How to add a phone number to your contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 4A: 5 proven ways

Adding a new number to the phone book on Xiaomi Redmi 4A It seems to be a simple task, but users often have questions: where does the contact stay? SIM-Why are some numbers duplicated? And how to transfer old contacts from another phone? In this article, we'll look at all the ways to add contacts to Redmi. 4A, including hidden functions MIUI, Which will make it easier to use the phone book.

Xiaomi Redmi. 4A There are features associated with the firmware version MIUI (8 to 12) and limited memory, for example, if you save contacts on the SIM-The card, its memory (usually up to 250 records) quickly runs out, and when you reset the phone, these numbers are lost.

Important: The instructions in this article are relevant for Redmi 4A on all versions of MIUI, including global and Chinese firmware. If you have custom firmware installed (for example, LineageOS), some menu items may differ.

1. Adding a contact through the “Contacts” application

The most obvious way is to use the standard Contacts app, which on Redmi 4A can be called Contacts or Phone, depending on the language of the system.

• 📱 Open the Contacts app** (or click on the tube icon in the bottom panel).
• ➕ In the lower right corner, tap the button. + or add contact.
• 📝 Fill in the fields: Name, Phone Number (specify with country code, for example, +7 for Russia).
• 💾 Choose where to keep contact: The device is only in the memory of the phone (risk of loss when resetting). SIM-Map - limited to 250 entries, but available on any phone. Google account is the most reliable option (synchronized automatically).
• ✅ Click Save (or tick in the upper right corner).

If the "Number Type" field** (mobile, work, home) does not appear, click on the arrow next to the phone field. On Redmi 4A with MIUI 9 and below, this item may be hidden - update the firmware for convenience.

Name is written without errors | Number starts with +7 (or other country code) | The correct account to save (Google/SIM/Device) | No duplicate contacts

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⚠️ Note: If you keep the number on SIM-The card, it won't show up in some instant messengers (like WhatsApp or Telegram), these apps only read contacts from the memory of your phone or Google account.

2.Fast addition of a number from the call log

If you have a new call, you don't have to copy the number manually. MIUI has a quick save feature:

1. Open the phone application** (call log).
2. Find the number you want in the incoming/outgoing list.
3. Slip the number to open the details of the call.
4. Click Create a contact or Add to an existing one (if you want to combine with an already saved contact).
5. Fill in the data and select an account to save.

On the Redmi. 4A s MIUI 8 button Create contact can be called Save and be in the menu with three points (⋮) top-right.

If the number is displayed in the wrong format (for example, 89123456789 instead of +79123456789), edit it manually before saving.

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To quickly find a number in the call log, use the search bar at the top of the screen. Type the first 3-4 digits and the system will show all matches.

3.Import of contacts with SIM-map or file

If you switched to Redmi 4A from a different phone, you can move all the contacts in a few steps.

Method 1: Import of C SIM-map

• 📱 Put it in. SIM-Card with old phone in Redmi 4A.
• 🔄 Open the "Contact»** → ⋮ (menu) → Contact management → Imports/Exports.

Method 2: Import from a VCF file

If the contacts are saved in a.vcf file (for example, after exporting from the iPhone):

1. Download the file to Redmi 4A via Bluetooth, email, or cloud.
2. Open the file and the system will prompt you to import contacts.
3. Select an account to save (better Google).

On Redmi 4A with MIUI 10+, you can open the.vcf file directly from Files. If the system does not offer import automatically, manually go to Settings → System → Import / Export.

4. Save contact to a Google account (recommended method)

If you want your contacts to automatically sync with other devices and not be lost when you reset Redmi 4A, save them to your Google account.

To check the synchronization:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google → [your email].
2. Make sure the Contact Switch is on.
3. Press Sync (or ⋮ → Synchronize now).

If contacts are not displayed on other devices after sync, check if traffic savings for the Contacts app are disabled in the MIUI settings.

Nana SIM-map|Google account|In memory of the phone|I use third-party services (iCloud, Yandex)

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5. Solve contact issues on Xiaomi Redmi 4A

Redmi 4A users often face the following common problems:

Problem 1: Contacts are not maintained

If after pressing Save contact disappears:

• 🛠️ Check if the memory is full. SIM-cards (maximum 250 contacts).
• 🔄 Restart your phone - sometimes MIUI «Hanging” when working with a phone book.
• 📲 Update the Contacts app** via Play Market.

Problem 2: Duplicate contacts

Doubles occur when one contact is saved and SIM-And on the map, and on Google, to put them together:

1. Open the "Contact»** → ⋮ → Contact management → Connecting contacts.

Problem 3: Numbers are displayed without names

If the phone log only shows numbers, not names:

• 🔍 Make sure that the contacts are kept in the same format as the incoming numbers (e.g, +7 instead of 8).
• 📵 Check the display settings: Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Contact display.

⚠️ Note: If you use two of these SIM-maps 4A, Contacts can be “linked” to a specific SIMTo avoid confusion, save all numbers to your Google account or phone memory.

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Xiaomi Redmi 4A with MIUI 8-9 often gets its contact display settings down after the update. If names are missing, try resetting the Contacts app settings in the Settings → Apps menu.

6.Export of contacts for backup

To avoid losing contacts when a Redmi 4A is reset or broken, backups are made regularly.

Method 1: Export to a VCF file

1. Open the "Contact»** → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports.

Method 2: Sync with Google

If your contacts are saved to your Google account, they are automatically backed up to check:

1. Go to contacts.google.com from your computer.
2. Make sure all contacts are displayed.

Method 3: Backup through MIUI

MIUI has a built-in backup function:

1. Go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset.
2. Select Local Backup and mark “Contacts”.
3. Click Create a backup copy.

The backup file will be stored in the MIUI/backup folder on internal memory, and can be copied to a computer or cloud.

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To remember to back up, set up a reminder in Google Calendar (for example, once a month).

7. Alternative methods of contact management

If the standard Contacts app on Redmi 4A is unstable, try alternative methods:

Method 1: Google Contacts App

Install the official Google Contacts app from the Play Market.

• 🔍 Smart contact search.
• 🧹 Automatic removal of duplicates.
• 🌐 Sync with other Google services (Gmail, Meet).

Method 2: Truecaller

The Truecaller app not only identifies spammer numbers, but can also:

• 📞 Keeping a contact-related call history.
• 🔄 Import/export the phone book.
• 👥 Consolidate duplicate contacts.

Truecaller, however, requires access to your contacts and can send data to the company's servers.If privacy is more important than convenience, use it carefully.

Method 3: Manual control through file

For advanced users: Contacts in MIUI file-stored contacts2.db way /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/. To access it, you need to root or ADB. We do not recommend editing this file manually without experience!

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 4A