How to combine contacts Xiaomi Redmi 10S: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 10S — popular smartphone with functional firmware MIUI, But even here, users are faced with the problem of forked contacts, and duplicates appear after synchronization with multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM-map, import from backups or data porting errors, see how to combine contacts on Redmi 10S without loss of information – from standard tools to hidden functions and third-party utilities.

In this article you will find:

• 🔍 Step-by-step instructions for manual and automatic contact combination.
• 📱 Comparison of methods: which is faster — MIUI, Google Contacts or Third Party Apps?
• ⚠️ Common errors that cause doubles to return after cleaning.
• 🔄 How to Prevent New Doubles in the Future.

Why are contacts duplicated on Xiaomi Redmi 10S?

Before you combine contacts, it's important to understand why they split. On Redmi 10S, it's because:

• 📲 Sync with multiple accounts, for example, one contact is saved in a Google Account and a copy is saved in a Mi Account or on a Google account. SIM-map.
• 🔄 Imports from backups: When you restore data from the backup (for example, after resetting settings), contacts can be duplicated.
• 📞 Mistakes when transferring from another phone: Using third-party utilities (e.g. ShareIt or Xiaomi Migration) sometimes creates copies of the device.
• 🔧 Failures in work MIUI. Rarely, but firmware may mishandle changes to the address book.

Most times, duplicates appear after you update your MIUI or connect to a new account, for example, if you previously only used Google Contacts and then added Mi Account, the system can create separate entries for the same people.

Method 1: Connecting contacts through the standard Contacts app

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI tools, which are available without installing additional software and work even without the Internet.

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management.
3. Go to the section "Connect Contacts".
4. The system will automatically find possible duplicates. Click on the group of contacts to be combined and confirm the action with the "Unite" button.

If the automatic search does not work:

• 🔎 Manually find duplicates in the contact list.
• 📌 Press the contact, then three points (⋮) and choose to combine with....
• 👥 Select a second contact and confirm the association.

Make a backup copy of the address book|Make sure all contacts are displayed in one account.|Disable sync with unnecessary accounts|Close the background applications to save resources-->

⚠️ Note: If contacts are saved to different accounts (e.g., one in Google, another in Mi Account), the standard association may not work.

Method 2: Using Google Contacts to Merge

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, it is more convenient to use the web version of Google Contacts, which is suitable for mass combining of duplicates.

1. Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 10S.
3. On the left menu, select Doubley, and the system will show you all the copies you find.
4. Click Combine All or select the takes manually and combine them one by one.

Advantages of this method:

• 🌐 It works on any device with Internet access.
• 🔄 Automatically synchronizes changes with the phone.
• 📊 Allows you to manage large contact lists (for example, if you have hundreds of duplicates).

Once combined, return to Redmi 10S, open Settings → Accounts → Google and update your contacts sync.

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If you have duplicates left on your phone after you have merged in Google Contacts, try removing the Contacts app cache in Redmi 10S settings (Applications → Application Management).

Method 3: Merge with Mi Account (for Xiaomi users)

If you use Mi Account to store contacts, duplicates can be combined via Xiaomi’s web interface, a method less well known but effective for users of the Xiaomi ecosystem.

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select Contacts (or Cloud → Contacts, depending on the version of the interface).
3. Click on the gear icon (⚙️) and select Find Takes.
4. Confirm the combination of the proposed contacts.

This method works only if the contacts are saved in Mi Account, not in Google or on the Internet. SIM-Before using, check where your data is stored (in the settings of the Contacts app). → Contact management → Source of contact).

Method 4: Third-party applications for contact combination

If the built-in tools don't work, you can use third-party utilities, for example:

• 📱 Contact Merge – a simple application for searching and combining duplicates.
• 🔍 Simpler Merge – Supports mass unification and backup.
• 📊 Contacts Optimizer – removes not only duplicates, but also empty or incomplete entries.

Instructions for Contact Merge:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Start it and give access to the contacts.
3. Press Scan for Duplicates.
4. Select takes and press Merge.

⚠️ Note: Before using third-party apps, make sure to back up contacts. Some utilities may delete data instead of combining. → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → Export to.vcf file.

Method 5: Manual association through export and import

This method is suitable for experienced users who want to have complete control over the process, and allows you to combine contacts from different sources (Google, Mi Account, SIM) into one file.

1. Export contacts from all sources: 📱 From Google Account: Contacts → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → Export to file. 📱 From Mi Account: Go to i.mi.com and export contacts to.vcf. 📱 S SIM-maps: Contacts → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → Exports with SIM.

.vcf

Outlook

Google Contacts

Manually delete duplicates and save the edited file.

Import the cleaned file back to your phone by selecting the right account to save.

It's the most time-consuming, but it's 100% control, and it's useful if you:

• 🔄 Your contacts are scattered across multiple accounts.
• 📂 You need to clean the address book of old or unnecessary records.
• 🔧 Built-in tools can't handle a lot of takes.

How can we prevent the appearance of doubles in the future?

To prevent duplicate contacts from appearing on Redmi 10S, follow these tips:

• 🔄 Sync contacts with only one account. Select either Google or Mi Account and turn off sync for others (in Settings). → Accounts).
• 📱 Use one default source. In the Contacts app settings, specify where new contacts are saved (e.g., only in Google).
• 🔄 Check your duplicates regularly. Go to Google Contacts or Mi Cloud every 2-3 months and clean up your copies.
• 📴 Avoid importing from unreliable sources. When transferring contacts from another phone, use official tools (Xiaomi Migration or Google Drive).

If you frequently add contacts to the SIM-Maps, set up automatic copying to the cloud:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Settings → Import with SIM.
2. Choose Copy Everything on your phone and specify your target account (Google or Mi).
3. Remove your SIM contacts to avoid duplicates.

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The most common reason for duplicates is sync with multiple accounts at the same time. Disable unnecessary sources in Contacts settings → Contact Management → Contact Source.

FAQ: Frequent questions about joining contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 10S