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There are various reasons causing the iPhone glitch of not showing names in the contacts list. It could be due to duplicate contacts or a malfunction in the iPhone itself. Keep reading the following Mytour article to explore methods for fixing the iPhone issue of not displaying names in the contacts list.
Method 1. Restarting your iPhone.
Method 2. Performing a hard reset.
Method 3. Activating the Dial Assist option.
Method 4. Removing duplicate contacts.
Method 1: Restart your iPhone the usual way
In any case, the simplest way to fix and troubleshoot the issue is to restart the device. If your iPhone is experiencing the error of not displaying names in contacts, try restarting the device and check if the issue persists.
On older iPhone models, simply press and hold the Power button until the Slide to power off slider appears, then slide to the right to turn off the device.
On newer iPhone models like iPhone 11 Pro Max, iPhone 11 Pro, iPhone 11, iPhone XR, iPhone XS, and iPhone X, press and hold the Power button + Volume Up button.
Method 2: Perform a hard reset
If the above method fails, try another method which is performing a hard reset and check if the issue persists.
Note: Performing a Hard Reset does not erase data on the iPhone.
On iPhone models without the Home button, follow the steps below:
Step 1: Press and hold the Volume Up button then release.
Step 2: Press and hold the Volume Down button then release.
Step 3: Press and hold the Power button until the Apple logo appears on the screen.
On iPhone models with a Home button, follow the steps below:
Press and hold both the Power button + Home button simultaneously until you see the Apple logo on the screen.
Method 3: Activate Dial Assist Option
On iPhone, Apple introduced a feature called Dial Assist which automatically recognizes international or local prefixes when dialing. Go to Settings => Phone and check if the Dial Assist option is enabled.
If the option hasn't been activated yet, check if the contacts on your iPhone display user names or not.
Method 4: Remove Duplicate Contacts
Duplicate contacts could also be a reason why iPhone doesn't display names in the contacts list. Utilizing third-party apps to search for and delete duplicate contacts can also help resolve the issue.
Below is a list of the best third-party apps for removing duplicate contacts on iPhone that you can further explore.
- Read more: Best apps for removing duplicate contacts on iPhone
A small reminder is not to forget to sync your contacts on iCloud. On your iPhone, navigate to Settings =>iCloud =>Contacts and activate the option.
The article above from Mytour has just provided you with some methods to fix the iPhone issue of not displaying names in contacts. Additionally, if you have any questions or need clarification on how to sync iPhone contacts to Gmail, readers can leave their comments below the article.
- Read more: How to sync iPhone contacts to Gmail
