It can be puzzling when you want to remove a contact photo on your iPhone but don’t immediately see the delete option. Many users have found themselves in this situation, wondering if Apple removed the feature. Fortunately, deleting a contact photo on your iPhone is still possible, though the method might not be as intuitive as it once was. This guide will walk you through the simple steps to remove a contact picture from your iPhone.
To delete a contact photo on your iPhone, follow these straightforward steps within the Contacts app:
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Open the Contacts App: Locate and tap the “Contacts” app on your iPhone’s home screen.
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Select the Contact: Find the contact whose photo you wish to delete and tap on their name to open their contact card.
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Tap “Edit”: In the top right corner of the contact card, you will see the “Edit” option. Tap on it to enter edit mode.
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Tap “Edit” Photo: You will see the contact’s photo (or the default initials if no photo is assigned) at the top left. Tap on the photo itself.
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Choose “Delete Photo”: After tapping “Edit” on the photo, you will see several options appear, including “Choose Photo,” “Take Photo,” and potentially others depending on your iOS version. Look for and select the “Delete Photo” option. This will remove the current contact photo.
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Tap “Done”: Once you have selected “Delete Photo”, tap “Done” in the top right corner of the edit screen to save your changes. The contact photo will now be removed, and the contact will revert to the default initials or no photo.
Some users initially expect to find the delete option directly when editing the contact photo, similar to previous iOS versions. However, as demonstrated in the steps above, the “Delete Photo” option is slightly hidden within the photo editing interface itself.
It’s also worth noting that contact photos might sometimes sync from connected accounts like Facebook or LinkedIn if you have those apps linked to your contacts. If you are still seeing a photo after following these steps, ensure that the photo is not being resynced from another account in your settings under “Contacts” and then “Accounts.”
By following these simple steps, you can easily delete a contact photo on your iPhone using the Contacts app. This method works across various iPhone models and iOS versions, providing a consistent way to manage your contact pictures.
