How to Delete All My Contacts on My iPhone?

If you’re looking to delete all the contacts on your iPhone, whether it’s to start fresh or declutter your phone, you’ll be glad to know that it can be done with just a few simple steps. In this tutorial, we will walk you through the process of deleting all contacts from your iPhone.

Step 1: Open the "Phone" app on your iPhone’s home screen.

Step 2: Tap on the "Contacts" tab at the bottom of the screen.

Step 3: In your Contacts list, tap the "Groups" button at the top left corner.

Step 4: You will see a list of available contact groups. Tap "All Contacts" to select it.

Step 5: Once "All Contacts" is selected, tap on the "Edit" button at the top right corner.

Step 6: Scroll to the bottom of the contact list and tap on the "Delete All" button.

Step 7: A confirmation pop-up will appear asking if you want to delete all contacts. Tap "Delete from My iPhone" to proceed.

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How do I mass delete contacts from my iPad?

To mass delete contacts from your iPad, follow these steps:

1. Open the Contacts app on your iPad. This app is pre-installed and can be found on your home screen.

2. Tap on the "Groups" button located at the top left corner of the screen. It will display a list of available contact groups.

3. Select the contact group that contains the contacts you want to delete. By default, it is usually labeled "All Contacts."

4. Once you’ve selected the desired contact group, tap on the "Edit" button located at the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to make changes to the contact group.

5. Scroll through the list of contacts and tap on the first contact you want to delete. This will open the contact’s details.

6. Scroll down to the bottom of the contact’s details page and tap on the "Delete Contact" option. Confirm your decision by tapping on "Delete Contact" again in the popup confirmation prompt.

7. Repeat the previous step for each contact you want to remove. You can swipe up or down to easily move between contacts while in the contact details page.

8. After deleting all the necessary contacts, tap on the "Done" button at the top right corner of the screen to save the changes and exit the editing mode.

By following these steps, you can efficiently delete multiple contacts from your iPad without having to remove them one by one.

How do I select all contacts at once?

To select all contacts at once on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the "Contacts" app on your iPhone. It typically has an icon that resembles a silhouette of a person on a blue background.
2. In the "Contacts" app, tap on the "Groups" tab at the top left corner of the screen.
3. From the list of available contact groups, ensure that you are viewing "All Contacts." If not, tap on "All Contacts" to select it.
4. Now, tap on the "Edit" button in the top right corner of the screen. This will allow you to enter edit mode.
5. Scroll down to the very bottom of the contact list, where you will find the last contact. Now, tap and hold on this last contact, and without releasing your finger, slowly scroll all the way to the top of the contact list.
6. As you scroll, the contacts will automatically start getting selected one by one, and you will notice a blue checkmark appearing next to each contact.
7. Once you have scrolled to the top and all contacts are selected, release your finger from the screen.
8. At this point, all your contacts should be selected. You can perform various actions on them, such as deleting, sharing, or exporting, using the available options on the screen.

By following these steps, you can easily select all contacts at once on your iPhone, allowing you to manage them efficiently and perform necessary actions in bulk.

How do I delete multiple duplicate Contacts on iPhone 12?

To delete multiple duplicate contacts on an iPhone 12, follow these steps:

1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone 12.
2. Tap on the "Contacts" tab at the bottom of the screen to access your contacts.
3. Scroll through your contacts list and identify the duplicate contacts that you want to delete.
4. For each duplicate contact, tap on it to open the contact details.
5. Once the contact details are open, tap on the "Edit" button in the top right corner.
6. Scroll down to the bottom of the contact editing screen and tap on the "Delete Contact" option.
7. A confirmation prompt will appear, asking if you want to delete the contact. Tap on "Delete from My iPhone" to confirm the deletion.
8. Repeat these steps for each duplicate contact that you want to remove.

By following these steps, you can efficiently delete multiple duplicate contacts on your iPhone 12. It is recommended to review each contact carefully before deleting to ensure you do not delete any important or non-duplicate contacts inadvertently.

How do I select all contacts and delete them?

To select and delete all contacts on an iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the "Contacts" app on your iPhone. It usually has an icon with a silhouette of a person on a gray background.
2. Tap on the "All Contacts" option located at the top of the contact list to ensure you are viewing all your contacts.
3. Scroll to the very top of the contacts list, or use the search bar at the top to quickly navigate to the start of the list.
4. Long-press on any contact in the list until a contextual menu appears. This may take a few seconds. Make sure you do not tap the contact, as it will open the contact’s details instead.
5. Look for the prompt that says "Select All" and tap on it. This will select all the contacts in your list.
6. Once all your contacts are selected, you will see various options at the bottom of the screen. Look for the "Delete" button (usually represented by a trash bin icon) and tap on it.
7. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to delete all the selected contacts. Confirm by tapping "Delete from My iPhone".
8. Depending on the number of contacts you had, it may take a moment for the contacts to be completely deleted. Once the process is finished, you will be back at the contacts list, which will now be empty.

Note: Ensure that you have backed up any important contacts before proceeding with this deletion process, as it cannot be undone. Additionally, be aware that these instructions are based on the assumption that you are using Apple’s iOS and the latest version is iOS 16.

What is the fastest way to delete all contacts on iPhone?

When it comes to deleting all contacts on an iPhone, the fastest way is to do it directly from the device using the following steps:

1. Open the Contacts app on your iPhone.
2. Tap on the "All Contacts" option at the top of the screen to view your entire contact list.
3. Tap the "Edit" button located at the top right corner of the screen.
4. Scroll down to the bottom of your contacts list and press the first contact in the list.
5. While holding the first contact, swipe upwards with your finger to start selecting multiple contacts.
6. Continue swiping upwards to select all the contacts you want to delete. Alternatively, you can tap on each contact individually to select them.
7. Once you have selected all the contacts, tap the "Delete" button at the bottom right corner of the screen.
8. A confirmation pop-up will appear, select "Delete Contact" to confirm the deletion.
9. Repeat steps 4-8 if there are additional contacts remaining that you want to delete.

By following these steps, you can quickly delete all contacts on your iPhone without the need for any third-party apps or complex procedures. It’s important to note that this method permanently deletes the contacts, so make sure to have a backup if you ever need them in the future.