How do I recover a deleted phone number on iPhone?

I deleted a phone number by mistake. How do I retrieve ir?


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iPhone 15

Posted on Mar 31, 2025 01:36 PM

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Posted on Mar 31, 2025 01:50 PM

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.
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Mar 31, 2025 01:50 PM in response to K1F3P4

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.

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