“I lost all my contacts on iPhone X after iOS 13 update. Despite not syncing contacts to iTunes, but backing up to iCloud using auto backup. I don't know how to recover contacts from iCloud. Help me please. "..
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iCloud has its own remarkable advantages when comparing with iTunes. With iCloud, you can back up your iOS devices wirelessly and automatically without the connection processes of a computer. But how to recover contacts from iCloud backup when we lose contacts on iPhone? Some users reset their iPhone first and then choose “Restore from iCloud Backup”. Nonetheless, it is not recommended as it will overwrite all new data added from your iPhone.
# How to recover iPhone contacts via iCloud
FonePaw iPhone Data Recovery (opens new window) can recover contacts from iCloud account sync or iCloud backup without any data loss on your iPhone. This software allows you to recover your data from iPhone, iPad or iPod. Besides, it is very easy to use, which does not need the knowledge of technology. Download the free trial version below now and follow the guides to recover your contacts from iCloud immediately.
Here are two methods to recover your contacts from iCloud with FonePaw
Method 1: Recover your contacts synced with iCloud account
# Step 1. Start the program and sign in to the iCloud account.
Start the software on your PC, click “iPhone Data Recovery” and choose “Recover from iCloud” mode. Sign in to iCloud with your Apple ID and password..
Note: If the “Two-Factor Authentication” feature is enabled to ensure the security of your Apple ID, you still need to enter a verification method when signing in.
# Step 2. Analyze the contacts of the iCloud account.
Check the box before "Contacts" and click on the "Start" button to scan the contacts in your iCloud account. You can also select both other data to analyze, for example, “Photos”, “Notes & Attachments”, “Calendar” and “Reminders”..
# Step 3. Recover lost contacts from iCloud account.
After the scan, you can choose which contacts you want to recover. Here FonePaw offers users two options of recovery: “Restore to Device” and “Recover”, that is, you can restore them directly to your iPhone or get them back to your PC.
Method 2: Recover your contacts from iCloud backup
# Step 1. Repeat the first step of the above method.
# Step 2. Recover your contacts from iCloud backup.
After logging in, click “iCloud Backup”> “Start” option.
# Step 3. Download the backup and scan the iCloud backup.
You can see all iCloud backups on the window and choose a backup you need, then click “Download”. After downloading, a small window will appear that informs you to scan the downloaded backup.
# Step 4. Recover Erased iPhone Contacts from iCloud
Finally, when the scan is finished, you can see all the data extracted from the backup on the surface. Check “Contacts”, and select the names, numbers and contact addresses from iCloud you want to recover and click “Recover” to restore deleted contacts from your iPhone.
At this time, all the steps are complete. You need to recover iPhone contacts from iCloud successfully. FonePaw iPhone Data Recovery can not only recover deleted iPhone contacts, but also recover deleted photos, messages, contacts, notes, videos etc. on your iOS devices. The software is indeed in need!
