iOS 26 Contacts App Action Shortcuts Greyed Out

First reported on r/ios on June 24, 2026.

Some users are experiencing an issue where action shortcuts in the Contacts app are greyed out. This might be a known bug or a user configuration issue.

What it looks like

• greyed out action shortcuts in Contacts app

How to fix it

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Check if you have accidentally configured the action shortcuts to be greyed out.
3. Try resetting the Contacts app settings to their default values.
4. If the issue persists, contact Apple support for further assistance.

Affected products

• iOS 26

Sources

• iOS 26.5 Contacts, actions greyed out — reddit:r/ios

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