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How to delete recent contacts on iPhone

Author: Iqbal | Guide: iPhone |
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If you need to know how to delete your recent contacts on your iPhone this article will prove to be very helpful for you. This article will discuss how to perform this task in 4 simple steps.

Sometimes you just need to delete your clear call history and iPhone has a very straightforward and easy way to do this. You can also delete call history on other apps like Instagram, Whatsapp, and Facebook irrespective of the kind of phone you have.

How to Delete Call History on iPhone

Delete Recent Contacts on iPhone in 4 Steps

Step-1 Open Phone App: The first step is to find your Phone app also known as the dialler app. Tap on the Phone App icon which is a Telephone receiver on a green background.

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Step-2 Tap on Recents: In the Phone, app look at the bottom of the screen. There you will find three options:

  • Favorites
  • Recent
  • Contacts

Tap on the recent option.

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Step-3 Tap-Hold and Drag the contact to the left: Now select the contact you want to delete. Now tap and hold the contact. Slide the contact to the left side of the screen.

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Step-4 Tap on Delete: After sliding the contact to the left you will see a red delete option. Tap on the delete option.

Now you can delete as many recent contacts you want to delete.

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FAQ

How Long do Recent Calls Stay on iPhone?

When you open the Recents option in the Phone app you will be able to see the most recent 100 calls on the app. But iPhone stores up to 1000 recent calls no matter how old they are.

The backup of these calls is stored for up to 180 days and then they are permanently deleted. Also, the location information stored is for 24 hours. Apple also claims that personal and purchase history is stored for up to 10 years.

How can I See my Full Call History on my iPhone?

IOS lets you access your full call history without any hassle. You do not require any passwords or additional information to see your full call history.

To see your caller history you can do one of these things:

  • On your iPhone

First, you need to open your Phone app and go to recent. Here you will be able to see your last 100 calls. To go further down you can delete some calls and the older calls will appear in the list.

  • On your Service Provider’s Website

If you want a more detailed and longer call history you can go to your Service Provider’s website. There you need to put in your personal information and your details will show up on the screen.

Why are Recent Calls not Showing on iPhone?

If your recent calls have not been showing up on your iPhone then there might be some kind of a glitch on your phone.

To restore the call settings you can:

  • Restart your iPhone: switch it off and then switch it on
  • Reset your call settings: in your settings go to general. Select the reset option and go to network. Reset your network settings

Now you will be able to see your calls in the phone app.

 

Does iPhone Delete Call History Automatically?

Unfortunately, there is no feature in the iOS which deletes calls automatically. They might get deleted after 180 days but the latest 1000 calls are always accessible no matter how old they are.

On the other hand on Apps like Snapchat, you can set messages on auto delete. But for calls on iPhone, you will have to manually delete the calls. You can also do it from other devices where you have logged into your Apple ID.

How can I Retrieve the Call History on my iPhone from 6 Months Ago?

There is no such mechanism to retrieve calls on iPhone. But there are multiple apps available on the App store which are compatible with your iPhone.

Many of these apps are free and easy to use. All you need to do is to log into these apps. After giving some information these apps scan your phone. After this, you can easily retrieve as many calls and any number that you require.

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