How do I restore deleted contacts? I had backed up my iPhone on iCloud. Later used the application 'Contacts Duster' to delete or merge around 1900 contacts. Today I updated to iOS 7.1, after which I found many of my contacts are now missing. Please help!

I had backed up my phone on iCloud. Later (on 11March '14) I used the application 'contacts duster' to delete/merge nearly 1900 contacts. Today(ie 13 March '14) I updated to iOS 7.1 after which I noticed many contacts are now missing. Is there any way I can now restore my lost contacts? Also, can this be done without a backup computer?

Hi Thebuddies,
Thank you for participating in the Apple Support Communities.
It sounds like some contacts have been lost. I know losing data can be stressful, and it's good that you had a backup in iTunes.
If you receive a message that there is not enough free space to restore the backup, I recommend going through the steps in this article:
If you can't back up or restore your iPhone, iPad, or iPod using iTunes - Apple Support
Start with "Copy your backup" and go through the steps including "Free up space."
Note that with this method, any content or data added to your iPhone since making the backup will be removed from the device.
Best Regards,
Jeremy

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