{"id":550795,"date":"2023-02-11T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2023-02-11T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/"},"modified":"2023-02-11T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2023-02-11T17:00:00","slug":"how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f639a12821\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f639a12821\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_on_iPhone%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/#Can_You_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_at_Once_on_iPhone\" >Can You Delete Multiple Contacts at Once on iPhone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/#How_to_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_on_iPhone\" >How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/#Use_an_App_to_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_on_iPhone\" >Use an App to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/#How_to_Mass_Delete_Contacts_on_iPhone\" >How to Mass Delete Contacts on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/#How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Contacts_on_iPhone\" >How to Delete Duplicate Contacts on iPhone<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-delete-multiple-contacts-on-iphone\/#How_to_Delete_All_Contacts_on_iPhone\" >How to Delete All Contacts on iPhone<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_on_iPhone%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<!-- UNCACHED CONTENT --><\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1920px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-871716\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/iPhone-14-Pro.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino \/ How-To Geek<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Tap and hold on a contact with two fingers, then drag up or down to select multiple contacts to delete. For more control, you&#8217;ll need a third-party iPhone <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The \u201cContacts\u201d app is often tucked in a folder and forgotten. There\u2019s a good chance you have some old contacts and duplicates cluttering it up. We\u2019ll show you a few ways to delete multiple contacts on an iPhone.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_You_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_at_Once_on_iPhone\"><\/span>Can You Delete Multiple Contacts at Once on iPhone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple technically has an official method for removing multiple contacts at once on an iPhone. It was added in <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/832702\/16-ios-16-features-you-should-try-out-right-away\/\">iOS 16, but as we\u2019ll show below, it\u2019s actually not very practical.<\/p>\n<p>Unfortunately, you\u2019ll need a third-party app to mass delete contacts a way that makes more sense. The good <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> is there are great apps for the job. We\u2019ll recommend some and show you how to use them, too.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_on_iPhone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_1\">How to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The official method for removing multiple contacts on an iPhone is a bit odd. You can delete multiple contacts with a simple gesture\u2014as long as they\u2019re next to each other in the Contacts list.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the \u201cContacts\u201d app on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0187.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Contacts&quot; app.\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go to \u201cAll Contacts\u201d or whichever account you\u2019d like to use, if you\u2019re not already there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870720\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0188.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;All Contacts.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"192\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now we\u2019re going to select multiple contacts by dragging to select. So, tap and hold the first contact with two fingers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871725\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0209.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold a contact with two fingers.\" width=\"500\" height=\"232\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Drag both fingers down (or up) until you\u2019ve selected all the contacts you\u2019d like to delete. Release your fingers.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871724\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0210.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Drag down with two fingers.\" width=\"500\" height=\"285\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap and hold with one finger on any of the selected contacts to bring up the menu. Select \u201cDelete X Contacts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871722\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0211.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Delete X Contacts.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"333\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, confirm your choice by tapping \u201cDelete Contacts.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871723\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0212.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Delete Contacts.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"219\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>That\u2019s all there is to it! This method isn\u2019t great if you\u2019re looking to select contacts that aren\u2019t arranged in order.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Use_an_App_to_Delete_Multiple_Contacts_on_iPhone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_2\">Use an App to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple\u2019s method for deleting multiple contacts leaves a lot to be desired. For more controls, we\u2019ll be using a free app called \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/easy-cleaner\/id519077149?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg215533?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg679788\">Easy Cleaner<\/a>.\u201d You can install it from the App Store.<\/p>\n<p>To get started, open the app and give it permission to access your contacts. Tap \u201cContinue\u201d and then \u201cOK.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870777\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0195-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Continue&quot; and &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"648\" height=\"159\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>EasyCleaner has a feature called \u201cContacts Enrichment\u201d that will label certain contacts automatically. You don\u2019t need to enable this for what we\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870765\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0197.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Contacts Enrichment is optional.\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select \u201cAll Contacts\u201d at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870815\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0203.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;All Contacts.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"221\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Tap and hold one contact to select them, then select other contacts to delete.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870814\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0204.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press and hold a contact, then select more.\" width=\"499\" height=\"309\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now with all the contacts you want to delete highlighted, tap the trash icon in the bottom right corner.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870812\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2023-02-03_15-44-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"152\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Confirm your decision by selecting \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870813\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0205.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Delete&quot; to confirm.\" width=\"500\" height=\"209\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This is a much more useful way to delete multiple contacts at once.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Mass_Delete_Contacts_on_iPhone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_3\">How to Mass Delete Contacts on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>There are two methods we can use to delete a whole bunch of contacts at once on an iPhone. First, you can use the press-and-drag-with-two-fingers method from the \u201cHow to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone\u201d section above.<\/p>\n<p>However, for a better method, we\u2019ll use an app called \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/easy-cleaner\/id519077149?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg215533?