How to Enable All Contacts on Xiaomi: Complete Guide to MIUI

You open a phone book on Xiaomi, and instead of a full list of contacts, you see only a few names — or a void at all? This problem is familiar to many owners of smartphones with MIUI firmware, especially after a system update, change of account or reset, the reasons can be different from a banal sync error to hidden display settings.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to return all contacts to Xiaomi, from checking basic parameters to recovering deleted records. The instructions are relevant for all modern versions of MIUI 12/13/14 and models (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.).

Before you go to the settings, make sure that the problem is not related to hardware failure (for example, damage to the memory module). If contacts do not show up even after all the manipulations, this is an excuse to contact the service center. Otherwise, our recommendations will help you return access to the phone book in 5-10 minutes.

1. Check the main settings of the display of contacts

Most often, contacts are not shown due to incorrect filters in the Contacts app itself. MIUI can by default hide entries from certain accounts (such as Google or Mi Account) or group them in an unobvious way.

Follow the step-by-step instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Tap the three-point menu (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to the Contact Management section → Displayed contacts.
4. Make sure you select all available accounts (checkmarks next to Google, Mi Account, SIM-map.).
5. Below, select All Contacts instead of Phone Only or Frequently Used.

If contacts are still not displayed after these actions, try updating the list: pull the phone book screen down (swipe to Refresh gesture). Sometimes the banal restart of the application helps - close it through recent apps and open again.

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2. synchronize contacts with Google and Mi Account accounts

If contacts are linked to Google or Mi Account but are not displayed on the device, the problem is that they are not synced.

• 🔄 Resetting smartphone settings to factory.
• 📱 Delete or re-add account.
• 🔌 Internet connection problems during the last synchronization.
• 🛠 Updates MIUI (Sometimes synchronization settings are confused).

To force the contacts to synchronize:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Passwords and Security in newer versions of MIUI).
2. Choose the account you want (Google or Mi Account).
3. Activate the Contact Sync slider (if it is turned off).
4. Tap the three-point menu (⋮) and choose to sync now.

If the synchronization is not started, check:

• 🌐 Internet connection (better via Wi-Fi, as mobile traffic can be blocked).
• 🔒 Permissions for the Contacts application (c Settings) → Annexes → Contacts → Permits must be included Warehouse and Contacts).
• 📅 Date and time on the device (incorrect settings may block synchronization).

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3. Contact recovery from backup

If contacts are lost after a reset or update, they can be returned from a backup. MIUI automatically creates backup contacts associated with Mi Account, and Google stores them in the cloud for up to 30 days after deletion.

Method 1: Recovery with Mi Account

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Go to Mi Cloud. → Contacts.
3. Click Restore and select the latest backup.

Method 2: Recovery through Google Contacts

1. On your computer, open contacts.google.com.
2. In the left menu, select More → Cancel the changes.
3. Specify a time interval (for example, 1 hour ago) and confirm the recovery.

If you don't have backups, try using third-party utilities like Dr.Fone or Tenorshare UltData to scan your device's memory for deleted data, and note that the odds of success depend on how long ago the contacts were deleted and whether the device was used afterward.

4.Problems with SIM-The map: why the contacts are not read

If the contacts are retained on SIM-map, but not displayed in the phone book, the reason may be:

• 📱 Incompatibility of format SIM (Old cards do not support Russian symbols in their names).
• 🔌 Damage to contacts on the very SIM-map.
• 📵 Lack of access to SIM customized MIUI.

To check and correct the problem:

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Contact Management.
2. Make sure you're near SIM-card is worth a checkmark.
3. If the contacts are still not visible, remove them. SIM-card, clean the contacts (soft cloth) and paste back.
4. Try reading the SIM on another phone – if contacts are displayed, the problem is your Xiaomi settings.

It's important: SIM-The cards only store names and numbers (no photos, mail or other data) and if you want full contact profiles, transfer them to Google or Mi Account.

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Avoid losing contact with SIM-Cards, export them to your phone’s memory: open Contacts → Settings → Imports/Exports → Export to the device. The file will be saved in.vcf format and will be available even without the need to SIM-map.

5. Resetting the settings of the “Contacts” application

If none of the previous methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings, which will return all settings to factory settings, but will not delete the contacts themselves (if they are synced to the account).

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts (or Contacts and Calls) and tap it.
3. Select Warehouse → Clear cache and Clear data.
4. Confirm the action and restart the phone.

After rebooting, open Contacts and wait for the sync to re-sync. If contacts were linked to an account, they should appear automatically. If not, check the display settings (section 1 of this article).

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Resetting the Contacts app does not delete the contacts themselves if they are synced to Google or Mi Account. Local contacts (save only on your phone) may disappear - make sure you have a backup!

6. Verification of system updates and reinstallation of MIUI

In rare cases, the problem with displaying contacts is associated with software errors MIUI. This can occur after a failed update or conflict of system files.

Method 1: Update MIUI

• 📲 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔍 Check for available updates and install them.
• 🔄 After the update, restart the device.

Method 2: Reinstall MIUI via Recovery (for power users)

If the update did not help, you can reinstall the firmware without losing data:

1. Download the latest version of MIUI for your model from the official Xiaomi website (file with the extension.zip).
2. Move the file to the root folder of the phone.
3. Press Volume Up + Power to enter Recovery.
4. Select Install update.zip to System and confirm.

⚠️ Attention: Reinstallation MIUI Recovery can cause you to lose unsynchronized data. Pre-create a backup through Settings → Additionally. → Backup and reset.

Frequent Questions (FAQ)

If none of the proposed methods helped to return contacts, the problem may be related to a hardware failure (damage to memory, controller, etc.).In this case, we recommend contacting the Xiaomi service center with a model of the device and a description of the problem. Do not try to disassemble the phone yourself - this can lead to a loss of warranty.