How to transfer contacts to Xiaomi: a complete transfer guide

Changing a smartphone is always accompanied by mild stress associated with the risk of losing important data. This is especially true for the phone book, where the numbers of loved ones, colleagues and delivery services are stored. Device owners Xiaomi, Redmi and Poco often face the need to transfer recordings from other Android devices or even from iPhone. Fortunately, the ecosystem Android offers many built-in tools that make this process as simple and fast as possible.

Modern methods allow you not only to copy numbers, but also to save call history, SMS and installed applications. However, the choice of a specific method depends on the condition of the old device, the availability of Internet access and the user’s personal preferences. In this article, we will analyze all the current options, from cloud synchronization to manual transfer via a SIM card, so that you can choose the most suitable one for your situation.

It is important to understand that before starting any manipulations, you should make sure the integrity of the data on the source gadget. Backup is the golden rule of digital hygiene, which will protect you from unpleasant surprises. Even if the process goes smoothly, having a file will never be superfluous.

Synchronization via Google Account: the most reliable method

The most universal and recommended way is to use the capabilities Google Contacts. This method is ideal because it links your phone book to cloud storage, making it accessible from any device after authorization. You don't need cables or complex Bluetooth settings, just a stable Wi-Fi connection is enough.

First, make sure synchronization is enabled on your old phone. Go to settings, find the “Accounts” section and select your Google profile. Make sure the slider next to Contacts is activated. If your device is new or you just reset it to factory settings, this step is performed automatically the first time you sign in.

⚠️ Attention: Make sure that your contacts are saved in your Google profile and not in your phone memory or SIM card. Recordings stored locally in the “Phone” section are not automatically synchronized with the cloud.

After you have verified that there is a copy in the cloud, proceed to the new smartphone Xiaomi. When setting up for the first time, enter the same email address. The system will automatically offer to restore data from a backup copy. If your phone is already set up, simply add an account to the settings menu and force synchronization.

Using the Mi Mover app to migrate from Android

The company Xiaomi has developed its own application Mi Moverwhich greatly simplifies the transition to their devices. This tool allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also photos, music, videos and even system settings. The process takes place over a local Wi-Fi channel, so the data transfer speed is very high and does not consume mobile traffic.

Launch the application on both devices. On a new phone Redmi or Poco select the role “Recipient”, and in the old one - “Sender”. The camera of the new smartphone will scan the QR code that appears on the screen of the old one, after which the devices will create a secure connection.

In the data selection menu, check the “Contacts” box. You can deselect other categories if you only need phone numbers. Click the "Submit" button and wait for the process to complete. Typically, transferring several thousand contacts takes less than a minute.

• 📱 Supports transferring contacts from any Android smartphone version 4.4 and higher.
• ⚡ Works without using the Internet, creating a direct access point between gadgets.
• 🔄 Saves the structure of records, including additional numbers and email addresses.

Transferring contacts from iPhone (iOS) to Xiaomi

Owners iPhonewho decide to switch to the platform Androidalso do not have to worry about data loss. The application Mi Mover has a version for iOS, which is available in the App Store. The principle of operation is similar: install the application on both phones, scan the QR code and select data to transfer.

However, there is a nuance: due to iOS security restrictions, the application will not be able to directly unload contacts from system memory without your permission or the use of Apple cloud services. It's often easiest to use iCloud. Go to your iPhone settings, make sure that syncing contacts with iCloud is enabled.

Then on your computer or directly on a new one Xiaomi log in to iCloud.com through a browser using your Apple ID. Export contacts in .vcf (vCard) format. The resulting file can be transferred to Android in any convenient way and opened - the system will automatically offer to import all records.

Manual import via VCF file and Bluetooth

The good old method, which helps out when there is no Internet or cloud services are unstable. The format VCF (vCard) is a universal standard for storing contact information. You can export your entire phone book into one file on your old device and transfer it to your new one.

Open the Contacts app on your old phone, go to the control menu and select Import/Export. Select the “Export to device memory” option. The created file is usually called contacts.vcf and lies in the root of the internal memory.

Transfer this file to a new one Xiaomi via Bluetooth, messenger or USB cable. Once you receive the file, simply click on it. A standard import tool will open, which will prompt you to select a destination account (Google recommended) and begin adding records.

Import from SIM card: classic option

Although this method is considered obsolete due to storage format limitations, it remains the only working option if the old phone is broken, does not turn on, but the SIM card is intact. The SIM card allows you to store basic information: name and number. Additional fields, such as addresses, mail and photos, will be lost.

Insert the SIM card into the new smartphone Poco or Redmi. Open the Contacts app, tap the three dots in the corner of the screen and select Import from SIM. The system will prompt you to select an account to save. Never leave contacts stored only on the SIM card, since its capacity is limited (usually 250 records), and the risk of data loss if the card breaks is too great.

After importing, be sure to check the list. Often names written in Cyrillic may not be displayed correctly if the encoding on the old phone was different. In this case, you will have to edit the names manually.

⚠️ Attention: Before removing the SIM card, make sure that your old phone has exported contacts to the card. On many modern smartphones, contacts are written to the phone's memory by default, and not to the SIM card.

Solving problems with duplicate contacts

A common problem after data transfer is the appearance of duplicates. This happens when you sync an account and then additionally import contacts from a SIM card or file. As a result, one person may have two or three identical numbers in the list.

The shell MIUI i HyperOS has a built-in cleaning tool. Go to the Contacts app, tap the menu and select Clear Duplicates or Merge Duplicate Contacts. The system will automatically find matches by number or name and offer to combine them into one card.

You can also use the Google Contacts service through a browser. There's a Find and Merge feature that works even more efficiently, removing duplicates across all synced devices. After cleaning on the server, the changes will automatically be applied on yours Xiaomi.

Setting up display and sorting in MIUI

After you have been able to download contacts, you should configure their display for maximum comfort. In smartphones Xiaomi you can flexibly control which entries to show in the list. For example, you can hide contacts from instant messengers or display only numbers from Google.

To do this, in the “Contacts” application, go to settings and find the “Contacts to display” item. Here you can select a specific account or group. This is useful if you want to separate personal and work numbers using different profiles.

Sorting is also available: by first name or last name. In the settings you can choose how names will be displayed (First Name Last Name or Last Name First Name). These settings will make searching for the right subscriber much faster.