How to combine contacts with Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC: the complete guide

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC often store thousands of phone numbers accumulated over the years. When changing a device, transferring data from an old phone book or recovering from a backup, users often face the unpleasant problem of having multiple duplicates. The same person can be listed three times as Ivan, Ivan Petrov and +7900..., which creates chaos and makes finding the right subscriber difficult.

Fortunately, Android and MIUI offer powerful tools to clean up the mess. The process of merging records doesn't require root rights or complex software. You don't have to manually delete numbers and reprint them. The system allows you to intelligently combine profiles while preserving all the important details: call history, attached email addresses and photos.

In this article, we will take a look at all the ways available to clean a phone book on the Redmi 9C NFC. We will look at both Google’s automated algorithms and manual editing methods through the standard Contacts app. We will also focus on setting up synchronization to avoid duplicates in the future.

Automatic merger through Google services

The most effective and safe way to clean up contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC is to use Google cloud services. Since most users link their account when they first turn on, the system already has access to your phone book. Google Contacts algorithms are able to independently analyze records, find matches by numbers or names and suggest combining them.

To start the automatic cleaning process, you need to make sure that sync is enabled. Go to your phone's settings, select Accounts and Sync, and click on your Google account. Make sure the slider opposite Contacts is activated. Then the system in the background will upload the data to the server, analyze it, and return the already optimized list.

⚠️ Note: Before starting an automatic merger, make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection.The process may require downloading large amounts of data, and using mobile traffic may be inefficient or incur additional costs.

Often, the system itself offers to combine the duplicates found. You can see a notification or pop-up with the sentence "Contacts Combination". If there is no such window, you can use the web version of the service. Open the browser on your computer or phone, go to contacts.google.com and log in to your account. In the menu on the left, select "Combine and fix". Here you will see all the pairs found with a suggestion to combine them with one click.

Using cloud technology ensures that changes apply to all devices that log in to that account, which is especially useful if you use multiple Xiaomi gadgets or a tablet. However, it is worth remembering that automatic merger can sometimes go wrong by combining different people with the same names if they have the same numbers or addresses.

Manual combination of duplicates in the Contacts app

If the automatic systems failed or you prefer full control of the process, you can manually combine the recordings on the Redmi 9C NFC. The standard MIUI application has a user-friendly interface for this task. You don't have to look for complex settings, all the functions are available right in the subscriber list, and this is especially true when you need to combine specific records that the system has considered different people.

To start, open the Contacts or Phone app and go to the subscriber list tab. Find the record you want to save as the primary one, or any of the duplicates. Click on the contact name to open the contact card. At the bottom of the screen or in the menu (three dots or button "More"), find the "Merge" or "Link contacts" function.

Once the function is activated, the system will suggest you select a second contact from the list, you can use the search bar to quickly find the take. It is important to understand that when you combine the information from both cards, you add up. If one entry has a home number and the other one has a mobile number, after the merger, the contact will have both numbers.

• 📱 Open the first contact card in the list.
• 🔗 Click the menu button and select "Combine" (or "Connect").
• 👥 Select a second contact from the list or find it through a search.
• ✅ Confirm the action by checking the final result.

Some versions of the MIUI shell have a "Remove Repeated Contacts" feature in the control menu, which scans the entire database and gives you a list of pairs that the system considers to be the same, you just have to confirm the merger for each pair or all at once, which speeds up the process, but requires careful verification so that you don't combine names.

Working with contacts through the Google web interface

Managing contacts from a large computer screen is often much more convenient than from a small Redmi 9C NFC display. Google Contacts provides advanced editing capabilities that can be hidden or inconvenient in a mobile application. Here you can massively highlight recordings, edit fields and manage groups.

If you want to use this method, go to contacts.google.com in any browser. Once you log in, you'll see a complete list of your contacts. The system automatically groups duplicates. At the top of the screen or in the side menu, a plaque often appears with the number of duplicates found and the "Combine All" button, which is the fastest way to clear the database of thousands of records.

If automatic detection didn't work, you can manually link contacts. Select the first contact, then press Ctrl (on Windows) or Cmd (on Mac) and click on the second contact, which is a double. In the menu that appears, select "Unite." All fields (addresses, phones, birthdays) will merge into one card.

⚠️ Note: When working through the web interface, the changes take effect instantly, but synchronization is required to display them on the Xiaomi phone. Make sure your phone is connected to the internet and go to your account settings to start updating your data manually if it doesn’t appear automatically.

The web version also allows you to restore contacts. If you accidentally delete important information or connect the wrong people during the merger, Google allows you to roll back changes. The web interface settings have a "Cancel Changes" feature that allows you to return the phone book to a state, for example, 1 hour or 1 week ago, a unique feature that serves as an error insurance.

Synchronization and prevention of duplicates

To prevent the problem of duplicates from returning to your Xiaomi Redmi 9C NFC, It's important to configure the sources of saving correctly. The main reason for copying is to keep numbers in the memory of the phone, in the memory of the phone, in the memory of the phone. SIM-And the map and the Google account, and when those sources are synced, the system sees them as different records.

It is recommended to set a single standard: save all new contacts exclusively to your Google account. To do this, open the Contacts app, go to the settings (usually through a menu or gear) and find the item "Contacts by default" or "Save location." Select your Google account. Now all new numbers will immediately go to the cloud and will not be duplicated locally.

Also, check your display settings. In the Contacts app, click three dots in the corner and select Contacts to Display. Make sure that the checkmark is only on your Google account, and the "Phone" and the "Phone" boxes are checked "SIM-This will hide old copies, leaving only the current data from the cloud.

Regular sync helps keep order. You can set the refresh rate or manually run it before important calls. Path to settings: Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google → Your account. Here you can see the status of the last sync and force it to run.

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Expert advice: Periodically (every 3-6 months) check the Recycle Bin section in Google Contacts, deleted or merged records get there, and when you clean the Recycle Bin, you finally get rid of digital garbage and free up space in the cloud storage.

Import and Export: The Right Migration of Data

Often, contact chaos occurs when you switch from your old phone to a new Redmi. 9C NFC. If you have imported data from a.vcf file or from a SIM-The right algorithm for migration is critical to keeping the database clean.

Never import contacts directly into your phone's memory. The best way is to import them into Google Contacts via a web interface, where the system will suggest combining them with existing records. If you have to import a file into your phone, select the option "Merge with existing" when you request, rather than "Create new ones."

To export contacts from an old device, use the.vcf (vCard) format. This format supports field consolidation. When importing to Xiaomi, follow the on-screen instructions. If the system does not offer automatic pairing, it is better to first download the file to your computer, clean it there through Google's web interface, and then sync the clean database with the phone.

Below is a table comparing the different contact methods and their impact on the appearance of duplicates: