How to Delete All Contacts on Xiaomi: Safe Techniques for 2026

Why Xiaomi’s standard contact removal doesn’t always work

Removing contacts on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi models, POCO And Black Shark, which is a common question, is that contacts can be stored in multiple places at the same time, like in a device's memory, a Google account, a Mi Account, or even in a device's memory. SIM-If you just click "Delete All" in the Contacts app, there's a high risk that some of the numbers will stay in one of these vaults and theLater will sync back.

Another common problem is that when you delete contacts through a standard MIUI application, you often have ghost entries in the system cache, which are then duplicated when you next import, and this is due to the way the MIUI shell works, which aggressively caches data to speed up work, so complete cleaning requires a comprehensive approach, which we will discuss later.

Method 1: Delete via the standard Contacts application

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Contacts on global firmware), which is suitable if all your numbers are stored locally on your device, not in the cloud.

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette).
2. Slip on three dots in the top right corner and select Contact Management.
3. Go to Import/Export → Delete all contacts.
4. Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock if required.

It is important to note that this method does not affect contacts synced with Google or Mi Account. If you use cloud accounts, the numbers will return the next time you connect to the Internet. Also on some models (for example, Xiaomi 13 Pro or POCO F5), the path to settings may be slightly different due to different versions of MIUI.

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Method 2: Clean up your Google account (for synchronized contacts)

If your contacts are linked to a Google account, they must be deleted via the web interface or sync settings, which ensures that numbers disappear from all devices where you were logged in.

1. Open contacts.google.com in your browser (preferably on PC).
2. On the left menu, select More → Delete contacts.
3. Check all contacts or select the ones you need manually.
4. Click Delete and confirm the action.

On a Xiaomi smartphone, you can do the same through settings: Settings → Google Accounts → Data and personalization → Delete the service → Contacts.

Then, turn off the sync of contacts in this account to avoid re-recovery.

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If your contacts are still displayed on Xiaomi after you delete them via Google, check the Contacts app settings: it is possible that you have enabled the display of numbers from other sources (such as WhatsApp or Viber).

Method 3: Complete Mi Account reset (for MIUI users)

Mi Account is another place where your contacts can be stored, especially if you've used Mi Cloud to delete them from there:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 Turn off the synchronization of contacts, moving the slider to the off position..
• 🗑️ Click on Contacts. → Remove data from the cloud.
• 🔒 Confirm the action with a password from Mi Account.

If you don’t remember the Mi Account password, restore it through the official Xiaomi website or the Mi Account app. Without access to the account, you can’t delete cloud contacts. Also, you can’t restore data after deleting it – Xiaomi does not provide such a feature, unlike Google.

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Method 4: Removal through SIM-Card (if the contacts are saved there)

Many Xiaomi users (especially owners of budget models like Redmi) 10A or POCO M4 Pro) in the old-fashioned way keep contacts on SIM-To remove them:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap on three points → Contact Management → Import / Export.
3. Choose Remove from SIM-Cards (the name may be different).
4. Confirm the deletion of all records.

It's important: SIM-If you have more, some of the numbers may not appear in the list to be deleted, in which case you will have to delete them one by one or move them to another storage facility before mass cleaning.

Method 5: Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party utilities, such as Contact Cleaner or Simpler Contacts, which allow you to massively manage records, including removing duplicates and empty fields.

1. Install one of the apps from Google Play (check reviews and rankings!).
2. Provide access to contacts (permission is required).
3. Select the option Mass removal or Clean all.
4. Confirm the action and wait for the process to be completed.

⚠️ Note: Some applications may request unnecessary permissions (e.g. access to the app). SMS Avoid such requests, which are not required to delete contacts, and back up data in case of failure before use.

What to do if contacts are restored after removal

If the numbers reappear on the device after cleaning, the problem is automatic synchronization.

1. Turn off sync: Go to Settings → Accounts and turn off contact sync for Google and Mi Account.
2. Clear the cache: Go to Settings → Apps → Contacts → Memory and click Clear the cache.
3. Delete Application Data: In the same Contacts app settings, select Clear Data (this will reset all application settings).
4. Check other sources: Sometimes contacts are pulled up from messengers (Telegram, Viber) or social networks. Turn off the display of such contacts in the settings of the Contacts app.

If the problem is repeated, it may be that the device has a background backup service, in which case only a full reset will help (but this is an extreme measure, since all data from the phone will be deleted).

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90% of the time, the reason for the contact return is sync with Google or Mi Cloud, always turn it off before mass deletion!

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting contacts on Xiaomi