Is there a way to force a rebuild of the MacOS Contacts database on Sequoia 15.0.1?
Situation: iPad, iPhone (each with latest 18+ firmware), and iCloud.com each have 816 Contacts. MacOS has 800 Contacts.
What I’ve tried:
Short of logging out of iCloud all together on the Mac, what else might I try?
Thank you in advance!
Steve
I’ve never done this nor do I endorse any of these links, but an internet search on “rebuild macos contacts” comes up with some items, some of which might work for you.
Best to a backup of what’s on iCloud and on local first, of course.
This has happened to me several years ago. I never had it happen before and it never happened afterwards.
If I recall correctly I was able to fix it with number 9 mentioned in this article:
Using these steps, you can prevent the Contacts app from accessing the current address book folder and the files in it. Once the Contacts app cannot access this folder, it will automatically create a new one and properly sync all iCloud contacts to your Mac.
Make sure to backup your contacts first. There are several options doing so. One of the options is to export all contacts to a vcf using iCloud.
Is there any chance some of your contacts are in a separate list or “On my Mac”? If so, selecting All Contacts on your Mac would give you the total count.
I verified no local contacts on the Mac. Great suggestion!
@Christian - THIS! I’ve been trying to fix this on and off for months! Step 9 fixed it!
Meaning, not only are my Contacts correct, my iMessage profile pics are now correct as well.
Thank you!