If your vivo S50 is showing the same contact two or three times, your contact list can quickly become messy and confusing. You may see duplicates after syncing with Google, restoring a backup, or inserting a SIM card. The good news is that duplicate contacts are usually caused by sync overlap, and you can clean them up in just a few minutes.
Why Your vivo S50 Has Duplicate Contacts
- Contacts are saved in multiple accounts, such as Google and Phone storage.
- SIM contacts were imported while Google contacts were already synced.
- Automatic sync merged the same contact from different sources.
- A backup restore created additional copies of existing entries.
- Messaging or social apps synced their own contact lists.
Merge Duplicate Contacts Automatically
The Contacts app has a built-in merge feature that scans for identical names or numbers. This is the fastest way to remove duplicates without deleting entries manually.
- Open Contacts, and then tap the three-dot menu.
- Tap Settings, and then select Merge duplicate contacts.
- Review the suggested duplicates, and then tap Merge to confirm.
After merging, refresh your contact list to check if the duplicates are gone.
Remove Extra Contact Accounts
If your phone syncs contacts from multiple accounts, duplicates may keep reappearing. Removing unused accounts helps prevent the issue from happening again.
- Open Settings, and then tap Accounts and sync.
- Tap the account you do not use, and then select Remove account.
- Confirm the removal, and then restart your phone.
This ensures that only the active account manages your contacts.
Disable SIM Contact Display
Sometimes, duplicates appear because SIM contacts are shown alongside Google contacts. Turning off SIM display can instantly clean up your list.
- Open Contacts, and then tap the three-dot menu.
- Tap Contacts to display, and then choose your Google account only.
- Deselect SIM card contacts, and then return to your contact list.
You should now see only one version of each contact.
Turn Off Contact Sync Temporarily
If duplicates return after merging, automatic sync may be the cause. Disabling sync allows you to clean your contacts without new copies appearing.
- Open Settings, and then tap Accounts and sync.
- Tap your Google account, and then toggle off Contacts sync.
- Wait a few seconds, and then toggle it back on to refresh.
This resets the connection between your phone and your online contacts.
Keeping your contact list organized on the vivo S50 is important, especially if you rely on your phone for work or personal communication. Once you merge duplicates and limit extra sync sources, your contact list should stay clean and easy to manage.
FAQs
Why do duplicate contacts come back after deleting them?
Duplicates often return because multiple accounts are syncing the same contact. Make sure only one account is managing your contacts.
Will merging contacts delete important information?
No. The merge feature combines numbers, emails, and details into one single contact instead of deleting them.
Can third-party apps cause duplicate contacts?
Yes. Apps like messaging or social media platforms can sync contacts automatically, which may create additional entries if not configured properly.
