How to quickly remove multiple contacts Xiaomi Redmi 9T: all working methods

Deleting multiple contacts on the Xiaomi Redmi 9T can be a tedious task if you do it one at a time, especially when the phone book is full of hundreds of unnecessary entries: duplicates, old numbers or spam contacts. Fortunately, MIUI offers several ways to mass delete, from built-in tools to workarounds through Google Account and backup files.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 proven methods, including the hidden features of Redmi 9T, that allow you to clear contacts in minutes. You’ll learn how to avoid common errors (such as accidentally deleting important numbers), which applications will help automate the process, and what to do if standard methods do not work. And for those who are afraid of losing data, we have prepared a unique checklist to create a backup before mass deletion.

1. Deletion through the standard “Contacts” application

The most obvious, but not always convenient, way to use the built-in Contacts app from Xiaomi, which has a group removal feature, but with limitations: it is only available for contacts saved on the device or for users who are not connected to the device. SIM-Contacts from your Google Account or other services (such as Mi Account) will have to be deleted separately.

To take advantage of this method:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app on Redmi 9T.
• 🔍 Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management.
• 🗑️ Go to the tab Delete contacts.
• ✅ Check the boxes for unnecessary entries (you can use a search by name or number).
• 🚮 Click Remove and confirm the action.

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If the list does not contain the “Delete Contacts” button, update the Contacts app via Google Play or check the display settings in Settings → Apps → Contacts → Permissions.

⚠️ Note: This method does not work for contacts synced with Google or Mi Cloud, they will have to be deleted through the web interface of the corresponding service (for this in the following sections.

2. Mass removal via Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced to your Google Account (and Redmi 9T defaults), the most reliable way to clean up is to use the web version of Google Contacts, which allows you to delete posts in bundles, filter by tags, and even restore mistakenly deleted contacts within 30 days.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your computer or phone and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same Google account that is linked to Redmi 9T.
3. On the left of the menu, select Tags or use search to filter out unnecessary contacts (such as by email domain or keyword).
4. Tick the required entries (you can highlight everything through Select everything in the top menu).
5. Click on the basket icon (🗑️) and confirm the removal.

🔹 Advantage: Changes are synchronized automatically with the phone, and remote contacts temporarily remain in the Recycle Bin (where they can be restored).

⚠️ Note: If you use multiple Google accounts on Redmi 9T, Make sure you delete contacts from the correct profile. → Accounts. → Google.

3. Deletion via VCF files (export/import)

This is a method that is suitable for those who want to completely clear the phone book and download only the necessary contacts. The method requires preliminary preparation, but guarantees 100% control over the process. You export all contacts to a.vcf file, edit it on the computer (deleting unnecessary entries), and then import back.

Step-by-step:

• 📤 Export: Open Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Exports/imports → Export to file. Choose where to save (e.g., internal memory) and confirm.
• 💻 Transfer the contacts.vcf file to your computer (for example, via USB-cable).
• 📝 Open the file in a text editor (for example, Notepad)++ or VS Code. Every contact starts with a code. BEGIN:VCARD ends END:VCARD. Remove unnecessary blocks.
• 📥 Import: Return the edited file to your phone and import through Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → File-based import.

Create a backup copy of the original file

Use a text editor with syntax highlighting

Check the file encoding (should be UTF-8)

Remove only entire blocks of BEGIN:VCARD...END:VCARD

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🔹 Tip: If there are too many contacts, use specialized editing software VCF, for example, VCF Editor (available for Windows) allows you to sort contacts by field and delete duplicates automatically.

4. Use of third-party applications

If the built-in MIUI tools seem inconvenient, third-party apps will come to the rescue, such as Contacts Optimizer or Simpler Merge, which not only massively delete contacts, but also find duplicates, combine records and clean up numbers from garbage, the main thing is to choose a reliable application with good reviews so as not to run into viruses or data leaks.

Top.-3 mass-disposal:

⚠️ Attention: Before using third-party applications:

• 🔒 Check the permissions the program requests (access to contacts, storage, Internet).
• 📌 Read reviews on Google Play – especially pay attention to data loss complaints.
• 🛡️ Create a backup of contacts (for example, through Export to the VCF).

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5. Reset contacts via MIUI settings (last resort)

If none of the above methods worked (for example, due to a failure in the Contacts app), you can use the application data reset, which will delete all local contacts, but leave intact the entries from Google Account or Mi Cloud.

How to do this:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the Contacts (or Contacts) app and open its settings.
3. Select Warehouse. → Clear the data.
4. Confirm the action. After that, all local contacts will be deleted, and the application will return to the factory settings.

🔹 Important: This method does not affect contacts synchronized with Google or Mi Account, they will recover the next time you connect to the Internet, but all unsynchronized records will be lost irretrievably.

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Resetting the Contacts app is a nuclear option, only use it if other methods don't work and you have a backup.

How to Avoid Losing Important Contacts: Security Checklist

Mass deletion is always risky, one mistake, and you can lose important numbers. To prevent this from happening, follow this checklist:

Create a backup through Export to VCF or Google Contacts

Check which contacts are synced with Google/Mi Cloud (Settings → Accounts)

Use filters (e.g., by group or label) for point removal

After deleting, check the Recycle Bin in Google Contacts (in case of error)

If you use a third-party app, test it for copies of contacts.

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🔹 Additional protection: Set up automatic synchronization of contacts with Google or Mi Cloud. → Accounts. → Google → Sync your account and enable Contacts, now even if you accidentally delete something on your phone, the records will remain in the cloud.

⚠️ Note: If you are planning to sell or rent out Redmi 9T In the repair, be sure to untie all accounts (Google, Mi Account) and delete contacts through reset to factory settings. Otherwise, new owners can access your data.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contact removal on Redmi 9T