How to add a contact to a Xiaomi phone: all the ways 2026

Adding contacts to a Xiaomi phone is a basic operation that every user faces, but even here there are nuances: where to save (on the phone). SIM-map, device memory or Google account, how to fill in the fields correctly, and why new numbers sometimes disappear after a reboot, POCO and other Xiaomi lineups with a shell MIUI 14/15.

Xiaomi phones are a feature of close integration with Google services and its own Mi Account ecosystem, which means that when you add a contact, you can choose where it will be stored: locally (only on this device), on the device. SIM-We'll show you how to work with all of these options, and we'll also talk about hidden features, like adding contacts through your devices. QR-code or import from a.vcf file.

1. Adding a contact through the “Contacts” application

The most obvious way is to use the standard Contacts app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports all the necessary features.

1. Open the Contacts app** on the home screen or in the app menu.
2. Press the button «+»** (plus in the lower right corner. On some models (e.g, POCO F5) The button may be in the center of the bottom.
3. Choose where to keep contact: 📱 The device is only on this phone (not synchronized). 📧 Google – Google account (synchronized with other devices). 📶 SIM-map SIM (name-size!).

"Save" in the upper right corner.

If you have chosen to save on SIM-map, note that:

• 🚫 Name is limited. 15-20 Symbols (depending on the operator).
• 🚫 Numbers are stored in format only +79XXXXXXXXX (spaceless).
• 🚫 No option to add a photo or additional fields.

The correct storage location (device) is selected/Google/SIM)

Number entered in international format (+7 or +375)

The name does not contain extra spaces or special symbols.

Additional numbers are attached (working, home)

-->

2.Fast Adding Contact From Call Log

If you have a call from an unknown number and you want to keep it in contact, you don't have to enter the data manually. MIUI There is a function to quickly create a contact directly from the call log:

1. Open the phone app** (pipe icon).
2. Go to the tab "Journal"** (clock with an arrow).
3. Find the right number and click on it.
4. In the window that opens, tap the “Create Contact” button (or “Add Contacts” button if the number is already partially saved).

💡 Useful Life Hack: If the number is displayed as +79XXXXXXXXX, But you want to keep it in the format. 8-9XX-XXX-XX-XX, Just edit it manually before saving. Xiaomi automatically converts the format to your region, but sometimes it doesn't work properly.

💡

If you often call the same number but don’t want to add it to your contacts, use the Favorites feature in the call log. To do this, hold your finger on the number and select Add to Favorites.

3. Adding a contact through a Google account (synchronization)

If you use a Google account, the most reliable way to do this is to save your contacts directly to your account, which ensures that they are available on all your devices (including tablets and computers via contacts.google.com).

1. Open "Contacts" and press «+».

To make sure that the synchronization works:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Make sure the switch opposite the "Contact" is on.
3. Click on Sync* manually if you need to update the data immediately.

Importantly, if you reset your phone to factory settings, the contacts that you saved only on the device will be deleted. The contacts on your Google account will remain.

4. Import and export of contacts (transfer from another phone)

If you are switching to Xiaomi from another smartphone (such as an iPhone or Samsung), you can transfer all contacts at once.

Export of contacts (creation of backup copy)

1. Open the "Contact»** → press three points (⋮) top-right.
2. Select “Contact Management» → «Imports/Exports» → «Exports»**.

Import of contacts (transfer to Xiaomi)

1. Copy the.vcf file to your phone (for example, via Telegram, email or email). USB).

⚠️ Note: when importing to Xiaomi, there is sometimes duplication of contacts:

• 🧹 Remove old contacts (if you don’t need them).
• 🔍 Check the.vcf file on your computer (can be opened in Excel or text editor).

💡

The.vcf format is universal and supported by all modern smartphones, including iPhone and Android, and is the most reliable way to transfer contacts between different brands.

5. Adding contact through QR-code (hidden function) MIUI)

Few people know, but in MIUI There is a built-in function of exchanging contacts through QR-This is convenient if you want to quickly share a number with another Xiaomi user (or any smartphone with a camera:

Creation QR-code

1. Open Contacts and select your profile (usually displayed at the top as “I” or your name).

Scanning. QR-contact-code

1. Ask the interviewer to show him. QR-code (on its Xiaomi or printout).

🔍 Note: If you have an old version MIUI (up to 12), function QR-You may not have the code. Update the firmware through Settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.

Manually through the "Contact" app

Import from.vcf file

Keeping the call log

Through a Google account

In other ways.-->

6.Challenges with Xiaomi Contacts and Their Solutions

Sometimes users are faced with the fact that contacts:

• 📱 Not displayed in instant messengers (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram).

We will analyze each problem and ways to solve it.

Contacts disappeared after update

After the update MIUI The contacts that were lost, most likely, were saved only on the device, not on Google:

1. Check the folder. MIUI/Backup/AllBackup through any file manager (e.g., "Conductor"). There may be backups.
2. If you don’t have a backup, try to restore contacts through Google Contacts (if they’ve ever been synced).
3. Use data recovery software (such as Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver).

Contacts are not displayed in messengers

If WhatsApp or Telegram doesn’t show contact names (numbers only), the reason is usually because:

• 📱 Contacts retained on SIM-map (messengers do not read) SIM).

🛠 Decision:

1. Move the contacts with SIM on the device or Google.
2. Check the format of the numbers (must be international, with the +7).
3. Update the messenger to the latest version.

Duplicate contacts

Doubles are created if:

• 🔄 You have imported contacts several times.
• 📱 Contacts are stored on both the device and Google at the same time.
• 📧 You have used multiple accounts (e.g., Mi Account and Google).

🧹 How to remove duplicates:

1. Open the "Contact» → ⋮ → «Contact management» → «Combining and correcting»**.

💡

To avoid duplicates in the future, select ONE primary location (e.g. Google only) and don’t use the others.

7. hidden functions of working with contacts in MIUI

MIUI has some useful but little-known features for working with contacts.

🔍 Example of group use: if you add all your colleagues to the group "Work", you can:

• 📞 Send. SMS whole-group.
• 🔔 Set up separate notifications for work contacts.
• 📊 Find the right number in a large list quickly.

⚠️ Note: Hidden contacts in the MIUI They're not encrypted. You can see them by connecting your phone to your computer or through a file manager. You can use third-party applications like Hide It Pro to hide them.

8. Alternative ways to add contacts

Besides the standard methods, there are other ways to add a touch to Xiaomi:

Through the Google Assistant

If you have Google Assistant set up, you can add a voice contact:

1. Say, "OK, Google, add a contact."
2. Dictate the name and number (e.g., "Ivan Ivanov, phone plus seven nine one two three four six seven eight").
3. Confirm the retention.

Through messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram)

Many messengers allow you to save numbers directly from the chat:

• 📱 On WhatsApp: Open a chat room → click on the name of the interlocutor → «Save»**.
• 📱 In Telegram: open a profile → ⋮ → «Add in contact»**.

Through business card scanning apps

If you have a paper card, you can scan it with apps like CamCard or ABBYY Business Card Reader: They automatically recognize text and create a contact in the phone book.

💡

Voice contact input is convenient, but requires precise pronunciation of numbers. For complex names (such as hyphens), manual input is better.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Xiaomi