Problems Syncing Contacts Across iOS 8

Hey guys (I'll keep this as brief as possible),
In case you need to know my device models/OS to help me, here they are:
iPhone 6 (iOS 8.0.2)
iPad 3rd Gen (iOS 8.0.2)
Macbook Pro w/ Ret (OS X Mav 10.9.5)
I've been trying to sync "Contacts" across all 3 devices via iCloud to no avail. I've edited my iPhone contacts list extensively, so I'm trying to sync that over to my iPad and my Macbook Pro, but it's not working. On both the iPhone and iPad, I've turned the "Contacts" toggle off and then on under the iCloud tab in settings, and that didn't do anything. I don't think it's a problem with iCloud, because it's updating my "Reminders" across all 3 devices just fine, but isn't taking any of my contact adjustments that I'm making on my iPhone.
Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time, everyone!
Kind Regards,
Niloy

pomme4moi wrote:
You probably already have done this: Within the Contacts app on the iPad and iPhone, click on Groups (top left corner) and make sure you have iCloud ticked.
I don't know if this is important, but under Settings > Mail, Contacts, Calendars, scroll down to the Contacts section and see if your Default Account is iCloud.
I did do that early on. I eventually got it solved, though. But I really appreciate you trying to help, my friend. Thank you!

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