How to check the number of contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 9A: all available methods

Xiaomi Redmi 9A with a MIUI shell stores contacts in the standard Phone app, but doesn't always show the total number of contacts on the home screen. If you need to know how many entries are saved in the phone book - for backup, sync with a Google account or just out of curiosity - there are several ways to get this information. Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14) and the sync settings, the methods can vary slightly.

In this article, we'll look at all the work options, from simple manual counting to exporting contacts to a file and analyzing them through Google Contacts, and how to distinguish local contacts from those synchronized to an account, and why sometimes the number of entries in different sources doesn't match. If you use Redmi 9A with custom firmware or after resetting, a separate section will help you restore access to the phone book.

1. Method: through the standard application "Contacts"

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Phone if the icon is combined). In most versions of MIUI, the total number of entries is displayed at the top of the screen, but on Redmi 9A with firmware below MIUI 14, this feature can be hidden. Here's how to find it:

📱 Open the Contacts app (a sign with a person’s silhouette on a green background).
🔍 At the top of the screen, find the search bar – a number can be listed below it (e.g., “128 contacts»).
📊 If you don't have a number, tap three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings → Contact management.
📄 In some versions MIUI The quantity is displayed in the Import/Export section when selecting the export option.

If you have MIUI 12 or older, the number may not show at all, in which case move on to the next method. Also note that the app takes into account all contacts, including duplicates and hidden entries (for example, from WhatsApp or Telegram, if they are integrated into the phone book).

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To quickly find duplicates, in the contact settings, select Combine and Fix - the system will automatically prompt you to drain the same entries.

2. Method: Export contacts to VCF file

Exporting a phone book to a.vcf file not only allows you to back up, but also shows you the exact number of records, which works on all versions of MIUI, including Redmi 9A with custom firmware.

Open Contacts. → ⋮ (menu) → Contact management → Import/Export of contacts.
Select Export to File (or Export to Device).
Specify your account (for example, Local Contact Phone or Google for Synced).
Click Export and wait for the file to be created (usually saved in the Download or MIUI/Backup/Contacts folder).

Now open any file manager (like Explorer or Total Commander) and find the file you created with the.vcf extension. Click on it and select Open as Text (or use Notepad++ on PC).

BEGIN:VCARD


VERSION:3.0




FN: Ivan Ivanov




TEL;TYPE=CELL:+79123456789





END:VCARD

The number of blocks between BEGIN:VCARD and END:VCARD equals the number of contacts in the exported file, which is more accurate than the others, since it only takes into account real records without duplicates and service data.

Make sure you have the correct account (phone)/Google)

Check the free space on the device (file can weigh up to 1-2 MB)

Disable battery optimization for Contacts app (in MIUI settings)

Sync your contacts with Google (if you plan to export your data to the cloud)

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3. Method: via Google Contacts (for synchronized records)

If your contacts are synced to your Google account, the number of contacts can be found through the web version of the service, which is suitable for users who use Redmi 9A with a Gmail account attached.

🌐 Go to contacts.google.com from any device (including PC).
🔑 Sign in under the same account as on your smartphone.
📊 The bottom left corner of the screen will display the total number of contacts (e.g., 245 contacts»).
🔍 For detailed analysis, use filters: Duplicates, Recently added or Without phone.

Note: Google Contacts only shows records that are synced to the cloud. Local contacts (only saved on your phone) won't show up here. To see them, pre-enable sync in your smartphone settings:

Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
Select your account and activate the Contacts switch.
Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5-10 minutes).

On the phone (locally)

On Google Contacts

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In another cloud service (iCloud, Yandex, etc.)

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Method: Use of SIM-cards (for old records)

If you transfer contacts from your old phone to Redmi 9A through SIM-The map, the number of records you can find in the map settings, is relevant for users who still keep some of the records on the map. SIM (despite the limit of 250-500 contacts).

Instructions:

Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Settings → Import/Export of contacts.
Select Import with SIM-Cards (the system automatically counts the available records).
The screen will show a message like, "Well, 123 contacts found. Import?" -- that's the number you want.

Please note that the contacts are SIM-The map has strict restrictions:

Parameter	Limitation	Note
Max, number of contacts.	250–500	Depends on operator and SIM standard (2G/3G/4G)
Length of name	up to 20 characters	Cyrillic takes up more space than Latin
Number of numbers per contact	1–3	Without the ability to add an email or address
Support for the Russian language	Yes.	But there may be problems with display on some devices

⚠️ Note: It is not recommended to keep contacts only on SIM-If it's damaged or lost, it's impossible to recover data. Always back it up to the cloud or to your device.

