Editing contacts on Xiaomi Redmi smartphones seems like a simple task – until you face the nuances MIUI. Xiaomi’s shell offers several ways to change contact data: through the standard Contacts app, synchronized Google accounts, or even through a voice assistant. But what if the contact is duplicated, not saved, or lost after the update? What if you need to change the prefixes of numbers (for example, with the +7 at 8)?
In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of editing contacts on Redmi Note. 12/11/10, Redmi 9/9A/9C And we'll focus on synchronization with the cloud, so that changes don't disappear after you reset your phone or reinstall them. MIUI. You will also learn how to restore a remote contact and why some numbers are displayed without names.
If you've never seen a Xiaomi contact setup, start with the first one, which is the easiest one, and you can go straight to the mass editing or remote reconnection sections for experienced users.
1. Standard method: editing through the “Contacts” app
The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person's silhouette on a green background) preinstalled on all Xiaomi Redmi smartphones and works even without an Internet connection. Here's how to change contact data:
1. Open the Contacts app (if you don’t find it, check the Google folder or use a phone search).
2. Find the right contact through the search bar or by scrolling through the list.
3.Slip on the contact to open his card.
4.In the upper right corner, click on the pencil icon (✏️) or the Edit button.
Now you can change it:
- 👤 Name and surname - fields are separated, you can specify patronymic.
- 📞 Phone numbers – add or delete numbers, specify the type (Mobile, Work, etc.).
- 📧 Email and Addresses – Link to physical addresses or mailboxes.
- 🎂 Date of Birth – will be displayed on the calendar.
- 🏷️ Groups – for example, Family, Work (configured to Manage Groups).
After making changes, remember to click Save (check in the top right corner). If the button is inactive, check if there are no blank mandatory fields (for example, at least one phone number).
At least one phone number is listed.|The name does not contain any special characters (for example, #, @)|Selected the right account to save (Google or Xiaomi)|No duplicate numbers-->
2. Editing through Google Contacts (cloud synchronization)
If your Redmi is linked to a Google account, all contacts are automatically synced to the cloud, which means you can edit them not only on your phone, but also on your computer — changes will apply across all devices. Here's how it works:
1. Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to contacts.google.com.
2. log in to the same Google account as Xiaomi Redmi.
3. Find the contact you want in the list (use search or filters on the left).
4. Click on the contact, then click the pencil icon (Edit).
Google Contacts has additional fields that are not available in the standard app. MIUI:
- 🔗 Links to social networks (Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn).
- 📍 Detailed addresses linked to Google Maps.
- 📝 Notes - for example, "Call only on weekdays".
- 👥 Related contacts (e.g., specify spouse).
After editing, the changes are applied automatically. If the synchronization is not working:
⚠️ Attention: Check the sync settings on your phone. Go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Google → Synchronize contacts and switch on the switch.
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If the contact is missing after editing in Google, try to manually update the data: open the Contacts app on Xiaomi, tap on three points (⋮) → Update.
3. Mass editing of contacts (groups, prefixes, duplicates)
A common problem with Xiaomi Redmi users is duplicate contacts or numbers with different prefixes (for example, the same as the one with different prefixes, +It is not possible to manually fix this for hundreds of contacts, but in MIUI There are tools for mass editing.
####Removal of takes
1. Open Contacts → press three points (⋮) → Contact management.
2. Select Connect contacts – the system will automatically find possible duplicates.
3. Confirm the merger or cancel for individual contacts.
#### Change the prefixes of numbers
If all your contacts are kept with +7 and you want to move them to 8 (or vice versa), do the following:
1. Export contacts to the.vcf file:
- Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file.
2. Open the file on your computer using Excel or a text editor (e.g. Notepad)++).
3. Replace all entrances +7 by 8 (use Find and Replace function).
4. Save the file and import back to the phone:
- Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Import from the file.
