Xiaomi smartphone users often have to move or save their phone book when they change devices or when they reset. In the MIUI ecosystem and the new HyperOS, this process is flexible, but requires understanding where the data is written. The wrong choice of storage can lead to loss of numbers when the gadget breaks.
Xiaomi contacts can be saved in three main locations: internal memory of the device, SIM-Map or cloud account Google and Mi. Each method has its own advantages and disadvantages that affect the availability of data in the future.Inner memory provides fast access, but the risk of loss of information in a system failure is maximum.
In this article, we will discuss all the available ways to save, sync and recover lost numbers, and learn how to set up automatic backups so you never have to worry about the integrity of your notebook again.
Selection of storage for new rooms
By default, modern versions of the MIUI shell offer to save new entries directly to your Google account, which is the most reliable option, since the data is tied to your email and does not depend on the physical state of the SIM card or a particular phone, but the system allows you to change the priority storage through the settings of the Contacts app.
To change the default save location, you need to open the Contacts app, click three dots in the corner and select Settings. Next, find the Account for new contacts and select your preferred option from the list. SIM-Note the number of characters in the name.
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Use your Google account as your primary storage – this allows you to instantly restore numbers on any Android smartphone by simply entering your login and password.
It's important to distinguish between on-premises storage and cloud storage: Saving on your phone (locally) is convenient if you don't have consistent internet access, but it poses risks. Cloud synchronization ensures data security even in the event of a complete physical loss of the device.
Exporting contacts to internal memory (VCF)
One of the most reliable ways to make a complete copy of a phone book is to create a VCF file (vCard), a universal format supported by all operating systems and allowing thousands of records to be transferred in one action, the file can be saved to internal memory or sent immediately to the cloud.
To create a backup, go to the Contacts app, select a menu (three dots or bars) and click Import/Export contacts. From the menu that opens, select Export to Storage. The system automatically creates a file with the.vcf extension that will contain all your records.