How to completely remove contacts with Xiaomi Redmi 9: step-by-step instructions

Xiaomi Redmi 9 is one of the most popular budget smartphones, but over time the phone book is clogged with unnecessary numbers: old colleagues, casual acquaintances, duplicates after synchronizing with accounts. Deleting contacts on Redmi 9 has its nuances due to the shell MIUI, This is a different version of Android, and in this article we will discuss all the working methods, from basic uninstallation through the Contacts app to mass cleaning through a Google Account or a Google Account. SIM-map.

The feature of Redmi 9 is that contacts can be stored in several places at the same time: on the device, in Google Contacts, on the Internet. SIM-If you just delete a number from a phone book, it can reappear after synchronization, so it's important to understand where the contact is stored, which determines the method of deleting it.

The guide will also look at how to avoid common mistakes (such as accidentally deleting all contacts), how to restore deleted numbers if something goes wrong, and what apps will help automate the process. If you plan to sell or rent a phone for repair, be sure to clean the phone book to protect personal data.

1. Delete contacts through the standard “Contacts” application

The easiest way to do this is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person's silhouette on a green background), which is suitable for removing individual numbers or small groups. Here's how it works on Redmi 9 with MIUI 12/13/14:

Open the Contacts app, find the number you want (you can use the search at the top of the screen). Click on the contact to open its card. In the upper right corner, tap three dots (⋮) and select Delete. Confirm action in the pop-up window. Ready - contact removed only from the device (unless it's synced with Google or other accounts).

• 📱 Single removal: convenient for cleaning 1-2 numbers.
• 🔍 Search by name/number: speeds up navigation in a large phone book.
• ⚠️ Does not delete duplicates: if the contact is synced with Google, it will return after the update.

⚠️ Note: If a contact is linked to a Google or Mi Account, removing it from the Contacts app does not guarantee complete erasure.

Check where the contact is stored (device/Google/SIM)

Make a backup of important numbers

Turn off sync in account settings (if necessary)

Make sure the phone is charged (for mass removal)-->

2. Mass removal of contacts on Redmi 9

If a phone book is full of hundreds of unwanted numbers, it's not rational to delete them one at a time. MIUI has a built-in mass-deleting feature, but it's hidden in the contact management menu. Here's how to find it:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Slip along three horizontal lines (☰) top-left.
3. Select Contact Management → Delete contacts.
4. Check the unneeded numbers (you can select Allocate).
5. Click Remove at the bottom of the screen and confirm.

This method removes contacts only from the device. If they are synced with Google, the numbers will return after the next update. To avoid this, pre-disable sync in account settings (Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync).

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Before mass deletion, export contacts to.vcf via Contact Management → Import/Export → Export to file. This will allow you to restore numbers if you accidentally delete the one you want.

3. Delete contacts through Google Account

If your Redmi 9 is linked to a Google Account, all contacts are automatically synced to the cloud, which means that even after you delete them from your phone, they will remain in Google Contacts and return when you update them again.

1. Open your browser on your phone or computer and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 9.
3. Check the unneeded contacts (you can use a filter by tags or search).
4. Click on the basket icon (🗑️) top-down.
5. Confirm the deletion. Contacts will be placed in a basket, where they will be stored for 30 days before the final erasure.

To delete contacts irreversibly, go to the Recycle Bin section on the same site and select Clean the Recycle Bin. After that, the numbers will not be restored. Note: changes are synced with the phone within 5-10 minutes.

⚠️ Note: If you delete a contact from Google Contacts, it will disappear from all devices that use this account (tablets, other phones, Gmail).

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4. Clearance of contacts with SIM-map

On Redmi 9, contacts can be stored not only in the phone’s memory, but also on the phone. SIM-It's an outdated format, but some users still use it to delete numbers from the map. SIM:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Put three points on it (⋮) → Settings → Import/Export of contacts.
3. Select SIM Contact Management (the name may vary depending on the version of MIUI).
4. Mark unnecessary numbers and click Delete.

Keep in mind that SIM-The card has a limit on the number of contacts (usually 200-250). SIM Complete, export the numbers to your phone or Google Account first, and then clear SIM.

5.Use of third-party applications to clean contacts

If embedded tools MIUI It's a little bit awkward, and you can use third-party apps, and they offer additional features like duplicate search, mass filter removal (like numbers without names), backup to the cloud.-3 Proven utilities for Redmi 9:

• 🔹 Contacts Optimizer: Finds and combines duplicates, clears irrelevant numbers (for example, with non-existent country codes).
• 🔹 Simpler Contacts: allows you to delete contacts in bundles by category (for example, all numbers with a prefix) +7 or no photos).
• 🔹 Truecaller: In addition to deleting, it offers spam number identification (helpful if the phone book is full of advertising calls).

Before using third-party applications:

1. Verify permissions: The utility should only request access to Contacts and Warehouse (suspiciously if it requests access to SMS or Geolocation).
2. Download only from Google Play (Redmi 9 has GetApps installed by default, but there is a greater risk of running into malware).
3. Create a backup through Settings → System → Backup.

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The side of the app is convenient for mass cleaning, but never use it to store the main copy of the contacts. After processing, export the numbers back to Google Contacts or to the device.

6.Full phone reset as a last resort

If you plan to sell or transfer Redmi 9 to another person, the most reliable way to erase all contacts (and other personal data) is to reset to factory settings.

• Contacts (including those on the SIM-map, if not removed).
• Messages, photos, videos.
• Installed applications and their data.
• Wi-Fi settings, Bluetooth, accounts.

To perform the discharge:

1. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
2. Select Delete all data.
3. Enter your password (if installed) and confirm.
4. Wait for the reboot (it will take 5-10 minutes).

⚠️ Warning: Once reset, you can only retrieve contacts from backup. If you haven't backed up to Google or Mi Cloud, all numbers will be lost irrevocably. SIM-The card is removed if important contacts are stored on it.

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Before reset, check if the phone is linked to your Mi Account. After reset, Redmi 9 may require you to enter your username and password from that account (Mi Cloud Lock protection). If you forget the data, it will take up to 72 hours to unlock.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When you delete contacts on Redmi 9, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If the contacts are still not deleted after all the manipulations, try:

1. Clear the Contacts app cache (Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts → Clear the cache).
2. Update MIUI to the latest version (Settings → About Phone → System Update).
3. Contact Xiaomi support via official chat (on GetApps or mi.com).

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