How to restore contacts after iOS 11/12 update
After installing the new iOS 11/12 software, many users were at a loss - contacts, photos, videos, messages and other personal data disappeared on the iPhone. And many even forgot to back up all the data on the device.
Contacts are one of the most valuable data types. Their number in the phone book of some users reaches several hundred, so it is simply impossible to manually rewrite them. This article will show you how to recover contacts that disappeared on iOS 11.
Contacts missing after iOS 11/12 update
In order to recover contacts that disappeared after updating to iOS 11, we suggest you use the UltData program, which can be used to recover deleted or lost data on iOS. For convenience, you can choose one of three methods.
1. How to restore contacts on iOS 11/12 without iTunes/iCloud backup
Before proceeding to the process of recovering contacts that disappeared on iOS 11, you need to download the Tenorshare UltData program on your computer and install it. Also connect your device to your computer using a USB cable.
1. Run the program and select "Restore from iOS device" in the top menu.
2. Check the box next to "Contacts" and click on the green "Scan" button.
3. When the scan is completed, you will be able to view a window with contacts, which are divided by color. Those that have been removed are marked in red. Tick the desired contacts or all at once and click on the "Restore" button. You can recover contacts lost on iOS 11 directly to your iPhone or export to your computer in a convenient format.
2. How to Recover Deleted Contacts on iOS 11/12 with iTunes Backup
If you have backed up via iTunes, then this method is just for you.
1. Run the program and select "Recover files from iTunes" in the top menu. Next, select the desired backup file and click the "Start Scan" button.
2. When the scanning is completed, select the "Contacts" section in the left menu and tick the ones you need, then click on the "Restore" button. You can restore to iPhone, or move to a computer.
3. How to restore contacts on iOS 11/12 using iCloud
1. Launch the Ultdata program. The device does not need to be connected via USB. Select "Recover files from iCloud" from the top menu. Sign in to your iCloud account using your username and password.
2. Then select the backup file and click "Scan".
The Ultdata program allows you to recover deleted or lost correspondence and messages, photos and videos, voice notes, attachments in applications, call history, web browser history, calendar events and other data. You can download UltData on Windows or Mac. A trial and paid version of the program is available for download.