Breaking your phone can be a real nightmare, especially if you haven’t backed up your contacts. Losing all your important numbers can be overwhelming, but don’t worry! In this article, we will walk you through the steps to recover your contacts from a broken phone.

Can you access your broken phone’s screen?

If your phone’s screen is working, you’re in luck! Follow these steps to recover your contacts:

  • Connect your broken phone to a computer using a USB cable.
  • On your computer, open the file explorer and locate your phone.
  • Navigate to the “Contacts” or “Address Book” folder.
  • Copy the entire folder and paste it onto your computer’s hard drive.

Is your broken phone’s screen unresponsive?

If your phone’s screen is unresponsive, here’s what you can do:

  • Try connecting a mouse to your phone using an OTG (On-The-Go) adapter.
  • Once connected, control your phone using the mouse to navigate to the “Contacts” or “Address Book” folder.
  • Copy the folder onto your computer as mentioned in the previous section.

If your phone is completely damaged

If your phone is completely damaged and you cannot access anything on it, don’t panic! There are still ways to recover your contacts:

  • Check if your contacts are synced with any online accounts like Google, iCloud, or Microsoft Exchange.
  • Login to the respective account on a computer or another device and check if your contacts are available.
  • If you find your contacts, export them as a vCard or CSV file.
  • Transfer the exported file to your new phone or import it to a contact management software like Microsoft Outlook.

How to prevent future contact loss

Learn from this experience and take steps to prevent losing contacts in the future:

  • Regularly back up your contacts to an external storage device or cloud storage.
  • Enable auto-sync with your online accounts like Google or iCloud.
  • Use contact management apps, which offer automatic backups and syncing options.
  • Consider investing in phone insurance or using a protective case to prevent physical damage.

Remember, accidents happen, and phones can break unexpectedly. By following the above steps, you’ll have a higher chance of recovering your contacts and avoiding future contact loss. Good luck!

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