How to Fix Xiaomi Phone That Keeps Asking for Mi Account Password

Xiaomi Contacts app not syncing with Google Account is usually fixed by checking Google account sync status, allowing background activity for Contacts and Google services, and forcing a fresh sync. On HyperOS or MIUI, disabled sync, battery restrictions, cached sync errors, or duplicate account settings often block Google sync Xiaomi contacts updates.

Steps

1. Open Settings > Accounts & sync > Google and confirm Contacts sync is enabled for the correct Google account. If multiple Google accounts exist, select the account that stores the missing contacts.
2. Open Settings > Apps > Manage apps > Contacts and Google Contacts Sync. Enable background activity, auto-start if available, and unrestricted battery use. HyperOS battery limits often cause fix contact sync HyperOS issues.
3. Open Settings > Passwords & accounts or Accounts & sync, turn Auto-sync data off, wait a few seconds, then turn it back on. After that, tap Sync now under the Google account.
4. Clear sync-related cache. Go to Apps > Manage apps > Contacts, Contacts Storage, and Google Play services, then clear cache only. Restart the phone and check whether Xiaomi contacts not syncing Google is resolved.
5. Remove the Google account from the device and add it again if sync still fails. Before removing the account, confirm contacts are already saved in Google and not only in local phone storage.

Common Issues and Fixes

• Contacts sync toggle is on but no new contacts appear — Likely cause: contacts were saved to device storage, not Google. Fix: open the Contacts app and move or copy local contacts to the Google account.
• Sync works on Wi-Fi only — Likely cause: data saver or background data restriction. Fix: allow unrestricted data for Contacts, Google Contacts Sync, and Google Play services.
• Only some contacts sync — Likely cause: duplicate contacts, hidden labels, or filtered views in Google Contacts. Fix: check contact labels and display filters, then merge duplicates.
• Sync keeps turning off after reboot — Likely cause: battery optimization or system cleanup tools. Fix: disable battery restrictions and exclude Google services from cleanup apps.
• Google account sync shows an error — Likely cause: outdated Play services or account authentication issue. Fix: update Google Play services, verify account login, then re-add the account.

Quick Tips

• HyperOS sometimes delays sync after setup changes. A manual sync plus restart often triggers the update faster.
• Work profile or second space accounts can separate contacts from the main profile. Check the active profile before troubleshooting.
• SIM contacts do not fully sync to Google until imported into phone or Google storage.
• Contact photos and custom fields may take longer to appear than names and phone numbers.

Why is Google sync Xiaomi not working after a HyperOS update?

HyperOS updates can reset battery permissions, background data access, or sync toggles. Recheck app permissions, auto-sync status, and Google account settings after every major update.

Does removing the Google account delete contacts?

Google-stored contacts remain in the Google account. Locally stored contacts can disappear from the device view, so local contacts should be backed up or moved first.