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Hello,
Contacts were synced to iCloud but now show empty. Checked settings, still no luck. Can I restore from iCloud.com or revert to an older backup without losing recent data?
all my contacts are gone?!
Yep, it happens. After the iOS 17 update, some iPhone users noticed their contacts just vanished. It’s scary, but don’t worry, it doesn’t always mean they are deleted.Q: So what is the first thing I should try?
Restart your phone. Seriously, just turn it off and back on. It sounds too simple, but honestly, this trick works more often than you’d think.Q: Still nothing, what now?
Time to check iCloud settings.
Go to:
Settings > [Your Name] > iCloud > Contacts
Make sure that toggle is ON. If it’s off, your contacts aren’t syncing.Q: Could they be hiding somewhere?
Yes! Open your Contacts app, tap Lists or Groups (top left), and make sure all accounts are selected, like Gmail or Outlook. Sometimes contacts are stored there instead of iCloud.Q: Can I check from another device?
For sure. Head over to iCloud.com and log in. Click on Contacts; if you see them there, your contacts are safe. It’s just a sync hiccup.
Q: What if they are not there?
You might need to restore from a backup if nothing else works. But don’t jump to that yet; most people get them back without needing a full restore.
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