How to completely remove all contacts from Xiaomi phone: a step-by-step guide

Reset all contacts on the smartphone Xiaomi may need in a variety of situations: before selling the phone, after changing SIM-maps or simply to clean up memory from unnecessary entries, but many users face problems - contacts are synchronized with a Google account or a Google account. MI-In this article, we will discuss 4 working methods for erasing all contacts once and for all, including hidden nuances for different versions. MIUI.

Xiaomi phones (including Redmi, POCO and Mi) are closely integrated with the Xiaomi ecosystem, which means contacts can be stored not only in the device’s memory, but also in the Mi Cloud cloud, as well as in Google Contacts. Simply tapping “Delete Everything” in the phone book is often not enough – the records can return in a few minutes, so it’s important to understand where your contacts are stored before you start cleaning.

In this article you will find:

• 🔹 Manual removal through the standard "Contact" application"
• 🔹 Cleaning through Google Account (relevant for synchronized records)
• 🔹 Reset via Mi Cloud – How to erase contacts from the Xiaomi cloud
• 🔹 Using third-party applications for mass removal
• 🔹 What to do if contacts are restored after removal

1. Delete contacts through the standard "Contacts" application

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Phone in global firmware). However, there are a few pitfalls here. First, by default, MIUI can hide the option of mass deletion; Second, if contacts are synchronized with Google or Mi Cloud, they will return the next time you connect to the Internet.

To delete all contacts locally (from your phone only, no cloud):

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Press three points (⋮) In the upper right corner, select Contact Management (or Contact Management).
3. Go to Import/Export → Delete all contacts.
4. Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock if required.

If you don't have the option to delete all contacts, your version of MIUI doesn't support it, then use the alternative methods in the following sections.

If you want to delete your contacts selectively but quickly:

• 📌 Hold your finger on any contact. → There will be a multiple choice mode.
• 📌 Click Select All in the Top Panel.
• 📌 Slip on the basket icon (Delete).

⚠️ Note: If your contacts are back after deleting, they have been synced to Google or Mi Cloud.

2. Clearing contacts through Google account

Most Xiaomi users sync contacts with a Google account. This is convenient for backup, but complicates the process of complete deletion. Even after cleaning the phone, records can be restored the next time you connect to the Internet. To avoid this, you need to delete contacts directly from Google Contacts.

Instructions:

1. Open contacts.google.com on your computer or phone and log in with the same account as you do on Xiaomi.
2. In the left menu, select More (three lines) → Select all.
3. Click on the basket icon (Delete) and confirm the action.
4. Return to your phone, open Settings → Accounts → Google and turn off contact sync (Contact switch to off).

If you want to save a backup copy before deleting:

• 🔄 In Google Contacts, click More → Exports.
• 🔄 Select the Google format CSV (for subsequent importation) or vCard (for other devices).
• 🔄 Save the file to your computer or the cloud.

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What to do if the contacts are not deleted?

• 🛑 Check if your phone is linked to another Google account (sometimes users forget about additional profiles).
• 🛑 Make sure you are logged in to the correct account at contacts.google.com.
• 🛑 If contacts are returned anyway, clear the Contacts app cache on your phone (Settings) → Annexes → Contacts → Memory. → Clear the cache).

3. Delete contacts via Mi Cloud (for Xiaomi users)

Mi Cloud is Xiaomi's cloud storage, where contacts, notes, photos and other data are synced by default. MI-Even after cleaning the phone, the contacts can be restored from the cloud.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your website. MI-account.
2. In the menu, select Contacts.
3. Click on the settings icon (⚙️) → Contact management → Delete all contacts.
4. Confirm the action by entering the password from MI-account.
5. On your phone, open Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud and turn off contact sync.

If you are selling or transferring your phone to another person, it is recommended not only to delete your contacts, but also to completely exit the phone. MI-Account settings (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Otherwise, the new owner will be able to recover your data.

⚠️ Note: If you use both clouds (Google and Mi Cloud), contacts may be duplicated, in which case delete them from both services, otherwise the records will return at the next sync.

4.Use of third-party applications for mass removal

If you don't like the built-in MIUI tools, you can use third-party apps, which are useful when you need to delete contacts selectively according to criteria (for example, all records without phone numbers or duplicates).

1. Contact Remover (Contact Deletion)

• 📱 Installed from Google Play.
• 📱 Allows you to delete contacts in packs by filters (for example, all without photos).
• 📱 Supports backup before cleaning.

2. Simpler Merge (to remove duplicates)

• 🔄 Automatically locates and combines repeated contacts.
• 🔄 Can delete empty records or records without numbers.
• 🔄 Works with local contacts and synchronized.

Warnings when using third-party applications:

• 🚨 Some programs require access to contacts and SMS — Check the permits before installation.
• 🚨 Avoid apps with suspicious reviews or a small number of downloads.
• 🚨 Before mass deletion, make sure to make a backup copy (for example, through Contacts). → Exports).

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If you often encounter duplicate contacts, enable automatic unification in MIUI: Settings → System applications → Contacts → Contacts → Contacts.

5 What to do if the contacts are restored after removal?

One of the most common problems is that contacts are returned to the phone even after being cleaned, and this is due to automatic synchronization with cloud services. Here's how to fix this:

Reason 1: Sync with Google Account

• 🔄 Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.
• 🔄 Turn off the contact switch.
• 🔄 Remove the contacts (they will not be restored now).

Reason 2: Sync with Mi Cloud

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
• 🔄 Disconnect Contacts.
• 🔄 Remove data from the cloud (as described in Section 3).

Reason 3: Contact app cache

Sometimes the Contacts app stores old data in the cache to clear it:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts (or Contacts) and select Memory.
3. Click Clear Cache and Clear Data (Warning: This Will Reset the App Settings!).

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If contacts continue to recover, check all associated accounts (including old or working accounts) and turn off sync in each of them.

6. Alternative method: resetting the phone to factory settings

If you not only need to delete contacts but also completely clean your phone (like before selling), you can do a hard reset.This method will delete all data, including apps, photos and settings, so only use it as a last resort.

How to reset Xiaomi to factory settings:

1. Make a backup copy of important data (photos, documents, chats).
2. Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data (or Factory Reset).
4. Enter the password from the phone and confirm the action.
5. Once rebooted, the phone will be like new — without contacts or other user data.

After the reset:

• 🔐 Do not log in to your old accounts (Google or Mi) or your contacts will be restored.
• 🔐 If the phone is for sale, leave. MI-Account settings (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Get out).
• 🔐 For a new owner, create a new one. MI-Account to avoid conflicts.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (especially with the MIUI 13+) After reset, you may need to enter a password from the previous MI-Make sure you remember the login details or untie the device from your account in advance at account.xiaomi.com.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing contacts on Xiaomi