How to Remove Contacts on Xiaomi: All Working Methods (2026)

Removing unwanted contacts on Xiaomi smartphones seems like an easy task, but many users face unexpected difficulties: duplicate records, sync with Google Account, or contacts that “return” after deleting. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to delete contacts on all models – from Redmi Note 12 to flagship Xiaomi 14 Ultra, including the features of working with MIUI 14/15 and older versions of firmware.

It is important to understand that the process depends on where the contact is stored: in the memory of the phone, on the phone. SIM-We will look at each scenario, and we will also give recommendations on how to avoid typical errors, such as when a remote contact suddenly reappears after synchronization. If you are looking for a way to completely erase contact without the possibility of recovery, here you will find such a method.

1. Delete contact through the standard “Contacts” application

The most obvious way is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background) which works on all Xiaomi devices, regardless of the MIUI version, but there are nuances with synchronization that many people are unaware of.

To remove contact:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Find the right contact through search or scroll through the list.
3. Tap the contact to open his card.
4. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Remove.
5. Confirm the action by pressing OK.

⚠️ Note: If the contact is synced to a Google Account or Mi Account, it will be removed from all devices that sync is enabled. To remove it only locally, turn off sync first (more on this below).

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2 How to remove contact with SIM-maps on Xiaomi

Contacts saved on SIM-These are removed separately from those stored in the phone or cloud, and are relevant for users who transfer contacts between devices through the cloud. SIM Or use older Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 4A or Mi A1).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open Contacts. → press three lines (☰) top-left.
• 🔍 Select Contact Management → Imports/Exports.
• 📤 Tap control. SIM-Contacts (in some models, the item may be called Contacts) SIM).
• 🗑️ Select the contacts you need (or click Select All) and click Delete.

⚠️ Note: Removal of contacts with SIM-The cards are irreversible, they can't be restored without being exported beforehand. SIM-First, copy the contacts to your phone memory or the cloud.

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3. Delete via Google Contacts (if sync is enabled)

If your Xiaomi is linked to a Google Account, all contacts are automatically synced to Google Contacts, which means that deleting them via your phone also erases them from the cloud — and vice versa — to manage contacts centrally, it’s more convenient to use the web version of the service.

How to delete contact via Google Contacts:

1. Go to contacts.google.com (sign up with the same account as your phone).
2. Find contact through search or scroll.
3. Check the desired contact (or several).
4. Click on the basket icon (🗑️) top-panel.
5. Confirm removal.

🔹 Important: Remote contacts enter the Recycle Bin, where they are stored for 30 days. To erase them without recovery, after removal, go to the Recycle Bin (left menu) and click Clean the Recycle Bin.

4. Massive removal of contacts on Xiaomi

If you need to delete multiple contacts at once (for example, after importing duplicates), doing it one at a time is inconvenient. MIUI has a built-in mass removal feature, but it is hidden in the control menu.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 Open Contacts. → press three points (⋮) → Contact management.
• 🔄 Choose Combine and Fix (you can find duplicates here).
• 🗑️ For mass removal, tap Select in the upper right corner, mark the desired contacts and click Delete.

📊 Below is a table with restrictions on mass removal on different versions. MIUI:

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If mass deletion doesn’t work, export the contacts to a.vcf file, edit it to a PC (like Excel), and then import back only the entries you need.

5. Delete contacts via Mi Account (for Chinese firmware)

On Chinese firmware devices (or if you use Mi Account for sync), contacts can be stored in the Xiaomi cloud. Deleting through it is different from working with Google Contacts.

How to delete contacts from Mi Account:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account.
2. Go to Mi Cloud. → Contacts.
3. Turn on the Mi Cloud contacts (if they are not visible).
4. Delete unnecessary entries just like in the standard Contacts app.

⚠️ Note: If you use global firmware, sync with Mi Cloud can be disabled by default, in which case contacts are stored either locally or in a Google Account.

6. How to remove contact permanently (without the possibility of recovery)

If you want to erase a contact with no chance of recovery (for example, before selling your phone), one removal through the interface is not enough.

1. Turn off sync: 📱 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization. 🔄 Turn off sync for Google and Mi Account.

Remove the contact locally:

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Clear the Google Contacts basket:

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Clean the basket.

Reset the app cache:

Settings → Applications → Contacts → Clear cache and data

For the sake of certainty:

Settings → About the phone → Resetting settings

🔹 Note: If the contact was retained SIM-The card must also be removed separately (see section 2).

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The only way to guarantee that you will remove the contact permanently is by combining disabling sync, clearing the Google cart and resetting the app cache.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even after deleting, contacts can be returned or duplicated, and let's look at typical situations and ways to fix them.

Problem 1: Contact is deleted, but reappears after synchronization. Solution: Turn off automatic sync in Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync and delete the contact again.

Problem 2: Duplicate contacts (e.g., the same number is saved twice). Solution: Use the merge function in Contacts → Contact management → Combine and fix.

Problem 3: You can't delete the contact - the button is inactive. Solution: Check if the contact is password protected (e.g., some versions of MIUI for the Chinese market).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions