How to quickly remove several contacts Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: all working ways

Deleting multiple contacts at once on the Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro can be a tedious task if you do it one at a time, especially when the phone is packed with hundreds of unwanted numbers, from old colleagues to spam contacts from messengers. In this article, we will analyze all available methods of mass removal, including hidden functions. MIUI, Working with Google Account and Third Party Tools.

It's important to understand that the methods vary in speed, security and consequences, for example, deleting Google Contacts syncs with all devices, and locally erasing Redmi Note 9 Pro can cause data loss when reset. MIUI 12-14 and highlighted the key nuances that the manufacturer does not advertise.

If you need to clean your phone before selling or just clean up, read on. And if you're afraid of losing important numbers, be sure to back up your contacts before mass deletion (instructions in the backup section).

1. Deletion through the standard “Contacts” application

The most obvious, but not always convenient, way to use the built-in Contacts app from Xiaomi. It has a group deletion feature, but with limitations: you can not select contacts by filter (for example, only with empty names), and the interface can slow down with a large amount of data.

How it works:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette on the home screen).
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Select Contact Management.
• ✅ Select from the top menu, then tick unnecessary contacts.
• 🗑️ After selecting, click Remove (basket icon) and confirm the action.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 You can’t delete more than 50 contacts at a time – the app will give you an error.
• 🔄 If your contacts are synced with Google, they will recover the next update.
• ⏳ 500.+ Contacts selection takes 10-15 minutes (tested on the Redmi Note 9 Pro with 6 GB of RAM).

⚠️ Note: If you have Mi Account sync enabled, remote contacts may remain in the cloud. → Accounts. → Mi Account. → Synchronization.

2. Mass removal via Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, the most reliable way is to use the web version of Google Contacts, which allows you to filter numbers by label, duplicate or date of addition, which speeds up the process by 5-10 times.

Step-by-step:

1. 🌐 Open in the browser contacts.google.com and log in.
2. 🔎 In the left menu, select Tags or Doubles if you want to clear the repeating numbers.
3. ✅ Check the unneeded contacts (you can highlight everything through Select everything in the top menu).
4. 🗑️ Click on the basket icon → Delete.
5. 🔄 Return to your phone and update your contacts: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of contacts.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Fast: Processing 1000+ Contacts take 2-3 minutes.
• 🔍 Flexible filtering: you can delete, for example, all numbers without names or added before a certain date.
• ☁️ Sync: Changes will apply to all devices with this Google Account.

⚠️ Attention: Deleted numbers through Google Contacts are placed in the shopping cart and stored there for 30 days. → Clean the basket.

3.Use of MIUI Cleaner (hidden function)

In the firmware MIUI There's a little-known tool called Cleaner that allows you to delete unnecessary data, including contacts, which is a good method if you want to clean your phone of junk numbers, like those left over from Viber or WhatsApp.

How to find and use:

• 🔧 Open the Settings. → Annexes → Cleaner (or search through the settings).
• 🧹 Go to the Deep Cleanup tab.
• 📊 Scroll down to Contacts section (may be called Contact Data).
• 🗑️ Click Clean – the system will prompt you to delete unused or duplicate numbers.

Features of the method:

• 🎯 Automatic analysis: MIUI It defines the “junk” contacts (without names, with the same numbers, etc.).
• 🔄 No sync: only deletes local data without affecting Google Account.
• ⚠️ Loss risk: can delete important numbers if they are marked as doubles (e.g., with different names but the same phone).

4. Export/import of contacts through VCF-file (for experienced)

This is a good way to do this if you don't just delete contacts, you filter them out before importing them back, like leaving only the names or deleting all corporate contacts, and you need to work with a.vcf file on your computer.

