Some iPhone 18 Pro users have stated that text message notifications show the phone number rather than the contact name. Reported problems include, but are not limited to:
- Only iMessages do not display the name
- Only certain/random contact names are missing
How to fix missing contact names on iPhone 18 Pro
Here is how you can fix this problem. Please, after you follow each step, check whether the problem is fixed:
1-Restart your device: simultaneously press and hold the side button and either volume button until the sliders appear, then drag the Power Off slider. Then press and hold the side button until the Apple logo appears.
2-Make sure to upgrade to Appleās latest iOS release by going to Settings > General > Software Update
3-Go to Settings > Apps > Messages and turn off iMessage. Restart your iPhone, then turn iMessage back on.
4-Reset your network settings by going to Settings > General > Transfer or Reset iPhone > Reset > Reset Network Settings. Note this action will delete your Wi-Fi passwords.
5-This tip may not be an ideal solution but you may want to try. Try deleting the whole conversation messages from the affected contact.
