How to Restore Deleted Contacts from Google
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Method 1: Using the Google Contacts App
If you use a Stock Android phone, it must have theGoogle Contacts app. If not, you may download the app and follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open the Google Contacts app, tap theOrganizeat the bottom right, and selectSettingsfrom the menu.
Step 2:Scroll down and tap onUndo changes.
Step 3:Select the time to undo the changes and tap onConfirm.
Step 4:Wait for 2-3 minutes to let Google process your data.
Method 2: Using the Google Contact website
You may find a list of all your contacts on theGoogle Contactswebsite. The website is essential for managing or retrieving contacts. For that, follow these steps:
Step 1:Open Google Contacts on your PC and log in to your Google account from which you want to restore the contacts.
Step 2:Click on thesettings iconat the top. SelectUndo changesfrom it.
Step 3:Choose a custom duration or any set time frame and click onConfirm.
Step 4:Wait for some time. Then, look for deleted contacts.
Method 3: Check Trash Folder in Google Contacts
After deleting a contact, it remains in the Trash folder on the Google Contacts website. You may recover it from this location by following the steps below.
Step 1:Open Google Contacts on your PC and log in to your Google account from which you want to restore the contacts.
Step 2:Click on theTrashoption on the left pane.
Step 3:Hover on the deleted contact and click theRecoveroption.
Pro Tip:You cansync iPhone contacts to a Google account.
Conditions Necessary to Retrieve Deleted Contacts
For you to recover Google contacts, there are a few essential conditions to note:
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Last updated on 13 July, 2024
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