How to Remove Repeated Contacts on Xiaomi: The Complete Guide

Duplicate contacts on Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphones POCO — A common problem that occurs after syncing with multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM-Imports from backups or errors in the Contacts app. Repetitive entries not only clutter the phone book, but also prevent you from quickly finding the right number. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove duplicates from embedded tools. MIUI We will also tell you how to prevent them from appearing in the future.

It is important to understand that the method of cleaning depends on the source of duplicates, for example, if contacts are duplicated due to synchronization with Google Account and Mi Account at the same time, it is enough to disable the extra source. And if you have a problem after you transfer data from another phone, you'll need manual cleaning or specialized applications. MIUI 14/15 (HyperOS included, so the instructions are relevant to the models 2020–2026 year-end.

Before you start, we recommend you back up your contacts, which will take less than a minute, but will prevent accidental data loss, and how to do this is described in one of the sections below.

1. Removal of duplicates through the standard “Contacts” application

V MIUI There's a built-in tool for merging repeating contacts, but it doesn't always work automatically:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a human silhouette).
2. Slip on three dots in the top right corner → select Contact Management.
3. Go to the section "Connect Contacts".
4. The system will show a list of possible duplicates. Click Combine next to each pair or choose Combine all (if you are sure of the exact matches).

⚠️ Attention: Built-in tool MIUI Sometimes misses duplicates if they have minimal differences (for example, different register of letters or spaces in the room:

• 🔍 Open a contact that needs to be combined.
• 📌 Tap on three points. → Edit.
• 🔗 At the bottom of the screen will appear the button “Unite with...” – select it and specify the duplicate contact.

If the built-in tool doesn't find duplicates at all, check your sync settings. Often the problem is that contacts are stored in multiple accounts at the same time (like Google and Mi Account), and this is discussed in the next section.

Create a backup copy of contacts|Check for active synchronization accounts|Disconnecting Unnecessary Contact Sources|Close background applications (e.g. WhatsApp, Viber)

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2. Disconnecting unnecessary synchronization sources

One of the main reasons for duplicates is synchronizing contacts with multiple services at the same time, for example, if you add Google accounts, Mi Accounts and other services. SIM-The system can create separate records for the same contact at each source:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select an account (such as Google or Xiaomi).
3. Turn off the slider next to Contacts for unnecessary accounts.
4. Go back to Contacts and check if there are any duplicates left, and if so, manually delete them or use the methods below.

⚠️ Note: If you disable sync with your Google Account, contacts stored only in it will disappear from the phone book. Before doing so, make sure that all the numbers you need are duplicated in another source (for example, in Mi Account or on the phone book). SIM-map).

Also, duplicates can appear because of messenger applications (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram), which create their own copies of contacts.

• 📱 Open the messenger settings (for example, WhatsApp) → Settings → Account. → Contacts).
• 🔄 Turn off Contact Sync or Update Contacts automatically.
• 🗑️ Remove the messenger cache in the phone settings (Settings) → Annexes → [Name of messenger] → Warehouse → Clear the cache).

3. Cleanup of duplicates through Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, it’s easier to clear duplicates through the web version of Google Contacts, which works even if the phone has an outdated version installed. MIUI or there is no built-in merging tool.

Instructions:

1. Open your browser on your computer or phone and go to contacts.google.com (sign up with your Google Account).
2. In the left menu, select Doubles (or Merge and Fix). → Duplicate).
3. The system will show all the repeat contacts. Press drain for each take or select drain all.
4. After cleaning, wait for synchronization (usually takes 1-5 minutes) and check the phone book on your smartphone.

The advantage of this method is that Google Contacts finds duplicates with even minor differences (for example, “Ivan Ivanov” and “Ivanov Ivanov”), whereas the built-in tool is used to create a new version of the system. MIUI It also allows you to massively edit contacts, add tags, and recover deleted records within 30 days.

If you still have the doubles after the merger, check:

• 🔄 Sync with another account (e.g. Mi Account or Outlook).
• 📱 Are there any contacts left on SIM-Map (they are not synced to Google).
• 📲 Are there third-party backup applications (such as Mi Mover or SHAREit) that create their own copies of contacts.

4.Use of third-party cleaning applications

If the built-in tools don't work, specialized applications will come to the rescue, and we tested some popular utilities and selected the most effective ones for Xiaomi:

Simpler Contacts – this app not only finds and merges duplicates, but also offers additional features such as:

• 🔍 Find contacts without names (numbers only).
• 🗑️ Delete blank records (e.g. with email only).
• 📤 Exporting contacts to file VCF or CSV backup.

