iTunes Media folder will be added to your iTunes Media folder.
• At the same time, take the opportunity to eliminate all the duplicate files taking unnecessary space on your hard drive. However, before making this move, save a copy of the original files in your iTunes Media Folder.

If you have been practicing the above steps for long, then simply connect your device with your computer using a USB cable and follow steps to recover data from iTunes backup:

• Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
• Select your iPhone in the main iTunes window or select it from Finder.
• The move will prompt a new set of instructions on iTunes with options to backup data. You need to click on Restore Backup to retrieve your dead iPhone’s data.
• Several backup options will prompt on your computer. You can choose a selected set of files to restore a specific file or all of them.
• Once selected, the desired number of files/data to restore, press Restore, and wait. The move may restart your iPhone. If not, your device will suffer a more serious hardware failure that only technical experts can fix.

Pro Tip: If found dead, let your iPhone remain off for as long as possible to avoid data overwriting.

Use iCloud to Recover Data from Dead iPhone

If you are proactively using iCloud to maintain data backup, there is a fair chance to recover your dead phone’s data from it. You can directly recover data from iCloud on another iPhone that doesn’t necessarily require connection to a laptop or computer. All you need is an iPhone that can be turned on at least and let you through the initial steps to login to your iCloud. Don’t forget to erase your dead iPhone before continuing on the new one; otherwise, you won’t get to perform the initial set-up. Follow the steps below to restore dead iPhone’s data from iCloud Backup:

• Turn on the working iPhone and perform the initial setup procedures till you get through Apps & Data. Tap on Restore from iCloud Backup option and sign in with your Apple ID.

• A window will prompt you with all backups available for restoring. Select the most recent one that contains all the data you wish to retrieve from your dead iPhone.
• Patiently wait for the data transfer procedure to finish.
• In the data transfer procedure, at some point, you might be asked to enter your Apple ID once again. Enter details to keep the action going.
• Once done, you’ll get a notification of successful data transfer.

You can also transfer all your dead iPhone data to a new one by inserting its SIM card in the new iPhone. Learn here how to Transfer Data from Old iPhone to New iPhone .

Use a Reliable Data Recovery Software

Your last respite is a professional data recovery software in case a vast amount of data from dead iPhone, like photos, videos, messages, contacts, etc., remain missing after iCloud recovery. We recommend Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone because it guarantees absolute recovery of lost or deleted data from iPhone, iTunes, and iCloud. Listing some common situations where the software can help:

• If iTunes fails to restore data after unlocking the disabled iPhone.
• If some data is found missing after restoring data from iTunes or iCloud.
• Instead of restoring all files from the iPhone, you wish to recover only some selected files.

You can download the demo version of the software for assessment and buy the software to activate its key functionalities. It will activate via activation key that will be sent on your email once you purchase the software. Read this KB to learn How to Activate Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone . Additionally, using the Toolkit version of the software, identified as Stellar Eraser for iPhone , you can permanently remove all the sensitive data stored in your dead iPhone so it won’t fall into the wrong hands.

Conclusion:

Avid iPhone users know when to stop playing with their iOS device to let it reset in case of a technical glitch. Nevertheless, not all iPhone users are aware of this practice. Consequently, we panic and keep on switching off and on our smartphones when it hangs.

If your phone turns blank or dead, don’t panic and stop using your device for some time. Let it rest and resume its function. Otherwise, you’ll end up losing all the memories stored in it. This blog aimed to help you understand the grim consequences and smart ways to recover data from iPhone if your device turns dead. In case you are unable to recover data on your own using Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone, you can avail Data Recovery Lab-Services where our experts can recover all the data from your dead iPhone.

FAQs:

What to do if iPhone is not working?

If your iPhone has stopped responding to any command and you can’t even turn it off, then force shutdown and restart it. Swiftly press and release the volume up button first and repeat the same with volume down button. Now, press and hold the side button and once the Apple logo appears on the screen, release the side button too.

Why is my phone unresponsive?

Your iPhone’s touchscreen can be unresponsive for reasons like a brief hiccup or glitch that your smartphone’s inner system can’t detect or render it unresponsive. Sometimes, touch screen becomes unresponsive due to water damage or app glitch, or virus attack.

Why did my iPhone screen go black?

In iPhone, black screen appears due to software or hardware issues. Firmware modifications, dropping the iPhone, iOS upgrade/downgrade, and jailbreaking, are some other common reasons behind the black screen error. Learn some great solutions to overcome the black screen of death error .