How to Add a New Contact to Xiaomi Redmi Phone Book: 5 Proven Ways

Adding contacts to Xiaomi Redmi seems like an easy task, but many users are faced with the nuances: where the number is saved (on the website). SIM-Map, Google or locally?), why contacts are duplicated, how to transfer them from another phone. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to add contacts on Redmi Note models. 12/13, Redmi 10/11 and older shelled devices MIUI 14/15. We will focus on cloud synchronization and solving typical problems, such as when saved numbers suddenly disappear after a system update.

Xiaomi smartphones offer flexible settings for managing contacts, but the interface may vary depending on the firmware version. If you switch from an iPhone or Samsung, some features may not seem obvious. For example, in MIUI, the default contacts are saved to your Xiaomi account, not Google, which is important to consider when changing your device. Next, you will find step-by-step instructions with screenshots, a method table and answers to frequent questions.

Before you start, make sure your Redmi has the latest version of the Contacts app installed (you can update via the Play Store). SIM-Check which one is connected to the new card, this will save you from confusion when calling.

1. Standard method: through the "Contacts" application

The most versatile method is to add directly to the Contacts app, which works on all Redmi models, including the Redmi Note 10 Pro and Redmi 12C, regardless of the MIUI version.

Open the app and click the + button (usually located in the lower right corner), and the system will tell you where to keep contact:

• 📱 Device – the number will only be stored in the phone’s memory (risk of loss when resetting).
• 📇 SIM-Card – suitable for quick transfer to another phone, but limited to 250 contacts.
• ☁️ Google – syncs to the cloud, available on any device with your account.
• 🔧 Xiaomi Cloud – Keeps contacts in the Mi Account ecosystem (useful for owners of other devices of the brand).

Fill in the fields: name, phone number (specify the country code for international calls), if necessary, add an email, address or birthday. Click Save. If you choose to save on SIM-map, mail fields and addresses will not be available – this is a format limitation SIM.

To add a photo to the contact, click on the default avatar (gray circle with the first letter of the name) and select an image from the gallery or make a new one through the camera. Photos will only be saved when you select a Google or Xiaomi account - on the camera. SIM-The card and local memory of the phone are not supported.

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2.Fast addition from the call log

If you get calls from unknown numbers, it's easier to save them directly from your call log. Open the phone app (green handset) and go to the log tab. Find the number you want and click on it and the option card will open.

Tapping the Save icon (or Add Contacts in newer versions of MIUI) will automatically substitute a phone number, leaving you to enter a name and select an account to save. This method saves time, but beware: sometimes Xiaomi suggests saving a number to the Blacklist instead of a phone book (this happens if the number was marked as spam).

If the number is already in the contacts, but you want to add additional information to it (for example, a second phone), select the option “Edit existing contact” so you avoid duplicates.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14+ When you save your log, you choose your Xiaomi account instead of Google by default. If you plan to use contacts on other devices (for example, on an Android tablet), manually change your account to Google before saving it.

3.Import of contacts with SIM-card or other phone

When buying a new Redmi or changing SIM-You often need to move old contacts to the map. To do this, open the Contacts app, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Contact Management» → «Imports/Exports».

Available import options:

• 📱 S SIM-cards – select a card (if there are two), check the desired contacts and click “Import”. By default, they will be saved to your Xiaomi account.
• ☁️ From the file VCF — If you have a backup of contacts in.vcf format, select it from your phone’s memory.
• 🤖 From another Android device, use the “Mi Mover” function (pre-install the app on your old phone).

To transfer from your iPhone, use iCloud: export contacts to a.vcf file via the iCloud.com web version, then import it to Redmi. An alternative way is to sync contacts with your Google account on your iPhone, then log in to the same account on Xiaomi.

If contacts don’t show up after importing, check your sync settings: go to Settings → Accounts → Google/Xiaomi and turn on the “Contact Sync” option. Sometimes forced sync helps – open the account menu and click “Sync Now”.

