How to remove all contacts from Xiaomi Redmi 8

Modern smartphones like the Xiaomi Redmi 8 accumulate huge amounts of information, and the phone book often becomes a chaotic repository of outdated numbers. Users are faced with a situation where it is necessary to completely clear the list, for example, before selling a device or after buying a new one. SIM-This process requires care, because incorrect actions can lead to the irretrievable loss of important data if it was not stored in the cloud.

In this article, we will take a look at all the cleaning methods available, from standard MIUI shelling tools to more advanced computer methods. You will learn how to safely delete all records at once or selectively clean the list of duplicates. It is important to understand that deleting contacts is an irreversible operation without prior backup, so you should be extremely careful.

We’ll look at the nuances of Google sync, as users often delete numbers only on the device, forgetting that they can be restored automatically, and also touch on the topic of duplicates that occur when transferring data from an old phone. Proper organization of the phone book is the key to the convenient use of your Redmi 8 in everyday life.

Preparation for cleaning and backup

Before you start drastic measures and erase the entire phone book, you need to make sure your data is secure. Even if you don't think numbers are needed, it's best to keep them just in case. Xiaomi owners have several reliable ways to back up before work begins.

The easiest and most reliable method is to use a Google account, and if you have sync enabled on your device, all the numbers are already in the cloud, and you can check this by going to your account settings and making sure that the switch next to Contacts is active, so even if you delete everything from your phone, you can restore them on any other device just by logging in to your profile.

• 📱 Open Settings and go to Accounts and Sync.
• ☁️ Select your Google account and check your contact sync status.
• 💾 If necessary, press the sync button manually to update the data.

An alternative is to export to a.vcf file, which allows you to save a copy directly to your phone’s memory or to your phone. SD-You can send your file to your email or save it to the Mi Cloud cloud storage, which ensures you don't lose access to numbers even when you reset your settings to the factory.

⚠️ Attention: Deleting contacts from a synchronized Google account will cause them to disappear on all devices where you log in to this profile!

Remove all contacts through the standard application

The standard MIUI Contacts app provides a convenient tool for mass record management, the fastest way to clear a phone book without using third-party software. The interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, but the logic of the action remains the same.

To start, open the app and find the control menu, which is usually hidden under three dots or a menu button in the upper right or lower corner of the screen, and here you will find the option "Select all" or "Contact Management." After selecting all the records, an delete button will appear, often indicated by the basket icon.

The system will request confirmation of the action, because it's a critical operation. Mass deletion takes a few seconds, regardless of the number of records, and if you have a few hundred numbers on your list, it will take no more than a minute.

• 🗑️ Click on the menu icon (three dots) in the "Contacts" app".
• ✅ Select the option to select all or mark the desired groups manually.
• 👆 Click the Remove button and confirm the action in the pop-up window.

In some versions MIUI Packet removal is available, which allows you to select contacts by category, for example, only those stored on the site. SIM-This is a useful option if you want to clear the SIM memory without touching the cloud list.

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Use the Favorites feature before cleaning to mark the most important numbers, so you won't forget to restore them first.

Working with duplicates and combining records

Often the reason you want to clean a phone book is not because you have to delete everything, but because you have multiple duplicates. On Redmi 8, they can come from synchronization from different sources or importing from old files.

The unification function allows you to find the same numbers and glue them together into a single card, and it doesn't delete the data, it structures it to make the list neat, and you can find this option in the contact management menu, where the system itself will suggest finding and combining the repeated records.

Manual cleaning is also possible, but it takes a long time. You can browse the list and delete the extra copies manually. However, if you take hundreds of takes, the automatic method will be much more efficient and save your nerves.

Once combined, it's recommended that you check the list again, and sometimes the automation gets it wrong and brings together different people with similar names, so you can disconnect the card back through the edit menu.

Cleaning through Google Contacts in the browser

The most powerful tool for managing a phone book is not in the phone, but in the browser. Google Contacts allows you to work with a list on a large screen, which is much more convenient with a large amount of data. This is especially true for the Xiaomi Redmi 8, which is deeply integrated with the Google ecosystem.

Go to the contact site through any browser on your computer or in full-site mode on your smartphone, where you can select contact groups, use filters, and apply mass actions. The interface allows you to see the history of changes, which helps you recover accidentally deleted numbers within 30 days.

To completely remove all contacts, select the first entry, scroll through the list to the end, hold the Shift key (on PC), and highlight the last one. Then press the basket icon. All selected records will be moved to the basket, from where they can be restored or deleted permanently.

The web interface also allows you to filter contacts by tag, and if you tag numbers with certain labels, cleaning will take place even faster, a professional approach to data management that power users recommend.

Removal of contacts with SIM-map

Many users still keep numbers on the SIM-On Redmi 8, the SIM contact management features that are often displayed on the shared list, but have a special icon or tag"SIM".

To delete numbers from the SIM, you need to go to the display or control settings in the Contacts app. Select the option Import/Export Contacts or SIM Contact Management. Here you will see a list of numbers stored on the chip.

• 📀 Go to the settings of the application "Contacts".
• 📝 Select the Contact Point on SIM-map.
• ❌ Click Delete and confirm the choice.

It is important to understand that SIM-Maps are limited and often can’t save additional fields such as email or address.Moving contacts to phone memory or Google cloud is a more modern and correct solution for Xiaomi owners.

⚠️ Attention: When extracting SIM-cards and install in another phone, contacts stored only on the SIM will disappear with the Redmi 8.

Solving and restoring data

Sometimes, when you delete your contacts, they come back unexpectedly, because of background sync, and if you delete the numbers on your phone but they're left in the Google cloud, the system automatically downloads them back the next time you connect to the Internet.

To avoid this, you need to disable sync before cleaning or delete contacts directly in the cloud service, also occurs with duplicates that are restored from backups of third-party applications such as Mi Mover or SHAREme.

If you accidentally delete the wrong thing, don't panic. For 30 days, deleted contacts are stored in the Google Contacts shopping cart. Go to the web version, find the Recycle Bin menu and recover the right entries. It works like a time machine for your phone book.

In rare cases, a complete phone reset may be required, and a full Factory Reset will delete all data, including contacts, photos and apps, returning the Redmi 8 to the "out of the box" state.

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Google sync is a two-way process: changes to the server are reflected on the phone and vice versa.

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