How to Remove Repeated Contacts on Xiaomi Phone: The Complete Guide

Duplicate contacts in the Xiaomi phone book are a problem that one in three users encounter, and they appear after synchronization with multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM-card), import from backups or malfunctions MIUI. Instead of just one contact, you can see 2-3 copies with the same data, which complicates the search and spoils the appearance of the address book.

In this article, we will discuss all the working ways to remove duplicates, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications, and explain how to prevent them from appearing in the future. The instructions are relevant for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models based on MIUI 12-14 (including global and Chinese versions of firmware).

Before you start cleaning, make sure you have a backup of your contacts. MIUI Sometimes it is not working properly, especially if the doubles are associated with SIM-We recommend exporting contacts to.vcf via the Contacts menu. → Settings → Imports/Exports.

1. Remove duplicates through the built-in MIUI function

The quickest way is to use the contact merging tool, which is in the standard Contacts app, which automatically finds duplicate entries and suggests combining them, but it doesn't always work perfectly: for example, it can skip duplicates if names are written with typos or in different registers.

To take advantage of the function:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Select Contact Management.
3. Go to the section "Connect Contacts".
4. Wait for the system to scan the address book, and the duplicates will be ticked.
5. Click Combine for confirmation.

If the function does not find duplicates, try the following tricks:

• 🔄 Update the Contacts app via Google Play – new versions of the algorithm for finding duplicates have improved.
• 📱 Restart your phone – sometimes it’s a failure MIUI block out the scan.
• 🔍 Check the filters: At the top of the Join Contacts screen, you can select which accounts to crawl (e.g., Google only or Mi Account only).

Check the backup of contacts

Update the Contacts app to the latest version

Disable VPN (can block sync)

Close all background applications

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⚠️ Note: If important data (such as additional phone numbers) is missing after the merger, check the Recycle Bin folder in the Contacts app. You can recover deleted records within 30 days.

2 Manual removal of duplicates through editing

Automatic merging does not always work, especially if the duplicates have minor differences (for example, one contact is saved as "+7 999 123-45-67" and the other as "8 (999) 123-45-67").

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the Contacts app and find the duplicate entry through search.
2. Slip on the contact → click Edit (pencil icon).
3. Scroll down and select Remove Contact.
4. If a contact is linked to multiple accounts (e.g. Google and Mi Account), the system will prompt you to choose where to delete it.

To speed up the process:

• 📌 Sort contacts by name: in the Contacts app click on the filter icon (⚙️) And you can select Sort by name.
• 🔎 Use snippet search: For example, type in a part of a phone number to find all the related entries.
• 📱 Turn on source display: In the contact settings, activate the option to Show source – so you will see which account each record is linked to.

⚠️ Note: If you delete a contact linked to Google, it will disappear from all devices that sync. To avoid this, export the contacts to a.vcf file first.

3. Cleanup of duplicates through Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced to your Google account, it’s easier to clear duplicates through the web version of the service, especially for users who frequently change phones or use multiple Android devices.

Instructions:

1. Go to contacts.google.com and log in.
2. In the left menu, select Dubby (the section will appear if the system finds duplicate entries).
3. Click Combine All or select duplicates manually.
4. Confirm the changes. They automatically sync with your Xiaomi.

Advantages of this method:

• 🌐 Access from any device – no need to look for duplicates on the small screen of the phone.
• 🔄 Automatic sync – changes will apply to all gadgets linked to a Google account.
• 📊 Advanced filters: You can sort contacts by label, source and date of addition.

If the Dubbley section does not appear, try:

• 🔍 Manually enter a name or number in the search bar – duplicates can be hidden due to typos.
• 📥 Export contacts to.csv file, open it in Excel and delete duplicates through Remove duplicates.
• 🔄 Update the page (F5) — Sometimes the Google Contacts interface hangs over.

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If the duplicates appear again after sync, check your Google account settings on your phone: go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync and turn off the Contacts option for unnecessary services (for example, WhatsApp or Viber can create copies of themselves).

4. Use of third-party applications

If MIUI and Google's built-in tools fail, specialized applications will come to the rescue, offering advanced algorithms for finding duplicates, including analyzing similar names, numbers, and even email addresses.

Top.-3 Proven applications for Xiaomi:

How to use Simpler Merge (example):

1. Install the app and give access to contacts.
2. Click Scan - the system will find all the takes.
3. Select the merge mode: Automerger for identical contacts; Manual mode for control of the process.

Confirm the changes and wait until they are completed.

Warnings when using third-party applications:

• 🔒 Check Permits: Some programs request access to the SMS Calls or calls are unnecessary to clean contacts.
• 📱 Test on backup: Before mass removal, export contacts to.vcf.
• 💰 Careful with paid features: Many apps offer a “premium cleanup” for money, though the free version is enough.

5. Removal of SIM-card duplicates

Contacts saved on SIM-These are often duplicated when imported onto a phone, and they are limited to the number of characters in a name (usually up to 14) and no additional fields (email, address) that need to be removed separately from the main address book.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) → Contact management → Contacts SIM.
3. Select a duplicate contact, hold your finger → press Remove.
4. For mass removal: click Select All → Mark the necessary contacts → Delete.

Important nuances:

• 📱 Don't keep contacts on SIM: It's an outdated format with lots of restrictions. Move it to Google or Mi Account.
• 🔄 After deleting, restart your phone – sometimes contacts remain in cache.
• 🔍 Check Hidden Doubles: Some Contacts Can Only Be Shown When Inserted SIM other-phone.

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-cards, duplicates may appear due to automatic import of contacts from both cards. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Import of contacts with SIM.

6. Preventing the appearance of duplicates in the future

To avoid duplicate contacts, it is enough to follow a few rules:

• 🔄 Turn off automatic sync for unnecessary accounts, for example, if you don’t use Mi Account, remove it from the list of synced services:
• 📱 Use one primary source (like Google) and disable saving contacts elsewhere (like on the Internet). SIM-card or WhatsApp).
• 🔍 Regularly check the address book for doubles (every 1-2 months).
• 📥 When importing contacts (for example, from a.vcf file), select the option to skip duplicates.

A critical mistake many Xiaomi users make: they include synchronizing contacts simultaneously with Google, Mi Account and other users. SIM-And as a result, the same contact is stored in three places, and the system perceives it as three different records.

To avoid this:

1. Choose one primary account to store your contacts (we recommend Google).
2. In other account settings (Mi Account, Outlook, etc.), disable contact synchronization.
3. Move all contacts with SIM-Cards and local storage in the selected account.

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The only reliable way to avoid duplicates is to use one contact source (like Google only) and disable sync for all other services.

7. Recovery of accidentally deleted contacts

If you have removed important contacts during the cleaning of the duplicates, they can be restored for a limited time:

• 🔄 For Google Contacts: Go to contacts.google.com, click Cancel Changes (on the left menu) and select the desired date.

If there is no backup, try:

• 🔍 Check the call history and SMS — Maybe the numbers are still there.
• 📧 Search for contacts in mail (Gmail, Outlook) or instant messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram).
• 🔄 Use data recovery software (such as Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver) but only work if contacts have not been overwritten with new data.

⚠️ Note: After re-establishing contacts from the basket MIUI They can be duplicated again. To avoid this, export them to Google and delete local copies.

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