5. Method: Third-party applications for contact analysis

If embedded tools MIUI They don't show you the number of contacts, you can use third-party utilities, and they not only count records, but they also offer additional features: cleaning duplicates, backing up to the cloud or analyzing frequently used numbers. 9A:

📊 Contacts+ — Provides contact statistics, including group distribution and geolocation (if permitted).
🔍 Simpler Contacts – a minimalist application with export and counting functions.
📈 Contapps – analyzes the frequency of calls and messages, builds activity graphs.
🔄 Copy My Data – useful for transferring contacts between devices with counting.

Example of Contacts+:

Download the app from Google Play and open it.
Please provide access to your contacts (required!).
Go to Statistics or Analytics, where you will see the total number of records and the distribution by source (Google, Phone, SIM, etc.).

⚠️ Note: Some apps (like Truecaller) may automatically upload your contacts to their servers to "database enhancements.

How to remove duplicate contacts with Contacts+

1. Open the app and go to the Duplicates section. 2. Click Find Duplicates - the system will scan all records. 3. Choose Combine all or check each take manually. 4. Confirm the merger and wait for the process to be completed. 5. Once cleaned, the number of contacts will decrease and the data will become more relevant.

Method: through ADB-Teams (for advanced users)

If you’re familiar with the Android Debug Bridge (ADB) tool, you can get the number of contacts directly from the Android database, a method that works for Redmi 9A with unlocked bootloader or root rights, but works on standard devices as well (no root).

Instructions:

Install. ADB-Drivers on PC and enable Debugging by USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap the build number, then return to the Additional → For developers).
Connect Redmi 9A to your computer and execute a command in the terminal (or PowerShell):

adb shell content query --uri content://com.android.contacts/contacts --projection count(*)

In response, you will receive a line of the form:

count=147

Where 147 is the total number of contacts in the phone book, you can use the command to analyze them in more detail.

adb shell content query --uri content://com.android.contacts/raw_contacts

It will display a list of all “raw” contacts, including service records (for example, from WhatsApp or Viber).

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ADB-This method shows all contacts, including hidden and system contacts, that are not displayed in the standard application.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When trying to count contacts on Redmi 9A, users encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

🔄 Contacts are not synced with Google: Check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Contacts: If the switch is active but the data is not updated, delete the account and add it again.
📱 Contacts app freezes: Clear the app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → If it doesn't help, reinstall the update via Google Play.
🔢 Number of contacts in MIUI Google and Google are different: It's okay if some of the records are stored locally. To unify the data, export your contacts from your phone to a.vcf file and import them to Google Contacts.
🚫 Cannot export contacts: Check permissions for the Contact app (Settings) → Annexes → Also make sure that there is enough free space on the device.

If after all the manipulations, the number of contacts still does not appear, try resetting the Contacts app settings (Settings → Apps → Contacts → Storage → Reset).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Can I find out the number of contacts without access to the phone (for example, if it is broken)?

Yes, if your contacts are synced with Google. Go to contacts.google.com from any device under the same account. If sync is disabled, you can only restore data from a backup (if you created it before).

Why are there fewer contacts in the exported VCF file than MIUI shows?

Chances are that the phone book displays entries from multiple sources (e.g. Phone + SIM + Google), and when exporting, you only chose one source. To export all contacts, repeat the procedure for each account separately.

How do you count contacts in a particular group (e.g., “Family” or “Work”)?

Open the Contacts app, go to the Groups section, select the group you want, and the number of entries will be in the header. If there is no group, create it manually (⋮ → Contact management → Groups).

Can I automatically update the number of contacts on the home screen?

There is no such feature in the standard MIUI shell, but you can use the Contacts widget (long-click on the home screen → Widgets → Contacts). Some third-party launchers (for example, Nova Launcher) support the display of the number of contacts in the application icon.

What if after the MIUI update, the contacts are gone, but the number is displayed?

This is a typical sync failure problem: Try: Disable and re-enable sync with Google; clear the Contacts cache; Import contacts from a backup (if any in MIUI/Backup); Reset the Contacts app settings at a pinch (the data will not be deleted).