Changing your smartphone is always an exciting process, often accompanied by a fear of losing important data, especially when you have a phone book that stores the numbers of colleagues, close friends and business contacts. If you switch from a Honor device to a new Xiaomi gadget, you will be faced with the task of migrating this data. Fortunately, modern Android operating systems and MIUI shells or HyperOS offer many built-in tools to solve this problem without losing information.
You don't have to manually interrupt hundreds of numbers or search for complex third-party programs. The whole process takes anywhere from a few minutes to half an hour, depending on the size of your phone book and the method you choose, and we'll look at all the current ways, from cloud syncs to local file transfers, so you can choose the most convenient for your situation.
Both manufacturers use standard Android protocols, which makes the procedure much easier. However, there are nuances related to optimizing the MIUI shell and the specifics of Huawei/Honor services. Understanding these differences will help avoid errors and save time when you first set up your new device.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before you start moving numbers directly, you need to do a number of preparatory steps to avoid transmission failures and ensure the integrity of your database. Make sure that both smartphones are charged at least 50-60%, as active communication modules and the processor can quickly consume energy.
Both devices must be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network if you plan to use cloud services. QR-You may not need to use a code or Bluetooth Internet connection, but checking for system updates will be helpful. Also check for free space in the memory of the new gadget, although the contacts occupy a negligible amount of space.
⚠️ Warning: Before you start any data manipulation, back up your contacts on your old Honor device, which will protect you from accidentally deleting information in the event of an importer program failure.
Pay special attention to cleaning duplicates on an old phone. Often, the phone book accumulates entries that duplicate each other or contain outdated data.
☑️ Preparation for transfer
Use of the Mi Mover app
The most effective and native way for owners of Xiaomi equipment is to use the official Mi Mover application. This utility is specially designed for migrating data from any Android devices and iOS to Xiaomi smartphones. The application allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also messages, photos, applications and system settings.
The process starts with installing the app on both devices. On the new Xiaomi, it's often built into the system and it's in the Tools folder. On Honor, you have to download it from the app store. Once you launch, you choose the role of the device: "I'm the sender" on the old phone and "I'm the receiver" on the new one.
Then the devices connect by creating a temporary Wi-Fi hotspot. QR-The code you want to scan with the camera of the old device. Once you set up the connection, select Contacts and press the start button. The speed depends on the number of records, but usually the process takes seconds.
- 📲 The app automatically converts contact formats if they differ.
- 🔒 Data transfer takes place over a local channel, the Internet is not consumed.
- ⚡ High speed thanks to the use of Wi-Fi Direct protocol.
What if the Mi Mover can’t see the device?
Synchronization through Google Account
The most universal method that works on any Android smartphone is sync through a Google account. If your Honor has enabled contact sync, all numbers are already saved in the cloud. You just have to log in to the same account on the new Xiaomi, and the phone book will fill in automatically.
To check, log into your old phone settings, look for Accounts or Users and Accounts. Select your Google account and make sure the switch next to Contacts is active. If not, turn it on and wait for the sync to end. On the new device, just add the same account when you first set up or through the settings menu.
This is ideal because your contacts are protected from loss even if both phones break, stored on Google servers and accessible from any device, including a computer via a browser, and Google automatically combines duplicates and allows you to edit records through a web interface.
| Parameter | Description | Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Speed. | Depends on the Internet. | Instant update |
| Data volume | No restrictions. | Available full list |
| Difficulty | Minimum | Automation of the process |
| Requirements | Account availability | Cross-platformity |
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Use the Contact Management feature in the Google Contacts web version to quickly delete extra numbers or recover accidentally deleted entries from the shopping cart (stored for 30 days).
Exports and imports through SIM-map
If you don’t have access to Wi-Fi or prefer the old proven methods, you can use it. SIM-This is a way of doing things for small phone books, because old SIMs have a limit on the number of characters in the contact name and the total number of characters in the contact name.
On Honor, go to Contacts, open the management menu and select Import/Export Contacts. Click Export on SIM-The system will warn you of possible loss of data (for example, second numbers or long names), then copy the records. Then paste the SIM in Xiaomi and select "Import from the user". SIM-map".
The main disadvantage of the method is that it cuts off long names and can not transfer additional fields such as email, address or photo of a contact, but for a basic number list, this option remains valid and does not require the installation of additional software.
- 📇 Suitable for transferring basic numbers without unnecessary details.
- 💾 Does not require an internet or PC connection.
- ⚠️ There is a risk of losing some information when formatting.
⚠️ Note: When exporting to SIM-Contact names can be cut to the 10-15 After importing to Xiaomi, you will have to manually edit the records to recover the full names.
Transfer via Bluetooth and VCF files
Another reliable way is to create a backup file in.vcf (vCard) format, which is a text document with structured data about all your contacts. You can create it on Honor, transfer it in any convenient way (Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, messenger) and open it on Xiaomi.
In the Contacts app on Honor, select "Import/Export" and click "Export to Memory Device" or "Share Contacts." Select the vCard format. The system will create a file that can be sent via Bluetooth. On Xiaomi, accept the file and click on it, and the system will prompt you to import all the entries found into the phone book.
This method is good because it preserves the entire contact structure: names, numbers, addresses, notes, and even photos (if the format supports), and can be saved on a computer or in the cloud as an archived copy in case of losing your phone.
Way to export: Contacts → Menu (three points) → Import / Export → Export to storage💡
The.vcf file is the universal standard for sharing contacts and can be read by almost any device, including iPhones and computers.
Solving problems in transfer
Sometimes the process can go wrong, for example, contacts can be duplicated if you used several methods at the same time, or photos will not show. In such cases, you need to perform a merger of duplicates. The Contacts app on Xiaomi has a built-in function to find and combine repeating records.
If you don't have numbers after you sync with Google, check where they're saved. In your contact settings, make sure that you check the "All Contacts" box or that you select your Google account, not "Only Phone" or "SIM." Often, new contacts are saved by default to your phone's memory, not to the cloud.
In rare cases, you may need to clear the cache of the Contacts and Google Contacts app on your new device. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Contacts → Memory → Clear. After rebooting, sync should be successful.
- 🔄 Check the display settings to see all contact sources.
- 🧹 Use the duplicate merging function for order in the list.
- 🔐 Make sure that sync is enabled on your Google account.