How to Delete Contacts on Xiaomi: Step-by-step instructions for all models

Removing contacts on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi series, POCO and Mi) may seem like a simple task, but in practice users are faced with nuances: duplicate entries, synchronization with a Google Account or MI-Account and residual data after reset, in this article we will discuss all the current methods of deletion, from the basic deletion of one contact to the complete cleaning of the phone book, taking into account the features of the firmware. MIUI 14/13.

Xiaomi devices are very integrated with the Mi ecosystem: contacts can be stored not only in the memory of the phone, but also in the cloud services. If you just delete a record from the Contacts app, it can be restored the next time you log in, we will explain how to avoid such situations and guarantee to erase unnecessary data.

1. Removal of individual contact through the standard application

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person's silhouette on a green background), which is suitable for removing 1-2 records, but is ineffective in mass cleaning.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app on the home screen or in the app menu.
• 🔍 Find the right contact through the search bar or scroll through the list manually.
• ✏️ Click on the contact, then tap on the Edit button (pencil icon in the upper right corner).
• 🗑️ At the bottom of the screen will appear the option to Delete – confirm the action.

If the Remove button is inactive or absent, check:

• 🔒 Application Rights: Go to Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Permits and enable access to contacts.
• 🌐 Synchronization: Contact can be linked to a Google Account or MI-Account (more on this below).

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If the contact is not deleted, try first to disable cloud sync in your account settings, which will unlock the ability to edit local records.

2. Massive removal of contacts on Xiaomi

To clean multiple records at the same time, use the selection mode:

Step-by-step:

1. Open Contacts and press three points (⋮) top-right.
2. Select Contact Management → Choose.
3. Check the unneeded contacts (or click Select All).
4. Click Remove (basket icon) and confirm the action.

Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Does not work for contacts synced with Google or MI Cloud – You need to remove them separately (see section 4).
• ⏳ With a large number of records (500)+) In this case, use export/import (section 5).

Backup of important contacts|Checking synchronization with clouds|Closing Background Applications to Accelerate the Process|Internet shutdown (if only local contacts need to be deleted)-->

3. Delete contacts via MI Cloud (Xiaomi Cloud)

If the contacts are synchronized with MI-With your account, deleting them through your phone will not work, the records will be restored the next time you log in. MI Cloud:

Algorithm of action:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your website. MI-Account.
2. Select the Contacts section in the left menu.
3. Check out unnecessary entries by ticking boxes or use search.
4. Click Delete and confirm.

Important nuances:

• 🔄 After removal, sync your phone manually: Settings → Accounts. → MI-Account. → Synchronization.
• ⏱️ Changes can be applied for up to 5 minutes.
• 📱 If contacts are duplicated, first turn off sync with Google in your phone settings.

4. Delete contacts from Google Account

Many Xiaomi users sync their contacts with Google without knowing it, to delete such posts:

Method 1: Through the telephone

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google.
• 🔄 Turn off contact synchronization (Contact slider to off position.).
• 🗑️ Now delete unnecessary entries through the Contacts app (they will become local).

Method 2: Using the web version of Google Contacts

1. Open contacts.google.com and log in.
2. Tick the contacts or use filters (e.g. Duplicates).
3. Click Remove (Basket icon).
4. 🔄 Return to your phone and sync data manually: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize.

In the memory of the phone |In Google-Account |In MI Cloud|In the SIM-card |Use another application-->

Critical information: If you delete a contact from your Google Account but it remains on your phone, it means that the entry is duplicated in another account (MI Cloud or locally).

5. Export and import of contacts: backup before deletion

Before mass deletion, it is recommended to create a backup copy, which will allow you to restore important contacts in case of an error.

How to export your contacts to Xiaomi:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Export to the file and specify the location of the save (for example, Internal Memory).
3. The file will be saved in.vcf (business card) format.

Table of export/import formats:

To import contacts back:

• 📁 Place the.vcf file in your phone memory.
• 📱 Go to Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Import from the device.
• 🔍 Select a file and confirm the import.

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Exporting contacts in.vcf format is the most reliable way to back up, as this format is supported by all modern devices and services.

6. Complete reset of contacts through resetting settings

If you want to delete all contacts without recovery (for example, before selling your phone), reset to factory settings. This method erases not only the contacts, but all data on the device!

Instructions:

1. Backup your important data (see Section 5).
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Choose to erase all data and confirm the action.
4. After the reboot, the phone will be like new, with no contacts or personal files.

⚠️ Note: Resetting does not remove contacts from your Google Account or MI Cloud: These should be erased separately through the web versions of the services (see sections 3 and 4).

Alternative method (without complete resetting):

• 📱 Delete Google accounts and MI phone-setting.
• 🗑️ Clear the application data Contacts in Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🔄 Reset the device.

7. Removal of contacts with SIM-map

Contacts to SIM-The card is kept separate from the main phone book to delete it:

Steps:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → SIM-map.
2. Select unnecessary entries or click Delete All.
3. Confirm the action.

Limitations:

• 📶 SIM-The card supports a limited number of contacts (usually 200-250).
• 📞 Numbers on SIM They are not synced to the clouds, but can be duplicated in the phone’s memory.

⚠️ Attention: when repositioning SIM-The cards to another phone will not be restored. Always back up before cleaning!

8 Problems and Solutions in Contact Removal

Common errors and ways to correct them:

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔄 Update the Contacts app via Google Play.
• 📲 Install an alternative application (e.g. Truecaller or Contacts)+).
• 📡 Reset network settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Resetting network settings.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing contacts on Xiaomi