How to find out the number of contacts on the phone Xiaomi: all the ways

On smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO The number of saved contacts can reach thousands, especially if you actively use multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM-maps) or sync data from other devices, but the manufacturer did not add a direct function to the standard "Contacts" application** to display the total number of records - this information has to be searched by workarounds.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for how to see the number of contacts on Xiaomi Android devices – from simple (through app settings) to advanced (using ADB and exporting to.vcf).

All instructions are valid for devices on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions of firmware) and checked on models Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12, POCO F5. If your smartphone runs on “pure” Android (for example, Xiaomi A3), some methods may differ slightly – we will warn about this separately.

Method 1: Through the settings of the “Contact” application

The fastest method is to use the built-in tools of the Contacts app, which will not show the exact number of records, but will allow you to estimate their distribution by account and by account. SIM-map.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app** on the home screen or menu.
• 🔍 Click on the search icon (magnifying glass in the upper right corner).
• 📊 In the search bar, type * (asterisk) – this will display all contacts without filtering.
• 📋 Scroll down to the end of the list: at the bottom, an inscription like “X from Y contacts is shown”** will appear, where Y is the total number of records.

⚠️ Note: This method only shows the contacts displayed in the current filter (for example, if you have hidden duplicates or disabled sync with your account). → Show contacts and enable display for all sources.

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If you don't display contacts after you enter the asterisk *, check if Numbers Only is enabled in the application filters. Turn it off from the Settings menu → Contacts Show → All Contacts

Method 2: Export contacts to VCF file

Exporting contacts to a.vcf (vCard) file is a reliable way to not only find out the exact number of contacts, but also create a backup. The file can be opened on your computer or viewed through any text editor (each entry begins with BEGIN:VCARD).

Step-by-step:

1. Open Contacts → Click on three dots (menu) → select Contact Management.

To calculate the number of contacts in the.vcf file:

• 💻 On Windows: Open a file in Notepad and search by word BEGIN:VCARD (number of reentry found = number of contacts).

Select all the necessary accounts for export |

Check the free space on the device (file can weigh 1-10 MB) |

Remember the way to save the file |

Disable battery optimization for the Contacts app (so that the process doesn’t stop)

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Method 3: Google Contacts (for synchronized accounts)

If your contacts are synced to a Google account, the number of contacts can be verified through the web version of Google Contacts, a method that is more accurate than the built-in Xiaomi app, since it takes into account all records, including hidden or archived.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your phone or computer and go to: contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in under the same account that is used on your smartphone.
3. In the left side menu, select “More” → “Export”.

🔹 Advantage: Google shows the real number of contacts, including those that are not displayed in the Xiaomi app due to filters or synchronization errors»**.

Once a month |

Once a year |

Only when they get in the way.|

Never cleaned.

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Method 4: Use ADB (for advanced users)

If you need to know the number of contacts without exporting or for technical purposes (for example, debugging), you can use the ADB command. This method requires connecting the phone to the computer and enabling the developer mode.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging** on your phone: Go to Settings → About Phone. Press 7 times on the MIUI version to activate Developer Mode. Return to Settings → Additional → For Developers and turn on USB Debugging.**

USB-cable

Windows

terminal

macOS/Linux

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

The result of the execution of the command is a number equal to the number of contacts in the Android database.

Result: count(*)=842

⚠️ Warning: The team shows all the entries in the database, including hidden, deleted (but not cleaned) and duplicates. If the number seems to be inflated, perform contact optimization via Google Contacts or the Contacts app** Xiaomi.

Method 5: Through Third Party Applications

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party contact management apps, which often provide advanced statistics, including number of records, duplicates, and even analysis of call frequency.

Top.-3 apps:

🔹 Tip: Check their permissions before installing third-party apps. Some (like Truecaller) require access to contacts, call history and a few other apps. SMS, Use them only from official sources (Google Play).

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The application side is convenient for analyzing contacts, but remember to revoke their permissions after use (in Settings → Applications → Permissions).

Why can the number of contacts differ?

Xiaomi users often face a situation where different methods show different number of contacts.

• 🔄 Multiple account sync: Contacts may be duplicated if you use both Google and Mi Account, and SIM-Xiaomi app can combine them automatically, but not always correctly.

📌 How to bring data to a single value?

1. Open Contacts** → Settings → Show Contacts and enable display for all sources.

FAQ: Frequent questions