Here are afew hints:
To recover a deleted phone number (contact) on your iPhone, you can check the "Recently Deleted" folder within the Contacts app or try restoring from an iCloud backup or a computer backup.
Here's a breakdown of the methods:
1. Check "Recently Deleted" Folder (within the Contacts App):
- Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
- Tap on the "Groups" tab.
- Select "Recently Deleted".
- If the contact is still within the last 30 days, you can tap on it and choose "Recover".
2. Restore from iCloud Backup:
- If the contact was deleted more than 30 days ago, you may need to restore from an iCloud backup.
- Sign in to iCloud.com using your Apple Account.
- Scroll down to the bottom of the window, then select "Data Recovery".
- Select "Restore Contacts".
- Select the backup date before you deleted the contact and select "Restore".
- Confirm the restore process.
3. Restore from a Computer Backup (iTunes/Finder):
- Connect your iPhone to your computer and open iTunes (or Finder on macOS).
- Select your iPhone from the devices list.
- Choose "Restore from Backup" and select the appropriate backup.
- Note that this will overwrite your current data with the backup, so make sure it's the correct backup.
4. Check Synced Accounts:
- If the contact was stored in a synced account (e.g., Gmail, Outlook), check those accounts.
- You may be able to find the contact there and then re-sync it to your iPhone.
5. Third-Party Recovery Software (Use with Caution):
- There are third-party recovery software options available, but use them with caution, as they may not be reliable or safe.