Syncing iPhone contacts with WhatsApp is a piece of cake. So long as you have allowed the messaging app to access your contacts, your entire address book will sync seamlessly. But that hasn’t been the case for a handful of users who have reported that their iPhone contacts are not syncing with WhatsApp after the iOS 18 software update. If the ill-fated contact syncing has troubled you as well, this guide has got you covered. Read on…
Fix iPhone Contacts Not Syncing with WhatsApp
So, what could be preventing your iPhone contacts from syncing with WhatsApp? At the heart of this malfunctioning syncing issue could be the wrong configuration. In trying to amp up the privacy game, you might have restricted WhatsApp from accessing your iPhone contacts. That aside, a software glitch could also be coming in the way and hindering your contacts from syncing with the Meta-owned messaging app.
1. Ensure That You Have Not Restricted WhatsApp
To begin with, make sure you have allowed WhatsApp to access and use your iPhone contacts.
- On your iPhone, open the Settings app > Screen Time > Content & Privacy Restrictions.
- Now, ensure that the toggle for Content & Privacy Restrictions is enabled.
- Next, select the Contacts option and make sure that the “Allow Changes” is selected at the top.
- After that, tap on WhatsApp and make sure that the “Full Access” is selected.
2. Ensure That the “Privacy & Security” Setting Has Not Limited WhatsApp
Another essential thing that you must do beforehand is to ensure that the “Privacy & Security” setting has not limited WhatsApp on your iPhone.
- On your iPhone, head over to Settings > Privacy & Security > Contacts > WhatsApp and choose the Full Access option.
- Now, open WhatsApp (If the app is already opened, force kill the app and launch it) and check if your contacts have started to sync with the messaging app.
3. Update WhatsApp on your iPhone
If you still cannot sync your iPhone contacts with WhatsApp, try updating the app as an app-related bug could be causing the problem.
- On your iPhone, navigate to the App Store > Tap on your profile at the top right -> search for WhatsApp and then update the app.
4. Update Your iPhone
However, if nothing has worked in fixing the contacts syncing problem with WhatsApp, update your iPhone as there is a high chance that an iOS bug could also be spoiling your party.
- To update your iOS device, fire up the Settings app -> General -> Software Update.
There you have it! The problem should now be resolved. Having overcome the hurdle, feel free to share your feedback and the tip that has restored the syncing feature on your iOS device.
