Seeing the same name appear multiple times in your contact list can be annoying. It makes calling or messaging confusing and clutters your address book. The duplicate contacts issue on the OnePlus 13 usually happens when multiple accounts, such as Google, WhatsApp, or SIM contacts, are syncing the same information.
Fortunately, you can clean it up in just a few minutes using the built-in tools and settings.
Why Your OnePlus 13 Might Have Duplicate Contacts
- Contacts are saved in more than one account.
- SIM, Google, and OnePlus Cloud are syncing the same entries.
- Contacts were imported multiple times from a backup.
- Sync errors or merging problems after software updates.
Merge Duplicate Contacts Automatically.
Your OnePlus 13 has a built-in feature that can automatically detect and merge identical contacts. This is the fastest and easiest fix.
- Open the Contacts app, and then tap your profile icon or three-dot menu in the upper right corner.
- Tap Manage contacts, and then tap Merge contacts.
Review the duplicates the system detects, and confirm to merge them into single entries.
Turn Off Contact Sync for Unused Accounts.
If multiple accounts are syncing the same contacts, new duplicates can appear over time. Disabling sync for unused or duplicate accounts helps prevent this.
- Open Settings, and then tap Passwords and accounts.
- Tap the account you rarely use for contacts, and then turn off Contact sync.
Repeat this for any other accounts that do not need contact synchronization.
Delete Duplicate Contacts Manually.
If automatic merging doesn’t catch all duplicates, you can remove them manually. This gives you full control over which versions to keep.
- Open the Contacts app, and then tap the Search bar.
- Type the name that appears twice, and long-press on the duplicate you want to delete.
Tap Delete contact, and confirm your choice.
Sync Contacts with Google.
Syncing with your Google account ensures your contact list stays organized and backed up across devices. Google Contacts can also merge duplicates automatically.
- Open Settings, and then tap Google.
- Tap Settings for Google apps, and then tap Google Contacts sync. Turn it on if it’s disabled.
Then, visit contacts.google.com on your browser to review and merge duplicates directly from your Google account.
Export and Reimport Contacts.
If duplicates still persist, exporting your entire contact list and reimporting it can give you a clean start.
- Open the Contacts app, and then tap the profile icon or three-dot menu.
- Tap Import/Export, and then select Export to .vcf file. After exporting, delete the existing contacts and import the saved file again.
This process ensures that only one copy of each contact is restored.
Duplicate contacts are one of those small but irritating issues that can make your phone feel messy. Once you’ve merged and cleaned them up, your OnePlus 13 contact list will stay organized and easier to manage.
FAQs
Why do I get duplicate contacts after software updates?
This can happen when the system re-enables sync for multiple accounts. Turning off sync for unused accounts prevents it from recurring.
Can third-party apps help remove duplicates?
Yes. Apps like “Cleaner for Contacts” or “Duplicate Contacts Fixer” can automatically scan and merge duplicates if you prefer a faster method.
Will deleting duplicates affect my Google account?
If your contacts are synced, deletions are reflected across devices. Always double-check which account each contact belongs to before deleting.
