How To Recycle Deleted Contacts On iPhone?

To recycle deleted contacts on an iPhone, follow these steps based on the provided search results:

1. From iCloud (via Web Browser):

   • Visit icloud.com on a web browser (not recommended on mobile due to limitations; best done via Mac, PC, or iPad).
   • Log in with your Apple ID and password.
   • Navigate to Settings, then scroll down and tap on Advanced.
   • Find and select Restore Contacts. Please note that downloading restored contacts replaces your current ones on all connected devices. Make sure you have a newer backup than when you deleted the contacts.

2. From individual iOS Device Backup (using Mac):

   • Connect your iPhone to a trusted Mac and launch Finder.
   • Locate your iPhone under Devices in the sidebar, then click on it.
   • Choose Restore iPhone (you will likely need a slight variation of this command depending on macOS version). Be mindful that this replaced your current device state, including any new contacts.
   • Pick the most suitable backup containing the deleted contacts.

Please verify you have regularly created local iTunes backups, ensuring their existence prior to performing recovery operations. Keep in mind that restorations could compromise other data that has changed since last backup. Additionally, iCould stores deleted documents for up to 30 days after deletion, providing a safety net for recovery attempts within that period.