Hi, I'm Alex, and I've been a tech enthusiast for over a decade now. I've always been fascinated by how technology, especially smartphones, have revolutionized our lives. I've owned several iPhones over the years and have become quite familiar with their ins and outs. I'm happy to share my knowledge to help you navigate the world of iPhones.
Unfortunately,
Apple doesn't provide a built-in way to delete multiple contacts directly on the
iPhone. You can only delete contacts one at a time through the
Contacts app.
However, you are not completely out of luck. There are a couple of workarounds you can use:
1. Using iCloud.com:This method is probably the closest you can get to deleting multiple contacts at once. Here's how:
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Sign in to iCloud: On your computer, go to
iCloud.com and sign in with your
Apple ID and
password.
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Open Contacts: Click on the
Contacts app.
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Select Contacts: Hold down the
Ctrl key (Windows) or the
Command key (Mac) and click on the contacts you want to delete.
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Delete Contacts: Click on the
Settings icon (gear icon) at the bottom left corner and choose
Delete.
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Confirm Deletion: Confirm the deletion when prompted.
Important Note: This will delete the selected contacts from all your devices connected to the same
iCloud account.
2. Using Third-party Apps:There are several third-party apps available on the
App Store that allow you to manage and delete multiple contacts.
Please note: Before using any third-party apps, be sure to research them properly and choose one that is reputable and safe. Granting access to your contacts to a third-party app always comes with some level of risk.
A Few More Things to Consider:*
Deleting vs. Merging: If you have duplicate contacts, you might want to
merge them instead of deleting them. This way, you can combine all the information into a single contact.
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Backing Up Your Contacts: Before making any significant changes to your contacts, it's always a good idea to back up your iPhone. This will ensure that you can recover your contacts if anything goes wrong.
I hope this information helps! Feel free to ask if you have any further questions.
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