How to change the name of the contact Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: 5 ways + solution

The name of the contact on the phone is a small thing, but how often does it become a source of irritation "+79XX1234567" instead of "Mom" or after the update MIUI All of the contacts were suddenly duplicated with the "Telegram" prefix, and owners of the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 are more likely to experience this because of the features of the firmware and synchronization with the Google account. In this article, we will analyze not only the basic methods of editing names, but also the nuances that even official instructions keep silent about.

Many users mistakenly think that you can change the name of the contact only through the standard application "Contacts". In fact, Redmi Note 9 has at least 5 working methods - from classic editing to mass renaming through the Internet. MIUI And we'll also tell you why, after you change your name, it can go off every other day, and how to fix it once and for all.

If you've ever tried to find a contact by name, but the phone stubbornly showed only the number, this article is for you. We tested all the ways on the Redmi Note 9 with firmware. MIUI 12.5, 13, and 14, so the instructions are valid regardless of the software version. And yes, there won't be any "just re-save contact" tips here, just working solutions explaining why they work.

Method 1: Standard editing through the Contacts app

The most obvious, but not always intuitive method. MIUI The interface of the Contacts app has changed several times, so even experienced users are sometimes lost:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background).

2. Find the contact you want through a search or scroll through the list. Click on it.

3.In the upper right corner, tap the pencil icon (✏️) — It's an edit button.

4. Enter a new name in the name field. Please note: MIUI Here you can specify not only the name, but also the surname, patronymic, prefix (for example, "Doctor") and even the pronunciation for the voice assistant.

An important nuance: if the contact is synced with a Google account, after the name change, a notification will appear "Sync Changes?". If you click "Cancel", the new name will only be saved locally and can fly off the next contact update.

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Another feature of the Redmi Note 9: if the contact was imported from the SIM-maps, his name can be displayed in format +79XX1234567 (Name to remove the number from the displayed name:

1. Open the editing of the contact.

2 In the Name field, delete the number manually, leaving only the desired name.

3. Save the changes and wait for the synchronization.

Method 2: Change through Google Contacts (web version)

If you use a Google account to sync, you can edit your contacts right in your browser, which is convenient when you don't have a phone or you have to edit names en masse. Here's how it works:

1. Open contacts.google.com on your computer or phone and log in with the same account as you do on Redmi Note 9.

2. Find the contact you want in the list. Click on it, then click on the pencil icon (✏️) top-panel.

3. Edit the name and other fields, and you can even add a photo of the contact, which will then be displayed on the phone.

The advantage of this method is that the changes will apply to all devices that sync with Google is enabled, but there are pitfalls:

Please note: if the contact was created not through Google, but through Google. MI-Your account or locally, it won't show up in the web version of Google Contacts, and you'll have to edit it directly on your phone.

Interesting Lifehack: If you need to massively rename contacts (for example, add the prefix “Work” to all colleagues), Google Contacts has the function of export / import through the Internet. CSV. Export contacts, edit the file to Excel, then import back.

Method 3: Editing through MI-Account (for local contacts)

Many Xiaomi users don’t even know they have a MI-Account: it is automatically created when you turn on your phone for the first time, if the contact is saved not in Google, but in the Internet. MI-The account can be changed this way:

1. Open the Contacts app.

2. Go to Contact Management (three dots in the upper right corner) → "Management").

3. Select the tab MI-Account (if not, then all contacts are synced with Google).

4. Find the right contact, click on it. → pencil icon (✏️) → edit the name.

The main difference MI-Google account: there's no web interface for managing contacts, all changes are made via phone, but synchronization is faster, and conflicts are less common.

If you want to move your contacts from MI-Google account, do the following:

1.Export contacts from MI-Account: Contact management → Exports/imports → Export to file (save) VCF-file).

2. Import them to Google: open contacts.google.com, click Import and select the saved file.

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Method 4: Quickly rename through call history

Few people know, but in MIUI You can change the name of the contact directly from the call log -- it's convenient when you need to quickly correct a typo or add a name to an unknown number:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).

2. Go to the tab Journal and find the desired number.

3.Shoot the number. → In the menu that appears, select Save as Contact (if the number is new) or Edit the Contact (if it is already saved).

