Unable to change contact permissions for apps in iOS 18

Question

Unable to change contact permissions for apps in iOS 18

I recently tried to grant an app access to my contacts but found the contacts page under privacy & security with a list of all my contacts up top and the option to toggle access for apps greyed out/locked. I’m unsure of how to get around this and if there’s a setting elsewhere I have set that’s messing with this. I have a 15 pro running iOS18.0, and my work phone (iPhone 11) still on iOS 17 doesn’t have this issue, which leads me to think it’s a iOS 18 bug. Any ideas?

iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 18

Posted on Sep 24, 2024 04:23 AM

Reply

Answer 1

Top-ranking reply

Thnks4tehVenom Author

Level 1

5 points

Sep 25, 2024 05:43 PM in response to icloudkmj

I finally figured it out. I had to go to Settings > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions, then toggle to allow contacts (and photos apparently). Then after a hard phone restart, I was able to launch the app and grant access to contacts. Hope this helps someone else who was as lost as I was :)

Reply

Answer 2

Sep 24, 2024 11:36 AM in response to Thnks4tehVenom

Same here. Is there a valid response yet? I just downloaded a couple of clean up apps for contacts and it says "this application requires access to your contacts. Under your iPhone settings select Privacy > Contacts Change Switch to On for this app.

So I go to Privacy > Contacts and all I have are full access granted to four apps - all greyed out and no "change switch to on" there at all.

Looking for help here.

Reply

Answer 3

Sep 24, 2024 06:17 AM in response to SravanKrA

I’ve tried this. It doesn’t appear to be an app specific issue, I only noticed it by trying to give a specific app access. iOS18 wont allow me to change permissions for ANY app.

Reply

Answer 4

Sep 24, 2024 04:27 AM in response to Thnks4tehVenom

Delete the App and re-install it.

If you encounter any challenges with third-party applications, the best course of action is to directly contact the app developer for further assistance. Here's a brief guide on how to do it:

Identify the app developer.
Visit their website or app store listing.
Look for their contact information or support channels.
Clearly describe the issue you are facing.
Provide any necessary information they may need.
Follow their instructions and provide feedback.
Be patient and follow up if needed.

By reaching out to the app developer, you increase your chances of receiving accurate and personalized support for the challenges you're experiencing. To contact an App developer --> How to contact an app developer - Apple Support

Reply

Unable to change contact permissions for apps in iOS 18

Similar questions