How to add a contact to the phone book Xiaomi: all ways with a photo

Introduction: Why you need the right contact record in Xiaomi

The phone book on Xiaomi smartphones (including Redmi and POCO models) is not just a list of numbers, but a powerful tool for managing connections. How you add a contact depends on the convenience of calls, the operation of messengers, and even data security. For example, an incorrectly saved number may not appear on WhatsApp or Telegram, and lost contacts when resetting your phone will become a headache if you do not configure synchronization.

In this article, we’ll look at all the current ways to add contacts to Xiaomi, from manual input to SIM-card imports to cloud services, and focus on the nuances that the manufacturer does not always voice: why some numbers are duplicated, how to avoid data loss when flashing, and why Google Contacts are more reliable than local Mi Account storage.

If you just bought a Xiaomi 14, Redmi Note 13 or POCO F6 smartphone, or you’ve had a missing number problem after the MIUI update, this guide will help you figure it out. For experienced users, hidden chips have been prepared, such as how to massively edit contacts through Excel or restore deleted numbers.

Method 1: Adding a contact through the Contacts app

The most obvious and universal method is to use the standard Contacts app (a human icon with a green background) and it works on all versions of MIUI 12 to 14, including global and Chinese firmware.

  1. Open the Contacts app** on the home screen or in the app menu.
  2. Click the + button in the lower right corner. On some models (such as the Xiaomi 13T), the button may be in the center at the bottom.

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    ⚠️ Attention: Contacts added via messengers are often only saved to the device, not to the cloud. MIUI To avoid this, manually export them to Google Contacts.

    Frequent problems and their solutions

    Even after adding contacts correctly, Xiaomi users are faced with common mistakes, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

    1. Contacts are not displayed on WhatsApp/Telegram

    Reason: the number is saved without the country code (e.g. 9123456789 instead of +79123456789).

    Solution: Edit the contact by adding the country prefix.

    2.Duplicate contacts

    Reason: The same number is stored in multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, SIM).

    Solution: Go to Contacts → Settings → Combine Contacts.

    3. Contacts missing after MIUI update

    Reason: Resetting or synchronization error.

    Solution: Check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts. If contacts are lost, restore them from Google backup (available within 30 days).

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    Always make sure that your contacts are saved to Google, not just your device, and that will save them any crashes or phone changes.

    Can I transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi?
    On iPhone, export contacts to a.vcf file via iCloud.com, then import it to Xiaomi as described in Method 5. The alternative is to sync contacts with Google on iPhone, then log in to the same account on Xiaomi.
    Why are some contacts displayed without names, only numbers?
    This happens if the number is saved in the wrong format (e.g. with or without country code spaces) Open the contact, edit the number using the +[country code][number] template (e.g. +79123456789) and save.
    How to make a backup of contacts on Xiaomi?
    Go to Contacts → Settings → Export Contacts and select Export to File. Save the.vcf file to the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or to your computer. To automatically back up, set up sync with Google (see Method 4).
    Can remote contacts be restored?
    If your contacts have been synced with Google, restore them through contacts.google.com (Baskbasket section, available for 30 days). For local contacts, try programs like GT Recovery (root rights required).
    Why is not all contacts displayed in the call log?
    Possible reasons: Contact is retained SIM-map, and call settings are disabled SIM-Number added to blacklist (check phone) → Settings → Blacklisted) Phone app cache error (try clearing the cache in Settings → Annexes).