Many users encounter duplicate contacts while using their iPhones, which may be due to multiple imports of contacts, iCloud sync issues, or merging data from different devices. Duplicate contacts not only affect search functionality but also take up additional storage space. Therefore, this article will introduce how to merge contacts on iPhone.
Link Contacts is a built-in feature on the iPhone that allows you to manually select duplicate contacts and merge them into one. This method is suitable for a small number of duplicate contacts and ensures the accuracy of information.
Here is how to merge iPhone contacts using Link Contacts:
Step 1. Open the "Contacts" app and find the contacts you want to merge.
Step 2. Go to the contact's details page and tap the "Edit" button.
Step 3. Scroll down and tap the "link contacts" option.
Step 4. Select another duplicate contact from your contacts list and tap "Link".
Step 5. After confirming, tap "Done" and the system will automatically merge the contact information.
If your iPhone is running iOS 16 or later, Apple has added a Merge Contacts feature in the Contacts app, which automatically detects duplicate contacts and provides a one-tap merge option. This is the simplest and quickest solution.
Here is how to remove duplicate contacts on iPhone via the Merge Contacts feature:
Step 1. Open the "Contacts" app on your iPhone.
Step 2. Under "My Card", tap "View Duplicates".
Step 3. Select individual contacts to review and merge, or tap "Merge All" to merge all duplicates at once.
If you have synced contacts from your iPhone to your Mac, you can use the Contacts app on your Mac to detect and merge duplicate contacts from your iPhone. This method is suitable for users who already manage their contacts on a Mac and allows you to merge multiple duplicate contacts at once.
Here is how to get rid of duplicate contacts on iPhone through a Mac:
Step 1. Open the "Contacts" app on your Mac.
Step 2. Ensure you're logged into the same iCloud account as your iPhone and that contact syncing is enabled.
Step 3. Click "Card" in the top menu bar, then select "Look for Duplicates".
Step 4. The system will automatically detect duplicate contacts and provide merge options.
Step 5. Click "Merge", and your Mac will automatically organize and sync the changes to your iPhone.
If you don't want to merge double contacts on your iPhone or just want to delete duplicate contacts on your iPhone, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is a good choice for you. It can help you scan your iPhone's contacts, and all you need to do is connect your Apple device to your computer and click once to delete these duplicates.
Key features of iOS Assistant:
Here is how to remove duplicate contacts on iPhone using iOS Assistant:
01Install and launch the program on your computer. Plug in your iPhone to the computer via a USB cord, tap on "Trust" when prompted, and then hit "Continue".
02Once successfully connected, you should see your iPhone info on the main interface, all the different file folders are organized on the main interface.
03Select "Contacts" on your left side panel. Select your duplicates and tap on the "Delete" option to erase them in groups.
That's all about how to merge contacts on iPhone. You can manually merge contacts using Link Contacts or use the Merge Contacts feature in iOS 16 and later for one-click merging. Mac users can also organize contacts in bulk through the Mac version of the Contacts app.
However, if you have a large number of duplicate contacts in your address book and want to clean them up all at once, Coolmuster iOS Assistant is a more efficient option. It can help you bulk delete duplicate contacts, as well as back up, export, and restore contact data, making it easier to manage your iPhone contacts!
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