Changing a mobile device or switching from a button phone to a modern smartphone often involves moving the phone book. For Xiaomi Redmi 9C owners, this procedure may not seem obvious due to the features of the MIUI shell, which by default tends to store data in the cloud rather than on a physical card.
It is important to understand that the storage of the numbers directly on SIM-The card is considered an outdated method, since the chip capacity is limited, and text formatting is often disrupted during transfer, but for many users, this is the only way to quickly activate a new handset. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to correctly copy records, save them in the memory of your phone or Google account and avoid common mistakes.
Redmi import process 9C It only takes a few minutes if you know where the function is in the contact menu, and we're going to look at not only the standard algorithm, but also the nuances of working with two. SIM-The correct execution of these steps ensures that no important number is lost during the migration process.
Preparation of SIM-card and compatibility check
Before starting the procedure, make sure that your SIM-The card is physically correct and correctly defined by the system. Put the card in the slot, wait for the network to appear, and only then start working with contacts. 250-500 Depending on the operator, the process may take longer or require selective copying.
The MIUI shell installed on the Xiaomi Redmi 9C has a built-in data protection mechanism that can block some actions until the initial device setup is complete. Make sure the phone is unlocked and you are on the desktop. Also check that the phone has enough free memory to save new records, although this is rarely a problem for text data.
⚠️ Attention: SIM-The cards have limited memory and do not support long names, email addresses or photos.
If you use two of them SIM-The card, the system will suggest you choose the source of the data, so that you do not start importing with an empty card. 9C It is worth remembering that the interface may vary slightly depending on the firmware version (Global or China), but the logic of actions remains the same for all models of the brand.
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Before mass import, it is recommended to back up your current contacts through Google Account to have a rollback point in case of an error.
Standard method of import through the Contacts app
The main way to transfer data is built directly into the regular Contacts app. Open the call menu or find the corresponding icon with the phone handset and the person's silhouette. In the upper right or lower corner of the screen, there is usually a three-dot menu or a gear settings, which is where the phone book management functions are hidden.
Click on the menu button and find the item "Import contacts." The system will prompt you to select a source: in this case we are interested in SIM-After choosing the source Xiaomi Redmi 9C may request confirmation of action or suggest selecting a specific SIM-If you have two, you can confirm the action, and the process of scanning the contents of the chip will begin.
☑️ Algorithm of action
Once scanned, you'll see a list of the records you've found, and you can select all the numbers at once, or you can mark all the numbers you need, and then you'll ask where to store the data: in your phone's memory, in your Google account, or in your phone. SIM-card (which makes no sense when importing) Choose phone or Google for secure storage.
Imports through system settings and SIM management menu
An alternative path to the same function is through the device's general settings. This method is useful if the Contacts app shortcut is removed or hidden. → System and device → SIM-And here, map management is done in a separate, more detailed interface.
In this section, select the desired SIM-map (SIM 1 SIM In the menu that opens, find the item “Contacts” SIM-You click on it and you'll be taken to a simplified menu where you can access the "Import Contacts" button, which is often faster because it avoids the unnecessary animations of the main menu.
| Access method | The way is on the menu | Speed of operation | Convenience |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through the app | Contacts → Menu → Imports | Tall. | High. |
| Through settings | Settings → SIM-map → Contacts | Medium | Average. |
| Through search. | Search for settings → Import | Low. | Low. |
Using MIUI system settings gives you deeper access to data management, but requires more clicks. However, if the standard contact app doesn’t work properly or crashes, this becomes the only working option for the Xiaomi Redmi 9C.
Why are some contacts not copied?
Working with two SIM-maps: nuances of choice
Model Redmi 9C supports the two SIM-And the maps are simultaneously created, which creates an additional variable in the import process, and when you start the copying process, the system will ask which card to read the data from. An error in the selection will lead to the fact that you will see an empty list or contacts from the wrong SIM that you planned.
If you want to transfer data from both cards, you have to repeat the procedure twice. First select SIM 1, copy the contacts, then repeat the process for SIM 2. When you save the phone numbers from both cards will be combined into a single database, but duplicates can occur if the same numbers were written to both cards.
⚠️ Note: When importing from two cards simultaneously, keep a close eye on the active indicator. SIM-maps so as not to confuse the source of data and not to copy unnecessary records.
For ease of sorting after import, it is recommended to use the function of combining duplicates. In the application Contacts on Xiaomi there is an automatic tool for finding repeated records, it will analyze the phone book and propose to combine numbers related to one person into one card.
Save and sync with Google Account
After successful import, it is critical to save data correctly. By default, Xiaomi Redmi 9C can offer to save contacts in the memory of the device. This is convenient for performance, but risky if you lose or break your phone.
To activate sync, go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. Make sure the Contacts switch is activated, in which case all imported numbers will automatically upload to the cloud and be accessed from any device where you log in to your account.
Using cloud storage also makes it easy to edit contacts from a computer via a browser, which is much more convenient than typing long names and addresses from a smartphone screen. For the Redmi 9C, this is especially true, since the device's screen is not the largest and working with large lists can be tedious.
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Save in Google Account guarantees the safety of data even when the smartphone is completely replaced or broken, unlike storing in the device’s memory.
Solving Common Import Problems
Users may experience a situation where the import button is inactive or contacts are not displayed after copying. Often the reason lies in the application's access rights. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Contacts → Access rights and make sure that access to the phone and memory is allowed.
Another common problem is the encoding of names, and if you have characters that are not clear to you, you can see that you're not using them. SIM-The card used a different encoding, and this is where a third-party contact management app that can convert encodings, or manually correct names after import, can help.
If the process is stalling, try rebooting Xiaomi Redmi 9C extract SIM-You can use the card, wipe the contacts, paste them back, sometimes the oxidation of the SIM contacts interferes with the correct reading of the data, and also make sure that the phone has the latest updates installed.
⚠️ Attention: Don't pull out SIM-This can cause the contact file system to be damaged and the entire phone book lost.
In rare cases, cleaning the cache of the Contacts and Contact Storage app will help, not delete your numbers, but will reset temporary errors that prevent the import function from working properly.