How to delete contacts on Xiaomi: 5 proven ways (with photos)

Removing contacts on Xiaomi smartphones only seems to be a simple task – in practice, users are faced with synchronization through Mi Account, duplication of records from Google Contacts or “stuck” numbers on the Internet. SIM-In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to clean the phone book, including hidden functions. MIUI, Also explain why the contact can be returned after deletion.

Xiaomi is very well integrated with the Mi ecosystem: even after manual removal, records can be recovered from the cloud if you don’t turn off sync in advance. We tested all methods on the Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO X5 Pro and Xiaomi 13 Ultra (MIUI 14/15) models and identified the fastest and most reliable way for each scenario. At the end of the article, we have a method comparison table and answers to frequent questions.

1. Delete contacts through the standard “Contacts” application

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background), which is suitable for removing single entries or small groups, but has a limitation: if a contact is synchronized with a Google or Mi Account, it will return after the next sync.

To avoid automatic recovery, before removal:

• 🔄 Turn off sync in Settings → Accounts. → Google/Mi Account → Synchronization of contacts.
• 📱 Go to the Contacts app, find the desired record and hold your finger on it for 2 seconds.
• 🗑️ In the top menu, click “Delete” (basket icon) and confirm the action.
• 🔍 For mass removal: click on three dots in the upper right corner → «Contact management» → «Delete a few».

Disable synchronization with Google

Disable synchronization with Mi Account

Backup of important contacts

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Important: If a contact is linked to WhatsApp or Telegram, removing it from the phone book will not affect the messengers - there will be a record.

2. Clean up via Mi Account (Xiaomi Cloud)

If you use an Mi Account to back up, all contacts are duplicated in the Xiaomi Cloud. Deleting records only on your phone won't help - they'll come back the next time you connect to the Internet.

1. Open Settings → Mi Account → Xiaomi Cloud → Contacts.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner → “Contact Management”.
3. Select the desired entries (or click "Select All") and tap "Delete".
4. Confirm the action by entering a password from the Mi Account.

A unique feature of MIUI is that when you delete contacts through the cloud, they will disappear from all devices associated with this account (including tablets and Xiaomi Watch smartwatches).If you use one account on multiple gadgets, make sure that you only erase unnecessary recordings.

3. Removal of contacts with SIM-map

Contacts saved on SIM-They are not synchronized with the clouds, but have a limited volume (usually up to 250 records) to delete:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Switch to three points → “Settings” → “Import/Export contacts”.
3. Select “Contact Management” SIM-map».
4. Hold your finger on the desired record → click “Delete”.

Warning: Some operators (such as MTS or Beeline) block editing of contacts on SIM via the phone menu, in which case you will have to use an old device with support for SIM-manager or contact the salon.

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On Google Account

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4. Mass removal via Google Contacts

If your contacts are synced with your Google Account, they can be managed via the web version of the contact.google.com service.

• 🧹 Cleanup of duplicates (function "Find and combine duplicates»).
• 📊 Label filtering (e.g., “work” or “family»).
• 🗑️ Mass removal (singling out multiple records at a time).

Instructions:

1. Go to contacts.google.com from your PC or phone.
2. Sign in with the same account as Xiaomi.
3. Tick unneeded contacts → click on the basket icon.
4. For complete cleaning: in the left menu, select “More” → “Clean duplicates and combine”.

⚠️ Note: Google Contacts deleted will disappear from all devices that sync with this account (including iPhone, Android tablets and even Gmail in the browser).

5. Resetting the phone book through the engineering menu (for experienced)

If standard methods do not help (for example, after a MIUI failure, contacts are duplicated or not deleted), you can use the engineering menu. This method requires caution - improper actions can lead to resetting other settings.

Instructions:

1. Open the phone app and enter the combination: ##4636##
2. In the menu that appears, select “Phone Information” (or “Usage Statistics”).
3. Scroll down to the Reset Statistics section → click on Clear Data.
4. Reset the device.

Warning: This method resets not only contacts, but also call history, messages and other phone app data. Use it only if other methods have failed.

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Before using the engineering menu, back up your contacts via Settings → System → Backup. This will allow you to recover important data if you make an error.

Comparison of Contact Deletion Methods on Xiaomi

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For most users, the best option is a combination of disabling sync + deleting through Google Contacts or Mi Account, which ensures that records will not return after a reboot or MIUI update.

Frequent problems and solutions

Even after deleting the contacts, they can still appear in the phone book, and let’s look at the typical causes and ways to eliminate them:

Problem 1: Remote contacts return after synchronization.

• 🔄 Solution: Turn off automatic synchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Google/Mi Account before deletion.
• 📱 If the records have already been restored, repeat the deletion via Google Contacts or MI Cloud.

Problem 2: Contacts are duplicated (e.g., one entry is displayed 2-3 times).

• 🧹 Solution: Use the “Find and Combine Duplicates” feature in Google Contacts or Contacts app (Settings) → Contact management).
• 🔍 Check if the same record is saved to different accounts (e.g. Google and Google) SIM-map).

Problem 3: You can’t delete the contact – the button is inactive.

• 🔒 Solution: Most likely, the record is protected by the system (for example, this is the operator's service number.
• 🛠️ If the contact is linked to a system application (e.g. Mi Pay), it can be hidden but not deleted.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions