How to Recovering Deleted or Lost WhatsApp Contacts [Full Guide]

Part I: All About Recovering Deleted Or Lost Contacts On WhatsApp For iPhone

Have you ever accidentally deleted an important WhatsApp contact on your iPhone and struggled to get it back? Losing contacts can be extremely inconvenient. Thankfully, there are a few different methods you can use for recovering deleted WhatsApp contacts on your iPhone.

Let’s go over various techniques to help you restore missing contacts on WhatsApp for iOS.

Method 1: Restore from iCloud Backup

One of the simplest ways to retrieve deleted WhatsApp contacts on an iPhone is by restoring a backup from iCloud. Here are the steps to follow:

Step 1: Go to Settings > [your name] > iCloud > Manage Storage > Backups.

Step 2: Under BACKUPS, check the date and size of each backup to identify the most recent one. Tap on the most recent backup.

Step 3:  Tap Restore and confirm it by tapping Restore again. Wait for the backup to be restored to your device.

Step 4:  Once finished, open WhatsApp and check if your contacts have been recovered.

This will restore your WhatsApp backup from iCloud and retrieve any contacts that were deleted after the last backup. Ensure you have iCloud backups enabled for WhatsApp before deleting contacts.

Method 2: Recover Deleted WhatsApp Contacts Using Dr.Fone

Dr.Fone by Wondershare offers an excellent solution for retrieving deleted WhatsApp contacts from your iPhone, even without a backup. Follow these steps:

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Step 1: Download and Install Dr.Fone

Go to the official Dr.Fone website and download the software on your Windows or Mac computer. Install Dr.Fone by following the on-screen instructions.

Step 2: Connect iPhone to Computer

Use a USB cable to connect your iPhone to the computer where Dr.Fone is installed. Make sure your device is detected by the software.

Step 3: Choose the Data Recovery Tool

Initiate the process by selecting the "Toolbox" option from the main interface of Wondershare Dr. Fone. Then, from the list of options, select “Data Recovery” and choose “iOS” as the nature of the device in the new appearing window.

Step 4: Choose the WhatsApp & Attachments Option

Moving ahead, select "Recover Data from iOS Device" and connect the iOS device to the system using the Apple-certified USB cable. After the connection is established successfully, the platform will show you various file types on the screen. From these types, ensure that "WhatsApp & Attachments" is selected.

Step 5: Start the Scanning Process to Move Ahead

Next, press the "Start Scan" button, and Wondershare Dr.Fone will scan your iOS device along with the preview of the data that is being recovered. When this process is completed, choose the data you want to recover using filters like "Only show the deleted" by clicking "Display Results."

Step 6: Recover the Deleted WhatsApp iOS Data

Afterward, tap "Restore to Device" or "Recover to Computer" from the bottom right of the screen. With this, remember that "Restore to Device" will restore the recovered data on your iPhone. However, "Recover to Computer" will save recovered data on your computer. Therefore, choose these options as per your needs.

And that's it! Dr.Fone provides a simple and effective way to recover deleted contacts on whatsapp from your iPhone, even without an iCloud backup. Just follow these quick steps above to get back any lost WhatsApp contacts.

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Method 3: Restore from iTunes Backup

You can also restore deleted WhatsApp contacts using an iTunes backup of your iPhone on your computer. Here is how to do it:

Step 1: Connect your iPhone to the computer and open iTunes.

Step 2: Under Backups, right-click on your device and select Restore from Backup.

Step 3: Select the backup from the dropdown menu and click Restore.

Step 4:  Sync your device with iTunes once the restoration is completed.

Step 5: Open WhatsApp on your iPhone to check whether all contacts have been recovered.

Restoring from iTunes requires that you have set up local backups from your computer. This will also reinstate other data like messages, media, etc.

Method 4: Re-add the Contact

If the deleted contact is still active on WhatsApp, you can directly re-add them using their phone number.

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and tap Calls. Tap the icon in the top-right and select New Contact.

Step 2:  Enter the phone number of your deleted contact.

Step 3:  You will have the option to Message or Call the number. Contact will be re-added.

