How do I restore contacts from an Android phone?

If you have accidentally deleted contacts from your Android phone, there are several methods you can try to restore them. Here are some common approaches:

1. Google Contacts:

If your contacts were synced with your Google account, you can restore them using Google Contacts:

1. Open the “Google Contacts” app on your Android device.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top-left corner to open the menu.
3. Select “Undo Changes.”
4. Choose the time frame for the changes you want to undo.

This feature allows you to undo changes made to your contacts within a certain time frame. Keep in mind that this option may not be available if too much time has passed since the deletion.

2. Google Account Sync:

If your contacts are synchronized with your Google account, you can restore them by syncing your Google account:

1. Go to your phone’s “Settings.”
2. Navigate to “Accounts” or “Accounts and Sync.”
3. Select your Google account.
4. Toggle the “Contacts” sync off and then back on.

This action should trigger a sync with your Google account, restoring the contacts that were backed up.

3. Google Drive Backup:

If you’ve enabled Google Drive backup for your contacts, you can restore them from a previous backup:

1. Open the “Google Drive” app on your device.
2. Tap on the three horizontal lines to open the menu.
3. Go to “Backups.”
4. Select the backup that contains your contacts and tap “Restore.”

4. Android Contacts Trash:

Some Android devices have a “Trash” or “Recently Deleted” feature in the Contacts app. Deleted contacts may be temporarily stored there before being permanently deleted:

1. Open the “Contacts” app on your Android device.
2. Look for an option like “Trash,” “Recently Deleted,” or a similar term.
3. Select the contacts you want to restore and choose the option to restore them.

5. Third-Party Apps:

There are apps available on the Google Play Store designed to recover deleted contacts. However, their effectiveness may vary, and some may require root access. Examples include “Dr.Fone – Data Recovery” or “DiskDigger Photo Recovery.”

Before using any third-party app, carefully read user reviews and ensure the app is from a reputable developer.