Losing essential contacts on your iPhone can be a vexing and anxiety-inducing situation. Be it caused by inadvertent deletion, a software update, or device issues, the idea of losing valuable contact data can be quite overwhelming. While creating regular backups of your iPhone is the best way to safeguard your data, what can you do if you haven't backed up your contacts and they are deleted? This article will guide you through the process of how to retrieve deleted contacts on your iPhone without a backup.
Many users' first reaction after losing contacts is, "I didn't back up. Are contacts permanently deleted on iPhone?" In fact, that's not the case. Even if you haven't backed up via iCloud or iTunes, you still have a chance to recover deleted contacts.
This is because when a contact is deleted, the iOS system doesn't immediately erase it from storage; instead, it marks it as "overwritable". This means the contact data remains in the device's storage until new data overwrites it. With the help of professional iPhone data recovery software, you can directly scan the residual data from the device and restore it.
Therefore, once you realize contacts have been mistakenly deleted, stop using your phone immediately to avoid new data overwriting the original information, and try the following recovery methods.
Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery is a powerful iOS data recovery software that can scan and recover mistakenly deleted contacts and messages directly from an iOS device, even without any backup. It can also recover from iTunes backup and iCloud backup. This is one of the most effective solutions with the highest recovery success rate available.
Key features of iPhone Data Recovery:
Here is how to restore contacts on iPhone without backup using iPhone Data Recovery:
01After downloading and installing the program on your computer, open it from your desktop. Next, connect your iOS device to the computer using a USB cable. Generally, the software will quickly detect your device. To allow recognition, please tap the "Trust" option on your mobile device.
02Once connected, select "Contacts" from the interface and click "Start Scan" to proceed.
03Once the program finishes scanning your chosen data, you can preview the detailed files on the interface. Then, click the "Recover to Computer" icon to restore the deleted contacts from your iPhone to your computer.
If you're not sure how to recover deleted contacts from your iPhone without a backup using iPhone Data Recovery. You can watch the following video for a more visual and intuitive guide.
In addition to iPhone Data Recovery, Coolmuster iPhone SMS + Contacts Recovery can also restore deleted iPhone contacts without a backup. It is a software designed to recover only lost or deleted SMS messages and contacts from your iPhone. Its user-friendly interface simplifies the recovery process, making it suitable for users of all technical levels.
Key features of iPhone SMS + Contacts Recovery:
How do I get my contacts back without backup? Follow the steps below:
01Upon downloading and installing the software, launch it on your computer. Link your iPhone to the computer through USB, and you'll see the program's interface. Choose "Contacts" and click "Start Scan" to begin.
02After scanning, preview both deleted and existing files, including contact details. Select your desired items and click "Recover to Computer" to retrieve them immediately.
Here is a more intuitive video tutorial.
If you've exhausted all the above options and your contacts are still not recovered, it might be a good idea to reach out to Apple Support. They may be able to provide additional guidance or assistance in retrieving your lost contacts. It's important to note that they may not always be able to help, especially if the data has been permanently overwritten.
Although this article mainly explains how to retrieve deleted contacts on iPhone without a backup, if you're fortunate enough to have a backup, the following two methods can easily help you restore your contacts.
iCloud is a convenient service that helps iOS users store iPhone contacts, notes, calendars, photos, and other files without installing other apps. If you have previously enabled the automatic syncing of contacts to iCloud, there is a high chance that you can retrieve the lost contacts on your iPhone from iCloud backup.
To accomplish this, you can proceed with the following steps:
Step 1. Go to "Settings" on your iPhone. Scroll down and select "General" > "Reset" > "Erase All Content and Settings".
Step 2. After erasing your iPhone, you'll be greeted with the initial setup screen. Continue to follow the prompts displayed on the screen until you reach the "Apps & Data" screen.
Step 3. Select "Restore from iCloud Backup". Log in to your iCloud account by entering your Apple ID and password. You'll see a list of available iCloud backups. Select the contact backup and wait for the restoration to complete.
If you have backed up the iPhone data to a computer via iTunes before losing contacts, you can easily find the contacts back from the iTunes backup. Here are the specific steps:
Step 1. Connect your iPhone to the computer and launch iTunes.
Step 2. Select your iPhone when it appears on iTunes. Tap "Restore Backup" and choose the most relevant backup with your contacts.
Step 3. Click "Restore" and wait for the process to complete.
Losing contacts can be stressful, but it's not an unsolvable problem. Even without a prior backup, you can recover your data using professional tools like Coolmuster iPhone Data Recovery and Coolmuster iPhone SMS + Contacts Recovery.
Remember, timely action is crucial, and regular data backups are a proactive measure to prevent data loss in the first place.
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