All my contacts have disappeared.
I was using my iPhone 4 for downloading Google talk (Talk Lite) app simultaneously downloading the same app I'm my ipad2. When I opens the app on my iPhone. I have permission to access my contacts. On iPad however the app could not access my contacts. Then I had to make a call with the phone, to my surprise when I opened contacts, it's totally empty. Want to know how to get all my contacts info back My mac is not with me so syncing is not possible.
Is there any other option?
Oh no! Let's ensure we get these contacts and pictures back! Was the SD card damaged? Are you able to place the SD card in the computer and see any of the pictures that you have taken?
The contacts can be brought back by heading into backup assistant. If the service was active previously. Instructions for Backup Assistant can be found here; http://support.verizonwireless.com/support/how_to_use/backup_assistant.html
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