#### Adding Contacts to Groups
Groups are useful for mass messaging or filtering, to add contacts to a group:
1. In the Contacts app, click Groups (in the tab below).
2. Create a new group (button) +) or select an existing one.
3. Click Add Members and mark the necessary contacts.
What to do if the group is not retained?
4. Editing contacts with voice assistant
On Xiaomi Redmi, you can change contacts with your voice, which is convenient when your hands are busy. This is done using Google Assistant or Alice (if installed).
##### Through Google Assistant
1. Activate the assistant by voice (OK, Google) or by holding the Home button.
2. Tell the team:
Change the contact name [current name] to [new name]or
Add the number [number] to the contact [name]3. Confirm the changes by voice or on the screen.
#### Through Alice (Yandex)
1. Open the Alice app or activate it with your voice.
2. Use commands:
- Alice, change the number from [name] to [new number]
- Alice, add the mail. [email] contact [name]
3. Check the changes in the Contacts app.
⚠️ Attention: Voice assistants may be wrong with name recognition (especially if they sound similar!
5. Recovery of remote or lost contacts
Don't panic - Xiaomi Redmi and Google have the tools to recover. The main thing is to act quickly: Google Contacts has a history of changes stored for 30 days, and in Google Contacts, the history of changes is stored for the first time. MIUI Cloud - up to 15 days.
#### Recovery via Google
1. Go to contacts.google.com.
2. On the left menu, select Cancel Changes.
3. Specify the period (for example, 1 hour ago or yesterday).
4.Click Confirm - all contacts will return to the state on the selected date.
#### Recovery through MIUI Cloud
1. Open Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Mi Account.
2. Go to Mi Cloud → Contacts.
3. Click Restore and select backup.
#### If the contacts are missing after the update MIUI
Sometimes, when you update the system, the contacts disappear -- they're actually just not synchronized.
- 🔄 Reboot the phone.
- 📱 Enable/turn off synchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Google.
- 📲 Remove the cache of the Contacts application (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Clear the cache).
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If the contact was only kept on SIM-map, you can't restore them after you delete them. Always duplicate important numbers on Google or MIUI Cloud!
6. Solving Typical Problems When Editing Contacts
Even in the latest versions. MIUI 14/15 Xiaomi Redmi users experience contact bugs. Here are the most common problems and solutions:
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| No contact is maintained. | No rights to record or complete storage | Clear the Contact cache or check permissions in Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Permits |
| Names are displayed in Chinese | Failure of coding during importation | Import contacts again by selecting encoding UTF-8 |
| Numbers without names (numbers only) | Contacts retained on SIM-map | Move the contacts with SIM phone: Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Import with SIM |
| Duplicate contacts after synchronization | The conflict between Google and MIUI | Combine duplicates manually or disable sync with one of your accounts |
| You can't edit the contact. | Read-only contact (such as from WhatsApp) | Create a new contact and copy data from the unedited |
If none of these methods helped, try resetting the Contacts app settings:
1. Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Contacts.
2.Push Warehouse. → Reset the settings.
3. Once reset, all local contacts (not synced to Google) will be deleted!
7. Additional Contact Tips on Xiaomi Redmi
To avoid problems in the future, follow these guidelines:
- 🔒 Backup: Export contacts to a.vcf file regularly and save them to your computer or cloud.
- 📱 Main Account: Use one account (Google or Google) MI) Storage of contacts to avoid doubles.
- 📞 Number format: Keep numbers in international format (+79123456789) so that they are correctly displayed in messengers.
- 🔄 Sync: Before resetting your phone, check that contacts are synced to the cloud.
If you frequently call abroad, set up the number prefixes:
1. Open Contacts → ⋮ → Settings → Number format.
2. Select a country to automatically add a prefix (e.g, +7 for Russia).
It is useful for business users to know that MIUI possible:
Hide contacts from search (in the contact settings, select Hide).
- Configure a quick dial (holding the number on the call keyboard).
- Use a blacklist to block unwanted numbers (Contacts) → ⋮ → Blacklist).