How to remove contact on Xiaomi phone: all ways + problem solving

Why is the removal of contacts on Xiaomi different from other smartphones?

Xiaomi smartphones work on a proprietary shell MIUI, Unlike pure Android, it can store contacts in three places at once: on the device itself, on the Google account, and on the device. SIM-This means that simply clicking "Delete" in the phone book does not always lead to the expected result.

For example, if you delete a contact from your local store, it can stay in Google Contacts and reappear after syncing, or vice versa: a number saved on the site. SIM-The map will not disappear from the call list, even if you erase it from the main list. In this article, we will analyze all possible scenarios for deleting contacts on Xiaomi, including hidden nuances that are not written about in the standard instructions.

We will focus on models with MIUI 14/15 (e.g. Xiaomi 13/14, Redmi Note 12/13, POCO F5/X5), where the contact management interface has undergone changes. If you have an older version of the shell, don’t worry, we will indicate the differences in procedures.

Method 1: Remove contact through the standard "Contact" application

This is the most obvious and quickest method, but it only works for contacts stored locally on a device or on a Google account. SIM-The card must be removed separately (for this in the next section).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
• 🔍 Find the right contact through the search bar or scroll through the list manually.
• 🖱️ Click on the contact to open his card.
• ⚙️ In the upper right corner, tap three points (⋮) and choose Delete.
• 🗑️ Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

Important: If a contact is synced with Google, it will disappear from all devices where you use that account after deleting, and to delete only the local copy, pre-disable sync in your account settings.

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Method 2: Removal of contacts with SIM-map

Contacts saved on SIM-The maps are not displayed in the default main list of the Contacts app, so you need to go to a special section to see and delete them. SIM or save it there manually.

How to delete:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Slip on three horizontal lines (☰) top-left.
3. Select Contact Management → Imports/Exports.
4. Go to the tab. SIM-map (may be called the map) SIM1 or SIM2, If you have a dual-sim).
5. Find the contact you want, hold it with your finger for 2 seconds and select Remove.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or POCO M3) contact SIM-The cards are displayed on the main list, but they're marked with a special icon, and you can't remove them from there, just through the control section, as described above.

If you plan to clean up completely SIM-contact card, you can use the function of mass removal:

• 🔄 In the same section SIM-map press three dots (⋮) top-right.
• 🗑️ Choose Delete Everything and Confirm the Action.

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Method 3: Delete Google Contacts (for synchronized numbers)

If your contacts are synced to your Google account, they can be managed not only through your phone, but also from your computer or other device, which is convenient when you need to delete multiple numbers at once or restore accidentally erased data.

How to delete via browser:

1. Open contacts.google.com on your computer or phone and log in with the same account as you do on Xiaomi.
2. Find contact through search or manually.
3. Check the left of the name and click on the basket icon (🗑️) top-panel.
4. Confirm removal.

To remove multiple contacts at the same time:

• 🔘 Check the numbers you need (you can select everything through Ctrl).+A on PC).
• 🗑️ Click on the basket and select Remove.

Changes sync with the phone within 5-10 minutes. If the contacts are still there, check the sync settings:

Settings → Accounts and sync → Google → Contact Synchronization (enable)

Method 4: Mass removal of contacts via MIUI (for power users)

If you need to delete all contacts at once (for example, before selling your phone or resetting to factory settings), you can use the hidden feature. MIUI. This method only works for local contacts (does not affect Google or Google). SIM-map).

Instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Slip on three horizontal lines (☰) → Contact management.
3. Select Import/Export → Export to your device (this will create a backup that can be restored later).
4. Return to Contact Management and select Clear Contacts.
5. Confirm the action by entering a password or pattern lock (if requested).

⚠️ Note: This method permanently deletes all local contacts, including numbers from the call log that were not saved to Google or the Internet. SIM-Before using, be sure to make a backup through Export to your device or Mi Cloud.

An alternative for mass deletion is to use the.vcf file:

• 📄 Export contacts to the file (as described above).
• 🖥️ Connect your phone to your computer and edit the.vcf file in the text editor (remove unnecessary lines).
• 🔄 Import back edited file via Import from device.

Method 5: Delete via Mi Cloud (for Xiaomi account holders)

If you use Mi Cloud for backup, your contacts can be duplicated there.Delete via Xiaomi cloud is useful when the number is "stubbornly" returned after being deleted through standard methods.

How to delete:

1. Open your phone Settings → Mi Account.
2. Go to Mi Cloud. → Contacts.
3. Find the contact you want and swipe it left (or click on three dots and select Remove).
4. Confirm the action.

To remove all contacts from Mi Cloud:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com from your computer.
• 🔑 Sign in to your Mi Account.
• 📊 Go to the Contact section.
• 🗑️ Press Control. → Delete everything.

After deleting, don’t forget to turn off sync with Mi Cloud if you don’t plan to use it:

Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Contact synchronization (disable)

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If the contact reappears after deleting, check if multi-cloud sync is enabled (Google + Mi Cloud + SIM). disable all but one primary source to avoid duplication.

What to do if the contact is not removed?

Sometimes, contacts on Xiaomi behave "unpredictable": they don't delete, come back after cleaning or duplicate. Let's look at the typical reasons and solutions.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts → Storage → Clear data

⚠️ Note: Clearing the Contacts app data will delete all local numbers, but will not affect your contacts on Google or on the Internet. SIM-After this procedure, you'll have to reconfigure the contact map.

How to Restore Accidentally Remote Contact?

If you delete an important number, it can be returned within 30 days via Google Contacts or Mi Cloud.

Through Google Contacts:

1. Open contacts.google.com.
2. In the left menu, select Cancel Changes.
3. Specify the time range (e.g., "Last 10 minutes") and click Confirm.

Through Mi Cloud:

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Go to Contacts. → Basket.
3. Select the right contact and click Restore.

If more than 30 days have passed, try to restore contacts from the backup:

• 📱 On the phone go to Settings → System and device → Backup and reset.
• 🔄 Select Recover Data and specify the backup date where the contact was still saved.

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Backups of contacts in Mi Cloud are only stored for 6 months, and then it will be impossible to restore deleted numbers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about deleting contacts on Xiaomi