The iPhone makes it easy to stay connected with your most important contacts. By adding favorites, you can instantly access your go-to people right from the Phone app. No more endless scrolling through your whole contacts list!
In this post, I’ll explain how to manage favorites on iPhone, including:
- Adding new favorite contacts
- Removing existing favorites
- Customizing your favorites list
- Reordering and organizing favorites
With a customized favorites list, you can call, text or FaceTime your VIPs in seconds.
Benefits of Using Favorites on iPhone
Favorites provide several advantages:
- Quick access – Tap favorites from the Phone tab for instant calling without searching contacts.
- Multiple communication methods – Designate favorites for calls, messages or video chat.
- Top contacts – Stars family, friends and coworkers you contact daily.
- Custom organize – Freely edit the list to suit your needs.
- Time savings – Dial out faster without scrolling your huge contact list.
Overall, iPhone favorites help you connect faster with the people you communicate with most frequently.
How to Add New Favorites in iPhone
Adding new favorites is simple:
- Open the Phone app.
- Select the Favorites tab.
- Tap the + sign to reveal your contacts.
- Choose the contact you want to make a favorite.
- Select the communication method – calls, messages, FaceTime etc.
- Optionally, designate a specific phone number for this favorite.
Once selected, your new favorite contact will appear in your Favorites list for instant access.
Tips for Adding Favorites
- Multiple favorites – Add the same contact multiple times (like for calls + messages).
- Descriptive labels – Edit the label with a descriptive name like “Mom – Calls”.
- Default favorites – Your top contacts, recents and alphabetical list already appear.
- Contact groups – Full contact groups can’t be favorites, only individuals.
Follow these tips when adding favorites for an organized list.
Removing Contacts from Your Favorites
Over time, you may need to remove some favorites if you no longer contact them frequently. Here are two ways to delete iPhone favorites:
Swipe to Delete Individual Favorites
- Go to the Favorites tab.
- Swipe left on the favorite entry.
- Tap Delete to confirm.
This removes just that favorite instance while keeping the contact in your overall list.
Delete Multiple Favorites with Edit Mode
To remove several favorites at once:
- Tap Edit at the top of the Favorites screen.
- Tap the red minus icon next to unwanted favorites.
- Tap Done to apply changes.
Use Edit Mode for batch deleting favorites to save time.
Customizing Your Favorites List
Beyond adding and removing contacts, you can fully customize your Favorites:
- Reorder favorites – Drag and drop contacts into your preferred order.
- Multiple contact methods – Designate favorites for calls, texts, FaceTime etc.
- Descriptive names – Edit names like “Mom Cell” for clarity.
- Prioritize favorites – Stars the contacts you use the most for fast access.
- Organize favorites – Group work, family and friends together.
Set up your favorites exactly how you need them. Tap Edit to drag contacts into priority order or edit names and numbers associated with each favorite entry.
Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions about managing favorites on iPhone:
Do Removed Favorites Delete the Contact?
No, removing a favorite only takes them off your Favorites list. It does NOT delete the contact from your phone entirely.
Can I Add Groups to Favorites?
You cannot add full contact groups to Favorites. But you can add individual members of groups as favorites.
Is There a Favorites Limit?
There is no defined limit. But at a practical level, having 100+ favorites reduces the benefit of quick access. Keep it to your 20-30 most important contacts.
Do Favorites Sync Across My Apple Devices?
Yes, your favorites automatically sync across iPhone, iPad and Mac devices connected to the same iCloud account.
Conclusion
The iPhone Favorites feature enables instant access to vital contacts. With customizable organization and priority favoriting, you can connect with key people faster.
Set up your favorites list in a way that best fits your communication style and needs. Add the family members, friends and coworkers you contact daily for efficiency.
With a streamlined favorites list, you’ll save time and eliminate that pesky contact search every time you need to call or message someone important.
Do you optimize favorites on your iPhone? What contacts make your VIP list? Share how you use this handy iPhone feature!
