How to add contact in the phone Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 ways + problem solving

Why adding contacts to Redmi 9 saves you time

Xiaomi Redmi 9 remains one of the most popular budget devices even in 2026 – its reliability and functionality MIUI It's a huge number of users, but many people still have a basic problem: how to save a phone number so it doesn't go missing after a reset or a change. SIM-Mistakes in adding contacts can lead to loss of important numbers, duplicate records, or problems syncing between devices.

In this article, we will discuss not only standard ways to create contacts (via the phone, SIM-Map and Google Account, but also little-known chips MIUI. For example, how to automatically combine duplicate contacts from different accounts or why some numbers are displayed without names, and you will also learn how to restore remote contacts if they disappeared after the system update.

We will pay special attention to the nuances of Redmi 9 with MIUI 12-14 firmware: where import/export settings are hidden, how to avoid failures when syncing with Google, and why sometimes contacts are not displayed in messengers like WhatsApp. If you ever lost numbers after flashing or changing your phone, this guide is for you.

Method 1: Adding a contact via the Phone application

The most obvious, but not always the best, method is that the Phone app in MIUI allows you to quickly save numbers, but there are pitfalls: by default, contacts can only be saved to the device, not to the cloud. Here's how to do it correctly:

1. Open the Phone app (the tube icon on the home screen).

2. Go to the Contacts tab (bottom of the screen).

3. Click on the "+" icon in the lower right corner.

4. Fill in the fields:

Name (required, otherwise contact will not remain).

- Phone number (specify the country code, for example +7 9XX XXX-XX-XX).

If you wish, add an email, address or birthday.

⚠️ Attention: By default MIUI saves contacts to the device, not to Google Account. To avoid data loss during reset, click on Save in: and select Google or SIM-map.

• 📱 On the device: Contact will remain only in the memory of the phone.
• ☁️ Google: Syncs with the cloud, available on any device after logging in.
• 📶 Nana SIM-Map: Limited to 250 contacts, no additional fields (name only) + number).

Selected the correct location (Google/SIM/device)|

Number entered with country code (+7 for Russia)|

Name is written without typos (otherwise there will be no search)|

Photos added (optional, but simplifies navigation)

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Method 2: Import of contacts with SIM-maps on Redmi 9

If you switched to Redmi 9 from another phone and all contacts are stored on the phone. SIM-You can transfer them to your device memory or Google Account, which eliminates the 250-entry limit and adds fields for email, addresses, etc.

Instructions:

1. Put it in. SIM-Redmi 9 slot card (Nano-SIM supported).
2. Open Contacts. → Settings (⚙️) → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
3. Select Import with SIM-map.
4. Tick the necessary contacts (or click Allocate).
5. Click Import and select where to save: Device or Google.

⚠️ Note: When importing with SIM-Contact names can be displayed in the transliterate (for example, "Ivan" instead of "Ivan"). SIM. To correct:

Go to Contacts, find a problem contact → Edit → fix the name manually. Or export the contacts to a.vcf file, edit to a PC and import back.

Method 3: Synchronize contacts with Google Account

The safest way to keep your contacts safe is to link them to a Google Account, and then they'll be available on any device after you sign in to the same account. On Redmi 9, this is how you do it:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.

2. Turn on the Contact switch (if it is turned off).

3. Return to Contacts, click on your profile in the top corner and select Google as the default account for new contacts.

💡 Useful tip: To check if contacts are synchronized, go to contacts.google.com on your computer. If contacts are there, everything works correctly.

Only on the device |

Nana SIM-map|

On Google-Account |

In another cloud (Mi Cloud, Yandex, etc.) | I don't know

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Method 4: Adding Contact via Contacts (MIUI)

The Contacts app in MIUI has advanced features over a standard Phone, where you can not only add numbers, but also create groups, add notes or even attach files to the contact.

How to add contact:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Press the "+" in the lower right corner.
3. Fill in the main fields. Additional options are available here: 📞 Additional numbers: You can add work, home, fax. 📧 Email and social networks: Link WhatsApp, Telegram accounts, VK. 📅 Birthday: Automatically displayed on the calendar. 🏠 Address: Useful for navigation in Google Maps.

Save.

⚠️ Note: If you add contact with multiple numbers, specify the type of each (mobile, work, etc — MIUI You will be able to tell which number to call.

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To quickly find a contact in a large list, use T9 search: type the numbers corresponding to the letters of the name on the keyboard (for example, “4826” for “Ivan”).

Method 5: Export and import contacts via.vcf file

If you want to transfer contacts from Redmi 9 to another phone or make a backup, the most convenient file is.vcf (vCard).

Exports:

1. Open Contacts. → Settings (⚙️) → Contact management → Exports.
2. Select contacts for export (or click Allocate).
3. Click Export and save the file to Internal Memory or to SD-map.

Import:

1. Copy the.vcf file to Redmi 9 (for example, via Bluetooth or file manager).
2. Open Contacts → Settings → Contact Management → Import.
3. Select the.vcf file and specify where to import (Google or device).

3.Duplicate contacts

MIUI sometimes creates copies of contacts when synchronized with multiple accounts, to combine duplicates:

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Combine Contacts.
2. MIUI will automatically find possible duplicates and offer to combine them.
3. Confirm the merger, data from both contacts will be saved.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 9