How to delete contacts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways (2026)

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is still a popular smartphone among users who appreciate performance and functionality at an affordable price. However, even in such a reliable device, sometimes you need to clean the phone book - whether it is deleting outdated numbers, duplicates or a complete reset before selling. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to delete contacts on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including the nuances of working with MIUI 12/14, synchronization via Google and local storage.

It is important to understand that the deletion process depends on where your contacts are stored: in your phone memory, in your Google account, Mi Account or on your phone. SIM-Mistakes can lead to loss of important data, so we will discuss each method in detail, its pros and cons. If you are planning to sell or transfer your phone, pay special attention to the section on the complete cleaning – there are critical points that are often forgotten.

1. Delete contacts through the standard “Contacts” application

The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Phone in international firmware), a method that is suitable for deleting individual records or small groups of contacts stored locally or in synchronized accounts.

To remove one contact:

1. Open the Contacts app (phone handset icon on the home screen).
2. Find the right contact through search or scroll through the list.
3. Press the contact, then tap on three points (⋮) top-right.
4. Choose Delete and confirm the action.

For group removal:

• 📱 Contact us. → Manage Contacts (or Manage Contacts).
• 🔍 Click Select and tick unnecessary records.
• 🗑️ Slip on the basket icon (Delete) at the bottom of the screen.

Note that if a contact is synced to Google or Mi Account, it will also be removed from the cloud. To avoid this, first disable sync in your account settings.

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Before mass deletion, export contacts to the VCF file via Settings → Import / Export – this will allow you to recover data in case of an error.

2. Clear contacts through Google account (if synchronization is enabled)

If your contacts are synced with Google, you can delete them not only from your phone, but also through the web interface, which is convenient when you need to clear the phone book from all devices at the same time (for example, if you lost your phone or sell it).

Instructions:

1. Go to the Google Contacts website from your computer or other phone.
2. Sign in with the same account as the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
3. Check the unneeded contacts (or use the filter by labels).
4. Click on the basket icon (Delete) in the top panel.

Important nuances:

• 🔄 Remote contacts are stored in the basket for 30 days and can be restored.
• 📱 Changes will be applied after the next synchronization (usually within 5-10 minutes).
• ⚠️ If you turn off sync before deleting, the contacts will remain on the phone.

3. Removal of contacts with SIM-map

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, contacts can be stored not only in the phone’s memory or the cloud, but also on the phone. SIM-It's usually an outdated format, but some users still use it.

How to delete SIM contacts:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap on three points (⋮) → Settings → Contact management.
3. Choose Import/Export → Exports to SIM-card (if you need to keep a backup copy).
4. To delete: go to Contacts → SIM (tab at the top), highlight unnecessary and click Remove.

⚠️ Attention: SIM-If the card is over the limit, new numbers will not be saved and old ones may be damaged. Before mass removal, export them to the phone's memory.

4. Completely remove all contacts through resetting settings

If you sell or transfer Redmi Note 8 Pro, it is not enough to manually delete contacts, they can be restored through backups or cloud services, in which case you need a complete reset to factory settings.

How to reset:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete all data (you need to enter a pattern lock or PIN).
3. Confirm the action and wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

What will be removed:

• 📱 All contacts (including local and synchronized, unless you disable accounts in advance).
• 📷 Photos, videos and documents.
• 🎮 Installed applications and their data.
• 🔑 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and other personal data settings.

⚠️ Warning: After the reset, the phone will return to the “out of the box” state. If you do not untie the Mi Account before the reset, the next time you turn on, you will need to enter the username and password from the Xiaomi account (protection against theft).

5. Delete via MIUI backup (for power users)

MIUI firmware has a built-in backup feature that allows you to save and restore contacts, which is useful if you want to save some contacts and delete the rest.

How it works:

1. Create a backup: Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local backup.
2. Select Contacts and start saving (the file will be in the MIUI/backup folder).
3. Delete all contacts manually (see Section 1).
4. Restore only the necessary records from the backup, unchecking the unneeded ones.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Only important contacts can be selectively restored.
• 📱 It works without the Internet (all data is stored locally).
• 🛡️ It is suitable for creating a “clean” phone book without duplicates.

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6. Alternative methods: applications and ADB

If standard methods don’t work (for example, due to a system failure), you can use third-party tools or developer mode.

Method 1: Contact cleaning applications

Google Play has utilities like Contact Cleaner or Simpler Contacts that automatically find and delete duplicates, blank entries, or irrelevant numbers.

• 🔍 Check reviews and ratings (avoid programs with access to the software) SMS or call).
• 📥 Make a backup copy of your contacts.
• 🚫 Do not give the application administrator rights.

Method 2: Removal via ADB (for advanced)

If the phone is jammed and does not respond to touch, you can delete contacts through the computer using the help of the phone. ADB (Android Debug Bridge. This method requires the developer mode to be enabled and USB-debugging.

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.contacts/raw_contacts

This command will delete all contacts without any possibility of recovery, and use it only as a last resort.

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Before using ADB, be sure to back up your contacts via adb backup or manually export them to a VCF file.

7 How to avoid losing important contacts during removal

Cleaning the phone book always involves the risk of accidentally removing the numbers you need. To prevent this from happening, follow these tips:

• 📤 Export contacts before mass removal: Contacts → Settings → Imports/Exports → Export to memory..vcf file can be opened on any device.
• 🔄 Check sync: If your contacts are linked to Google, they will recover after you log in again.
• 📝 Keep separate backups of important numbers in the cloud (e.g. Google Drive or Mi Cloud).
• 🛡️ Use two-step authentication to Google/Mi Account to avoid unauthorized access to contacts.

On the Redmi Note 8 Pro, when you reset via Fastboot (for example, when you unlock the bootloader), contacts are permanently deleted, even if they were synchronized. Always check backups before such operations.

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing contacts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro