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Xiaomi: Filter Your Contact List by Account

If your contact list mixes phone numbers, WhatsApp entries, and other synced accounts, finding the right person gets messy fast. MIUI keeps every synced account in one long list by default, which makes Calls and Messages harder to scan. A built-in filter lets you narrow that view down to only the account you actually need.

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When contacts from several accounts pile up in one list, calls and messages get harder to sort through. MIUI stores every synced account together by default, so phone contacts sit right next to WhatsApp, Google, or SIM entries.

A dedicated filter lets you display only the account categories you choose. This helps when you only want a WhatsApp contacts view, or when you want to hide duplicate SIM entries while searching for someone.

How to filter the contact list

Go to Tap on ContactsOpen the MenuTap on Customize viewTap on CustomizeSelect or deselect CategoriesTap on Save.

Each category listed under Customize represents one account type, for example your phone storage, SIM card, or a messaging app synced to the device.

Deselecting a category removes its contacts from the visible list without deleting or unsyncing the account itself.

The filter applies to both the Contacts app and the contact suggestions shown in Calls and Messages.

If some contacts still show up after filtering, check whether that person is also saved under a category you left selected. A contact saved to two accounts stays visible until both categories are deselected.

Frequently asked questions

Yes. Open Customize and deselect every category except WhatsApp, then tap Save. Only WhatsApp contacts stay visible until you change the selection again.