How to Allow Contact Suggestions in Apps on an iPhone
Open your iPhone's Settings., Scroll down and tap Contacts., Tap the Contacts Found in Apps switch.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open your iPhone's Settings.
You can find the Settings app on one of your Home screens.
It may be in a folder labeled "Utilities." -
Step 2: Scroll down and tap Contacts.
On older devices, this will be labeled "Mail, Contacts, Calendar."
The switch will move to the left and turn green when enabled.
When this feature is turned on, your iPhone will display contact suggestions based on calls and emails you've received in the past.
For example, if you received an email from someone that had their phone number in the signature, your iPhone will display the person's name from their email signature if your receive a call from that phone number.
On older devices, this switch is labeled "Contacts Found in Mail." -
Step 3: Tap the Contacts Found in Apps switch.
Detailed Guide
You can find the Settings app on one of your Home screens.
It may be in a folder labeled "Utilities."
On older devices, this will be labeled "Mail, Contacts, Calendar."
The switch will move to the left and turn green when enabled.
When this feature is turned on, your iPhone will display contact suggestions based on calls and emails you've received in the past.
For example, if you received an email from someone that had their phone number in the signature, your iPhone will display the person's name from their email signature if your receive a call from that phone number.
On older devices, this switch is labeled "Contacts Found in Mail."
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