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Before importing with SIM-Clean up the duplicates on the old card, it will speed up the process and avoid confusion. For this, use applications like “Cleaner” from Xiaomi or “Contacts Optimizer” from the Play Store.

4. Adding a contact via Google account (synchronization)

Save contacts in a Google account is the most reliable way, as they will be available on any device with your profile.To add a contact directly to Google, open the Contacts app, click + and select a Google account at the top of the screen (if it is not listed, add via Settings → Accounts).

Fill in the data and save it. To check that the contact has been synchronized, go to contacts.google.com from the same account, and if the contact is displayed there, it is successfully saved in the cloud.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔄 Automatic backup.
• 📱 Access to any device (including iPhone and PC).
• 🔍 Easy search and grouping (for example, by labels “Work” or “Family»).

If the synchronization is not working, check:

1. Internet connection (synchronization requires networking).
2. Account settings: Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Synchronization.
3. Updates to the Contacts and Google Play Services app.

⚠️ Note: When you delete a contact from your Google account, it will disappear from all synced devices. If you only want to delete the number on Redmi, select the option “Delete from the device” (available with a long click on the contact).

5.Use of voice assistant to add contacts

On Redmi models with MIUI 12 and later, the voice assistant "Xiao AI" (or Google Assistant, if installed) is available. To add voice contact, say:

OK, Google, keep number 89123456789 as Ivan Petrov.

or Xiao AI:

Little A, add Masha to your contacts, phone 89234567890.

Voice input is convenient when you are driving or busy with your hands, but keep in mind the nuances:

• 🎤 The assistant may misrecognize the name or number – always check the result.
• ☁️ By default, contacts are saved to Xiaomi account (for Xiao) AI) Google (for Google Assistant).
• 🔇 In a noisy room, recognition accuracy drops – it is better to use in a quiet environment.

If the voice assistant doesn’t respond, check its settings:

1. For Google Assistant: Settings → Applications → Application Management → Google → Permissions → Microphone.
2. For Xiao AI: Settings → Additional → Xiao AI → Voice control.

6. Problem Solving: Contacts are not retained or disappear

Sometimes Redmi users find that the added contacts disappear after a restart or update of the system.

Problem 1: Contacts disappeared after resetting.

• 🔍 Check if sync with Google or Xiaomi Cloud is enabled.
• 📲 Restore Contacts through Settings → Accounts. → Google → Re-establish contacts.

Problem 2: New contacts are not listed.

• 🔄 Update the Contacts app in the Play Store.
• 📵 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with cache crashes.
• 🗑️ Clear the app's cache: Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

Problem 3: Duplicate contacts after importation.

• 🧹 Use the built-in merging function: Open the contact → «Unite».
• 🤖 Install Contacts Optimizer to automatically clean duplicates.

If the problem persists, check if there are memory cleanup apps (such as Clear Master) on the phone that can delete the contacts cache. Add Contacts to the exclusions.

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Always save important contacts to your Google account or export them to a.vcf file, which will protect you from data loss when you crash or change your phone.

7 Additional Features: Groups, selected and contact widget

MIUI has some useful tools for organizing contacts:

• 🌟 Favorites: Long tap on contact → «Add to your favorites. These numbers will appear on a separate tab.
• 👥 Groups: Create groups (such as “Colleagues” or “Friends”) through Contacts → Groups → To form a group.
• 📱 Widget: Add the Contacts widget to the home screen for quick access to frequently used numbers.

Business users can use the Business Card feature to open a contact, click Share and select Send a Business Card, which will generate a.vcf file that can be sent via WhatsApp, Telegram or email.

If you call the same person often, set up a quick dial:

1. Open the phone app.
2. Go to the "Favourites" tab.
3. Press + and add the necessary contacts.

Redmi models with MIUI 15 have a “Contacts on the Lock Screen” feature – you can add up to 5 favorite contacts that will be available even when the screen is locked. To do this, go to Settings → Lock Screen → Contacts on the lock screen.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Xiaomi Redmi