How to Stop Syncing iCloud Contacts on iPhone

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How to Stop Syncing iCloud Contacts on iPhone
How to Stop Syncing iCloud Contacts on iPhone
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This article explains how to stop syncing iPhone contacts with iCloud account. This means that using the iPhone you will only be able to view the contacts that are stored locally on the device.

Steps

Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 1
Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 1

Step 1. Launch the iPhone Settings app

It is characterized by a gray gear icon placed on the Home of the device.

In some cases you will find it inside the "Utility" folder displayed on the device Home

Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 2
Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 2

Step 2. Scroll down the menu that appeared to be able to select the iCloud item

It is listed in the fourth option section of the "Settings" menu.

Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 3
Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 3

Step 3. Sign in with your iCloud account (if needed)

  • Enter your Apple ID password;
  • Press the Login button.
Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 4
Stop Syncing iPhone Contacts to iCloud Step 4

Step 4. Scroll down the menu that appeared and deactivate the slider next to Contacts

At this point, the iPhone Contacts app will no longer sync with iCloud data. Any iCloud contacts that are not already on the iPhone will be automatically removed from the device.

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