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pm2526 Author

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lost contacts

I lost all of my contacts when switching to a new phone, is there anyway I can get all of them back?

iPhone 11, iOS 14

Posted on Jul 24, 2021 8:38 PM

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TheLittles

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Posted on Jul 24, 2021 8:52 PM

pm2526 Said:

"lost contacts: I lost all of my contacts when switching to a new phone, is there anyway I can get all of them back?"

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Enable Contacts in iCloud:

Once Contacts is is enabled on iCloud, then all would be uploaded to iCloud. Once you log back in to the same Apple ID on this, Contacts will show up.

How to Enable Contacts:

Go To: Settings
Tap: Your Name (Top-Item)
Tap: iCloud
Tap: Contacts (so that it is green)

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