Some iPhone users have been complaining that their iPhone contacts disappear after iOS 12 update. Contacts are most important for us. If it suddenly disappears, it makes us feel bad. I will tell you some solutions to those who are having this issue. It will definitely help you to get back your contacts on your phone.
Solution 1: Turn Off and Turn On iCloud
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap on your Apple ID.
- Tap “iCloud”.
- Under APPS USING ICLOUD, turn off Contacts. Wait for few seconds and turn it on back.
Solution 2: Change Contact Groups Settings
- Launch the Phone app.
- Tap on “Contacts” tab at the bottom.
- In the top left corner, tap on “Groups”.
- Select “On My iPhone” instead of “iCloud”.
Solution 3: Sign Out of iCloud and Sign In Back
- Go to Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap on your Apple ID.
- Scroll down the page to bottom and tap “Sign Out”.
- Soft Restart your iPhone.
- Then sign in back.
Solution 4: Reset Network Settings
- Open Settings on your iPhone.
- Tap “General” -> “Reset”.
- Select “Reset Network Settings”.
- Enter the passcode if need.
- Again tap “Reset Network Settings”.
Solution 5: Force Close the App iPhone X and Later
- Swipe up the screen from bottom left corner to the middle of the screen. When you will get the closed apps, leave your fingers from the screen.
- Either you can hold the app until seeing the minus symbol and tap on the minus symbol to close the app or swipe up the app to close.
iPhone 8 and Earlier
- Close the app while you are using the Contacts app.
- Then double-click the “Home” button.
- Here you can see the all closed apps. You have to swipe the app to close. After that, reopen the app and check it.