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg679788\">Easy Cleaner<\/a>.\u201d This will give you a lot more control over who you want to delete. Get started by opening the app and giving it permission to access your contacts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870777\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0195-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Continue&quot; and &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"648\" height=\"159\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a feature called \u201cContacts Enrichment\u201d that will label certain contacts automatically. You don\u2019t need to enable this.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870765\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0197.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Contacts Enrichment is optional.\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select \u201cAll Contacts\u201d at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870815\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0203.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;All Contacts.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"221\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Now you can tap and hold one contact to select them. After one is selected, you can tap all the other contacts you\u2019d like to delete until they\u2019re all highlighted.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870814\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0204.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Press and hold a contact, then select more.\" width=\"499\" height=\"309\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, tap the trash icon in the bottom right corner when you\u2019re ready.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870812\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/2023-02-03_15-44-08.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"502\" height=\"152\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Confirm your decision by selecting \u201cDelete.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870813\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0205.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Delete&quot; to confirm.\" width=\"500\" height=\"209\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>This is a nice easy method for deleting a bunch of contacts at once. Much more intuitive than Apple\u2019s dragging method.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Duplicate_Contacts_on_iPhone\"><\/span>How to Delete Duplicate Contacts on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Apple finally added a tool for deleting and merging duplicate contacts in\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/832702\/16-ios-16-features-you-should-try-out-right-away\/\">iOS 16. It\u2019s not perfect, but it catches most of the duplicates. If duplicate photos and videos are a problem, there\u2019s a solution for that too.<\/p>\n<p>First, open the \u201cContacts\u201d app on your iPhone or iPad.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870721\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0187.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap the &quot;Contacts&quot; app.\" width=\"500\" height=\"237\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, go to \u201cAll Contacts\u201d if you\u2019re not already there.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870720\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0188.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;All Contacts.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"192\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If the app has identified duplicates, you\u2019ll see a card at the top of the screen saying how many have been found. Tap \u201cView Duplicates.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870719\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0189.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;View Duplicates.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"258\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Select the contact you\u2019d like to merge, or tap \u201cMerge All\u201d to merge them all at once.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870729\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0190a.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select a contact or &quot;Merge All.&quot;\" width=\"501\" height=\"350\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you select an individual contact, you\u2019ll see where the duplicates are being pulled from. In this case, I have the same contact listed twice\u00a0from my synced Google account. It also shows which information will be merged. Tap \u201cMerge\u201d to continue to combine.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870717\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0191.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Merge.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"537\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Lastly, confirm your decision by selecting \u201cMerge\u201d from the pop-up.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870728\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0194a.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Merge.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"214\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Apple\u2019s built-in feature is pretty good if you don\u2019t have a ton of contacts to sift through. For a more advanced tool, check out our full guide for deleting duplicate contacts on iPhone\u00a0and Android devices.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_All_Contacts_on_iPhone\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">How to Delete All Contacts on iPhone<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Just like with deleting a bunch of contacts, there are two methods you can use to delete <em>all<\/em> contacts. First is the press-and-drag-with-two-fingers method from the \u201cHow to Delete Multiple Contacts on iPhone\u201d section above. Simply start at the top of the contacts list and drag all the way to the bottom.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, there\u2019s an easier way to do this if we utilize a third-part app. We\u2019ll be using an app called \u201c<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/easy-cleaner\/id519077149?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg215533?at=1010l392g&amp;ct=htg679788\">Easy Cleaner<\/a>\u201d to get it done quickly. Install the app and give\u00a0it permission to access your contacts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870777\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0195-1.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap &quot;Continue&quot; and &quot;OK.&quot;\" width=\"648\" height=\"159\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You can skip past the \u201cContacts Enrichment\u201d feature. It\u2019s not necessary for deleting contacts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870765\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0197.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Contacts Enrichment is optional.\" width=\"500\" height=\"374\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, select \u201cAll Contacts\u201d at the top of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-870815\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/05\/IMG_0203.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;All Contacts.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"221\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>First, tap and hold a contact to select it.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871870\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0213.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Tap and hold one contact.\" width=\"500\" height=\"210\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>After one contact is selected, a checkmark button will appear in the top right corner. Tap the button to select all your contacts.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871869\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0214.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select the checkmark button.\" width=\"500\" height=\"203\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>With all the contacts selected, tap the trash icon in the bottom bar.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871868\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0215.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"197\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Confirm your decision by tapping \u201cDelete\u201d one more time.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-871867\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/IMG_0216.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Delete.&quot;\" width=\"500\" height=\"262\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Boom! All your contacts are gone just like that.<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Managing contacts is not a fun task, but it\u2019s necessary to do it from time to time. It\u2019s easy for contacts to pile up and stick with us for many years. 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