How to Change the Contact Name in Xiaomi Mi 9: 5 Ways to Use the Instructions

The Xiaomi Mi 9, released in 2019, is still popular with users thanks to its powerful hardware and up-to-date MIUI firmware. However, even in such a device, basic operations sometimes raise questions. One of them is editing names in a phone book. It would seem that it could be easier? But in practice, users face nuances: contacts are duplicated, changes are not saved or synchronized incorrectly with a Google account.

In this article, we’ll break down all the possible ways to change the contact name on Xiaomi Mi 9, including editing through the standard app, the web version of Google Contacts, and even working with the user. SIM-We will focus on common errors, such as when the name is rolled back to the old version or duplicated after editing, and you will learn how to avoid data loss during synchronization and what to do if the contact is “hang” in the status “read-only».

If you’ve never experienced MIUI, don’t worry: the instructions are good for beginners, and experienced users will find rare life hacks here, such as how to massively edit names through export/import of.vcf files, or why it’s sometimes easier to delete the contact and create it again.

1. Method 1: Editing through the standard “Contacts” application

The most obvious and quickest method is to use the built-in Contacts app** (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background) preinstalled on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports local contacts, as well as synchronization with Google, Mi Account and other services.

To change the name:

If the Edit button** is inactive (grey), it means that the contact is synced to an account where you do not have the right to change (e.g., Enterprise Exchange).

Check your internet connection (for synchronized contacts)

Make sure the contact is not blocked for editing

Close background apps that may use the phone book (such as messengers)

Backup important contacts (in case of failure)

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An important nuance: on the Xiaomi Mi 9, contacts can be stored in different accounts. To understand where exactly the desired contact is saved, open its card and look at the line under the name - there will be a source (for example, Google, Phone or other information). SIM-This will determine whether the changes will continue after editing.

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

If a contact is synced to a Google account, it can be edited not only on the phone, but also through the browser on the computer, which is convenient when you need to massively correct names or errors in a large list.

Instructions:

Changes sync automatically with the phone, but sometimes it takes up to 5-10 minutes.

• 🔄 Reboot your smartphone.
• 📶 Check your internet connection.
• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize contacts and turn it on if it is disabled.

Critical error: If you edit a contact on your phone and then manually edit it in Google Contacts until sync is complete, there may be a version conflict, resulting in the name “flying” to the previous version or the contact will split. To avoid this, wait for full sync (check in Settings). → Accounts. → Google → Last synchronization).

3. Method 3: Editing contacts on SIM-map

Contacts saved on SIM-maps that are edited separately from those stored in the phone's memory or the cloud:

• 📛 Name and number are the only editable fields (you can not add a photo, email or address).
• 🔤 The length of the name is limited to 15-20 characters (depending on the operator).
• 📵 Changes are not synchronized with other devices.

How to change your name SIM-map:

1. Open the Contacts app**.
2. In the top menu, select «SIM-map** (or settings) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → SIM-map).

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If SIM-The card has a lot of contacts, but you want to transfer them to the cloud, export them to the phone memory through Settings. → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports with SIM-And then you can sync them with Google.

Warning: some operators (for example, MTS or Beeline) block editing contacts on the Internet SIM-You'll have to use an old button device or call the phone.

Method 4: Mass editing through export/import

If you want to change the names of dozens of contacts (for example, bring them to a single format), manual editing will take too long, in which case export contacts to the.vcf file, mass editing on the computer and importing back.

Step-by-step:

1. Export contacts: Open Contacts** → Settings → Contact Management → Import/Export → Export to file. Select an account (e.g. Google or Phone). Save contacts.vcf to your phone or memory card.

Transfer the file to your computer (for example, via a cable or cloud).

.vcf

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BEGIN:VCARD


VERSION:3.0




FN: Ivan Ivanov




TEL;TYPE=CELL:+79991234567




END:VCARD

Here FN: is the name field. Change it to the desired value in all the blocks.

Import/Export → Import from the file

This method requires caution:

⚠️ Note: when importing contacts may be duplicated if the.vcf file is old version, before importing it is recommended to delete all contacts from the selected account or use the option “Update existing” (if available in your version). MIUI).

5. Method 5: Removal and Re-Creation of Contact

Sometimes contacts are “glutchy”: they can not be edited, they are duplicated or displayed incorrectly, in such cases it is easier to remove the problematic contact and create it again, this also helps if the contact name is displayed in Cyrillic, and when the call is shown as crank-jabra (this happens when imported from other devices).

How to do this:

• 🗑️ Open contact. → «Delete"** (basket in the editing menu).
• ➕ Press the Add Contact button** (plus at the bottom of the screen).
• 📝 Enter a new name and other data.
• 💾 Select an account to save (Google recommends for automatic sync).

Important: If the contact was linked to a Mi Account or corporate Exchange account, it may be restored after deletion at the next sync, in which case, disable sync for that account before deleting.

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Deleting contact is a last resort, and before that, make sure to check whether important data (for example, the history of correspondence in messengers or the call log) is attached to it.

6. Solving Contact Editing Problems

Even after following the instructions, Xiaomi Mi 9 users sometimes encounter errors.

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings:**

⚠️ Warning: This method will delete all local contacts (not synced to the cloud). → Contact management → Exports.

FAQ: Frequent questions about editing contacts on Xiaomi Mi 9