How to combine contacts on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Duplicate contacts on Xiaomi smartphones are a common problem, especially if you sync data with multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM-This causes the phone book to have repetitive entries with the same number but different names or blank fields, and in this article we will discuss how to combine contacts on Xiaomi without losing data using built-in tools. MIUI and third-party applications.

The process of combining depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12, 13 or 14), the smartphone model (Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Xiaomi 13T, etc.) and the contact sources. We will look at all the current methods, including manual merger, automatic integration through Settings and export/import through.vcf files. If you encounter errors like “Cannot connect” or “Sync is stopped”, at the end of the article there is a section with solutions.

Why do you have duplicate contacts on Xiaomi?

The main reasons for the duplicate contacts on Xiaomi:

• 🔄 Multiple accounts: sync with Google, Mi Account and SIM-For example, one contact is saved in Google Contacts and the other is stored in your phone's memory.
• 📱 Import from backup: When you restore data from.vcf or Mi Cloud, copies of existing records are created.
• 🔄 Update MIUI: after major updates (for example, with MIUI 12 by 14) may be lost linking contacts to accounts.
• 📞 Saving from multiple devices: if you’ve used multiple smartphones and transferred contacts via Bluetooth or ShareIt.

Most often, duplicates appear for users who:

• 🔗 Use multiple Google accounts on one device.
• 📱 Regularly change smartphones and transfer contacts through Export/Import.
• 🔄 Enable sync with Mi Cloud and Google at the same time.

⚠️ Note: If you remove duplicate contact from one source (e.g., from a single source) SIM-- cards, it may disappear from other accounts if they were linked. Always check the link before deleting!

Method 1: Manually linking through the “Contacts” application

The most reliable method is manually merging directly in the standard Contacts app, which works on all Xiaomi models (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark) and does not require additional programs.

Instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app (an 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 possible duplicates. Click on a couple of contacts you want to combine.
4. Check the data in the preview window and click Combine.

If the automatic scan does not find duplicates, use the search:

1. Enter the contact name in the search bar.
2. Press and hold the first contact, then select the second (and then) to combine.
3. Click on the icon of the clasped rings (🔗) top-panel.

The data in the fields "Name" and "Family" match | Phone numbers are identical (given format) | Link to the correct account (Google/Mi/SIM) | No unnecessary notes or tags-->

Once the link is merged, the contact will be saved to the account that was selected as the primary one, to change the priority:

1. Go to Settings → Memory and Contacts → Contacts by default.
2. Choose your preferred account (Google or Mi Account).

Method 2: Automatically merge via MIUI settings

MIUI 13 and MIUI 14 have an automatic take-merging feature built in, which is less flexible than the manual method, but is suitable for mass processing.

How to turn on:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Contacts → Autounification.
2. Activate the switch to automatically connect contacts.
3. Select sources to scan (e.g. Google and Device).
4. Press Start scanning.

Note: Automated mergers may miss contacts with minor differences (e.g., +7 999 123-45-67" and "8 999 1234567").

Manual merger in the annex "Contacts"|Automatically through Settings MIUI|Third-party applications (such as Contacts Optimizer)|Exports/imports via.vcf|I don't mix, I remove duplicates manually.-->

Method 3: Combining through export and import.vcf

If the built-in tools don't work, you can use a.vcf file (a virtual business card), which is suitable for deep cleaning of the phone book, but requires caution.

Step-by-step:

1. Export all contacts: Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Exports/imports → Export to the device memory File will be saved as contacts.vcf in the Download folder.
2. Copy the file to your computer and open it in a text editor (e.g. Notepad++).
3. Find duplicate entries by phone number (use TEL: search).
4. Remove the extra blocks BEGIN:VCARD...END:VCARD, leaving only the current data.
5. Save the file and import back: Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Exports/imports → Import from device memory

⚠️ Warning: Before editing.vcf, back up the original file! A format error can cause all contacts to be lost. Also make sure that the file is encoded — UTF-8.

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If you are not sure about manual editing.vcf, use online tools like VCF Editor (works in the browser, does not require installation).

Method 4: Third-party applications for contact combination

If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized utilities, and we tested them on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 11 and POCO F4 with MIUI 13, and the best results were:

• 📱 Contacts Optimizer (free version with restrictions): automatically finds duplicates by numbers, names and email, offers to merge or delete.
• 🔄 Simpler Merge: Supports the integration of contacts from different accounts (Google, Outlook, Mi Account).
• 🛠️ Cleanup: Duplicate Contacts: UI-friendly, but requires a premium subscription for a mass merger.

How to use (for example, Contacts Optimizer):

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Give access to contacts.
3. Press Scan for Duplicates.
4. Select contacts to join and confirm the action.

Important: Before using third-party applications:

• Create a backup of contacts through Settings → Google → Backup.
• Check out reviews on Google Play – some utilities may contain advertising software.
• Avoid applications that require unnecessary permissions (such as SMS or geolocation access).

Method 5: Sync with Google Contacts (for Gmail users)

If your contacts are linked to a Google account, you can use the web version of Google Contacts to merge, a method that is especially useful if duplicates have appeared after syncing with multiple devices.

Instructions:

1. Open the page contacts.google.com and log in.
2. On the left menu, select Dubbley (or Merge & fix in English).
3. The system will automatically find possible duplicates. Click Combine next to each pair.
4. For a mass merger, use the option to combine all (but check the data first!).
5. After the combination, wait for synchronization on your smartphone (can take up to 10 minutes).

The advantage of this method is that the changes apply to all devices associated with this Google account, but it only works with contacts saved in Google, not in the phone's memory or on the phone. SIM-map.

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync.

2. Make sure the Contact Switch is on.

3.Push Sync Now.-->

Mistakes in the merger of contacts and their solutions

When merging contacts on Xiaomi, users often encounter errors, and consider the most common ways to eliminate them:

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the Contacts app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Contacts → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data and Reset Settings.
3. Restart the device and re-unite.

⚠️ Attention: Contacts app data reset will delete all local records (not synced to Google or Mi Cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions about joining contacts on Xiaomi