How to restore deleted Gmail and Google Workspace contacts
We used to store contacts on a SIM card or phone, which had downsides. Moving numbers between devices or to a new number wasn’t easy. Things are better with smartphones now that Google lets us store endless numbers and access them on a phone’s contact app. Everything syncs to the cloud, so you won’t lose numbers. Also, if you delete a number or wipe your contacts list, it’s possible to get everything back within 30 days of the event. Read on to learn how to restore deleted contacts on your Android phone,budget Android tablet, or PC.
You can only restore your contacts if you have a Google Account with contact syncing turned on. The feature is activated by default, but if you turned it off, you should re-activate it.
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Restore deleted numbers on Android using the Google Contacts app
You can get back your deleted contacts from Bin. Here’s what you’ll do:
you’re able to undo changes to contacts in the Google Contacts app on Android. Before now, you could only restore contacts through the web version of Google’s contact app. Here’s how it works:
Although the trick below is handy for restoring deleted Gmail and Google Workspace contacts, it is limited. When you retrieve contacts up to a certain time, such as one month ago, any contacts added or edits done after that time don’t appear. We recommend exporting your contacts to add missing ones later.
When you’re done, check if your deleted contacts have been restored.
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Restore deleted numbers on Android using the phone Settings app
Most Android phones come with the Google app. However, several of its features are built into the phone’s Settings, and the restore contacts function is one of them. Here’s how to use it:
Restore deleted Gmail numbers on Samsung Galaxy phones
Samsung users prefer the default One UI Contacts app on Galaxy phones. While it doesn’t let you undo changes, you could recover deleted Gmail or Google Workspace contacts from the trash. Here’s how:
Your deleted contacts appear in the Contacts app.
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Restore deleted Google contacts on the web app
While the Android Contacts app can now restore saved data, the web app could always do so, and that hasn’t changed. If you prefer a larger screen, here’s how to restore your lost Gmail contacts from your browser:
Similar to the Google Contacts mobile app, you can undo changes using the web version.
You’ll see a message at the bottom of the screen saying your contacts list will be restored to how it was on the date you chose. However, any numbers you saved after that date are deleted. Back up your current contacts before restoring older, deleted ones.
You can’t recover contacts that have been deleted for more than 30 days. This is because deleted numbers are sent to the trash, which is deleted after one month. Similarly, emptying the trash before 30 days prevents you from restoring the data.
Whatever method you use, it may take time for your contacts to be restored. Wait a minute if you don’t notice any changes immediately. Also, you don’t have to worry about duplicate contacts. Google only restores numbers missing from your saved contacts list. In addition, the restored data syncs to your Google account and other connected devices.
There’s still hope if you act fast
As long as you act within 30 days, you should get your contacts back. If you forget your address or password and can’t access yourGoogle account, you might need to recover it.
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