No excuse not to stay in touch

If you’ve factory reset your phone or accidentally deleted your important contacts and want to get them back, you might be in luck. Most newer Android models automatically come with one or two backup services that can help you get your contacts back without much hassle.

Here's how to restore contacts on Android device and how to set up an automatic backup so you never have to worry about losing your contacts again.

If you use Google Contacts (or have Google’s automatic backup service enabled), you’re in luck. The app or website lets you undo accidental deletions and restore your contacts instantly. This method can be used for your phone’s contacts list and your Gmail contacts list.