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How do I erase a contact?

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Go to your Contacts and select the name of the contact you wish to delete. Then, tap "edit" in the top right hand corner, scroll all the way to the bottom of that page, and tap "Delete Contact."

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How do I save a contact that is embedded in a text?

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Tap on the message and then tap the info button in the top right corner. There will be an option to make a new contact.

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Why can't I save the number from my phone?

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The easiest way to do this is to click open your contacts app and click "add new contact". Then you need to enter in the number and name. When you go back to your messaging app, press "new message", type in the name and text away!

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Why do some names on the contact list have a blue "i" with a blue circle around it?

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It means the contact also has an iPhone. You can text and call them over WIFI for free.

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I tried to add contacts from the recent call list, but didn't get the option to add a number as a contact when selected. How do I solve this?

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Tap on the (i) button on the right side of the table cell, then choose "create new contact."

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Why won't my iPhone save contacts when I ask it to?

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To save a contact on an iPhone, you need to first add in all the information you would like to remember, then always make sure to press the blue "done" button at the top right hand corner of the screen. Maybe you are pressing the cancel button instead?

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How can I prevent iPhone from adding 1+ to phone numbers?

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All the "+1" is is the international area code for the USA. If you were to call another country, you would need that country's international telephone code. If you call someone with a different area code than yours, you're supposed to dial a 1 in front of their number. Even if you're calling someone with the same area code, the 1 can't hurt. It's just a precaution. I am not sure that you can remove it without jailbreaking your phone, and a jailbreak is not only a violation of Apple terms and conditions, but also not worth it unless you are very good with complex coding and plan on making your own apps.

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How do I get a picture of a contact to display when they call me?

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Edit the contact in your iPhone and click the photo button in the top left of the editing screen.

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