How to remove contact on Xiaomi Mi 9: 5 proven ways

Introduction: Why to delete contacts and what nuances it is important to know

Deleting contacts on Xiaomi Mi 9 seems like a simple task, but in practice users face unexpected difficulties, such as synchronized contacts from Google Account can “return” after deleting, and duplicates create chaos in the phone book. This article will help you understand how to irrevocably delete contact, taking into account the features of the firmware MIUI 10/11/12 and avoid typical errors.

Xiaomi Mi 9 features close integration with Xiaomi Cloud and Google services. If you delete a contact only locally, it can be restored the next time you log in. We will look at all scenarios from basic deletion to clearing synchronized data. You will also learn how to massively remove duplicate contacts in 2 minutes without third-party applications.

Method 1: Delete via the standard Contacts app

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background), which is suitable for local contacts not tied to Google or Mi Account accounts. If the contact is synchronized, deleting it this way may not work (more on this below).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app on the home screen or in the app menu.
• 🔍 Enter the contact name in the search bar or scroll through the list manually.
• ✏️ Click on the desired contact, then tap on the icon. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner.
• 🗑️ Select Delete and confirm the action in the dialog box.

If the Remove option is inactive (grey), it means that the contact is synced to the cloud, in which case proceed to Method 3.

Method 2: Delete via Call Menu (Fast Method)

Few people know, but you can delete the contact directly from the call log -- convenient if you want to get rid of the number after a bad call -- and it works for incoming and outgoing calls.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the magazine tab (clock icon).
3. Find the number in the list and click on it.
4. In the contact card, tap the icon. ⋮ → Remove from contact.
5. Confirm the removal in the window that appears.

⚠️ Note: If the number is not saved in contacts, but is simply displayed in a log, this method will not work. In this case, first save the number as a contact (the option to create a contact), and then delete it.

Method 3: Remove synchronized contacts (Google/Mi Account)

If a contact is linked to a Google Account or Mi Account, deleting it through the Xiaomi Mi 9 phone book will not work, it will recover the next time you sync it, and you need to work directly with the cloud service to delete it permanently.

For Google Contacts:

1. Open your browser and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as on your phone.
3. Find the contact through search or manually, tick it.
4. Click on the basket icon 🗑️ top-panel.

For Mi Account:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Synchronization.
2. Turn off the synchronization of contacts (slider to the off position).
3. Remove contact via the standard Contacts app (see Method 1).
4. Turn the sync back on.

⚠️ Note: Once a contact is deleted from Google Contacts, it will disappear from all devices that use this account (tablets, other phones).If you want to keep contact on one of the devices, first export it to the.vcf file.

Method 4: Mass removal of duplicate contacts

One of the most common problems on the Xiaomi Mi 9 is duplicate contacts that appear after syncing with multiple accounts (e.g. Google). + Mi Account + SIM-It's not efficient to remove them one at a time, so we'll use the built-in tool. MIUI.

How to combine or remove duplicates:

• 📱 Open Contacts. → press ⋮ → Contact management.
• 🔄 Choose Combine Contacts or Find Duplicates (depending on version) MIUI).
• 📋 The system will automatically find the duplicates.
• 🗑️ Click Remove Selected or Combine (if you want to save one copy).

If the built-in tool fails, use third-party apps like Contacts Optimizer or Simpler Merge.

• 🔍 Set up criteria for searching duplicates (by name, number, email).
• 📊 View statistics on repetitions.
• 🗃️ Archiving contacts before mass removal.

⚠️ Attention: Before mass deletion, make sure to back up your contacts. → System and device → Backup → Contact and save data to Xiaomi Cloud or locally.

Method 5: Removal of contacts with SIM-map

Contacts retained on SIM-These are deleted separately from those stored in the phone or cloud, which is true if you have moved numbers from an old phone or used several different types of cards. SIM.

How to Remove Contact with SIM:

1. Open Contacts. → press ⋮ → Contact management.
2. Choose Import/Export → Contact management SIM.
3. Scroll through the contact list on SIM-Find the card, find the right one and click on it.
4. In the menu that opens, select Delete.

⚠️ Attention: Contacts to SIM-The card has a name length limit (usually up to 14 characters) and does not support photos or additional fields (email, address.

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To transfer SIM contacts to your phone’s memory, select Import/Export → Import with SIM and specify your target account (e.g. Google or local storage).

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When removing contacts on Xiaomi Mi 9 users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

1.Contact has gone but reappeared after the reboot.

Reason: The contact is synced to Google or Mi Account, but only deleted locally, solution: delete it via the cloud service or disable sync before deleting.

2. Contact cannot be removed - the button is inactive.

Reason: the contact is system (e.g. operator service numbers) or protected from change. Solution: check if the contact is read-only (usually marked with a lock icon).

3.All contacts were lost after the removal.

Reason: accidentally deleted the account to which the contacts were linked, or reset your sync settings. Solution: check Settings → Accounts and restore sync. If contacts are not returned, use a backup (see below).

4. Duplicate contacts appear again after cleaning.

Reason: Multi-account sync enabled (e.g. Google + Mi Account + WhatsApp) Solution: disable sync for one of your accounts or use apps to connect contacts.

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Before any manipulation of contacts, turn off automatic synchronization in your account settings, which will prevent unexpected recovery of deleted data.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions