How to restore contact numbers on a SIM card in your phone?

The article will answer the question, where to store contacts on a SIM card or phone? And also what to do if the SIM card is broken, and the contacts were on the SIM card.

SIM card is a microprocessor, a chip that identifies a subscriber on the network. A small record can store up to 250 numbers, and sometimes much more.

We are so accustomed to the fact that all the necessary phone numbers are stored in the memory of our mobile phone that we don’t think about what will happen if the SIM card breaks or the phone is lost. Therefore, knowing how to restore contacts will not hurt anyone.

How to restore contacts

If you are used to one number and have not changed it for years, it is better to actually store contacts in the SIM card memory. However, over the years, a lot of numbers have accumulated, and for many, losing them would almost ruin their lives.

To recover lost contacts, you can use:

• data recovery programs (Data Doctor Recovery - SIM Card, GT Recovery, Restore Contacts.);
• Google account;
• basic phone functions;
• restore from backup.

Final thoughts

Since smartphones have become an important part of our lives, losing them can be a concern to say the least. This is why you should always take a proactive step by backing up your phone data.

Also, depending on whether you have an iPhone or Android, check out your respective device's location tracking technology, Apple Find My iPhone or Google Find My Phone.

Both tools allow you to determine the physical location of your phone.

Storing data on the server

You can store contacts on the operator’s server on the Internet or on a Google server

(automatically reserves user address books for up to 30 days).

This is 100% possible to save phone numbers. Create an account, copy numbers from your phone memory and set up synchronization. At the right time, you can easily restore the list of Android phones.

How to do it:

• open Google Contacts;

• click the “+” button in the lower right corner;

• add contact, save.

To download contacts to an Android smartphone, just enable synchronization and download the data. If they don't load, do the following:

• go to the Gmail service in the “Contacts” section;

• reboot your phone, start forced synchronization.

You can install another application or reset all phone settings to factory settings and start syncing from scratch.

Using programs

There is an alternative way to restore your address book - using third-party programs. It can help if the user has lost his smartphone and does not remember logins and passwords for synchronization. Third-party applications will help if the user has already made a backup copy using them.

EaseUS MobiSaver

The program collects phone numbers and forms a contact database in file format: VCF, HTML, and CSV. The utility not only creates an address book, but also saves notes, recordings, videos and other information from the SD card.

To save entire contacts without restrictions, you will have to buy a license. In the free edition, only manual entry of numbers is available. You can generate a file in CSV format and then send it to your smartphone in any convenient way.

Tenorshare Data Recovery

The utility helps to recover lost data. It will be useful if the user has erased phone numbers by mistake. The program is paid, subscription costs $40. Download the version for iOS or Android on the official website of the developer.

Recovery algorithm:

1. Enable debugging mode on your smartphone. Go to Settings -> About Phone. Now click on “Build Number” about 7 times. On the last touches, the system will inform you that you are a developer. Return to “Settings”, the “For Developers” item should appear, go to it. Here you need to check the box next to “USB Debugging”.
2. Download the Tenorshare Data Recovery program to your PC or laptop. Launch it.
3. Connect your smartphone to your PC using a USB cable.
4. The program will detect the smartphone and the synchronization process will begin. After it is completed, click on the “deep scanning mode” button.
5. The system will start the process of searching for lost data. After some time, the program will display the found contacts.

This method allows you to find subscriber numbers, messages, notes and other data erased from the SD card.

Android Data Recovery

Shareware. Searches for contacts deleted from the phone, as well as SMS, notes and other information. To restore the phone book, the free version of the program will be enough. To work, you will need to set the developer mode on your smartphone. The inclusion algorithm is described above in the article.

Recovery process:

1. Set developer mode on the device and connect it using a USB cable.
2. Download and install “Android Data Recovery” on your PC or laptop. The program will find the smartphone and begin the synchronization process.
3. When the system completes the synchronization process, in the main window, select the checkbox next to the “contacts” item so that the utility finds the lost information. After this, click on the “Next” button.
4. In the new window, select “scan for delete files”. Click “next” again, after which the scanning process will begin.
5. After a little time, the utility will show the entire list of subscribers that were found.
6. Click on “recover” to have the program restore the numbers.

Dr.fone toolkit

A program with rich functionality. Works with both Andorid and iPhone. The utility is paid. To completely restore contacts, you will have to pay $50 for a license. In the free edition, one function is available - viewing files.

Recovery algorithm.

