How to delete all contacts from Android on Xiaomi at once: the complete guide

Mass removal of contacts on Xiaomi smartphones is a task that users face when selling a device, changing the device SIM-maps or after importing duplicate records, unlike an iPhone, where a few clicks in iCloud are enough, on Android with a shell. MIUI The process has nuances: contacts can be stored in the device memory, Google account, SIM-Mi Cloud, or even in the map, and missteps result in partial deletion or loss of important data.

In this article, 5 proven ways to erase all contacts at once on any Xiaomi smartphone (including Redmi Note 12 Pro+, POCO F5, Xiaomi 13 Ultra, etc.), from standard MIUI tools to advanced methods using ADB. Each method is illustrated with screenshots (for current versions of MIUI 14/15) and is accompanied by warnings about possible risks. Particular attention is paid to the restoration of accidentally deleted contacts through backups - unique information that is not in the standard instructions.

1. Delete via the “Contacts” menu (standard method)

The easiest method that works on all Xiaomi devices with shell MIUI — Use the built-in Contacts app, suitable for deleting records stored in your phone's memory or on the phone. SIM-Map, but does not affect your contacts from Google Account or Mi Cloud.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app** (human silhouette icon).
• ⚙️ Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Contact Management.
• 🗑️ Go to the section Delete Contacts → Check all the records (or click Select All).
• ✅ Confirm the action by clicking Delete (password/fingerprint required if lock is configured).

Export contacts to the VCF file (just in case)

Check if your contacts are synced with Google/Mi Cloud

Make sure SIM-card not blocked PIN-code

Disable two-factor authentication in your Mi Account (if you are planning a reset)

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⚠️ Note: If contacts are synced with a Google Account, they will recover the next time you connect to the Internet. To avoid this, pre-disable sync in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Account Synchronization (uncheck the box from Contacts).

2. Google Account Reset (for synchronized contacts)

If your contacts are linked to a Google Account, they can be deleted centrally through the Google Contacts web interface, which is relevant for users who use multiple Android devices and want to clear contacts everywhere at the same time.

Step-by-step:

1. Open contacts.google.com on your computer or phone and log in to your account.
2. On the left menu, select More → Delete contacts.
3. Check all contacts or specify a range (e.g., the last 30 days).
4. Click Delete and confirm the action.

⚠️ Note: Remote contacts stay in the Google shopping cart for 30 days, after which they are permanently erased. To restore them during this period, go to the Recycle Bin on the same site and click Restore.

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On Google Account

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If your contacts reappear on Xiaomi after deleting, check:

• 🔄 Is synchronization enabled in the settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of contacts.
• 📱 Is Google Contacts installed** (sometimes it duplicates the standard app) MIUI).
• 🌐 Is the phone connected to the Internet (synchronization occurs automatically when the network appears).

3.Using Mi Cloud for Mass Deletion

The Mi Cloud service is a Google alternative for Xiaomi users, and if you've previously enabled Mi Account sync, you can erase it via the web version of the cloud, which is suitable for devices with global or Chinese MIUI firmware.

How to delete contacts via Mi Cloud:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.

⚠️ Note: Once you delete contacts through Mi Cloud, they will disappear from all devices associated with this account (including Xiaomi Pad tablets and Mi Watch smartwatches).If you use one Mi Account on multiple gadgets, pre-export contacts to the.vcf file via Settings → Contacts → Exports.

Advanced Method: Deletion via ADB (for power users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., contacts are “hung” and are not deleted through the interface), you can use Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires connecting the phone to your computer and knowing the basic commands, but is guaranteed to clear the entire contact database, including system duplicates.

Preparation:

• 🖥️ Install. ADB Tools on the computer.
• 📱 Enable Developer Mode on Xiaomi: Go to Settings → About the phone and 7 times click on the version MIUI.
• 🔧 Back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers and activate debugging by USB.
• 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC through USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode).

Commands for removal:

adb shell


pm clear com.android.contacts




pm clear com.miui.contacts

These commands will reset the cache and data of the Contacts and MIUI Contacts apps, which will result in a complete cleanup of the local database.

adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.contacts/raw_contacts


adb shell content delete --uri content://com.android.contacts/data

1. Update Xiaomi drivers via Mi PC Suite.

2. switch USB mode to Charge Only and then back to File Transfer.

3. Use the original cable (not all) USB-cables support data transmission).-->

⚠️ Attention: Teams ADB irreversibly delete all contacts, including those synchronized with the clouds, if they were cacheted locally.Be sure to back up your adb backup before executing. -f contacts.ab -apk com.android.contacts.

5. Third-party applications for mass disposal

If you need to not only delete but also filter contacts (for example, leave only those with a phone number), it is more convenient to use specialized utilities. We tested 3 applications that are compatible with Xiaomi:

Recommendations for use:

1. Download the app from Google Play (avoid third-party sources!).
2. Please provide access to your contacts (required!).
3. In the app menu, select Mass Delete or a similar item.
4. Mark the deletion criteria (such as Contacts without numbers) and confirm.

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Third-party apps can’t delete contacts synced to Google or Mi Cloud if they’re protected by two-factor authentication, in which case you’ll first turn off sync in your account settings.

6. Recovery of accidentally deleted contacts

If you delete the contacts by mistake, they can be returned within a limited time, and the methods of recovery depend on where the data was stored:

• 🔄 Google Contacts: Within 30 days, through the Recycle Bin at contacts.google.com.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud: Recovery is possible within 15 days via Settings → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud → Restore.
• 📱 Local Contacts: If Automatic Backup was enabled MIUI, check the folder /MIUI/backup/AllBackup internal.
• 💾 Manual backup: Import a.vcf file through Settings → Contacts → Imports/Exports.

To recover from MIUI backup:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Local Backup and find the file with the date before the contacts are deleted.
3. Click Restore and select Contacts only (so as not to overwrite other data).

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When you delete your contacts on Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and here’s how to prevent them:

• 🔄 Contacts are returned after deletion: Disable synchronization with Google/Mi Cloud before cleaning.
• 📵 Contacts with the SIM-Cards: Use the standard Contact App → Contact management → SIM-map.
• ⚠️ ADB Error: Make sure that the debugging is enabled USB Xiaomi drivers are installed on PC.
• 🔒 Mi Account password requested: If you forget it, restore it via account.xiaomi.com (linked to required) email/phone).

⚠️ Note: On devices with a locked bootloader (bootloader) commands ADB In this case, use standard methods or unlock the bootloader through the official Xiaomi tool (risk of loss of warranty!).

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