New update erased my contacts!

These updates for the iphones are starting to drive me nuts. The update prompted me to download the install, where as a disclaimer it said that I would be able to retrieve my contacts, calendar, and text messages. With that said, I updated the Iphone and after the install, Itunes said it didn't recognize the device. So it told me to revert back to an old backup which I did create one, it just decided to revert back to a brand new iphone's settings.
I at least want my contacts back, is there any way of retrieving them?? If anyone knows, please let me know! Thanks, Steve.

There is no iTunes download for any iOS device.

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HT204150 The latest apple update erased all my contacts! Can anyone help me please?

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