How to transfer contacts to the memory of the Xiaomi Redmi 9 phone

Owners of Xiaomi smartphones, in particular the popular Redmi 9 model, often face the need to move the phone book. SIM-The standard procedure for importing numbers seems simple, but in the shell, it's a simple one. MIUI There are nuances that must be taken into account for the correct execution of the task.

Incorrect copying can cause some names to be lost and special characters in numbers to become incomprehensible characters. SIM-In this article, we will discuss all the safe ways to transfer so that you can be sure of the safety of your database of numbers.

Before you start taking action, make sure your device is charged at least on the right side. 30-40%. Although the process does not require huge energy consumption, a sudden shutdown of the screen or system while writing data to memory can lead to a software failure. SIM-The map is correct and is determined by the system.

Modern smartphones like the Redmi 9 have a lot of hardware, but optimizing MIUI sometimes requires manual interventions to work with basic functions. Users often confuse copying and moving. In the first case, data is duplicated, in the second case, it is deleted from the original medium. For a phone book, the safest option is to create a copy, which will allow you to have a backup in case of damage to the operator's card.

Device preparation and data verification

The first step before any contact manipulation is to thoroughly check the current status of the phone book, open the standard Contacts app and flip through the list. If you see duplicate numbers or unnamed records, it's best to get the database in order first, which will simplify the transfer process and save time in the future.

Make sure you're on SIM-The old operator cards may have a limit on the number of records, usually 250 or 500 contacts. If your database is larger, a full transfer will not be possible without first cleaning or selective copying.

⚠️ Note: Before starting any contact transactions, we strongly advise you to back up your entire phone book through your Google account so that you can have a restore point in case of an error.

Also worth checking is where your numbers are stored right now. In the contact app, click three dots in the corner or select Settings to see how you save them. It's often the case that new numbers are written in your phone's memory and the old ones are left on the SIM, which creates confusion.

To work, you only need a stable Internet connection if you plan to sync with the cloud. You don't need a network to transfer locally between the SIM and the phone. Make sure the device's screen is clean and responsive to touch, as the process requires attention.

Import of contacts with SIM-maps on Redmi 9

The process of transferring numbers from the SIM card to the internal memory of the Xiaomi smartphone is the most popular, which allows you to free up space on the map and save more complete contact data, since SIM-The card often crops up long names. First, open the Contacts or Phone app and go to the settings menu.

In the contact management menu, select "Import and export contacts." The system will prompt you to select a data source. In our case, this will be "Import from the contact control menu." SIM-If you have two SIMs, the phone will ask you which data to count from.

Once you select a source, the system will suggest you specify destination, the place where the numbers will be saved. It is recommended to choose "Phone" or your Google account, so that the data is not lost when you extract the card. Click "OK" or "Import" to start the process.

On Redmi 9, it takes a few seconds, even if there are many contacts, and when you're done, you'll see a successful import notification, and now your numbers are duplicated and stored in a more secure storage facility.

It is important to note that when importing SIM-For example, if a card has a second phone number or email, it may be lost because the standard SIM-The card has a limited format of data storage.

Exporting contacts from phone memory to SIM

Situations where you need to transfer contacts from the phone memory to the SIM-This feature is also available on Redmi 9 via the import/export menu, for example, when switching to a button phone or transferring a SIM card to another user.

Go to the contact settings and select Export to SIM-The system will warn you that some data may be lost due to format limitations. SIM. This applies to long names, photos, email addresses and additional numbers.

You will be asked to select your export contacts, you can select specific numbers or select the "Select All" option, and be careful: if the SIM card already has entries, new ones may be added to them or, in rare cases, require replacement confirmation.

⚠️ Note: When exporting long names to SIM-They can cut the map down to 10-12 Check the critical contacts after the transfer.

Once confirmed, the recording process will begin. SIM-Do not turn off your phone until you receive a success message, interrupting the recording can damage the SIM file system and it will no longer be identified.

Remember that modern smartphones use Unicode to encode names, which allows you to write names in any language and use emojis. SIM-Cards often do not support such encoding, so instead of letters, question marks or Krakozabras may appear.

Using a Google account to sync

The most reliable and modern way to store contacts is to link to a Google account. SIM-Maps, cloud storage has no limits on volume and allows you to save photos, addresses and additional fields.

To move contacts to the cloud, go to Settings on your phone, select Accounts and Sync. Find your Google account and make sure the Contacts switch is activated. Once turned on, automatic sync will occur.

The advantage of this method is that if you lose or break your Xiaomi phone, just enter your username and password on the new device, and all the numbers will automatically return, which eliminates the need to manually copy the data each time.

You can manage contacts via your browser on your computer by going to contacts.google.com, where it is convenient to delete duplicates, merge cards and restore deleted records from a shopping cart that stores data for up to 30 days.

Using the cloud also makes it easy to migrate your contact base to other platforms, such as an iPhone or a phone from another brand, just by adding a Google account to a new device.

Work with VCF files and transfer via Bluetooth

The universal format for transferring a telephone book is a file. VCF (vCard. It's supported by almost all phones and computers. Redmi 9 allows you to create a file like this and transfer it in any convenient way: via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, instant messengers or other devices. USB-cable.

To create a file, go to the contact menu, select "Import and Export" and click "Export to Storage" or "Export to File.vcf." The system will create a file with all contacts and save it in the phone's memory, usually in the MIUI/contacts folder or in the root of internal memory.

Once you create a file, you can send it to yourself by email or messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp), and to restore contacts on a new phone, just open the file, and the system will suggest importing the entries contained in it.

This method is especially useful when you transfer contacts on a mass scale or when you move to a phone from another operating system, and a VCF file retains the data structure better than a direct transmission over Bluetooth, which can work unstable with a large amount of data.

Solving problems in transfer

Despite the simplicity of the procedure, Redmi 9 users may encounter errors. SIM-In this case, the phone will give you a recording error message, and the solution is one: clear the SIM card of old unnecessary numbers or transfer contacts in parts.

Another common problem is the appearance of "brownberry" instead of letters, which indicates a conflict of encoding. If you transfer contacts to another phone and see strange characters instead of names, try to export another encoding (if such an option is available), or use a synchronization method through Google, which automatically converts the encoding to UTF-8.

⚠️ Warning: If photos of contacts are missing after the transfer, don't panic. SIM-map VCF Older versions of the image are often not saved. Use Google sync to save photos.

It's also possible that contacts are simply hidden. Go to the contact display settings and make sure that the "All contacts" check box or all sources are selected (SIM, Phone, Google), sometimes the system by default hides the SIM card entries for clean interface.

In rare cases, the Contacts app may freeze. Try clearing the app cache through the Apps menu in your phone's settings. This won't delete your numbers, but it will reset temporary files that interfere with your work.

Cleaning duplicates and optimizing the base

After a few copy and import procedures, Redmi 9's phone book inevitably has duplicates. The same person can be recorded three times: from a SIM, from Google and from a phone's memory. MIUI has a built-in tool to combat this.

Open the Contacts app, click on the menu and select Contacts Organization or Duplicate Combination. The system will automatically find the duplicate entries and suggest combining them into one card, saving all numbers and addresses.

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Check your phone book regularly for duplicates, which will speed up your search for the right number and make your contact list more accurate.

Also, remove contacts that are no longer relevant. Put your categories in order if you use them. A clean database is faster and easier to use.

Remember that removing a contact from your phone’s memory does not remove it from your phone’s memory. SIM-Always check the source of the record before deleting so that you don't lose important information.

Regular maintenance of a phone book is a sign of a competent user, which takes a couple of minutes a month, but saves you from confusion at the most inopportune time.