How to change the contact name on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all the ways and nuances

Changing the contact name to the Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro seems like a simple task, but in practice users face nuances: duplicate contacts, problems synchronizing with a Google account or restrictions. SIM-In this article, we will discuss all the current editing methods, from the standard Contacts app to manual editing through the Internet. MIUI-tool.

Feature of the Redmi Note 8 Pro (model) M1906G7G) — Hybrid contact storage system: they can lie in the phone’s memory, on the phone SIM-It makes it harder if you don't know where the contact is stored, and we'll show you how to identify the source of the data and avoid editing errors.

Important: the instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-14 (inclusive).If your smartphone is running on an older version, some menu items may differ, we will warn you about this separately.

Method 1: Editing through the standard “Contacts” app

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background) that supports all types of storage: phone, SIM, Google, and even Mi Account.

To change the name:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Find the right contact through search or scroll through the list.
3. Tap the name and the contact card will open.
4. Press the Edit button (pencil icon in the upper right corner).
5. In the Name field, enter a new meaning. If necessary, edit the surname or patronymic in the appropriate fields.
6. Click Save (check at the top).

⚠️ Note: If the Edit button is inactive (grey), then the contact is saved to the SIM-There's a different way to do this, see the section on the map. SIM-contact.

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Once saved, the changes will apply instantly, but if the contact is synced with Google, the update can take up to 5 minutes.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select your Google account.
3. Activate the Contact Slider (if it is turned off).
4. Press Sync now.

Method 2: Change contacts through Google Contacts (web version)

If a contact is saved in a Google account, it is easier to edit it through the browser — especially when you need to massively correct names or delete duplicates — this method is also useful if the phone’s sync settings are lost.

Instructions:

1. Open contacts.google.com on your computer or phone and log in.
2. In the list, find the contact you want to change your name, use search or filters (e.g., Other contacts for rarely used numbers).
3. Click on the contact, then click the pencil icon (Edit).
4. Change the name field, and you can divide your name and your last name, add a nickname or a company.
5. Press Save.

Important: Changes to Google Contacts are automatically synced to your phone, but only if the Redmi Note 8 Pro settings enable sync for that account.

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Google.
• 🔄 Make sure that the contact slider is active.
• 🔄 If synchronization does not take long, click Sync Now.

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The advantage of the web version is that it allows for mass action, for example:

• 🔍 Combine duplicate contacts (select them) → Other activities → Unite).
• 📝 Export contacts to.vcf file for backup.
• 🗑️ Remove unnecessary contacts with a package.

Method 3: Editing contacts to SIM-map

Contacts saved on SIM-The card has limitations: you can not add a photo, several numbers or an email address, and you can edit them only through a special menu.

To change the contact name to SIM:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. In the top menu, select SIM-Contacts (or Contact Management) → Imports/Exports → SIM-map MIUI).
3. Find the right contact and click on it.
4. Choose Edit (in some firmwares this may be Modified).
5. Enter a new name in the Name field (usually a limit of 15-20 characters).
6. Save the changes.

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 8 Pro with MIUI 13+ interface SIM-It can be different if you can't see the section. SIM-Contacts, try them out:

• 🔍 Enter the search by settings request «SIM contact».
• 📱 Use the old Contacts app (unless it has been updated).
• 🔄 Reboot your phone – sometimes the menu appears after the restart.

If you want to transfer your SIM contacts to your phone or Google account:

1. Open Contacts. → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Import with SIM-map.
3. Specify the target storage (phone or Google).
4. Confirm the import.

Method 4: Using the Phone app for quick editing

If you need to quickly change your contact name right during a call or from a call log, use the Phone app (green handset) which is convenient when you don’t have time to open a full list of contacts.

How to do this:

1. Open the Phone app and go to the Journal tab.
2. Find the number you want in the call list (if the contact is saved, its current name will be displayed).
3. Click on call record → select Details (or just tap the contact name).
4. In the card that opens, click Edit (pencil).
5. Change your name and keep it.

This method only works for contacts stored in the memory of a phone or Google account. SIM-Contacts will need to use the method from the previous section.

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If you call the same person often, add them to your Favorites: open the contact card → click on the asterisk at the top. This will speed up access to them from the call log.

Problems with changing contact names and their solutions

Even after editing, Redmi Note 8 Pro users sometimes encounter bugs: names don't save, go back to old values or duplicate. Consider typical cases and how to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, try clearing the Contacts app cache:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts and select it.
3. Click Clear Cache (Do not delete data!).
4. Reboot the phone.

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Before resetting settings or clearing the Contacts app data, be sure to back up through Settings → System and Device → Backup.

Additional tools: MIUI Contacts and third-party applications

If standard methods are not satisfactory, consider alternative options:

1. MIUI Contacts application (for advanced users)

Some MIUI firmware has hidden functions to manage contacts, to activate them:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Enter the code ##4636## (test menu opens).
3. Go to the Usage statistics tab → find Contacts.
4. Here you can reset statistics or forcibly update the contact database.

⚠️ Warning: Do not change other options in this menu – this can cause malfunctions in the phone.

Third-party annexes

If built-in MIUI tools seem uncomfortable, install alternative contact management apps:

• 📱 Simpler Contacts – Minimalist interface with support for mass editing.
• 🔍 Contacts+ — easy-to-find.
• 🔄 Sync.ME – automatically updates photos of contacts from social networks.

Before installing, check the permissions of the application: it should only request access to Contacts and Warehouse (for backups). SMS or call.

Backup of contacts before editing

Before you massively change names or delete duplicates, create a backup copy, which will protect against data loss in case of synchronization failure or user error.

Ways to back up on Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Through MIUI: Go to Settings → System and Device → Backup. Select Local Backup. Check Contacts and click Reserve. The file will be saved to internal memory in the MIUI/Backup/AllBackup folder.
2. Through Google: Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. Make sure that your contacts are synced. Contacts are automatically copied to the cloud and available at contacts.google.com.
3. Manual (export to.vcf): Open Contacts → Contact Management → Import/Export. Select Export to file and specify the location of the save (e.g. Internal Memory). Contacts.vcf can be copied to a computer or other phone.

⚠️ Note:.vcf backups do not store call history or message history. MIUI Backup or third-party utilities like Swift Backup (require root rights).

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing contact names