4 Fixes for iMessage Not Showing Contact Names on iPhone

Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.

Basic Fixes

Fix 1: Check if the Number Is Linked With the Apple ID of Your Contact

First, you’ll need to check if your contact has linked the phone number with their Apple ID. This is the biggest pre-requisite to using iMessage on iPhone. While you can simply ask the contact, but here’s how you can check that on your iPhone.

OpenSettings > Profile name > Name, Phone Numbers, Email > Check the phone number linked with Apple ID.

Fix 2: Enable Contact Sync on iCloud

If you still face the issue, check whether your contacts have been synced to your iCloud account.

OpenSettings > Profile name > iCloud > Show All > Enable sync for Contacts.

Fix 3: Log out and Log into iCloud Again

You can try logging in to your iCloud account again. This will reload all your app preferences associated with iCloud on your iPhone.

Open Settings > Sign Out > Sign in again to iCloud.

Fix 4: Reset Network Settings

This is an advanced solution that will reset all your network-related settings like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and Cellular connections to their default values. If iMessage is still not showing your contact names, we suggest following this solution and seeing if the problem is solved. You can read our post about the steps toreset network settings on your iPhone.

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Last updated on 13 August, 2024

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