How do I retrieve deleted phone numbers from my iPhone?
Losing important phone numbers from your iPhone can be a frustrating experience, but there are several methods you can try to recover them. Whether you accidentally deleted them or they were lost due to a software update or a factory reset, here are some steps you can follow to retrieve your deleted phone numbers.
1. Check the Recently Deleted folder
The first place you should check is the Recently Deleted folder. This folder stores deleted items, including contacts, for a period of 30 days. To access the Recently Deleted folder:
– Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
– Tap the “i” icon next to the search bar.
– Scroll down and tap “Recently Deleted.”
– Look for the deleted phone numbers and tap the “Restore” button next to each one to recover them.
2. Use a backup
If you have a backup of your iPhone, you can restore your deleted phone numbers from it. Here’s how to do it:
– Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes.
– Select your iPhone from the list of devices.
– Click on the “Restore Backup” button.
– Choose the latest backup that contains your deleted phone numbers.
– Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPhone.
3. Use a third-party app
If you don’t have a backup or the Recently Deleted folder doesn’t contain your deleted phone numbers, you can try using a third-party app to recover them. There are several apps available, such as Dr. Fone, iMyFone D-Back, and Tenorshare iPhone Data Recovery. Here’s a general guide on how to use a third-party app:
– Download and install the chosen app on your computer.
– Connect your iPhone to the computer and select the “Recover from iOS Device” option.
– Choose “Contacts” as the data type you want to recover.
– Click the “Start Scan” button to scan your iPhone for deleted phone numbers.
– Once the scan is complete, preview the recovered contacts and select the deleted phone numbers you want to recover.
– Click the “Recover” button to save the deleted phone numbers to your computer.
4. Use iCloud
If you have enabled iCloud backup for your iPhone, you can restore your deleted phone numbers from your iCloud account. Here’s how to do it:
– Go to the iCloud website (www.icloud.com) and log in with your Apple ID.
– Click on the “Contacts” app icon.
– Look for the deleted phone numbers and select them.
– Click the “Restore” button to recover the deleted phone numbers to your iPhone.
Remember that the success of recovering deleted phone numbers depends on whether you have a backup or if the deleted numbers were recently deleted. The sooner you try to recover them, the higher your chances of successful recovery.
