How to see the number of contacts Xiaomi: all the ways

Why it is important to know the number of contacts in Xiaomi

Smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO base MIUI Store contacts in multiple locations: local memory, SIM-Without a record system, it is easy to lose important numbers when you reset or change your device, for example, users often face a situation where after updating the firmware, some contacts “disappear” — in fact, they are just duplicated in different storages.

Knowing the exact number of contacts helps:

• 📱 Control device sync (if your phone has 500 contacts and Google only has 300, the problem is obvious).
• 🔄 Optimize backups: MIUI Limits the export of contacts in packages of 200-300 pieces.
• 🧹 Remove duplicates: on devices with 5+ Summer experience often accumulates up to 20-30% of repeated records.

In this article, 5 proven ways to count contacts on Xiaomi, including hidden system methods that are not written about in the official documentation. MIUI 12–14 (including global and Chinese versions).

Method 1: Using the standard "Phone" application

The fastest method is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Phone depending on the version of MIUI), which shows the total number of records, but with nuances:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).
2. Go to the Contacts tab (usually at the bottom of the screen).
3. In the upper right corner, press on ⋮ → Settings → Contact management.
4. In the General Information block, the line “All Contacts: X” will be displayed.

⚠️ Attention: this method only shows the local contacts stored on the device. If you're syncing with Google or Mi Account, the figure will be understated:

Open the tab “Contacts"|Press three points (⋮) top-up|Select “Contact management"|Scroll down to the "General Information" block"|Add numbers from the Local, Google and Mi Account sections (if any)-->

Method 2: Export contacts to VCF file

Exporting contacts to a.vcf file is not only a backup method, but also an accurate counting method. The file contains all records, including hidden or duplicated ones.

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Import/Export of contacts.
2. Select Export to your device (not to the cloud!).
3. Check all sources: Local, Google, Mi Account.
4. Click Export and save the file (for example, in the Downloads folder).
5. Open any file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager) and find the created contacts.vcf file.
6. Click on the file and select Open using → Text Editor.
7. At the beginning of the file, the BEGIN:VCARD string will be the end line, and at the end, the END:VCARD line, the number of blocks between them = the number of contacts.

💡 Useful tip: if the file is too large, use the app VCF Viewer from Google Play. It automatically counts the records and shows the statistics on takes.

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To avoid manual counting, upload the contacts.vcf file to the VCF Tools website – the service will analyze the number of records for free and find duplicates.

⚠️ Note: when exporting on devices with MIUI 14 or later, the "Export interrupted" error may appear, due to the system's restriction on processing large files (more than 1000 contacts:

• 📌 Export contacts in parts (e.g., Google only or local only).
• 📌 Use alternative applications (see Method 4).

Method 3: Through the web version of Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced to your Google account, the most reliable way to count them is through a web interface.

• 🔄 Regularly changing smartphones (including not only the-Xiaomi).
• 🌐 Use multiple devices (such as a phone) + tablet).
• ☁️ Backups are made through Google Drive.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same Google account as you do on your smartphone.
3. In the left side menu, select Other Contacts (if any) or All Contacts.
4. The top right corner will display the total number (e.g., "1–50 out of 789").

🔍 How to calculate contacts by group:

1. In the left menu, select Tags (or Groups in the old version).
2. Click on the right group (such as My Family or Colleagues).
3. The number of contacts in the group will appear in the heading (e.g., “Colleagues (42)”).

Method 4: Contact management applications

Standard MIUI tools are not always convenient, especially if you need to:

• 🔍 Find and remove duplicates.
• 📊 Get detailed statistics (for example, contacts without phone numbers).
• 🔄 Transfer contacts between accounts (Google) ↔ Mi Account).

We recommend 3 proven applications (free, advertising-free in premium versions):

📌 How to use (example: Contacts Optimizer):

1. Install the app and give access to contacts.
2. The main screen will display the total number of records.
3. Go to the Statistics tab for detailed analysis (e.g., Contacts without email: 127).
4. To find duplicates, click Merge Duplicates and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (such as Truecaller) may replace the standard phone book with their own:

• 🚫 Loss of synchronization with MIUI.
• 📞 Problems with outgoing calls (for example, the number detector does not work).

If after installing such an application, contacts “disappeared” – return the standard Contacts application to the default settings: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Phone → By default.

Method 5: Through Mi Account (for Chinese firmware)

Users of smartphones running Chinese MIUI firmware (or global, but with a Mi Account tied) can view contacts through the Xiaomi cloud.

• 📵 You do not use Google services.
• 🔐 Contacts need to be restored after resetting.
• 🌏 You have a two-sim phone with separate contacts for each SIM.

Instructions:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Select Contacts (or Contacts in English) from the menu.
3. The top right corner will display the total number (e.g., "Total: 456").
4. For a detailed view, click Contact Management → Export (VCF format available).

🔧 How to enable synchronization with Mi Account:

1. On the phone: Settings → Accounts and sync → Mi Account.
2. Activate the slider Synchronize contacts.
3. Wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes with a large number of records).

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Mi Account stores contacts separately from Google. If you reset your phone to factory settings but don't untie your Xiaomi account, contacts will be restored automatically the first time you sign in.

Frequent problems and solutions

When working with contacts on Xiaomi, users encounter common mistakes.

🛠️ How to Restore Remote Contacts:

• 🔄 In Google Contacts: Open the Recycle Bin (stored for 30 days).
• 📱 In Mi Account: Write in support of Xiaomi via Settings → Reference (specify) IMEI phone).
• 💾 If there was a backup in Mi Cloud: Settings → The phone. → Backup and reset → Restore with Mi Cloud.

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