How to remove duplicate contacts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: the complete guide

Duplicate contacts on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 – a common problem that occurs after synchronization with multiple accounts, import from the company. SIM-maps or malfunctions MIUI. Repeated recordings not only clutter up the phone book, but also prevent you from quickly finding the right subscriber. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to remove duplicates, from embedded tools to third-party utilities, and also describe how to prevent their occurrence in the future.

Features of the Redmi Note 10 (model mojito/sunny) The system automatically combines contacts from different sources – a Google account, MI-account, SIM-But sometimes this process is flawed, creating a new memory. 3–5 It's important to understand that simple manual removal is not always effective - duplicates can return after the next synchronization.

Why do you have duplicate contacts on the Redmi Note 10?

Before you start cleaning, it’s worth figuring out the reasons for the recurring entries. On the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, this is usually due to:

• 🔄 Multiple sync: Connecting to Google Contacts at the same time, MI Cloud and Local Phone Book Create Conflicts When Data Merges.
• 📱 Import with SIM-Cards: when transferring contacts from an old phone SIM often duplicated records with incomplete data (for example, only a number without a name).
• 🤖 Mistakes. MIUI: firmware MIUI 12.5-14 - Bugs with automatic contact aggregation occur, especially after updates.
• 📲 Third-party messengers: WhatsApp, Telegram or Viber can create their own copies of contacts in the background.

Interesting fact: on the Redmi Note 10 Pro (sweet model), the problem is less common due to the optimized version of MIUI. But the basic version of the Redmi Note 10 (mojito) suffers from doubles more often due to RAM limitations (4 GB as standard).

⚠️ Note: If you have recently updated your firmware to MIUI 14, check the sync settings in Settings → Google accounts → Contact sync. Newer versions can default to automatic backups, which create duplicates.

Method 1: Remove duplicates through the standard Contacts app

The easiest method is to use built-in MIUI tools, which is suitable if there are few duplicates (up to 50 entries) and they have appeared recently.

1. Open the Contacts app** (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen).
2. Slip on three dots in the top right corner and select Contact Management → Combine and fix.
3. The system will automatically find the repeating entries. Click Combine next to each pair or select Combine all for mass processing.
4. Confirm the action by pressing Ready.

If the option to combine and fix is missing (this happens on custom firmware), try an alternative way:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts.
2. Press Warehouse. → Clear the cache.
3. Return to the Contacts app and re-search for duplicates.

Check the backup in Google Drive

Turn off automatic synchronization in MI Cloud

Close all messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)

Ensure a stable Wi-Fi connection-->

Important: Once you connect your contacts through the standard app, be sure to restart your phone. In 30% of cases, duplicates return if you don't reboot.

Method 2: Clean up Google Contacts (web version)

If duplicates are created because of sync with a Google account, it is more effective to clean them through a web interface, which ensures that the changes apply to all devices associated with the account.

1. Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to: contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi Note 10.
3. In the left menu, select Duplicates (section "Fix and Manage").
4. Google will automatically find the duplicate entries. Click Combine for each pair or select Combine all.
5. After processing, click More → Export and save a backup in.vcf format.

The advantage of this method:

• 🔍 Accurate detection of duplicates by numbers, names and email.
• 🌐 Synchronize changes with all Android devices.
• 📥 Possibility to export a clean phone book for import to other gadgets.

⚠️ Note: If you use multiple Google accounts on Redmi Note 10, turn off sync for all but the main one before cleaning.

Only with a Google account.

Through MI Cloud

Locally (no cloud)

Use it. SIM-map

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Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If the built-in tools fail, specialized utilities will come to the rescue. For Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, you can:

Instructions for using Simpler Merge (recommended for Redmi Note 10):

1. Download and install the app from Google Play.
2. Launch the utility and give access to contacts.
3. Click Scan - the program will find all the takes.
4. View the proposed combination options (you can edit manually).
5. Click Combine selected and confirm the action.

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Before using third-party apps, disable autosynchronization in your account settings, which will prevent you from creating new takes during the cleanup.

Method 4: Manual cleaning through export/import

A radical but reliable method is to export contacts, manually process files and import them back, and is suitable for users with more than 200 duplicates.

1. Export Contacts: Open Contacts»** → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file. Select.vcf format and save the file to your device or to the cloud.

• Return to Import/Export and select Import from the file.
• Specify the path to the edited.vcf file.

After discharge:

• 🔄 Enable sync for only one source (e.g., only Google Contacts).
• 📵 Turn off automatic backup in MI Cloud if you don’t use it.
• 🔍 Check the contacts for take-ups after 24 hours - sometimes they don't appear immediately.

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Resetting the Contacts app is a last resort, and only use it if other methods fail, as it deletes all local data without recovery.

How to Prevent the appearance of doubles in the future

To avoid recurring problems, follow these rules:

1. Turn off unnecessary sync: Go to Settings → Accounts and sync. Leave sync on for only one source (like Google). Disable MI Cloud → Contacts if you don't use it.
2. Use one primary account: If you have multiple Google accounts, select one to store contacts. On WhatsApp and other messengers, turn off the "Show Contacts" option in the settings.

Clean your phone book regularly

• Check your contacts for duplicates once a month through Google Contacts (web version).