Missing items usually lack a usable source date or were not selected. Duplicates usually come from importing the same source more than once or combining manual and imported records.
Checks to make
- Confirm source access in iOS Settings.
- Open the source app and verify the birthday, event, or reminder has a valid date.
- Repeat the import and select only missing entries.
- Compare names and dates before saving.
- Delete duplicate diBirthday records only after identifying the correct copy.
What the result tells you
- Imports are copies, so there may be no permanent source identifier visible in the app.
- Changing a source after import does not necessarily update the copied record.
Before trying again
- Import in small batches.
- Standardize names to make duplicates easier to spot.