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How to remove a favorite from your iPhone

If you're running out of space on your iPhone's favorites list, you can follow the steps in this article to remove a favorite to free up space in your list.

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Published Dec 12, 2022
Image: How to remove a favorite from your iPhone.

Difficulty: Easy

Duration: 5 minutes

What you'll need: iPhone

  • Are you running out of space in your favorites list on your iPhone?
  • Removing a contact from your favorites will free up space in your list and allow you to keep only the most important contacts as favorites.
  • By following the steps in this guide, you will be able to remove a favorite from your list of favorites on your iPhone.

If you have an iPhone, you may have saved certain contacts as favorites to access the people you communicate with most often quickly.

This can be a convenient feature, but over time, your favorites list may become cluttered with contacts you no longer need or use. You may want to remove some of these contacts from your favorites list to keep it organized and relevant.

In this article, we will explain how to remove a favorite contact from your iPhone, step by step. We will also discuss why you may want to do this and provide some tips for managing your favorites list.

How to remove favorites on iPhone

When following the steps outlined in this article, you will be able to remove a favorite contact from your iPhone's favorites list. This means that the contact will no longer appear in the favorites section of your phone's contacts app, and you will need to access it through your full contacts list or by searching for it.

Before proceeding, it is important to note that removing a contact from your favorites list does not delete the contact from your phone. The contact's information will still be saved in your phone's contacts app, and you will still be able to call, text, or email the person if you need to. You will simply need to access the contact through your full contacts list or by searching for it, rather than through your favorites list.

Additionally, removing a contact from your favorites list does not prevent the contact from being able to contact you. If the person has your phone number or email address, they will still be able to reach you through those means. Removing a contact from your favorites list simply removes the contact from the list of contacts that you have designated as favorites on your iPhone.

Video: How to add and remove favorites on iPhone.

Important: Removing a favorite will not delete the contact from your phone.

To remove a favorite on your iPhone, follow these steps:

1. Open the Phone app on your iPhone by tapping the phone icon on your home screen.

Open the Phone app.
Open the Phone app.

2. In the phone app, tap the Favorites tab at the bottom of the screen. This will display a list of your favorite contacts.

Tap the Favorites tab at the bottom of the screen.
Tap the Favorites tab at the bottom of the screen.

3. Find the contact you want to remove from your favorites list.

Find the contact you want to remove.
Find the contact you want to remove.

4. Tap the Edit button in the top-right corner of the screen.

Tap the Edit button in the top-right corner.
Tap the Edit button in the top-right corner.

5. In the edit menu, tap the red circle next to the contact you want to remove from your favorites list. This will add a red "delete" button next to the contact.

Tap the red circle next to the contact you want to remove.
Tap the red circle next to the contact you want to remove.

6. Tap the red Delete button to remove the contact from your favorites list.

Tap the red Delete button to remove the contact.
Tap the red Delete button to remove the contact.

7. Tap the Done button in the top-right corner of the screen to save your changes.

Tap the Done button in the top-right corner.
Tap the Done button in the top-right corner.

Our takeaway

In conclusion, removing a favorite contact from your iPhone's favorites list is a simple process that can help you keep your favorites list organized and relevant.

By following the steps outlined above, you can quickly and easily remove a contact from your favorites list without losing the contact's information or preventing the person from being able to contact you.

Managing your favorites list can be a helpful way to access the people you communicate with most often. Removing contacts you no longer need can help you keep your favorites list organized and efficient.

FAQs

Does removing a contact from my favorites list delete the contact from my phone?

Removing a contact from your favorites list does not delete the contact from your phone. The contact's information will still be saved in your phone's contacts app.

Can the person still contact me after I remove them from my favorites list?

The person can still contact you after you remove them from your favorites list, as long as they have your phone number or email address. Removing a contact from your favorites list only removes the contact from the list of contacts that you have designated as favorites on your iPhone.

Why would I want to remove a contact from my favorites list?

You may want to remove a contact from your favorites list if the contact is no longer relevant or if you want to keep your favorites list organized and efficient.

How can I add a contact back to my favorites list after removing it?

To add a contact back to your favorites list after removing it, follow the same steps as above, but tap the "add to favorites" button in the edit menu instead of the "delete" button.

Can I remove other items, such as apps or websites, from my favorites list on my iPhone?

Following similar steps, you can remove other items, such as apps or websites, from your favorites list on your iPhone. Open the app or website, tap the "edit" button, the red circle next to the item you want to remove, and then the red "delete" button.

Is it possible to rearrange the order of the contacts in my favorites list?

It is possible to rearrange the order of the contacts in your favorites list on your iPhone. To do this, follow the steps for removing a contact, but instead of tapping the "delete" button, drag the contact to the desired position in the list.

Can I have multiple favorites lists on my iPhone, or is there only one favorites list?

On an iPhone, there is only one favorites list, including contacts, apps, and websites. You cannot have multiple favorites lists.

Are there any other tips for managing my favorites list on my iPhone?

Some tips for managing your favorites list on your iPhone include regularly reviewing and updating the list to remove items that are no longer relevant or useful, organizing the items in the list in a way that makes sense to you, and using the search function to find items in the list quickly.

This article was originally published on 12 Dec 2022 but has been regularly updated to keep the information current.
Kyle Crisp
Kyle has been using Apple products for over 25 years. He loves helping people learn how to use their Apple devices.
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