Algorithm of action:

1. 📤 Export: Open Contacts → Settings → Imports/Exports → Export to file: Save the file to a memory card or internal memory.
2. 💻 Transfer the contacts.vcf file to your computer.
3. 🔍 Open the file in a text editor (for example, Notepad)++) or special program (VCF Remove unnecessary blocks (each contact starts with a BEGIN:VCARD ends END:VCARD).
4. 📥 Import: Return the edited file to your phone and import through Contacts → Import from the device.

Pros and cons of the method:

⚠️ Note: When importing a.vcf file, all existing contacts on the phone will be replaced by data from the file. If you want to save some numbers, export them separately first.

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Before editing VCF-A format error (e.g., removing an extra comma) can make it impossible to import. Use the service to check the correctness of the file. VCF Validator.

5. Third-party applications for mass disposal

If the built-in tools Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro do not suit you, you can use third-party applications. We tested 5 popular utilities and selected the two most reliable:

1. Contact Remover Group Delete (Google Play)

• ✅ Remove up to 1000 contacts at a time.
• ✅ Filters: empty names, doubles, numbers without contacts.
• ❌ Advertising in the free version.

2. Cleanup Duplicate Contacts (Google Play)

• ✅ Automatic detection of duplicates.
• ✅ Backup before deletion.
• ❌ Requires access to contacts and SMS (check the permits!).

How to use (for example, Contact Remover):

• 📱 Install the app and give access to contacts.
• 🔍 Select a filter (for example, contact without name).
• ✅ Mark numbers to delete or click Select All.
• 🗑️ Confirm the removal and wait for the completion.

Risks of using third-party applications:

• 🛡️ Security: Apps can collect your contacts. check reviews and permissions before installing.
• 🔄 Sync: Some utilities only delete contacts locally without affecting Google Account.
• 💰 Paid Features: Free versions often limit the number of contacts to be deleted.

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The side of the application is convenient for one-time mass removal, but not suitable for regular use due to security risks. After cleaning, remove the utility and revoke its permissions.

6. Reset to factory settings (last resort)

If you need to clean your phone completely (for example, before selling), you can reset to factory settings, which will delete all data, including contacts, messages, photos and apps.

How to reset the Redmi Note 9 Pro:

1. 🔧 Go to Settings. → The phone. → Resetting settings.
2. 🔄 Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
3. 🔐 Enter the password (if installed) and confirm the action.
4. ⏳ Wait until it is completed (it will take 5-10 minutes).

What will be removed:

• 📞 All contacts (including local and synchronized with Mi Account).
• 📸 Photo, video and music.
• 📱 Installed applications and their data.
• 🔑 Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Accounts settings.

⚠️ Note: If you do not disable Xiaomi Device Protection before reset (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account. → Device protection, after rebooting, the phone will require a password from the Mi Account. Without it, it will be impossible to unlock the device!

When to use this method:

• 💼 Before selling or transferring the telephone.
• 🔄 In case of serious failures in the work of contacts (for example, they do not open or duplicate indefinitely).
• 🛡️ If you suspect a virus that has damaged your contact database.

Backup of contacts before deletion

Before you start mass deletion, make sure to back up. This will take 2-3 minutes, but save you from accidentally losing important numbers. The Redmi Note 9 Pro has three reliable backup methods:

1. via Google Account (the most reliable):

• ☁️ Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.
• 🔄 Make sure the switch opposite the Contact is on.
• 📱 Click Sync Now.

2.Local backup through MIUI:

• 📱 Open Contacts. → Settings → Imports/Exports → Export to file.
• 💾 Save the contacts.vcf file to a memory card or internal memory.
• 📁 Copy the file to a computer or cloud (e.g. Google Drive).

3. Using the Mi Mover app:

• 📲 Install Mi Mover from Google Play.
• 🔄 Select Backup → Contacts.
• 💾 Save a copy to another phone or to Xiaomi’s cloud.

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Even if you’re sure your contacts are synced to Google, make a local backup. In 2023, Redmi Note 9 Pro users encountered a bug that caused them to lose their sync and lose some numbers.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contact removal