This quick method works only if the person still uses the same number on WhatsApp.

Part II: All About Recovering Deleted Or Lost Contacts On WhatsApp For Android

Accidentally losing your WhatsApp contacts on Android can be extremely inconvenient. Thankfully, there are a few effective ways to retrieve deleted or missing WhatsApp contacts on your Android phone.

In this detailed guide, we will go over the top methods to restore lost WhatsApp contacts on Android devices.

Method 1: Restore from Google Drive Backup

One of the simplest ways for recovering deleted WhatsApp contacts on Android is by restoring your Google Drive backup. Here is how to do it:

Step 1: Open WhatsApp and tap on the 3-dot menu in the top-right. Go to Settings > Chats > Chat backup.

Step 2: Tap on "Restore" and confirm to restore your chat backup from Google Drive.

Step 3: Wait for WhatsApp to restore the backup. Your deleted contacts will reappear.

This will reinstate all WhatsApp data including contacts from your last Google Drive backup. Ensure chat backup is enabled.

Method 2: Recover Contacts in WhatsApp Using Dr.Fone

Dr.Fone by Wondershare provides a simple and effective solution to recover lost or deleted contacts on whatsapp for your Android phone. Follow these steps to recover deleted contact on whatsapp:

Step 1: Download and Install Dr.Fone

Go to the official Dr.Fone website and download the software on your Windows or Mac computer. Complete the installation process.

Step 2: Select Device Type as Android

On the window that opens, select Android as the specific device type that will be dealt with for this process.

Step 3: Proceed to Recover WhatsApp Data from the Android

Continue to select Recover WhatsApp Data on the next screen to recover the present and deleted WhatsApp content.

Step 4: Connect Android to Computer

As the screen prompts to connect the device, it shows the successful connection of the Android. You are advised to click Next to initiate the recovery process.

Step 5: Start Recovering WhatsApp Data

Step 6: Backup WhatsApp Data to the Device

Before you successfully conclude the entire process, you will have to follow the on-screen instructions to back up your WhatsApp data.

Step 7: Successfully Preview All WhatsApp Data

The computer will successfully recover and scan all the WhatsApp data from the Android device. It will display it in categories across the preview window.

And that's it! With just these quick steps, Dr.Fone makes it easy to find deleted whatsapp contacts from your Android device. Give it a try!

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Method 3: Sync with Google Contacts

You can also recover deleted WhatsApp contacts by syncing your Google contacts.

Step 1: On your Android phone, open Contacts > Settings.

Step 2: Tap on "Accounts" and enable sync for your Google account.

Step 3: Open WhatsApp > Settings > Contacts > Sync Contacts. Check for restored contacts.

This will sync and restore WhatsApp contacts from your Image nameed Google account.

Part III: FAQs About Recovering Deleted Or Lost WhatsApp Contacts

1. How can I recover WhatsApp contacts that I deleted without backing it up?

Unfortunately, without a backup there is no way to recover deleted WhatsApp contacts. Always make sure chat backups are enabled in WhatsApp settings.

2. Why can't I find my WhatsApp backup on Google Drive?

Check that backup to Google Drive is enabled in WhatsApp. Also, log into Google Drive on the web to verify your backups are there.

3. How do I restore WhatsApp backup from Google Drive?

On Android, uninstall WhatsApp and reinstall it. You will get an option to restore chats and contacts from the Google Drive backup when you verify your number.

4. How far back can I restore WhatsApp contacts from a backup?

WhatsApp backups go back several months, so you should be able to find deleted contacts if they were backed up relatively recently.

Conclusion

Losing WhatsApp contacts doesn't have to be a hassle. With Wondershare Dr.Fone-Data Recovery, you can easily get deleted WhatsApp contacts back. Acting quickly and choosing reliable solutions are key to recovering your lost contacts effectively. Whether it's restoring from a backup or using recovery software, the process can be straightforward. Remember, enabling regular WhatsApp backups can save you from future troubles. By following these steps, you'll ensure your important contacts are never lost for long. Take control today and enjoy peace of mind with your WhatsApp communication!

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