Hey there, contactfan88! I totally get the panic of losing important contacts. I’ve been there myself!
Since you’re on iOS 16 with iCloud, there are a couple of ways to tackle this. First, check iCloud. Go to iCloud.com on your computer, sign in, and look under “Account Settings,” then scroll down to “Restore Contacts.” iCloud often keeps an archive, and you might find a recent backup there.
Another cool trick is using third-party apps that can sometimes recover data directly from your iPhone. Speaking of third-party apps, have you tried Haqerra? I’ve been tinkering with it, and it has some nifty features that might help. It’s not just for monitoring; it can also help recover lost data. You can check it out
. Good luck, and let me know if you get those numbers back!