01Method 1: Delete Contacts from the Contacts App

  • Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
  • Find and tap on the contact you wish to delete.
  • Scroll down to the bottom of the contact's details.
  • Tap on the "Edit" button.
  • Scroll down again and tap on the "Delete Contact" option.
  • Confirm the deletion by tapping on "Delete Contact" in the pop-up window.

02Method 2: Delete Contacts from the Phone Settings

  • Go to the Settings app on your iPhone.
  • Scroll down and tap on "Contacts".
  • Tap on "Accounts" or "Mail, Contacts, Calendars".
  • Select the account that contains the contact you want to delete.
  • Tap on "Contacts" or "Edit".
  • Find the contact you wish to delete and swipe left on their name.
  • Tap on the red "Delete" button.
  • Confirm the deletion by tapping on "Delete from My iPhone".

03Method 3: Delete Multiple Contacts

  • Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
  • Tap on the "Groups" button at the top left corner.
  • Uncheck all the groups except the ones that contain the contacts you want to delete.
  • Tap on the "Done" button.
  • Tap on the "Select" button at the top right corner.
  • Tap on each contact you wish to delete.
  • Tap on the "Delete" button at the bottom right corner.
  • Confirm the deletion by tapping on "Delete Contact".

Conclusion

Deleting contacts on an iPhone is a straightforward process. Whether you use the Contacts app or the Phone Settings, you can easily remove unwanted contacts from your device. By following the methods outlined in this article, you can keep your contact list organized and up to date.

MethodsDetails
Method 1Delete Contacts from the Contacts App
Method 2Delete Contacts from the Phone Settings
Method 3Delete Multiple Contacts
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