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How to Manage Favorite Contacts on iPhone Like a Pro

Struggling to call your best friend or message your family quickly? The Favorite Contacts on iPhone feature saves time! With just a tap, you can connect to important people without scrolling endlessly. Let’s explore how to set this up and use it like a pro.

How to Add Favorite Contacts on iPhone

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Adding Favorite contacts on iPhone is simple. Here are two foolproof methods:

Method 1: Using the Phone App

  1. Open the Phone app → Tap the Favorites tab.
  2. Hit the Plus (+) button → Search for the contact.
  3. Choose a default action (call, message, FaceTime).
  4. Tap Done to save.

Method 2: From the Contact Card

  1. Open Contacts → Select the person.
  2. Tap Add to Favorites → Pick their preferred contact method.

Pro Tip: Use the search bar to find contacts faster!

Organizing Your Favorites List

Keep your most-used contacts at the top for instant access.

Rearrange Contacts in Seconds

  1. Open the Favorites tab → Tap Edit.
  2. Press and hold the three-line icon next to a name → Drag it up or down.
  3. Tap Done to save the new order.

Remove Unwanted Contacts

  1. Tap Edit in the Favorites tab.
  2. Click the red minus (- icon next to the name → Select Delete.

📝Note: Removing a contact from Favorites doesn’t delete their info from your phone!

Never Miss Urgent Calls: Favorites + Focus Mode

Using Focus mode (like Do Not Disturb)? You can still allow calls from your Favorite contacts!

  1. Go to SettingsFocus → Choose a mode (e.g., Do Not Disturb).
  2. Tap People → Under Allowed Calls, select Favorites.
  3. Enable Allow Repeated Calls for emergencies (if someone calls twice in 3 minutes).

Why This Rocks: Stay focused but available for VIPs!


Quick Tips for Favorites Mastery

  • Customize Actions: Assign different methods (call, FaceTime) to the same contact.
  • Emergency Bypass: In Contact settings, enable Emergency Bypass to let critical calls ring even on silent.
  • Group Smartly: Combine Favorites with Do Not Disturb to balance productivity and availability.

FAQs

1. Can I add multiple contact methods (like call and FaceTime) for one person?
No, each Favorite entry supports one method. Add the same contact twice with different actions.

2. Will removing a Favorite delete their contact info?
No! It only removes them from your Favorites list.

3. How many contacts can I add to Favorites?
There’s no limit—add as many as you need!

4. Do Favorites sync across Apple devices?
Yes, if you’re signed in with the same Apple ID.

5. Can I prioritize Favorites during sleep mode?
Absolutely! Customize the Sleep Focus to allow Favorites.

Final Thoughts

Mastering your Favorite contacts on iPhone transforms how you communicate. Spend less time searching and more time connecting! Try these steps today and enjoy a smoother, faster iPhone experience.

Got questions? Drop them below—we’re here to help!


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