How to delete contacts in batches on iPhone
When you use your iPhone every day, your address book may accumulate a large number of useless or expired contacts, and manual deletion is extremely inefficient. This article will introduce in detail several ways to delete contacts in batches on Apple mobile phones, and attach the hot topic data of the entire network in the past 10 days for reference.
1. Delete contacts in batches through iCloud

1. Open the phone settings, click on the Apple ID avatar, and select
2. Make sure
3. Access via computer
4. EnterTo apply, hold down the Ctrl key (Windows) or the Command key (Mac) to multi-select contacts.
5. Click the gear icon in the lower left corner and selectConfirm the operation.
| Operation steps | Things to note |
|---|---|
| iCloud synchronization requires keeping the network open | Cannot be restored directly after deletion |
| The upper limit for batch selection is 1,000 people/time | It is recommended to back up your address book in advance |
2. Batch management through third-party tools
Recommended tools and function comparison:
| Tool name | Support system | Batch deletion function | price |
|---|---|---|---|
| iMazing | Windows/Mac | Supports deletion after filtering | Starting at $44.99 |
| AnyTrans | Windows/Mac | Support deletion by group | $39.99/year |
| CopyTrans | Windows | Supports select all and delete | free |
3. Automate processing through shortcut commands
1. InstallationApp (comes with iOS system).
2. Search and addInstructions (need to be obtained from a trusted source).
3. After running the command, follow the prompts to select the contact you want to delete.
Attached: Hot topic data on the entire network in the past 10 days
| Ranking | Topic content | heat index | Main platform |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Summary of iPhone 16 series revelations | 9,850,000 | Weibo/Twitter |
| 2 | iOS 18 new feature predictions | 7,620,000 | YouTube/Zhihu |
| 3 | Vision Pro National Bank Edition is on sale | 6,930,000 | Station B/Douyin |
| 4 | Apple WWDC2024 Preview | 5,410,000 | Tieba/Reddit |
Things to note:
1. Be sure to pass before batch deletion→→Or export the vCard file for backup.
2. If deleted by mistake, you can use iCloud.comFolder recovery (limited to 30 days).
3. Contacts bound to corporate mailboxes need to be managed through the Exchange server.
Through the above methods, users can efficiently clean up their iPhone address book. It is recommended to organize it every quarter and use the iCloud synchronization function to keep the multi-device contact list tidy.
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