How To Fix Outlook Contacts Syncing On iPhone And Mac?

To fix Outlook contacts syncing issues on your iPhone and Mac, follow these concise solutions:

iPhone:

1. Restart Device: Restart your iPhone to clear temporary issues or bugs that may affect synchronization.
2. Enable Contacts Sync: Ensure Outlook Contacts are set to sync on your iPhone. Go to Settings > Accounts & Passwords > Add Account > Outlook.com (Exchange) > Enable "Save Contacts" for syncing.
3. Set Outlook as Default Account: Outlook must be the default account for contacts. Go to Settings > Contacts > Default Accounts > Tap Outlook/Exchange.
4. Turn on Access to Contacts for Outlook: Make sure Background App Refresh is on for Outlook in Settings > Outlook > Contacts.
5. Reset or Re-add Outlook Account: Reset your Outlook account if it doesn't sync properly. Go to Outlook app > Settings > Select your account > Reset Account. Then re-add the account as needed.
6. Check Internet Connection: Ensure your iPhone is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network or use cellular data. Turn off/on Wi-Fi or use Airplane mode to refresh the connection.
7. Update Outlook & iOS: Update the Outlook app on the App Store and ensure your iPhone is running the latest iOS version.

Mac:

1. Add iCloud Account to Outlook on Mac: Add your iCloud account to Outlook for Mac. Open Outlook > File > Account Settings > Account Settings > Add Account > iCloud. Sign in to iCloud for this setup.
2. Sync iCloud Contacts with Outlook: Enable contact syncing in iCloud settings. Open iCloud for Windows app on your PC > Finish the installation after downloading > Check the box of Mail, Contacts, and Calendar options > Click "Apply" to enable synchronization.

These solutions should help you sync Outlook contacts with your iPhone and enable contact synchronization between iCloud and Outlook on your Mac.