How to completely remove contacts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: all ways from simple to complex

Removing contacts on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 It may seem like a simple task, but in practice users face nuances: duplicate entries, sync with Google accounts or even the most common ones. MIUI, residual SIM-Mistakes cause contacts to “return” after rebooting or appear on other devices. This article covers all current methods, from basic deletion through the application to complete system reset, taking into account the features of the firmware. MIUI 12/13/14.

Features of the Redmi Note 10 (model Pro/Pro Max/5G) The contacts can be stored in four independent sources: local phone memory, Xiaomi account, Google account and other sources. SIM-If you don't take that into account, you can recover the data from the cloud after you delete it, and we'll figure out how to avoid that effect and make sure you clean the phone of the numbers you don't need.

1. Delete contacts through the standard "Contacts" application

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Contacts app, which is suitable for single entries or small groups, but has a limitation: it only deletes contacts from the current storage source (for example, if a number is saved to Google, it will disappear only from there, but will remain in the local memory of the phone).

To avoid confusion, first check where the contact is stored:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Slip on the desired entry → click Edit (pencil icon).
3. At the top of the screen will be the source: Phone, Google, SIM or Xiaomi.

You can now proceed to remove:

• 📱 For single contact: swipe the entry left/right (depending on version) MIUI) and press Delete. Or open the contact. → ⋮ → Delete.
• 👥 For a few contacts: press ⋮ → Contact management → Select, mark the required records and tap Delete (basket icon).
• 🔍 Duplicate Search: In the same Contact Management menu, select Find Duplicates – the system will suggest combining or removing duplicate numbers.

⚠️ Note: If a contact is synced with Google or Xiaomi, deleting it on your phone will cause the recording to disappear on all devices where this account is used!

Check the storage source of each contact

Create a backup of important numbers

Turn off cloud sync (if you only need to remove locally)

Make sure you're on SIM-enough space (at export)

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2 Massive removal through Google account

If your contacts are synced with Google (which is the default when you add an account), it is easier to delete them via the web interface, which allows you to simultaneously clear the records on all devices where this account is used, including the Redmi Note 10.

Instructions:

1. Go to contacts.google.com from your computer or phone (it is better to use the browser in the "Pc" mode).
2. Sign in with the same Google account as you do on your smartphone.
3. Tick the necessary contacts (to highlight all, click on the square at the top of the list).
4. Click on the basket icon 🗑️ Delete.
5. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

To make the deletion effective on Redmi Note 10, perform forced synchronization:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your account → turn on the Contacts slider (if it is turned off).
3. Press. ⋮ → Synchronize now.

⚠️ Attention: Google Contacts deleted records are put in the cart and stored for 30 days. To delete them, go to the Recycle Bin section of the site and click Clear the Recycle Bin.

Clearing the contacts on SIM-map

SIM-The cards in Redmi Note 10 support the storage of contacts, but with limitations: usually no more than 250 records and no ability to save additional fields (for example, email or address). SIM It is different from working with a phone book.

How to delete:

• 📇 Open the Contacts app → Go to section SIM (tab).
• 🔍 Find the right contact and tap on it. → select Delete.
• 🗑️ For mass removal: press ⋮ → Contact management → Remove everything from SIM.

Important: Contacts on SIM-The cards are not synced to the clouds, but when you transfer the card to another phone, they will remain available. SIM, Make sure you clean it.

4. Delete via Xiaomi account (MI Cloud)

Xiaomi users often sync contacts to the company’s own cloud, MI Cloud, which is convenient for backups, but makes it difficult to delete: records can be “returned” after a phone is reset or when you log in to an account on a new device.

To remove contacts from MI Cloud:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Move to the MI Cloud → Contacts.
3. Click Contact Management (or open the web version of i.mi.com).
4. Select unnecessary records and delete them.
5. Return to the sync settings on your phone and turn off the Contacts slider to prevent re-recovery.

If you want to completely untie your contacts from MI Cloud, follow the following steps:

• 🔄 Back up important numbers (export them to.vcf via Settings) → System and device → Backup).
• 🚫 Turn off contact synchronization in MI Cloud.
• 🧹 Remove all contacts from the cloud via the web interface.
• 🔄 Reset the sync settings on your phone: Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Resetting settings.

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If contacts continue to appear after deleting, check the Contacts app settings: go to ⋮ → Settings → Display contacts and uncheck the boxes from unnecessary sources (such as WhatsApp or Viber).

5. Resetting the phone to factory settings (last resort)

If previous methods have failed (e.g., contacts are duplicated after each MIUI update or are associated with system errors), there is a hard reset.This method will remove all data from the phone, including contacts, messages, photos and apps. Use it only after you have backed up!

Step-by-step:

1. Save important data: Contacts: export to.vcf via Settings → System and device → Import/Export. Photo/video: copy to your computer or to the cloud. Messages: use applications like SMS Backup & Restore.
2. Disable all accounts: Go to Settings → Accounts and sync. Delete Google, Xiaomi and others accounts (this will prevent the phone from being locked after being reset due to FRP).

• Open Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
• Choose to erase all data.
• Enter a password (if requested) and confirm the action.

Once reset, the phone will reboot to the box-like state. When you first set up, don't connect your old accounts if you want to avoid reconnecting.

• 📱 Import contacts from a backup (.vcf file).
• 🔄 Configure sync only with the right sources (for example, only with Google, eliminating the problem). MI Cloud).

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 10 with firmware MIUI 13+ After reset, you may need to enter a password from the last used Xiaomi account (protection) FRP). If you forget your password, restore it in advance at account.xiaomi.com.

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Factory reset is the only way to guarantee that you will remove contacts associated with system errors or viruses, but this is an extreme measure: use it only if other methods have failed.

6. Recovery of accidentally deleted contacts

If you delete important numbers by mistake, they can be returned within a limited time, and the recovery methods depend on where the contacts were stored:

If there are no backups, try the following steps:

• 🔍 Check other devices (tablet, old phone) where synchronized contacts may have been saved.
• 📧 Ask for a call history from the operator (some, such as MTS or Beeline, store data for up to 6 months).
• 🤖 Use specialized services like Dr.Fone (paid, requires connecting your phone to your PC).

FAQ: Frequent questions about removing contacts on Redmi Note 10