⚠️ Warning: Before using third-party apps, be sure to back up contacts (instructions in the next section).Some utilities can delete not only duplicates, but also useful data if filters are not configured correctly.

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If you encounter duplicates often, set up automatic cleaning in the Simpler Contacts app. → Auto-clean and enable Remove duplicates when synchronized to prevent recurrence of repeat contacts.

5. Backup and restoration of contacts

Before any manipulation of contacts, make sure to back up. This will save you from losing important numbers if something goes wrong. MIUI There are two ways of backup:

Method 1: Through the Contact Application

1. Open the "Contact» → three-point → Contact management.
2. Select Import/Export Contacts → Export to File.
3. Specify the location of the save (for example, internal memory or Google Drive) and confirm the export.
4. A file with the.vcf extension can be copied to a computer or sent to an email.

Method 2: Through the Mi Cloud

1. Go to Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Enable backup of Contacts (if disabled).
3. Press Backup manually and wait for the process to be completed.

To restore contacts from backup:

• 📤 If you have a.vcf file, open Contacts» → Imports/Exports → File-based import.
• ☁️ If you backup in Mi Cloud, go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Restore and select the desired copy.

⚠️ Note: When you recover from Mi Cloud, all current contacts on your phone will be replaced by backup data. If you add new numbers after you create a backup, they will disappear. To avoid this, export your current contacts to a separate file before you restore them.

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Backup copy of contacts in format VCF It is compatible with any device – it can be imported not only to Xiaomi, but also to iPhone, Samsung or computer through Google Contacts.

6. Manual removal of duplicates (for experienced users)

If the automatic tools don't work, you can manually remove the duplicates, which takes longer, but it gives you 100% control over the process.

1. Open the “Contact” and tap three points. → Settings → Show contacts.
2. Select All Contacts (to see records from all sources).
3. Flick through the list and find the duplicates: 📞 Same phone numbers with different names. 👤 Same names with different numbers (maybe different people). 📧 Repeated email or addresses.

Delete

Edit

Combine with...

To speed up the process, use a search by number:

• 🔍 Enter your phone number in the Contacts search box (e.g. 79123456789).
• 📋 The system will show all contacts with this number.

If there are too many duplicate contacts (hundreds of records), manual deletion will take hours, in which case it is better to use third-party applications (section 4) or Google Contacts (section 3).

7. Preventing the occurrence of duplicates in the future

To prevent duplicate contacts from appearing again, follow these recommendations:

• 🔄 Turn off sync with unnecessary accounts. Leave only one primary source (e.g., Google Account or Mi Account).
• 📱 Don't keep in touch with me. SIM-It has a limit on the number of characters in the name and does not support synchronization, which often leads to duplicates.
• 📲 Configure messengers. On WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram, turn off automatic contact synchronization or limit it to the main account only.
• 🔄 Check your duplicates regularly. Every 2-3 months, run the built-in merging tool in Contacts or use Google Contacts.
• 📤 Backups, which will help you quickly restore contacts if you do get duplicates.

If you frequently move contacts between devices (such as when changing your phone), use one universal method:

• 📌 Export contacts to the file VCF Import it to a new device.
• ☁️ Only sync with your Google Account (it is supported by all smartphones).
• 🚫 Avoid apps like SHAREit or Mi Mover for contact transfers – they often create duplicates.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi with two SIM-cards, duplicates may appear due to the fact that the phone saves contacts separately for each SIM. To avoid this, set up saving all contacts only in your Google Account or Mi Account, not on your account. SIM-map.

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When cleaning contacts, users often make mistakes that lead to data loss or duplicates, and the most common ones are:

Another common problem is the take-ups after the phone is reset to factory settings, which happens if the sync with multiple accounts was not disabled before the reset, to avoid this:

1. Before reset, turn off synchronization of contacts in all accounts (Google, Mi Account, etc.).
2. Export contacts to the file VCF.
3. After reset, import contacts from the file and set up sync with only one account.

If you have already encountered duplicates after a reset, use the instructions in Section 3 (Google Contacts) or Section 4 (Side of the App).

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The most common reason for returning duplicates is to enable sync with multiple accounts. If you cleared contacts but they reappear, check your sync settings in Settings → Accounts and synchronization.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions