How to completely remove all contacts Xiaomi Redmi 9: 3 working methods

Deleting all contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 9 can be necessary in different situations: before selling a phone, to clean up memory or after transferring data to a new device. However, not all users know that simply selecting and deleting contacts one by one is not an effective way, especially if there are hundreds of them. In this article, we will discuss three reliable methods, including mass deletion through settings, synchronization with Google and full reset to factory settings.

It is important to note that Redmi 9 (model M2003J15SS) base-work MIUI, where contacts can be stored in several places: in the memory of the phone, on the SIM-map or cloud Google/Mi Account. So, before deleting, it is recommended to check all sources to avoid losing important numbers. If you plan to save some contacts, export them to.vcf in advance, which we will also tell you about.

1. Mass removal of contacts through the “Contacts” application

The easiest way is to use the built-in Contacts app (or People in English). MIUI). This method is suitable if all numbers are stored in the phone’s memory or synced with Google, but not with the phone. SIM-Here's how to do it:

1. Open the Contacts app on the home screen or in the app menu.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) In the upper right corner, select Contact Management (or Manage Contacts).
3. Go to the Import/Export section → Delete contacts.
4. Check all contacts (or select the ones you need) and click Delete.

If there is no mass removal option, use an alternative method:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Application management → Contacts.
• 🗑️ Press Warehouse. → Clear the data (this will delete all local contacts, but will not affect Google or Google) SIM).
• ⚠️ Note: This method will also reset the settings of the Contacts app»!

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If contacts are synced with Google, deleting them through the app will cause numbers to disappear on other devices connected to this account, and to avoid this, turn off sync in advance:

Settings → Accounts and sync → Google → Disable “Contacts”

2. Delete via Google account (for synchronized contacts)

If your contacts are saved to Google (which is typical for Redmi 9 when you first turn them on), they can be deleted centrally via a web interface.This method is convenient if you want to clear numbers on all devices at the same time.

1. Open contacts.google.com on your computer or phone and log in with the same account as Redmi 9.
2. On the left menu, select More → Delete contacts.
3. Mark all contacts (or use filters, for example, by tags) and click Remove.
4. Confirm the action in the pop-up window.

Then sync Redmi 9 with Google to make the changes apply:

Settings → Accounts and sync → Google → Enable “Contacts” → Sync

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If contacts are still displayed on your phone after deleting, check if they are saved on the phone. SIM-To do this, open the Contacts app" → "Settings" → "Imports/Exports" → "Contact management SIM".

Keep in mind that remote contacts end up in Google's 30-day shopping cart, so you can clear them up.

• 🗑️ Go to the cart on the Google Contacts page.
• 🧹 Choose Clean the cart or restore the desired numbers during this time.

⚠️ Note: If Redmi 9 is enabled to sync with Mi Account (Xiaomi cloud), deletion via Google will not affect these contacts.

3. Completely reset the phone to factory settings

If you not only need to delete contacts, but also completely clean your phone (for example, before selling), reset to factory settings.This method will delete all data, including apps, photos, messages and settings. On Redmi 9, the reset is done like this:

1. Back up important data (photos, videos, documents) to your computer or cloud.
2. Go to Settings → About the phone → Reset settings.
3. Select to erase all data (reset to factory).
4. Enter the password (if installed) and confirm the action.

It takes 5-10 minutes, and when you restart, it's like new, without a single contact.

• 🔄 The discharge does not affect the data on SIM-card and memory card (if not encrypted).
• 📱 If the phone was tied to Mi Account, after reset, you may need to enter a login / password to unlock (protection against theft).

4 How to remove contacts from SIM-maps on Redmi 9

Contacts saved on SIM-The card is not deleted through standard settings. MIUI. To clean them up:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Go to Settings (cog or three points).
3. Select Contact Management → Import / Export → Delete with SIM.
4. Mark all contacts and confirm removal.

If you do not have an option, use an alternative method:

• 📶 Put it in. SIM-card to another phone (for example, a Nokia button or an old Samsung phone).
• 🗑️ Delete contacts via the menu SIM-manager on that device.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI contact SIM-The cards can be duplicated in the phone's memory. SIM Check if there are any copies in the Local Contacts section.

5. Exporting contacts before deleting: how to keep important numbers

Before mass deletion, it is recommended to export the contacts to a.vcf (business card) file, which can then be imported to another phone. On Redmi 9, this is done as follows:

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Import / Export.
2. Select Export to Storage (or Export to Memory Card).
3. Specify which contacts to export (all, with SIM, from Google, etc.).
4. Save the file to a convenient location (for example, in the Download folder).

The.vcf file can:

• 📤 Send to email or messenger.
• 🖥️ Copy to a computer through USB-cable.
• ☁️ Download to the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).

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If you need to transfer contacts to a new Xiaomi phone, the easiest way to use the Mi Mover feature (built into MIUI) is to automatically copy contacts, messages and photos over Wi-Fi without wire.

On the Redmi 9 with MIUI 12+ firmware, an exported.vcf file can weigh up to 50 MB if the contacts have a lot of photos. To reduce the size, remove unnecessary avatars before exporting:

Contacts → Select contact → Edit → Delete photo

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you delete contacts on Redmi 9, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

• 🔄 Contacts are returned after deletion. Reason: sync with Google or Mi Cloud is enabled. Solution: disable sync before deletion or clear contacts in the cloud.
• 📵 Contacts with the SIM-Reason: operator or firmware restrictions. Solution: use another phone to clean up. SIM.
• 🔒 After the reset, the phone requires an old Mi Account. Reason: Mi Account Lock. Solution: remember your account details or contact Xiaomi for support.

Another common mistake is to remove the wrong contacts, so to avoid that:

• 🔍 Before mass removal, review the list for important numbers.
• 📌 Use filters (for example, by groups or tags) in Google Contacts.

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FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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Before any method of removing contacts on Redmi 9, be sure to check where they are stored (locally, on Google, on SIM or in Mi Cloud) to help avoid losing important numbers or unexpectedly returning them after cleaning.