How to Restore Contacts on iPhone 8 (4 Methods) | Stellar
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. 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 Data from Broken iPhone Screen
Summary: Struggling to recover data after your iPhone’s screen broke? Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone can help restore data efficiently from an iPhone with a broken screen.
Your iPhone is the most cherished personal gadget as it has become more innovative and influential due to its many valuable features. Moreover, information such as notes, contacts, iMessage, calendar entries, text messages, WhatsApp/Kik messages, pictures, and videos are readily available, making it even more lovable. This is why we need to know how to recover data from broken iPhone screens.
These days, though there are plenty of best ways to back up your data, users often overlook the importance of Backup. It happened with _Jacky Jainco; w_hile taking a DSLR-like photo on his iPhone 14 Pro Max, he accidentally dropped his iPhone and, consequently, broke it.
The real problem was not the broken iPhone but to recover data from iPhone as it was not synced with iTunes and iCloud Backup. As a result, he couldn’t access his files, more importantly, his pictures.
You might have dropped your iPhone several times, and luckily, the excellent cover has saved it on all occasions. However, any drop could cause potential damage putting your data at stake; therefore, leverage iTunes or iCloud backup to recover data from the damaged iPhone screen.
Bringing Back Your Data From Backup
You can restore your files from either iTunes or iCloud Backup. In addition, replacement screens are available; you can have an appointment with the genius bar, get your damaged iPhone fixed, and then recover your data. Also, when backup files are inaccessible, turn to an iPhone data recovery software for an easy solution.
Sorting backup files is unmanageable as they tend to be large, running into GBs. Moreover, the process can be tedious, especially when you have to sort all files, even when you need to recover only a specific file. So it is when iPhone Data Recovery Software by Stellar is fruitful. The software lets you recover deleted files from encrypted iTunes backup files or recover data from an iPhone that would not turn on. Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone supports broken iPhone data recovery from series of iPhone 15, 14, 13, 12, 11, XR, XS, X, 8 Plus, 8, 7 Plus, 7, 6S Plus, 6S, 6 Plus, 6, 5S, 5C, 5, 4S, and 4.
You can recover a specific file without the pain of going through all backup files as the software lists all the files in an organized structure, thus, saving your precious time and effort.
Watch how to recover photos from a broken iPhone:
Recover your data from iTunes Backup
Here’s how to recover your iTunes backup using Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone.
1. Select the ‘Recover from iTunes Backup’ option.
2. List of your iTunes backup files appears. Select the relevant iTunes backup
3. In the middle pane, select the files you wish to recover and click the ‘Save’ button.
Recover your data from iCloud Backup
Another effective way to recover data from broken iPhones is through iCloud Backup. For any reason, let’s suppose you cannot access your iCloud backup files; then, using the ‘Recover from iCloud Backup’ feature, you can restore all your essential files. The simple steps are as follows:
- Click ‘Recover from iCloud Backup.’
- Sign in to your iCloud account to view the list of available backup files.
- In the left pane, click on the supported file list categories to view files under them.
- Select the files that you wish to restore and click ‘Save.’
Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone recovers the deleted photos, contacts, messages, etc., from the backup files and restores them to the device.
That’s Not All
Apart from recovering data from damaged iPhones, Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone facilitates the option to import the recovered files to your new or fixed iPhone.
To import your recovered files, follow these steps:
- First, connect your iPhone to the system, run the software, and click the ‘Import file to iPhone’ option.
- Click ‘Browse’ and select the files you wish to import to your iPhone.
- Click ‘OK’ to preview the selected files.
- Click ‘Transfer to iPhone’ to transfer recovered files to your iPhone.
To Sum Up
When your iPhone is damaged, try the basics, i.e., restart it; if that works, back up as much data as possible. You can also restore your files from iTunes or iCloud Backup if there are any. Else, make an appointment with the genius bar and get your iPhone fixed. They might also help you recover data from the damaged iPhone, which comes with an asterisk. Therefore, turn to Stellar Data Recovery and save time and energy for efficient recovery of your data.
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How to recover deleted photos after deleting from ‘Recently Deleted’ on iPhone
The Recently Deleted folder in the Photos App on iPhone is there to recover accidentally deleted photos. However, even if your important photos are deleted from ‘Recently Deleted’ you are not yet out of luck. This post shares how to recover deleted photos after deleting them from ‘Recently Deleted’ on iPhone.
‘I deleted some important pictures on my iPhone and also deleted them from the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder. Is there any possible way to recover photos after permanently deleting them from the iPhone?’
When you delete photos from your iPhone, they first go to the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder of the Photos App. Here the photos remain for 30 days. Hence, any picture deleted 30 days ago automatically gets removed after this period, and this time permanently.
