How to change the contact on Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: from basic editing to recovery of deleted records

Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro remains one of the most popular smartphones of the brand even years after its release - thanks to balanced characteristics and reliable firmware MIUI. However, many users face non-obvious nuances when working with contacts, from basic editing to synchronization problems with Google Account or Mi Cloud. In this article, we will analyze all the ways to change contacts on the Redmi Note 8 Pro, including hidden functions and solving typical errors.

It’s important to understand that Xiaomi contacts can be stored in three places at once: on the device itself, in Google Contacts, and in the Mi Cloud, which creates both advantages (automatic backup) and challenges — like duplicate records or synchronization conflicts — and we’ll show you how to avoid these problems and manage the phone book effectively.

1. Basic editing of the contact through the “Contacts” application

The easiest way to change a contact is to use the standard Contacts app (an icon with a person's silhouette on a green background), which is suitable for quick edits: fix a number, add a mail or change a name.

1. Open the Contacts app on the home screen or in the app menu.
2. Find the right contact through the search bar or scroll through the list.
3. Touch the record and the contact card will open.
4. Press the Edit button (pencil icon in the upper right corner).
5. Make changes: correct the name, add a new number, or mark the contact as Favorites.
6. Save the changes with the Ready or Save button.

Note that if the contact is synced with Google, the changes will automatically apply to all devices associated with the account after editing, and if the contact is local (stored only on the phone), the changes will not apply to other devices.

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To quickly find a contact in a long list, use the alphabetic index on the right – swipe the letter with which the name begins.

2. Change contacts through Google Contacts (web version)

If you prefer to manage your contacts from a computer or want to edit your records massively, it’s more convenient to use the web version of Google Contacts.

• 🔄 Synchronize contacts between multiple devices;
• 📂 Export/import of phone book in.vcf format;
• 🧹 Removal of duplicates automatically;
• 🔍 Search all contact fields (including notes).

Editing instructions:

1. Go to contacts.google.com and log in with the same account as you used on the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
2. Find the right contact through search or manually.
3. Click on the record, then click Edit (pencil icon).
4. Make changes and keep them.
5. Update your contacts on your phone: open Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync and click Sync Now.

If changes are not displayed on your phone after syncing, check if the “Data Autosynchronization” option is disabled in your Google account settings. Also make sure that Contacts are enabled in Settings → Applications → Contacts → Permissions.

3. Manage contacts through Mi Cloud

Mi Cloud is a cloud storage from Xiaomi that automatically backs up contacts if sync is enabled, a method that is convenient for recovering deleted records or transferring contacts to a new smartphone.

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Sign in if you are not already logged in.
3. Go to Mi Cloud. → Contacts.
4. Select the contact to edit and click Change.
5. After editing, save the changes and wait for the synchronization (usually takes 1-2 minutes).

The advantage of Mi Cloud over Google Contacts is the ability to restore deleted records within 30 days of deletion.

1. In Mi Cloud → Contacts click on the three dots in the upper right corner.
2. Pick the basket.
3. Mark the necessary contacts and click Restore.

4. Mass editing and consolidation of duplicates

Over time, duplicates accumulate in the phone book - especially if you've used multiple accounts or moved contacts from other devices. Redmi Note 8 Pro offers built-in cleaning tools:

Method 1: Connecting through the Contacts app

1. Open Contacts → Three Points (menu) → Contact Management → Connect Contacts.
2. The system will automatically find possible duplicates and suggest combining them.
3. Confirm the combination for each proposed option.

Method 2: Using Google Contacts

• 🌐 Go to contacts.google.com.
• 🔍 On the left menu, select Duplicates.
• 📋 Click Combine All or selectively combine records.

5. Recovery of remote contacts

If you accidentally delete a contact, it can be restored for a limited time, depending on where the record was stored:

For Google contacts:

1. Open Google Contacts.
2. On the left menu, select the basket.
3. Mark the necessary contacts and click Restore.
4. Sync your phone data (Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync Now).

Shelf life in the basket: 30 days.

For Mi Cloud contacts:

1. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Contacts.
2. Press three points. → Basket.
3. Make your contacts and restore them.

Storage period: 30 days (as in Google).

For local contacts (without synchronization):

⚠️ Attention: Local contacts that are not tied to an account are almost impossible to restore after deleting. The only chance is to use programs like Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver, but success is not guaranteed. Always enable sync with Google or Mi Cloud!

6. Solving common mistakes when dealing with contacts

Even after editing correctly, Redmi Note 8 Pro users may encounter bugs.

Error 1: Contacts are not displayed in the Phone app

• 📱 Check if your contacts are hidden: Open your contacts → Three points. → Display contacts and select all accounts.
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes helps reset the app cache.
• 🛠️ Reset the application settings: Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Mistake 2: Synchronization freezes in the “Waiting” stage

• 📶 Check your internet connection (synchronization only works via Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• ⚙️ Turn off and enable synchronization again in your account settings.
• 🔄 Update the Contacts and Google Play Services app in the Play Store.

Error 3: Duplicate contacts after MIUI update

⚠️ Note: After major updates MIUI (For example, from version 12 to version 13, the linking of contacts to accounts may be lost. To fix this, open Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Memory and press Clear Data. This will delete all local settings of the application, but will not affect the contacts themselves if they are synced with the cloud.

1. Make sure sync is enabled in Google/Mi Cloud

2. check the permissions of the "Contact" application

3. Clear the cache of the Contacts and Phone app

4.Reboot the smartphone

5. Check for updates MIUI-->

FAQ: Frequent Contact Questions on Redmi Note 8 Pro

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Always keep a backup of contacts in the cloud (Google or Mi Cloud). Local contacts without sync can be lost when you reset your phone or update your MIUI.