Removing unwanted contacts on Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that every user faces. Over time, the phone book is filled with duplicates, outdated numbers or spam contacts that interfere with quick search. Unlike single removal, mass cleaning requires knowledge of hidden MIUI features or third-party tools. This article will help you understand how to remove multiple contacts on Xiaomi (including Redmi Note 12, POCO X5, Mi 11 and others) in minutes - without losing important data and without using a computer.
The main problem is that Xiaomi’s standard Contacts app doesn’t always offer an obvious tool for group removal, and contacts can be stored in different sources. SIM-Map, Google Account, phone memory or even Mi Cloud account. We'll look at all the relevant ways, including hidden features. MIUI 14/15, Also, we warn against common errors that can lead to the loss of important numbers.
1. Deletion through the standard “Contacts” application
The most obvious, but not always effective, way to do this is to use the built-in Contacts app (or Phone in some firmware), which is suitable for removing contacts stored locally on your device or in your Google Account, but does not work with numbers on your device. SIM-map.
To remove the contacts massively:
- 📱 Open the Contacts app (a sign with a person’s silhouette on a green background).
- 🔍 Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Contact Management (or Settings). → Import/Export in older versions MIUI).
- 🗑️ Select Delete Contacts (in some firmwares this item is hidden under Additional).
- ✅ Check the unneeded contacts or click Select All (if you need to clear everything).
- 🚮 Confirm removal by clicking Ready or Delete.
⚠️ Note: In the latest versions MIUI 15 The mass removal function may be hidden. If you can't see Delete contacts, try long-pressing any contact in the list - sometimes this opens a menu with the option Delete a few.
Make a backup of contacts through Settings → Google → Backup|Check that the deleted contacts are not synced with important accounts|Make sure you do not delete your contacts from SIM-Cards (they require a separate method)|Turn off sync with Mi Cloud if you plan to clear only local contacts-->
2. Delete via Google Contacts (for synchronized numbers)
If your contacts are synced to your Google Account, they can be deleted en masse through the web version of Google Contacts, which is convenient because the changes apply to all devices where sync is enabled.
Instructions:
- 🌐 Go to contacts.google.com and log in with the same account as you do on your phone.
- 🔍 On the left menu, select Duplicates or Merger and Correct if you want to clear repetitive numbers.
- ✅ Check the boxes for unnecessary contacts (you can use filters by labels or groups).
- 🗑️ Click on the basket icon in the top menu and confirm removal.
💡 Useful tip: Google Contacts has a Cancel Changes feature (on the menu on the left).If you accidentally delete an important number, it can be restored within 30 days.
| Deleting method | Suitable for | Advantages | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Annex Contacts | Local and Google Contacts | No need for the internet, fast. | No cancellation function, does not work with SIM |
| Google Contacts (web) | Contacts synchronized with Google | Mass removal, recovery in 30 days | Need access to a computer or browser |
| MIUI Cleaner | Local contacts and cache | Removes duplicates and debris | Not always accurate, can delete the data you need |
On the phone (locally)|On Google Account|Nana SIM-map|In Mi Cloud|I don't know where they're kept.-->
3.Using MIUI Cleaner to clean up duplicates
Xiaomi has built a Cleanup tool (or Security → Cleaner) into MIUI that can find and remove duplicate contacts, a method that works if your phone book is filled with repeating numbers with different names (such as “Mom,” “Mom,” “Mother,” “Mother Worker”).
How to use:
- Open the Security app (the shield icon).
- Go to the Cleanup or Deep Clean section.
- Select Duplicate Contacts (may be called Contacts-Doubles).
- Click Clean – the system will automatically find and prompt you to merge or delete the repeated records.
⚠️ Attention: MIUI Cleaner sometimes mistakenly identifies as duplicate contacts with similar but names (for example, "Ivan Petrov" and "Ivan P!
What if the cleaner doesn’t find the doubles?
4. Removal of contacts with SIM-map
Contacts saved on SIM-They're separated from the rest of the maps. SIM Has limited memory (typically up to 250 records) and does not support group processing through standard tools MIUI.
Step-by-step:
- 📱 Open the Contacts app.
- 🔍 Press three points. → Settings → Import/Export of contacts.
- 📤 Select Export on Export SIM-card (this will create a backup copy).
- 🗑️ Return to the main contact menu, click on SIM In the top filter (near the phone and Google).
- ✅ Highlight unnecessary contacts with a long press and remove them one by one (unfortunately, mass removal for the purpose of removing them). SIM no).
It's important: SIM-The cards do not support the restoration of remote contacts. Before cleaning, be sure to export them to the phone memory or to the.vcf file.
5. Third-party applications for mass disposal
If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't work, you can use third-party apps.
- 📌 Contacts Optimizer – Finds duplicates, empty records and offers mass removal.
- 📌 Simpler Contacts – allows you to filter contacts according to different criteria (for example, without phone numbers).
- 📌 Cleanup Duplicate Contacts – specializes in merging repeating records.
🔹 How to use it:
- Install the app from Google Play.
- Please provide access to your contacts (required!).
- Follow the program’s prompts for scanning and deleting.
⚠️ Note: Some applications require a premium subscription for mass removal, and beware of programs that request unnecessary permissions (e.g. access to a free download). SMS geolocation).
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Before using third-party apps, check their ratings and reviews. Apps with ratings below 4.0 stars often contain ads or do not work correctly with Cyrillic contacts.
6. Reset contacts via Mi Cloud (for synchronized devices)
If your contacts are synced to Mi Cloud, you can reset them to factory status, a method that is suitable if you want to clean your phone book completely and start over.
Instructions:
- 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in.
- 📱 Select your smartphone in the list of devices.
- 🔄 Find the Contacts section and click Delete all data (or Reset).
- ⚠️ Confirm Action – This will delete contacts from all devices associated with this Mi Cloud account.
💡 Important: After the reset, sync will turn off. To avoid data loss, pre-export contacts to the.vcf file via Settings → System system → Backup.
7.How to avoid the re-accumulation of debris in contacts
To avoid having to clean your phone book regularly, follow these tips:
- 🔄 Turn off automatic sync with unnecessary accounts (for example, Viber, WhatsApp, Telegram often create duplicate contacts).
- 📱 Use groups in Google Contacts to sort (e.g., Work, Friends, Spam, and Spam»).
- 🚫 Don't keep in touch with me. SIM-The map is an outdated format with limitations.
- 🔍 Check duplicates regularly through Google Contacts or MIUI Cleaner.
📌 Useful feature: B MIUI 14/15 There is a Smart Grouping feature (in contact settings) that automatically sorts numbers into categories (e.g. Family, Banks) that simplifies management and reduces chaos.
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The safest way to remove mass is through Google Contacts, which allows you to undo changes within 30 days and works on any device, not just Xiaomi.