4. Make changes and save.

Important point: if the number is already linked to the contact, but is displayed without a name (numbers only), this may mean that:

• 📱 Contact saved on SIM-card, not in the phone's memory.
• 🔄 There was a synchronization error with Google/MI-account.
• 👥 There is a duplicate of this contact with another name on the phone.

To check where the problem contact is stored:

1. Open it in the "Contacts" appendix.

2. Scroll down to the Contact Information block – there will be an account (Google, MI, SIM local).

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If the contact is displayed without a name, but you know for sure that it is saved, try clicking on the number in the call log. → "Show contact. Sometimes it helps to wake up the hidden recording.

Method 5: Mass editing through export/import (for advanced)

If you need to change the names of dozens of contacts (for example, after importing from another phone), it is not rational to do it manually. MIUI There is a hidden function of mass editing through export and import VCF-Here's the step-by-step instructions:

1. Export contacts:

• Open "Contacts" → Management → Exports/imports → Export to file.
• Select an account (Google or Google) MI) and export in.vcf format.

2. Edit the file:

• Send the resulting file to your computer or open it in a text editor on your phone (for example, in Notepad).++ or VS Code).
• A.vcf file has a structure: BEGIN:VCARD VERSION:3.0 FN:Old Name. TEL;TYPE=CELL:+79XX1234567 END:VCARD Here. FN: — Replace "Old Name" with a new one in all the records.

3.Import back:

• Remove old contacts (or make a backup!).
• Back in the office. → Exports/imports → Import from the file and select edited.vcf.

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Note: When importing contacts MIUI It can create duplicates if the phone numbers match existing records.Be sure to back up through Settings before mass editing. → System system → Backup.

This method is suitable for advanced users, but it is the only one that saves when you need:

• 🔠 Add prefixes to all contacts (e.g., "Work: Ivan Ivanov").
• 📇 Fix the encoding of names after importing from iPhone or Samsung.
• 🧹 Remove unnecessary characters (such as spaces or dashes in names).

Solving Typical Contact Name Problems

Even after successful editing, the contacts on the Redmi Note 9 can be strange, and here are the most common problems and solutions.

The problem with instant messenger contacts is particularly noteworthy, for example, Telegram or Viber can automatically add prefixes to names like "TG:" Or "Viber:." To avoid it:

1. Open the settings of the messenger.

2. Find the "Contact" or "Synchronization" section.

3. disable the option "Show contact source" or "Enrich contacts".

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Note: If you are using Redmi Note 9 with firmware MIUI 12.5 or older, an update notification may appear after the system update. Under no circumstances do not click "Update all" - this will result in resetting all local changes and restoring names from the cloud. Instead, choose Manual Update and only confirm contacts that really need to be updated.

How to avoid contact problems in the future

To avoid having to constantly edit the contact names on the Redmi Note 9, follow these rules:

• 🔧 Select one primary account to sync (Google or Google) MI) and disable the duplicate sync. This will prevent conflicts.
• 📱 Don't keep contacts on SIM-map is an outdated format with a restriction on symbols and without the support of additional fields.
• 🔄 Check the duplicates regularly through Contacts → Management → Connecting contacts.
• 🔒 Turn off automatic updates in messengers, if you do not want them to change names.
• 📤 Make contact backups once a month through Settings → System system → Backup.

If you’re switching from one phone to another frequently (e.g. from iPhone to Xiaomi), use a generic export format:

1. On an old phone, export contacts to a.vcf file.

2. Open the file in the text editor and make sure the encoding — UTF-8 (This will prevent the cramps in the names).

3.Import to Redmi Note 9 by selecting a Google account as your target.

Interesting fact: in MIUI 14, we have a smart contact teaming feature that automatically finds duplicates by phone number, email or name:

1. Open "Contacts" → Management → Connecting contacts.

2. Enable the "Smart Connection" option.

3. Confirm the merger of the proposed duplicates.

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The most common mistake of Redmi Note 9 users is to store contacts in several accounts at the same time (Google) + MI + SIM). This leads to duplicates, name conflicts, and data loss when you reset your phone. Choose ONE primary account and stick to it.

FAQ: Frequent questions about changing contact names