Here’s How To Restore Google Contacts

Our contact list is one of the most important things you can have on any mobile device, including an Android-powered one. This file contains the phone numbers of just about anybody in our lives from family, friends and works colleagues. Now imagine not being able to call your mom, spouse or a friend because you lost all your contacts. Trust me; there’s no worse feeling than that. Luckily, the Android platform makes it possible to Restore Google contacts in a few steps.

How do people lose contacts?

There are many ways in which a person can lose essential contact details. It is common for people to delete their contacts as they tweak their mobile software accidentally. At times, even rooting your device can result in the loss of a few mobile numbers. It can be quite frustrating especially when you do not have a backup system.

When contacts are hidden instead of deleted

There is always a chance that your contacts are not entirely gone but are just hidden within your device. This situation occurs when people tamper with phone settings. You can confirm whether this is the case in a few easy steps. Head over to your contacts app and press the menu till you see a drop-down tab. On the drop-down list, you will see a ‘contacts to display’ option, click all and see whether this action resolves the situation. If nothing changes, it’s time to try another option.

Using Gmail to Restore Google contacts

Android smartphones provide a user with the option to sync essential details with a Google account. Those who explore this provision are unlikely to panic in case they lose crucial phone numbers. It all begins with backing up your entire phonebook with your Gmail account. This feature backs up all your contacts that date back to 30 days. Re-synching your device will retrieve your full phone book.

All you have to do is sign in to your account. Your inbox contains a drop-down menu with the tag ‘contacts’, click the restore tag, select a suitable restoration period, and you are good to go. While there you can also choose to either import or export any contact that you want.

Rooting options

When all the standard options come up short, you may have to root your gadget. Rooting enables users to access database files in a store somewhere within your device’s storage. Phone manufacturers place the databases in different locations of the storage compartment. rooting is a delicate process and if not done correctly could lead to loss of all your phone data hence the need to consult a technology expert.