How to Recover Contacts from OnePlus

"My OnePlus contact has disappeared, is there any way to recover it?"

Have you ever tried to make a call or send a text message from your OnePlus phone and found your contact list empty? This condition can be caused by misoperation or accidental error on the phone, resulting in the loss of valuable contact information.

Don't worry, there are several practical ways to help you recover contacts on your OnePlus phone and get you out of trouble quickly.

Method 1 Retrieve OnePlus Contacts Using Your Google Account

If you've previously synced contacts to a Google account associated with your OnePlus phone, restoring from a backup of your Google contacts will be a quick way to get back your lost contacts. Note, however, that only contacts deleted for less than 30 days can be recovered by this method, otherwise they may have been permanently deleted. The following is a detailed procedure.

Step 1 Access Google Contacts on the PC. And sign in with the same Google account you used to sync your contacts.

Step 2 Click "More" and then go to the "Undo changes" function.

Step 3 Select a suitable time range that contains the deleted contacts you wish to recover, and then click "Confirm".

After completing the above steps, all your previously lost contacts will be restored according to the time point you choose. That way, you can continue to communicate with your OnePlus phone with peace of mind.

Method 2 Use OnePlus Contact Recovery Software

Android Data recovery software is an ideal choice for users who do not back up OnePlus contacts with their Google account, or when they cannot be restored after a backup. It helps users quickly and securely retrieve contacts from OnePlus devices. It supports supported OnePlus models including: OnePlus 12, 11, 10 and other series devices.

The interface is intuitive and clear, making it easy for users without any technical background to navigate. It allows users to efficiently retrieve multiple data types from Android devices and MicroSD cards, such as contacts, text messages, photos, videos, call logs, and more. Its powerful search function supports precise filtering by file type to help you quickly locate and retrieve what you need.

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Next, let's walk through the steps on how to recover contacts from OnePlus devices using Android data recovery software (no pre-backup required).

Step 1 Install the software and connect the OnePlus device

Launch the Android Data Recovery software on your computer and select the "Android Data Recovery" feature from the main screen. And connect the OnePlus device to your computer using a USB cable. Then follow the prompts to turn on USB debug mode on the OnePlus device so that the software can access the device's internal data.

Step 2 Specify the type of data to be scanned.

Follow the prompts to select the type of data you want to scan. To retrieve the contact, please check the "Contact" option and click "Next" to continue.

Step 3 Start deep scanning

The software will first conduct a preliminary scan of the OnePlus device to try to retrieve recoverable contact information.If the initial scan does not find the desired contact, follow the prompts to reconfirm that USB debug mode is enabled so that the software can perform a deeper scan. Then, wait patiently for the scanning process to complete.

Step 4 Preview and restore contacts

After scanning, preview the contact information, then select the content you wish to recover, click the "Recover" button to save the selected contact information to the specified location on the computer.

Method 3 Restore Contacts for Free with OnePlus Switch

OnePlus has created an app for users called "OnePlus Switch", designed to guard every piece of your important information. If you enable the in-app backup and Restore feature before you lose your contacts, restoring your contacts on your OnePlus device from a backup is easy and fast.

Here are detailed steps to restore contacts with the OnePlus Switch backup.

Step 1 Open Settings: On your OnePlus device, locate and tap the "Settings" icon to access the Settings menu.

Step 2 Navigate to OnePlus Switch: In the Settings menu, swipe down or browse options, find "Advanced" Settings, and tap to enter. Next, find the "OnePlus Switch" option in Advanced Settings and click on it.

Step 3 Select Backup and Recovery: On the OnePlus Switch screen, you will see several options. Please find and click the "Backup and Restore" option to go to the Backup and Restore management page.

Step 4 Restore backups: On the Backup and Restore management page, you will see a list of backups created previously. Look carefully for and select the backup file that contains the contact you need. Once found, click the "Restore Backup" button.

Step 5 Select contacts and Restore: During the process of restoring a backup, you may be asked to select the type of data you want to restore. In order to restore contacts, make sure that the Contacts option is selected. Then, click the "Restore" button to begin the recovery process.

Conclusion

By following these steps, you can easily restore deleted contacts from your OnePlus Switch backup. Please note that the recovery process may take some time, depending on the size of the backup file and the performance of the device. During the recovery process, make sure your device is fully charged and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network for the best recovery experience.