1. Activate developer mode, the algorithm is higher in the article. Set root rights. The program has built-in tips that will indicate the order of actions on the smartphone.
2. Connect the device to the PC with the program installed using a USB cable. Give permission to debug if this alert appears.
3. In the main interface of the program, check the box next to “contacts”, then click on “next”. The system will begin searching for deleted information.
4. At the end of the process, the program will show a plate with deleted contacts.
5. To restore numbers, click on “Restore To Device”.

This program is interesting because it allows you to recover data from internal memory, SD card, and also finds deleted information on a faulty (broken) smartphone.

Super Backup Pro

The most simple and convenient application, but already quite ancient. It allows you to restore a backup copy of your contacts in just a couple of clicks, but it doesn’t always work. Can be downloaded for free.

Algorithm for creating a backup:

1. Install the application and launch it. Give any permission it asks for.
2. On the main screen, go to “Contacts”. Then tap on the “backup” button. This way you can save SMS, notes, calls and much more.
3. Confirm your actions. The system will create a backup in the smartphone’s memory.

Recovery algorithm:

1. Open the application.
2. Go to “contacts” and click “restore”.

The application saves the address book in the device’s own memory or in the cloud, at the user’s choice.

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Super backup

Developer: MobileIdea Studio

Price: Free

How to restore contacts on a TELE2 SIM card

The mobile operator has a paid service that allows you to store a list of contacts and restore data from the SIM card at the right time. All information is located on the operator’s server, its confidentiality is maintained, and only the subscriber has access.

To activate the service, your phone must support data synchronization using the SyncML protocol. Free automatic WAP/GPRS/Internet settings can be obtained by calling 679.

It’s easy to connect the “Contact Archive”:

• dial *143*1# (or 643);

• follow the instructions.

The option is disabled using the combination *143*0#.

Contacts will be stored on the server for another 2 months.

The cost of restoring a Megafon SIM card

Restoring a SIM card from the operator we are considering will cost the user 0 rubles . If we are talking about a “city” or “beautiful” room, an additional fee may apply.

Note: don’t know how to enable “Black List” or disable “Kaleidoscope” on Megafon? Contact the company's hotline or specialists at the nearest communication store.

How to restore contacts on an MTS SIM card

The mobile operator MTS has a cloud service “Second Memory”, which allows you to save not only contacts from a SIM card, but also other files and photos on the MTS website in your Personal Account. Reliable protection prevents your data from being used by another user.

The cost of the service will depend on the amount of memory and will be charged monthly. To connect it, you need:

• download the application from the App Store and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=ru.mdh.mtsamarket2memory.android&hl=ru) and select the option with the required storage volume;

• dial *111*4001#, select “Connect” in the menu.

You can disable it by dialing the same combination and selecting “Disable”.

Another option for connecting to the service: SMS to number 4001 with the text “START”; when disconnected, type the text “STOP”.

How to restore contacts on a Megafon SIM card

Megafon clients also have the opportunity to transfer contacts from their phone (SIM card) to their phone using the synchronization function. To do this, the client creates a copy of the phone book on the service provider's server, then it is easy to transfer the phone book from the server to a new phone, and

The data will be available for 100 days.

In order to use the feature, both phones must support GPRS and SyncML v1.1/1.2 synchronization protocol. To set up data synchronization, you need to send an SMS to number 5190. Message text: LS.

If your phone supports SyncML, you can use the phone menu. The Synchronization application can be located in the menu items:

• Settings;
• Organizer;
• Connection;
• Application settings.

Megafon provides a service that allows you to transfer contact information free of charge.

If you've lost your phone, read this first

If your phone is missing, you should know that there are some security issues that need to be resolved as soon as possible. Here are three things you should do if you lose your phone:

1. Log into your iCloud or Google account on your PC or tablet and make sure your data is backed up.
2. Disconnect digital wallets such as Apple Pay and Google Pay from your account.
3. If you have an Apple phone, you can also temporarily deactivate your iCloud account(s).

Once you've done all this to limit the loss of your personal information and reduce security concerns, here's what you need to do to get all that contact information back.

How to restore contacts on a Beeline SIM card

Beeline will help you recover lost data in the following ways:

• By contacting the operator’s office directly, providing the SIM card owner’s passport. After checking the data, the operator will provide call details for a certain period of time. However, he, of course, will not name the owners of these numbers. In this case, it is possible to restore only frequently used numbers, and you will have to remember who they belong to.
• Details can also be obtained in your personal account on the website beeline.ru.

• The third option is to receive data about calls made by email by sending the email address to phone 1401.
• Mobile app

All the methods presented will require some effort from you, without guaranteeing 100% results. Therefore, in order to avoid losing all contacts, because among them there may be some that are not often used, but very important, take care of their safety in advance by saving them in Google or in a good old notebook.