How to see the number of contacts in the phone Xiaomi Redmi Note 9: all working ways

Why it is important to know the number of contacts in a smartphone

Xiaomi’s current smartphones, including the Redmi Note 9, can store thousands of contacts, but not all users track their actual number. Meanwhile, a crowded address book can cause several problems, from slowing down the Contacts app to synchronizing errors with cloud services, for example, if the limit of 25,000 contacts is exceeded (a typical limit for Google Account), new records will no longer be saved to the cloud, and old ones can be duplicated.

Also, knowing the exact number of contacts helps in memory optimization: deleting outdated or duplicate records frees up to several megabytes of space. This is especially true for the Redmi Note 9 with a basic 64 GB configuration, where each megabyte is in account. Finally, before transferring data to a new phone or backing up, it is useful to assess the amount of information that will speed up the process and prevent the loss of important numbers.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven ways to find out how many contacts you have on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, from built-in tools to third-party apps, each one suited to different scenarios: for example, if you need to quickly check the number of records without synchronizing or, on the contrary, analyze a cloud copy of an address book.

Method 1: through the standard “Contact” application

The most obvious and quick way is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person's silhouette on a green background) in Redmi Note 9, it's pre-installed and synced with Google Account by default. Here's how to check the number of posts:

1. Open the Contacts app on the home screen or in the app menu.
2. Touch three horizontal bands (☰) in the upper left corner to open the side menu.
3. Select Contact Management (or Settings, depending on the version of MIUI).
4. Scroll down to Statistics – the total number of contacts, including duplicates, will be listed here.

Note that this method only shows local contacts if sync with Google is disabled. To see the full picture, pre-activate sync in your account settings. The statistics can also display hidden or archived records, which can be filtered through the Show Contacts menu.

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If the statistics show zero contacts, check if they are hidden. Go to Settings → Show contacts and select All contacts instead of Phone Numbers Only.

Method 2: Google Contacts (Cloud)

If your Redmi Note 9 is linked to a Google Account, all contacts are automatically backed up in the cloud, and the advantage of this method is that you can check the number of records regardless of the phone's status: even if the device is dead or lost, the data will remain available through the web interface.

1. Open your browser on your computer or phone and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account used on the Redmi Note 9.
3. In the left side menu, select Other Contacts (if you want to see all the records) or My Contacts (only the main ones).
4. In the upper right corner, the total number of contacts in the selected category will be displayed.

Important: Google Contacts takes into account all synchronized records, including those that have been deleted on the phone but have not yet been cleared from the cart (they are stored there for 30 days). To get accurate data, pre-clean the cart in the web version or through the Contacts app on your smartphone.

Method 3: via the phone application (call)

A lesser known, but no less effective, method is to use a standard caller (the Phone app), which is suitable if you need to know the number of contacts with only phone numbers (no email addresses or addresses).

1. Open the phone application (the icon with the handset).
2. Go to the Contacts tab (usually the second one on the left).
3. Touch three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
4. Scroll down to Contact Information – here will be the number of entries with numbers.

This is convenient because it doesn't need to sync with the cloud and works even offline, but it doesn't take into account contacts without phone numbers (for example, with only email or addresses listed), and if you want complete statistics, combine it with the first or second method.

Make sure Google sync is enabled | Check for duplicates manually | Clear the cart in Google Contacts (if you use the web version) | Write down the current amount for comparison after cleaning-->

Method 4: Using third-party applications

If embedded tools MIUI You don't like it, you can use third-party apps from Google Play, and they offer advanced analytics, like group sorting, duplicate search, or exporting to other sites. CSV. Here's the top.-3 tested:

• 📊 Contacts Optimizer - shows the number of contacts, duplicates and offers cleaning tools.The free version is limited to 500 entries.
• 🔍 Simpler Contacts is a minimalist application with keyword counting and search. Supports backup.
• 📱 Truecaller – in addition to the number determiner, has a built-in contact manager with detailed statistics (requires registration).

Warning: Check their permissions on Google Play before installing third-party apps. Some utilities request access to SMS or call log, which may be redundant for simple contact checks. Give preference to programs with a high rating (4.5+ stars) and a high number of downloads (100K+).

Method 5: Exporting contacts to VCF file

This method is suitable for advanced users who need to not only know the number of contacts, but also analyze their structure. Exporting to a.vcf (vCard) file allows you to open an address book in a text editor or table where you can count lines or sort data.

1. Open the Contacts app on the Redmi Note 9.
2. Press three points (⋮) → Contact management → Import/Export of contacts.
3. Select Export to the file and specify the location of the save (for example, Internal Memory).
4. Open the resulting contacts.vcf file on your computer using Notepad++ or Excel (pre-convert to CSV).
5. Count the number of lines starting with BEGIN:VCARD, each corresponding to one contact.

This method is 100% accurate because it analyzes raw data without filters, but it takes more time and technical skills, for example, when opening.vcf in Excel, you may need to manually adjust the separators to correctly display the columns.

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Exporting to VCF is the only method that shows all contacts without exception, including hidden or archival contacts, and is recommended to be used before mass cleaning of the address book.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When checking the number of contacts on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9, users often encounter common errors, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

• ❌ No statistics are displayed in the Contacts app Reason: sync with Google Account is disabled or an outdated version is used MIUI. Solution: Update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Update the system or enable synchronization in the account settings.
• ❌ Different number of contacts in your phone and Google Contacts Reason: Not all entries are synced (e.g. contacts with a user) SIM-Solution: Manually export contacts from the cloud SIM To telephone memory via Import/Export contacts.
• ❌ Contacts app freezes when you open statistics Reason: too many records (over 10,000) or a damaged database. Solution: clear the app cache in Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Memory.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings (without deleting data!). Go to Settings → Apps → Contacts → Storage → Reset. This will return the standard display settings and may solve the problem with displaying statistics.

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If your contacts are gone after resetting, don't panic! They're not deleted, they're just hidden. Return them through Settings → Show contacts → All contacts.

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