How to Fix Duplicate Contacts on iPhone

Learn why your iPhone shows duplicate contact names and how to resolve this issue effectively.

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If your iPhone shows 2 contact names, it might be due to multiple contact sources like iCloud, Google, or other linked accounts syncing the same contact. Open the ‘Contacts’ app, select the duplicate contact, and scroll down to see all linked contacts. Merge them if they are the same, or adjust your account settings under ‘Settings > Contacts > Accounts’ to control which sources are syncing contacts to avoid duplication.**

FAQs & Answers

  1. Why does my iPhone have two names for the same contact? This usually occurs due to syncing from multiple accounts like iCloud and Google, which may have duplicate entries.
  2. How can I merge duplicate contacts on my iPhone? Open the Contacts app, select the duplicate contact, and use the option to merge them for a cleaner contact list.
  3. Can I stop multiple accounts from syncing on my iPhone? Yes, go to Settings > Contacts > Accounts and adjust the syncing options for each account.

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