How to combine duplicate contacts on Xiaomi: 5 working ways

Duplicate contacts on Xiaomi smartphone are a common problem that occurs after synchronization with multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM-Importing from a backup, or even after you upgrade your firmware, instead of having a convenient list of subscribers, you get chaos from repetitive entries with different numbers, emails, or photos, and it not only makes it difficult to find the right person, it also takes up the memory of the device.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to combine contacts on Xiaomi, Redmi and smartphones. POCO — standard-tool MIUI You'll learn how to avoid data loss, why duplicates come back after synchronization, and what to do if contacts "disconnect" after a system update. MIUI 12–14 and HyperOS, including the latest updates to 2026.

Before you start, check which contacts are duplicated:

• 🔄 Local duplicates – repeating records only in the phone’s memory (without linking to accounts).
• ☁️ Cloud Dubbs – Repetitions due to sync with Google Contacts or Mi Cloud.
• 📱 Mixed takes – when one contact is stored in both the phone and the cloud, but the system perceives them as different.

The type of doubles depends on the choice of the method of combination.

1. Connecting contacts through the standard Contacts app (MIUI)

The easiest way is to use the built-in merger feature in the Contacts app from Xiaomi, which works on all devices with MIUI and HyperOS, does not require installing additional programs and saves all data (numbers, email, notes).

To combine the takes:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management → Connecting contacts.
3. The system will automatically find all the repeating recordings, and in front of each take, there will be a "Combine" button.
4. Check that the correct contacts are highlighted (sometimes the algorithm is wrong!) and click Confirm.

Important: If the takes don't show, try updating the contact list by pulling the screen down (Swipe to Refresh gesture).Also make sure you're in the All Contacts tab, not in a separate group (e.g, SIM-map).

Backup your contacts (Settings → Google → Backup)

Check the stability of the Internet connection (if you use the cloud)

Close all background applications (so as not to interrupt the process)

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2.Use of Google Contacts to Merge Duties

If the duplicates are due to sync with Google Account, it is more convenient to combine them in the web version of Google Contacts, a method suitable for users who store the main database in the cloud and want to avoid reappearing duplicates after the next sync.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to: contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account that is synced to your phone.
3. In the left menu, select Dubbles (or Flee and Fix in the new version of the interface).
4. Google will show all the duplicate contacts. Click Consolidate opposite each or choose Consolidate all (if you are sure of the algorithm’s accuracy).
5. After the combination, wait for automatic sync with your phone (or run it manually in the settings of your Google account on Xiaomi).

The advantage of the method is that Google analyzes not only names, but also phone numbers, email and other fields, so it finds duplicates more accurately than the built-in Xiaomi app. However, be careful: if you have contacts with the same names but different people (for example, two Ivan Petrovich), they will have to be combined manually.

3. Manual connection of contacts (for complex cases)

Automatic tools don't always work, especially if the takes have different names but the same numbers (or vice versa), and in such cases you'll have to combine the recordings manually, which is the most time-consuming method, but guarantees 100% control over the process.

How to combine contacts manually on Xiaomi:

1. Open the Contacts app and find the first take.
2. Slip on the contact to open his card, then click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down and select Combine with another contact.
4. In the list, find the second take and confirm the merger. Repeat for all the recurring records.

Tip: To speed up the process, sort contacts by name or phone number. To do this, click on three dots in the main menu of the application (⋮) → Sorting → You can also search by name or number snippet.

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If you have hundreds of contacts, use the export function to the.vcf file (Settings → Export), then edit the file in a text editor (for example, Notepad++) and import back the already “cleaned” list.

4. Third-party applications for contact consolidation

If the built-in MIUI and Google tools fail, you can use specialized applications that offer advanced duplicate search algorithms, batch combination, and additional features (such as clearing empty fields).

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

• 📱 Simpler Merge – simple interface, supports Russian language, free version allows you to combine up to 50 contacts.
• 🔍 Contacts Optimizer – finds duplicates according to several criteria (name, number, email), there is a backup function.
• ☁️ Dedup Contacts – works with cloud accounts (Google, Outlook), automatically synchronizes changes.

Before using third-party applications:

⚠️ Note: Give the app access to contacts only (not to the app) SMS, Check the reviews on Google Play – some programs may contain ads or pay for access to premium features.

Example of Simpler Merge:

1. Install the app from Google Play and open it.
2. Click Scan Contacts – the program will find all the duplicates.
3. Select contacts to join (you can mark everything) and click Unite.
4. Confirm the changes and wait for the process to be completed.

5.Why do the doubles appear again and how to prevent it

Many Xiaomi users find that after the merger, contacts are duplicated again after a while, this is due to incorrect synchronization between several sources: phone, Google Account, Mi Cloud and other sources. SIM-card.

The main reasons for the reappearance of duplicates:

How to prevent duplicates:

• 🔗 Turn off unnecessary synchronization: Go to Settings → Accounts and only one primary account (e.g. Google).
• 📱 Don't keep contacts on SIM-Transfer them to your phone or cloud memory, then delete them from the computer. SIM.
• 🔄 Clean the Contacts app cache regularly (Settings) → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 📅 Check the doubles once a month: even with the right settings, they can appear due to synchronization errors.

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If you use multiple accounts (Google, Mi Cloud, Outlook), select ONE main one for storing contacts and turn off sync for others, which will prevent 90% of duplication.

6. Features of combining contacts on different Xiaomi models

While most methods are universal, there may be nuances on some Xiaomi devices, such as older models with MIUI 11 and below lacking automatic duplicate search, and new flagships (such as Xiaomi 14) may have a different HyperOS interface.

Differences in the firmware versions:

• MIUI 12–14: Contacts are connected to Contact Management → Combine.
• HyperOS: Path can change to Settings → Additional → Combine Contacts.
• MIUI 11 and below: There is no automatic take search, only manual merger.

Some budget models (e.g. Redmi 9A or POCO M3) may not be able to combine through Google Contacts due to performance limitations.

A critical feature for Xiaomi users with two SIM-Duplicate contacts: if the second contact is SIM, They can't be combined by standard means. The only way out is to move all the contacts with the other person. SIM in the phone memory, delete duplicates, and then disable the display SIM-Contacts in the Application Settings.

7.Reestablishment of contacts after unsuccessful association

If you accidentally joined the wrong contacts or lost data after the merger, don’t panic — in most cases, information can be restored.

Recovery methods:

• 🔙 Google Contacts: In the web version of Google Contacts, click on three points (⋮) → Cancel changes and select the date when contacts were in order.
• 📱 Recovery from backup: if you did backup through Settings → Google → Backup, return to the saved version.
• 💾 Use.vcf: If you have a previously exported contact file, import it again (Settings) → Imports/Exports).

⚠️ Note: if you sync changes to the cloud after an error, it will be more difficult to recover data, in which case, try using specialized programs for reconnection, for example, Dr.Fone or Tenorshare UltData (working on a PC).

FAQ: Frequent questions about joining contacts on Xiaomi