However, sometimes you may accidentally delete valuable pictures too. To make the situation worse, even remove image files from ‘Recently Deleted’ or realize the mistake 30 days after deleting!
In any case, can you get photos back after deleting from ‘Recently Deleted’ on your iPhone?
This post addresses the problem situation of permanently deleted photos from iPhones and finds the appropriate solution.
Let’s read on…
Understanding permanently deleted photo recovery from iPhone
You can recover deleted photos from your iPhone after deleting them from the Recently Deleted folder or 30 days of automatic deletion.
Of course, backups — iCloud and iTunes are the immediate go-through solution in such a case. However, Apple backups have their own disadvantage. Photo recovery with iCloud and iTunes results in the loss of your current data on your iPhone!
That’s the reason, iCloud and iTunes are frustrating when you want to get back only a few photos.
So, if you are using another backup service such as Google Drive or OneDrive for iPhone photo backup, they are more convenient.
In addition, apart from backup, iPhone recovery software is just the right solution. It works even when you don’t have a backup or don’t want to eliminate your existing data on your iPhone or iPad.
1. Recover ‘Recently Deleted’ photos from iCloud backup
Use an iCloud backup to recover deleted photos from your iPhone after 30 days of deleting them from the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder. iCloud backup is the best solution to retrieve permanently deleted photos from iPhone free.
Just get on to the below steps to recover deleted photos from iCloud:
- On your iPhone, navigate to Settings > General > Reset> Erase all Contents and Settings.
- Select Erase Now in the dialog box and follow the prompts until you reach the Apps & Data screen.
- Click on Restore from iCloud Backup.
- Sign in to your iCloud account.
- Select the recent backup from the list that has the deleted pictures. Click Restore to get back the deleted photos on your iPhone.
2. Recover permanently deleted photos from iTunes
If you have an iTunes backup, look for the deleted photos after deleting from ‘Recently Deleted’ in your iTunes backup.
Below are the quick steps:
- Connect your iPhone to your PC or Mac and launch iTunes.
- Click on your iPhone under the device list and select the recent backup date that may contain the permanently deleted pictures.
- Click Restore Backup.
That’s it. You get back the deleted photos on your iPhone. However, this will replace the current data on the iPhone with the old backup data.
3. Recover recently deleted photos from cloud storage
iPhone users, who don’t completely rely on iCloud and iTunes for backup, use third-party cloud backup solutions. If you are one of those, check your cloud storage for permanently deleted photos on your iPhone. Cloud backups such as Google Drive, iCloud, Dropbox, OneDrive, etc., are efficient ways to save and protect your photos on your iPhone from permanent loss. You can restore photos on a PC , Mac, or iPhone by using cloud storage.
4. Recover Recently Deleted Photos with iPhone recovery software [Recommended]
Some of you may not have photos backed up in iCloud or iTunes. It’s also possible you couldn’t find the desired picture in the backup. In any case, use the best iPhone recovery software to get pictures back after deleting from Recently Deleted on iPhone.
Try one of the popularly used Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone . It is compatible with not just old iPhones like iPhone 6, 7, 8, X, etc., but also the latest series of iPhone 15. You also get the latest iOS 17 support.
Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone can help to recover photos from the iPhone without backup. Additionally, you can retrieve lost or deleted contacts, messages, chat messages, Notes, Reminders, etc.
Besides, when you recover photos by using iTunes or iCloud, it gets back all data from the backup file whereas with the software you can select and recover only what you require. Unlike photo recovery from backup, the software doesn’t replace the existing data with old backup data on your iPhone.
Here are the steps to recover deleted photos after deleting them from the Recently Deleted folder on your iPhone:
- Connect your iPhone to your PC or Mac computer.
- Download and launch Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone on a computer.
- On the first screen, select Recover from iPhone on the left pane. If required, you can choose the ‘Recover from iCloud’ or ‘Recover from iTunes’ option.
- Check-in Camera Roll and Photo Stream and click Next.
- The software scans and displays the recovered pictures. See preview, select, and save the desired photos.
Conclusion
An iPhone recovery software is the perfect approach to recover deleted photos from an iPhone after 30 days of deleting them from the ‘Recently Deleted’ folder. We recommend Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone. It is fast and can retrieve permanently deleted photos without affecting the current data of your iPhone. Unlike iCloud and iTunes backup, which annoyingly replace existing data with the old backup data, the software can restore only those photos, which you have deleted.
Take the free trial and ensure that Stellar Data Recovery for iPhone can retrieve permanently deleted photos from your iPhone.
- Title: How to Restore Contacts on iPhone 8 (4 Methods) | Stellar
- Author: Nova
- Created at : 2024-08-20 18:53:34
- Updated at : 2024-08-21 18:53:34
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