How to delete multiple contacts at once on the iPhone?
iPhones could prove very complicated to use for both old and new users. Since the old days till now, Apple hasn’t provided a direct way to delete multiple contacts at once. So, if you’re wondering how to delete multiple contacts at the once on the iPhone, don’t waste your time playing with the Contacts app. Today on this post, we will show you how to delete multiple contacts at once on iPhone. The walkaround method here makes use of a third-party app — Contact Groups.
As far as deleting multiple contacts on iPhones is concerned, there are two possible methods. One involving iCloud and the other using third-party apps. For this guide, and with the aim to make thing easier, we will be showing you the method with Groups app.
Deleting multiple contacts at once on the iPhone
To delete several contacts on the go on your iPhone, you will need to download the Contact Groups app from the iPhone App Store. The app is free to download but comes with in-app purchases.
After downloading and installing the Contact Groups app, proceed as follows:
- Launch Contact Group app and when it requests for authorization to access your contacts, grant it permission.
- Next, click on the contact tab to see all your contacts. Now, click on "select" at the top-left corner and you should now see a radio button appear beside every contact.
- At this point, it is time to delete some unwanted contacts. Select the contacts you wish to delete by tapping on the radio button and then click on the "delete" icon at the bottom-right to delete. You will get a popup asking you if you really want to delete the selected contacts. Click "delete" to confirm and there you go!
