Backspace malfunctioning in Contacts

I am using an iPhone 5S. I have a persisting problem since I updated to iOS 8. When I create a new contact, and when I press backspace to correct a mistake in a field, it deletes the required letter but jumps off to the next field. For example. If the name is "John Evans" And if I typed Johb, when I click backspace, it becomes Joh, but the cursor goes to the "Last name" field automatically. I thought they will rectify it in 8.1.2. But the problem still persists. Is there anybody else with the same problem? Or am I the only one? .

Yes, absolutely. You will not lose data by resetting the phone:
Restart or reset your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch - Apple Support
Only if you restore your device, all content will be erased and replaced by the content of the latest backup after the firmware has been installed again.
Use iTunes to restore your iOS device to factory settings - Apple Support
How to erase your iOS device and then set it up as a new device or restore it from backups

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