How to Fix “Your Contacts aren’t Synced” Problem on WhatsApp
Do you also see the message “Your Contacts aren’t Synced” on WhatsApp? If so, don’t worry! You’re not alone. There’s a solution to this problem. In this article, I have explained step-by-step how you can fix this “Your Contacts aren’t Synced” problem on WhatsApp.
What Does “Your Contacts Aren’t Synced” Mean on WhatsApp?
If WhatsApp shows this message on your screen, it means the WhatsApp application cannot access your contacts. To message someone on WhatsApp, you must allow the contacts permission. If you deny the permission, this message will appear on the screen.
In this situation, WhatsApp will not show you any contacts saved on your device, SIM card, or email. To restore all contacts to WhatsApp, you’ll need to allow Contacts permission in WhatsApp.
This message appears on the screen as mentioned below:
Your contacts aren’t synced
You won’t be able to find your friends and family unless you sync your contacts.
Sync contacts
How to Fix “Your Contacts aren’t Synced” Problem on WhatsApp
Whether you are an Android or iPhone user, if you have disabled contact permissions, WhatsApp will repeatedly show you this message. The good thing is that you can easily fix this problem by allowing contact permissions for WhatsApp.
Step 1. Open Settings App on Your Phone.
Step 2. Go to Apps > All Apps/Manage Apps > WhatsApp.
Step 3. Tap on Permissions.
Step 4. Tap on Contacts.
Step 5. Now, Select “Allow”.
That’s all! Now, as soon as you open WhatsApp, you will see all your contact names appear on the screen. If the problem continues even after following the steps mentioned above, be sure to update your WhatsApp to the latest version using the link provided below.
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FAQs
Q 1. Why did my existing WhatsApp contacts suddenly disappear?
Answer – This could be due to a corruption in your WhatsApp cache or a change in your phone’s Contacts app (such as sync being turned off). Try clearing the cache or restarting your phone.
Q 2. How do I sync all my Contacts to WhatsApp?
Answer – This is a very simple process. To do so, go to Settings > Apps > All Apps > WhatsApp > Permissions > Contacts and then select Allow.
I hope this article was helpful to you, and you learned how to fix the ‘your contacts aren’t synced’ problem on WhatsApp. If you have any other questions about WhatsApp, feel free to ask in the comments below. Don’t forget to share this article.
