Poco smartphone owners X3 They often face situations where the phone book is full of unnecessary entries, which may be duplicates left over after synchronization with the phone. SIM-The cleaning of the subscriber list is an important step in optimizing the device, which helps to restore order in the data.
The deletion procedure can range from simply cleaning a few records to completely resetting the entire contact database. The MIUI operating system on which Poco's interface is based has multiple levels of record management. It's important to understand the difference between deleting from a device and erasing from a Google cloud account so you don't lose important information forever.
In this article, we will look at all the available methods, from manual cleaning through a standard application to radical measures using a computer, you will learn how to identify hidden duplicates and how to properly prepare the device for transfer to a new owner.
Preparation for deletion and backup
Before you start a mass deletion, you need to protect yourself from losing really important data. Often users forget that contacts can be synced with a Google or Mi Account account. If you delete them on your phone, they can disappear in the cloud, if sync is active.
The most reliable way to save numbers is to upload them to a.vcf file. This universal format is supported by almost all smartphones and email services. The created copy is best stored not only in the memory of the phone, but also send yourself to email or transfer to your computer.
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Always back up your contacts in.vcf before mass deletion, even if you are sure you don’t need the data.
To back up, go to Contacts, click three dots in the corner of the screen, and select Import/Export. Then select Export to Storage. The system will create a file that is usually stored at the root of internal memory or in the MIUI/backup folder.
☑️ Preparation for contact clearance
Removing contacts through a standard application
The basic method of cleaning the phone book on the Poco X3 does not require a computer connection or third-party software installation. The standard MIUI Dialer app has enough flexibility to work with groups and multiple choices. This is the first step worth trying.
Open the Contacts app and find the Select All button, or start highlighting the records (with a long press) on the first one, and once you activate the Allocation mode, you can tag hundreds of numbers at once, which makes it much faster than deleting one record.
⚠️ Note: When removed from the standard menu, the system can request confirmation for each group of 100 contacts. Be prepared to confirm the action several times if you have more than a thousand numbers on the list.
After all the necessary entries are selected, click the Remove button (basket icon) and the system will warn you that the action is irreversible. If you have previously made a backup, you can safely agree, otherwise check again if important subscribers are lost among the deleted numbers.
Sometimes users experience contacts reappearing after deletion, due to active synchronization, and to avoid this, temporarily disconnect the Internet before clearing, or prevent contacts from syncing in your Google account settings.
Control of visibility and hidden contacts
One of the common reasons for contacts being "unremovable" is their hidden status or their binding to different accounts. X3 The list of displayed numbers can be formed from several sources: SIM-Maps, phone memory, Google account, Mi Account and even social networks like WhatsApp or Viber.
To see the full list, open the display settings in the Contacts app. This item is usually in the menu (three dots) and is called "Display Settings" or "Contacts to Display." Here you can select the "All Contacts" option, which will allow you to see even those records that were previously hidden.
Often duplicates are caused by mixing sources, such as the same number being written in the phone's memory and on the phone's memory. SIM-Deleting one of these won't solve the problem completely, and we recommend that you bring the storage sources to a common denominator, for example, leaving only a Google account.
You can also filter contacts from a specific source in the settings, for example by selecting only"SIM-You can quickly delete all the old records stored on the chip without touching the numbers from the cloud.
Using Google Contacts for Mass Cleanup
The most efficient and modern way to manage a phone nick is to use the Google Contacts web interface, which allows you to work with the database through the computer’s large screen, which is much more convenient than pointing your finger at the Poco X3 display.
First, make sure your phone is synced. Then open your browser on your PC and go to contacts.google.com. Log in to the same account you use on your smartphone. You'll see a complete list of all the numbers associated with that email.
The web interface allows you to select contacts in groups. Cursor your first contact, tick the box, then scroll down, press the Shift key, and click on the last contact. So highlight the entire list at once. Then click on the basket icon or select Delete from the menu.
| Action. | Where it's done | The result |
|---|---|---|
| Singling out all | Google Web Interface | All visible contacts are selected. |
| Removal | Basket button | Moving to the basket (for 30 days) |
| Synchronization | Automatically on the Poco X3 | Contacts disappear from the phone |
| Recovery | Settings -> Cancel changes | Refund of the deleted for a period of up to 30 days |
An important feature of Google Contacts is the presence of a Recycle Bin. Deleted numbers do not disappear forever immediately, but are stored in a special section for 30 days. This gives you time to recover if you accidentally deleted the excess.
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Removing the changes via Google Contacts is the safest method, as it makes it easy to undo the changes within 30 days.
Radical methods: data resetting and cleanup
If standard methods don’t work, or if the phone book is damaged by software errors (contacts aren’t deleted, broken records are hanging), you can resort to cleaning the application data, which will reset the settings of the contacts application itself, but will not delete the numbers if they are synchronized with the cloud.
To do this, go to Settings -> Apps -> All apps. Find Contacts and Phone in the list. Go to each and select Clear -> All data. After that, the phone book on the device will empty, but when you turn on sync, it will again fill out from the account.
A more radical method is a Hard Reset, which is used if you're preparing a Poco X3 for sale or want to start with a clean slate, and it deletes absolutely everything from photos, apps, settings and contacts stored in the device's memory.
⚠️ Warning: Full Hard Reset permanently deletes all data from your phone. Make sure you know the password from your Google account, as after the reset, the phone will require it to be activated (protection) FRP). To perform the reset, go to Settings -> The phone -> Resetting settings -> Delete all the data. The device will reboot and start a cleanup process that can take a few minutes. Once turned on, you will get the device out of the box. Delete duplicates and merge records Often the problem is not the number of contacts, but their duplication. Xiaomi and Poco have built-in auto-union, but it doesn't always work perfectly.Manual checking and merging of records will help make the phone book neat. In the Contacts app, go to the settings and find the "Combine Duplicates" item (or similar, the name may differ in different versions). MIUI). The system will analyze the list and suggest combining the records with the same numbers or names, which is safe and will not lead to data loss. If the automatic association does not work, you can use third-party software-cliner apps available on Google Play. They scan the database for duplicate numbers and suggest that you delete or merge them. However, use such programs with caution, giving them access to personal data only to trusted developers. Why do duplicates appear? SIM-You can sync it to multiple devices at once, like you add a contact on a tablet and then import it. SIM-A card from a phone where the number was already recorded, and cleaning the duplicates regularly not only makes space (though minimal), but also speeds up the search algorithm in the phone book. Searching for the right subscriber is instantaneous if there are no thousands of repeating entries in the database. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Can I restore contacts after a complete deletion? If you delete contacts through Google Contacts, they are in the shopping cart for 30 days. Go to Google Contacts settings and select "Cancel Changes" by specifying the desired time interval. If a file was made, just import it back. After a full reset of the phone without a pre-copy, it is extremely difficult to restore data, sometimes impossible. Why contacts are deleted, but then reappear again? This happens due to synchronization. You delete the number from the device, but it remains in the Internet number, but it is deleted from the Miogle back to the next one. To avoid this, delete contacts through the web interface of the cloud service or temporarily disable sync before cleaning. SIM-POCO X3? Open the Contacts app, click on the three dots (menu) and select Display Settings or Display Contacts"SIM-Then go back to the list, select all contacts, delete them. Then turn on your phone and accounts again in the display settings. Is it safe to use the apps to clean the takes? Using third-party apps requires them to have access to your entire phone book. Choose only popular programs with high ratings and a lot of reviews.Be sure to back up your contacts to file.vcf before using any cliner.