How to unite contacts Xiaomi Redmi: 5 working ways

Duplicate contacts on the phone are a problem that almost every Xiaomi Redmi user faces. They appear after synchronization with multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM-Imports from an old device or manual input errors: scattered records of the same person complicate the search, take up excess memory and spoil the experience of using a smartphone.

In this article you will find 5 Proven ways to combine contacts on Redmi Note 10/11/12, Redmi 9/10 and other models under control MIUI 12/13/14. We will discuss the standard system tools, the hidden functions of the Contacts app, and solutions for cases when automatic mergers do not work. SIM-map.

If you've tried to connect contacts before, but you've failed, don't rush to reset the settings. 90% of the time, the problem is solved without drastic measures. The main thing is to correctly identify the source of the duplicates and choose the appropriate method.

1. Automatic connection through the application "Contacts"

The easiest way to get rid of duplicates is to use the built-in merging feature in Xiaomi’s standard Contacts app, which automatically finds entries with the same names, numbers or email and suggests combining them.

Open the Contacts app (an icon with a human silhouette) in the upper right corner, click three dots (⋮) and select “Contact Management» → «The system will scan the address book and show you a list of duplicate entries, and next to each pair will be a button "Combine».

If the automatic scan didn’t find all the takes, try manual mode:

1. In the same "Connect Contacts" menu, click "Manual Association".
2. Select the first contact from the list, then click Add and tag other records of the same person.
3. Confirm the merger with the "Done" button.

Important! After combining, check if important data (such as additional numbers or addresses) is missing. Sometimes the system leaves only one version of the field, ignoring the others.

Make a backup copy of your contacts|Check the synchronization with Google/Mi Account|Make sure all contacts are displayed in one account|Close the background applications to speed up the process-->

2. Google account connection (for synchronized contacts)

If your contacts are synced with Google, it is more convenient to combine them through the web version of Google Contacts, which is suitable for users who have duplicates after changing their device or importing from other services (VK, WhatsApp, Telegram).

Go to contacts.google.com and log in to the same Redmi account. On the left menu, select Doubley. The system will show all repeatable records with one click merge. Once combined, the changes will automatically apply to the phone within 5-10 minutes (when you are online).

If the duplicates are not displayed, check:

• 🔹 Account filter: In the upper left corner, select “All contacts” rather than a separate group.
• 🔹 Hidden contacts: click "More» (⋮) → «Settings» → «Restore contacts” (if duplicates have been deleted before).
• 🔹 Unsynchronized Data: In Redmi Settings, go to Accounts → Google → Synchronize and enable the “Contact” option».

Google Contacts saves a change history for up to 30 days, and if important data is lost after the merger, it can be restored through the Cancel Changes menu in the service settings.

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Before a mass merger, export your contacts to a.vcf file (under the menu “More” → “Export”), which will help you get your data back if something goes wrong.

3. Manual association through contact editing

When automatic fusion fails (for example, because of different spellings of names or the absence of common fields), you have to combine the records manually, which takes longer, but ensures that all the data is safe.

Open the Contacts app and find the duplicate entry. Click on it, then select Edit (pencil icon). Scroll down and click on "Combine with another contact." The system will show a list of possible matches — mark the desired ones and confirm the action.

If the necessary contact is not in the proposed options:

1. Copy all data (numbers, email, addresses) from the take to the clipboard.
2. Open the main entry and insert the missing fields.
3. Remove the unnecessary take through the Remove menu (basket in the upper right corner).

Note: Some MIUI firmwares have hidden the option "Combine with another contact" in which case use the method in the next section (export/import).

4.Export and import contacts for "deep" cleaning

When there are hundreds of duplicate contacts and standard methods don't work, the only reliable way is to completely reset the address book and then import the cleaned data, which takes longer, but is guaranteed to delete all duplicates.

Instructions:

1. Export contacts: in the “Contacts” app click ⋮ → «Contact management» → «Imports/Exports» → «Export to storage. Select the.vcf format and save the file to your phone memory.
2. Clear the address book: delete all contacts through the Delete All menu (in the same Contact Management section).
3. Process the file: transfer.vcf to your computer and open it in a text editor (e.g. Notepad++). Delete the repeating BEGIN:VCARD...END:VCARD blocks for the same person, leaving only one entry with the full data.
4. Import back: In the Contacts app, select Import from Storage and specify the edited file.

For the convenience of processing large.vcf files, you can use specialized programs:

⚠️ Note: When editing a.vcf file manually, do not delete tags BEGIN:VCARD and END:VCARD — This will lead to an import error, and avoid changing the file encoding (should be the case). UTF-8).

5. Combining contacts with SIM-map

Contacts saved on SIM-maps, often duplicated with entries from Google or Mi Accounts. To combine them, first transfer data from your Google account. SIM main-book:

Open the "Contact» → ⋮ → «Contact management» → «Imports/Exports» → «Import with SIM-Select an account to save (Google recommends for reliability) and after importing, use one of the methods described above (automatic or manual merger).

If SIM-The card has duplicates, delete them directly in the menu "Contacts" SIM»:

• 📱 Open the tab «SIM» annex “Contacts».
• 🔍 Find repetitive entries and remove excess ones through the menu (long press). → «Delete»).
• 🔄 After cleaning, repeat the import to the main address book.

⚠️ Attention: Contacts to SIM-The cards have a limit on the length of the name and the number of characters in the room. When importing, long entries can be cut!

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Contacts to SIM-Transfer them to Google or Mi Account regularly to avoid loss when changing your phone or damaging your card.

6.Use of third-party applications for merger

If the built-in MIUI tools can't handle duplicates, try specialized apps that offer advanced filtering, batch editing, and backup features.

Top.-3 contact-combination:

• 📲 Simpler Merge: Automatic merger with change preview. Supports backup and recovery.
• 📲 Contacts Optimizer: removes duplicates, corrects room formats and clears empty fields.
• 📲 Cleanup Duplicate Contacts: a simple interface with visual take comparison.

Before using third-party applications:

1. Create a backup of contacts through Settings → System → Backup.
2. Check reviews and rankings on Google Play (avoid programs with a score below 4.0).
3. Do not provide access to SMS or calls – it is not necessary for the merger of contacts.

Example of Simpler Merge:

Third-party apps are especially useful if you have:

• 🔢 More than 500 contacts with a chaotic structure.
• 📧 Doubles from different sources (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber).
• 🌍 Contacts in different languages (for example, Latin and Cyrillic in the same name).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When connecting contacts, users often encounter common problems that lead to data loss or new duplicates, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to prevent them:

1. Merger without backup

Always export contacts to.vcf before mass changes. Even standard MIUI tools sometimes delete fields when combined. Backup will allow you to roll back changes in minutes.

2. Ignoring synchronization sources

If you have duplicate contacts between Google and Mi Account, it is not enough to merge them into one app.

• 🔗 Disable synchronization with one of the accounts (Settings) → Accounts).
• 📥 Manually combine data.
• 🔄 Enable back synchronization and wait for the update.

Improper importation of c SIM-map

When transferring SIM contacts to your phone, special characters (such as + in numbers) are often lost.

• 📞 Number format (must be international, for example, +79123456789).
• 🖋️ Name encoding (does there not be Krakozabrs instead of Cyrillic alphabet).

⚠️ Note: If photos of contacts are missing after the merger, check the folder DCIM/.thumbnails Sometimes on the phone. MIUI Keeps thumbnails separate from the main data.

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