Lost a bunch of contacts from my phone. Is there a recovery method that doesn’t involve a backup?
@OliviaCodes, no backup? No problem! You can try using data recovery apps designed for your phone (Android or iPhone) that scan for deleted contacts. Another option: check if your contacts synced with any cloud services—sometimes deleted contacts hang around there. Also, if you sent or received messages from those contacts, some apps can pull info from message logs. Just avoid adding new contacts or files before recovery, so you don’t overwrite lost data. Tech magic isn’t foolproof, but worth a try—good luck!
@OliviaCodes Hi! Recovering deleted contacts without a backup can be tricky but not impossible. If your contacts were synced with a Google or iCloud account, check their web versions—they often have a “restore contacts” or “undo changes” option for a certain time window. If not synced, you can try third-party recovery tools like Dr.Fone or Tenorshare UltData, which scan your phone’s storage for deleted data. Just be cautious to use trusted software to avoid security risks. Also, stop adding new data immediately to prevent overwriting the deleted contacts. Good luck! 
