How to Delete Duplicate Contacts on iPhone?

Delete iPhone Duplicate Contacts

 Having duplicate contacts on your iPhone can be frustrating and time-consuming. It can clutter your contact list and make it difficult to find the information you need quickly. Fortunately, there are several ways to delete duplicate contacts on your iPhone.

Method 1: Use iCloud

iCloud is Apple's cloud-based storage service that syncs your contacts across all your devices. Here's how to use iCloud to delete duplicate contacts on your iPhone:

Step 1: Open your web browser and go to iCloud.com.

Step 2: Sign in with your Apple ID and password.

Step 3: Click on "Contacts."

Step 4: In the left-hand column, hold down the "Command" key on your Mac (or the "Control" key on your PC) and click on each duplicate contact that you want to delete.

Step 5: Once you've selected all the duplicate contacts, click on the gear icon in the lower-left corner of the screen and select "Delete."

Step 6: A pop-up message will appear, asking if you want to delete the selected contacts. Click on "Delete" to confirm.

Your duplicate contacts will now be deleted from your iPhone.

Method 2: Use Third-Party Apps

There are several third-party apps available on the App Store that can help you delete duplicate contacts on your iPhone. These apps scan your contacts list and identify duplicates, making it easy to delete them. Here are some popular apps for deleting duplicate contacts:

Cleanup Duplicate Contacts: Cleanup Duplicate Contacts is a free app that identifies and deletes duplicate contacts on your iPhone.

Merge & Clean Duplicate Contacts: Merge & Clean Duplicate Contacts is another free app that identifies and merges duplicate contacts on your iPhone.

Contacts Duster Pro: Contacts Duster Pro is a paid app that identifies and deletes duplicate contacts, as well as merges incomplete contacts and removes unused contacts.

Using a third-party app can be a quick and easy way to delete duplicate contacts on your iPhone.

Method 3: Manually Merge Contacts

If you prefer to manually delete duplicate contacts, you can do so by merging them together. Here's how:

Step 1: Open the "Contacts" app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Find the duplicate contacts that you want to merge.

Step 3: Tap on one of the duplicate contacts to open it.

Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom of the contact and tap on "Edit."

Step 5: Scroll down to the bottom of the edit screen and tap on "Link Contacts."

Step 6: Find the duplicate contact that you want to merge and tap on it.

Step 7: A pop-up message will appear, asking if you want to merge the contacts. Tap on "Merge" to confirm.

Your duplicate contacts will now be merged together, and you can repeat this process for all the other duplicate contacts.

Method 4: Restore from iCloud Backup

If you have an iCloud backup that doesn't contain duplicate contacts, you can restore your iPhone from that backup to get rid of the duplicates. Here's how:

Step 1: Open the "Settings" app on your iPhone.

Step 2: Tap on "General."

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on "Reset."

Step 4: Tap on "Erase All Content and Settings."

Step 5: Once your iPhone has been erased, follow the on-screen instructions to set it up as a new device.

Step 6: When you reach the "Apps & Data" screen, tap on "Restore from iCloud Backup."

Step 7: Sign in to your iCloud account and select the backup that you want to restore from.

Step 8: Wait for your iPhone to finish restoring from the backup. 

Your duplicate contacts should now be gone, as long as the backup you restored from didn't contain duplicates.

Final Thoughts

Having duplicate contacts on your iPhone can be frustrating, but there are several ways to get rid of them. You can use iCloud, third-party apps, manually merge contacts, or restore from an iCloud backup to delete duplicate contacts. Whatever method you choose, make sure to back up your contacts before making any changes to ensure that you don't lose any important information. With a little effort, you can clean up your contact list and make it easier to find the information you need on your iPhone.