How to Restore Deleted Contacts on POCO with/without Backup

Accidentally delete important contacts on your POCO phone? Some MIUI systems offer a built-in "Recently Deleted" feature in the Contacts app, but what if your POCO device doesn't support it? So, how to restore deleted contacts on POCO in that case?

Don't worry. In this guide, we'll introduce 4 practical methods that are widely accessible, ranging from professional recovery software to built-in cloud services and SIM card data, to help you get your lost contacts back, whether or not you have a backup. Let's get started.

Way 1. How to Restore Deleted Contacts on POCO by Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android

If you don't have any backup and need a powerful tool to recover deleted contacts directly from your POCO phone, Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android is an excellent option. It can scan your device and recover lost files, including contacts, even if they are no longer visible.

Key features of Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android

• Recover deleted messages, call logs, contacts, videos, music, photos, and documents from Android internal memory to your computer.
• Retrieve deleted photos, videos, music, and documents from an SD card to your computer.
• Preview both existing and deleted files before recovery, and selectively restore any files you need.
• Restore files from Android devices to your computer in their original format without any quality loss.
• Fully compatible with all Android phones and tablets, including Samsung, Huawei, Sony, HTC, LG, Motorola, ZTE, Xiaomi, and more.

How to restore deleted contacts on POCO?

01Download and install Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android on your computer from the official website.

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02Connect your POCO phone to the computer using a USB cable, and follow the on-screen instructions to enable USB debugging.

03Once connected, select "Contacts" as the data type and click "Next" to proceed.

04Choose "Quick Scan" or "Deep Scan" depending on your needs, then let the program scan your device.

05After the scan, preview the deleted contacts and click "Recover" to save them to your PC.

Need a visual walkthrough? Check out the video tutorial below to see how it works in action.

Way 2. How to Retrieve Deleted Contacts on POCO with Mi Cloud

If you had previously enabled Mi Cloud contact sync on your POCO phone, you can easily restore deleted contacts through the cloud.

Steps to use Mi Cloud to recover POCO contacts:

Step 1. Go to "Settings" > "Mi Account" and log in with your credentials.

Step 2. Navigate to "Mi Cloud" > "Restore from backup".

Step 3. Tap "Restore using this backup" if the option is available. Follow the prompts to recover the deleted contacts.

Pros:

• Built-in and free for Mi/POCO users
• Easy and fast recovery

Cons:

• Requires prior sync with Mi Cloud
• It may not be available on all POCO models

Way 3. How to Recover Deleted Contacts on POCO via Google Contacts

Google Contacts offers a useful trash feature that stores deleted contacts for 30 days. If your POCO phone was syncing contacts with your Google account, this method is highly effective.

Below is the guide on recovering deleted contacts on POCO by Google Contacts:

Step 1. Visit Google Contacts on a browser and log in.

Step 2. Click on the "Trash" option from the sidebar.

Step 3. Select the contacts you want to recover and click "Restore".

Step 4. On your phone, go to "Settings" > "Google" > Settings for Google apps > "Google Contacts sync", and enable sync if needed.

Pros:

• Free and reliable
• This can be done from any device

Cons:

• Only restores contacts deleted within the past 30 days
• Requires Google sync to be enabled before deletion

Way 4. How to Restore Deleted Contacts on POCO Through SIM Card

If your contacts were stored on your SIM card, they may still be recoverable without needing any tools or backups. Follow these steps to do it:

Step 1. Open the Contacts app on your POCO phone.

Step 2. Tap the three-dot menu > "Settings" > "Import/Export contacts".

Step 3. Choose "Import from SIM card". Select your Google account or phone storage as the destination.

Pros:

• Quick and easy
• No internet or tools needed

Cons:

• Only works if contacts are stored on the SIM
• SIM storage is limited and doesn't support all contact fields

Wrap Up

Losing contacts on your POCO phone can be frustrating, but as this guide shows, there are several effective ways to recover them. If you've previously backed up your contacts to Mi Cloud or Google Contacts, restoring them is relatively straightforward. And if your contacts were stored on a SIM card, recovery is simple and quick.

However, for the most complete and flexible recovery, especially when you don't have a backup, we highly recommend using Coolmuster Lab.Fone for Android. It allows you to scan your phone directly, preview deleted data, and selectively recover what you need. Whether it's contacts, messages, photos, or other important files, this professional tool gives you the best chance of getting your data back safely.

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