Connecting contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro: 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is a popular smartphone with extensive contact management capabilities, but even with it, users often face the problem of duplicate entries, SIM-map, import from backups or data porting errors. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to combine contacts on the Redmi 8 Pro - from standard tools to the best of the best. MIUI up to third-party applications and manual methods.

It is important to understand that the process of combining depends on the firmware version (MIUI 12/13/14) And the accounts that you use, like contacts from SIM-You can't merge these cards directly, you have to put them in your phone or Google's memory first, and we've taken all the nuances and developed instructions that work even on older versions of the software.

If you tried to connect contacts through the Contacts menu → Contact Management, but it didn’t work, don’t rush to reset your settings. It may be a problem with sync settings or account conflict. Next, you’ll find solutions for all typical scenarios.

1. Connecting contacts through the standard “Contacts” application

The easiest way is to use built-in MIUI tools, which is best if the duplicate contacts are stored in one account (e.g., only on Google or only in the phone’s memory).

Open the Contacts app (an icon with a human silhouette) and follow the following steps:

• 📱 Slip along three horizontal lines in the upper left corner (menu).
• 🔧 Select Contact Management.
• 🔄 Click Combine Contacts (or Find and Combine Duplicates in New Versions) MIUI).
• ✅ The system will automatically find possible duplicates and suggest that they be combined.

If the Connect Contacts button is inactive or missing, check:

• 🔹 Synchronization of contacts in account settings (Settings) → Accounts. → Google/Mi Account → Synchronization of contacts).
• 🔹 Access to editing contacts (sometimes work profiles impose restrictions).
• 🔹 Contacts version – update it via Google Play if a new version is available.

⚠️ Note: If you use a double account (personal) + working, the standard association may not work. In this case, try the method with Google Contacts (section 3).

2. Manual connection of contacts: when the automation does not work

Automatic pairing may not always work, especially if the contacts differ in at least one character (e.g., "+7 999 123-45-67" vs. "89991234567").

Instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app and find a duplicate contact.
2. Slip on it, then click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down and select Combine with another contact.
4. Find the second duplicate in the list and confirm the combination.

If there is no option to connect with another contact:

• 📌 Try to open a contact through Google Contacts (web version or app).
• 📌 Make sure both contacts are from the same account (e.g. both on Google or both in phone memory).
• 📌 Check if contacts are hidden in the display settings (Contacts) → Settings → Display contacts).

Make sure that both contacts are from the same account.

Make sure the names are written the same (no typos)

Turn off filters in the contact display settings

Make a backup of your contacts (just in case)-->

Important: on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro with MIUI 12 and below, manually pairing may not save a call and message history for a combined contact. To avoid data loss, export the history through the Calls app before combining.

3. Connecting through Google Contacts (web version)

If contacts are synced with a Google account, it is more convenient to use a web interface, which is guaranteed to work even on older versions of MIUI and allows you to combine contacts from different sources (phone + Google).

Steps:

1. Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 8 Pro.
3. On the left menu, select Duplicates (or Combine and Fix → Find Duplicates).
4. The system will show all possible takes. Click Combine next to each set.
5. After the combination, wait for synchronization (can take up to 10 minutes) and check the contacts on the phone.

Advantages of this method:

• 🌐 It works on any version. MIUI.
• 🔍 More accurate search for duplicates (including numbers, email, addresses).
• 📱 Changes apply to all devices linked to an account.

⚠️ Note: If changes are not displayed on your phone after you have merged in Google Contacts, check your sync settings: → Accounts. → Google → [your email] → Contact Synchronization (enable) If necessary, click Synchronize Now.

4.Use of third-party applications for combining

If the built-in tools fail, third-party apps come to the rescue. Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro will work:

Recommendations for use:

• 🔐 Before installing, check the application permissions (access to contacts, calls, SMS).
• 📥 Create a backup of contacts through Contacts → Settings → Exports/imports.
• 🔄 Once combined, restart your phone to make the changes apply to all system services.

Truecaller is the most popular solution, but it requires registration and can send data to its servers. If privacy is more important than convenience, choose Simpler Merge or Contacts Optimizer.

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Before using third-party apps, disable autosynchronization of contacts in the Google/Mi Account settings. This will prevent conflicts when combining.

5. Combining contacts with SIM-map

Contacts saved on SIM-They don't lend themselves to standard combinations. To process them, first transfer them to your phone or Google account:

Steps:

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Import / Export.
2. Select Import with SIM-Maps and target account (e.g. Google).
3. After importing, use any of the methods described above (standard association, Google Contacts or third-party application).

Please note:

• 📱 At Redmi 8 Pro SIM-Contacts are only displayed in the Contacts app, not in Google Contacts.
• 🔢 Limitation SIM-cards: usually no more than 250 contacts with a name and one number are maintained.
• 🔄 After transfer, check the format of the numbers – sometimes the country prefix is added (+7 instead of 8).

⚠️ Note: When importing with SIM-If it is critical, export the contacts to a.vcf file on your phone first, then import them manually to Google.

6. Backup and restoration of contacts

Before any manipulation of contacts, make sure to back up.This will protect you from data loss in case of failures or unification errors. There are two reliable ways to use the Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro:

Method 1: Export to.vcf file

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Export / Import → Export to the vault.
2. Select your account (or all contacts) and confirm your export.
3. The contacts.vcf file will be saved in the internal memory in the Downloads or MIUI/backup/Contacts folder.

Method 2: Sync with Google Drive

• 🔗 Open the Settings. → Accounts. → Google → [your email] → Synchronization of contacts.
• 🔄 Turn on Automatic Sync or press Sync Now.
• 📁 To create an archived copy, go to Google Drive. → Backup copies.

If the contact is missing after the merger:

• 🔄 Check the Recycle Bin folder in Google Contacts (stored for 30 days).
• 📥 Restore data from backup (Contacts) → Settings → Imports/Exports → Imports from storage).
• 🔧 Make sure that the filter is not activated by group (Contacts) → Settings → Display contacts).

FAQ: Frequent questions about joining contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro

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If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app (Settings → Apps → Contacts → Storage → Clear Data) and then sync your contacts again from a single source (e.g. Google).