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Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers iPhone 2024

by Jenefey Aaron   Updated on 2024-05-30 / Update for  iPhone Recovery

Our smartphones have become extensions of ourselves, storing crucial information like contacts and phone numbers. However, despite their reliability, mishaps can occur, leading to the accidental deletion of these essential details. This article delves into the common causes behind the deletion of contacts on iPhones, ranging from accidental taps to software glitches, and provides comprehensive guidance on how to retrieve deleted phone numbers on iPhone effectively using various methods and tools available in 2024.

Retrieve Deleted Contacts on iPhone without Backup

If you want to retrieve deleted contacts on iphone without backup Tenorshare UltData is the best choice, which is a comprehensive data recovery software designed to retrieve lost or deleted files including phone numbers from various devices. Here are few of this iphone data recovery key features:

  • Versatile Recovery Options: UltData offers versatile recovery options, enabling users to retrieve lost data from iOS devices, iCloud & iTunes backup.
  • Selective Recovery: With UltData, users can selectively recover specific files or types of data, providing granular control over the recovery process.
  • Advanced Scanning Algorithms: UltData employs advanced scanning algorithms to perform thorough scans of the storage media, ensuring the highest possible recovery rate.
  • User-Friendly Interface: UltData features a user-friendly interface that makes the recovery process intuitive and straightforward, even for users with limited technical expertise.

Here is how you can retrieve you phone numbers on iPhone through UltData recovery tool.

  • Open Tenorshare UltData recovery tool in your computer and select “Recover data from iOS Devices”.

    open ultdata and select iOS devices to recover data
  • Connect you iOS device with a USB cable and connect it to your computer.

    connect your device to pc
  • Follow the requirements further like putting your passcode and start the scanning process. You can select contacts alone if you want to save a bit more time. This way, the tool will only scan contacts in your device.

    start scanning the device
  • Select your files or contacts to retrieve from your device and click recover after selecting them.

    recover your contacts now

Now, you have successfully retrieved your deleted phone numbers easily. If you have lost your contacts, you nee to use the tool to retrieve them as soon as possible.

How to Find Deleted Numbers on iPhone with iCloud

If you've been backing up your device with iCloud, there's a good chance you can retrieve those deleted numbers. Here's how you can use iCloud to find deleted numbers on your iPhone:

  • Start by accessing your iCloud account and navigating to the section where your iPhone backups are stored. Ensure that you have a recent backup that includes the period when the contacts were still available on your device.

    open your iCloud
  • Once you've located the relevant backup, initiate the restoration process for your contacts data. iCloud allows you to selectively restore specific types of data, including contacts, ensuring that only the deleted numbers are retrieved without affecting other aspects of your device's data.

    recover contacts

Selectively Recover Deleted Phone Numbers iPhone

Tenoreshare UltData also can help you get back your contacts through iCloud backup. What's more, it can support preview/selectively recover only required data without data loss. Follow these steps and get your contacts back.

  • Open Tenorshare UltData and select “Recover Data from iCloud”.

    open UltData recovery tool
  • Sign in to your iCloud account and open it in the software.

    sign in to your account
  • Select the data type or contacts only to make the downloading process a bit faster.

    select contacts and start downloading
  • You would be able to save your phone numbers quickly after scanning. So, recover them on your computer or your device. Its up to you.

    recover contacts now

How to Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers on iPhone with iTunes

To retrieve deleted phone numbers on iPhone using iTunes, connect your device to your computer and open iTunes. Select your iPhone icon when it appears in iTunes, then navigate to the "Summary" tab. Click on "Restore Backup" and choose the most relevant backup file that contains the deleted numbers. Follow the prompts to restore your iPhone from the selected backup, including the deleted phone numbers.

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note Tip:

When we compare the iTunes Method with UltData Recovery, it comes with some extra benefits including:

  • Support data recovery without initializing/restore the device.
  • Data recovery will not overwrite the original data.
  • Support preview and view backup file data.
  • Supports selective recovery of only your required data.

How to Recover Deleted Numbers on iPhone from Finder Backup

The Finder app only works for Mac users. To recover deleted phone numbers on iPhone from a Finder backup, connect your iPhone to your Mac and open Finder.

  • Select your iPhone from the sidebar, then navigate to the "General" tab. Click on "Restore Backup" and choose the appropriate backup file containing the deleted numbers.
  • Follow the on-screen instructions to restore your iPhone from the selected backup and recover the deleted numbers.

    recover contacts with Finder

How to Retrieve Deleted Phone Numbers on iPhone via Mail

To retrieve deleted phone numbers on iPhone via Mail, log in to your email account that is synced with your iPhone. Search for any emails containing contact information or contact details. Deleted phone numbers may still be present in emails you've sent or received. Simply locate the relevant email containing the deleted phone number and add it back to your contacts on your iPhone.

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Conclusion

In this article, we summarize a lot of methods to retrieve deleted phone numbers on iPhone. And if you're facing challenges retrieving deleted phone numbers on your iPhone through conventional methods, consider utilizing Tenorshare UltData. With its versatile recovery options and user-friendly interface, UltData simplifies the process of recovering lost data from iPhones, including contacts, messages, photos, and more.