Changing a mobile device or operating system always involves the need to transfer data, and the most critical asset of the user is the phone book. POCO Often faced with the question of how to properly and without loss to import contacts from the old SIM-A card or other gadget. Modern versions of the shell. MIUI HyperOS and HyperOS offer powerful built-in tools for data migration, but their location on the menu may not be obvious to the beginner.
The procedure for copying numbers depends on the source of the data: it can be physical. SIM-A card, an old Android smartphone, an iPhone, or cloud storage, and it's important to understand the difference between local storage and sync through a Google account, because that's what keeps your data safe in the future. Below we will discuss in detail all available methods, paying special attention to the nuances of working with the SIM-maps of different operators.
Before you start taking action, make sure that the new SIM-The card is installed in the appropriate slot and is determined by the system. If you plan to transfer data from another device, make sure that both gadgets are charged and are in close proximity to each other.
Preparation of SIM-card and compatibility check
The first step before any manipulation of contacts is physical installation. SIM-Modern Xiaomi models use the Nano-SIM format, so if your card is old, you will need to replace it with the operator or use an adapter. After installing the card, the system must automatically recognize the network and display the operator icon at the top of the screen.
It is worth considering that SIM-These cards have limited memory to store records, usually between 250 and 500 numbers, and when you transfer a lot of data, some of them may be cropped or not copied at all if the contact name contains many characters. Therefore, local phone storage or cloud account are more reliable options for the main contact database.
⚠️ Attention: If SIM-card protected PIN-The system will ask you to enter it immediately after you turn on the phone or restart it, without entering the correct code, you will not be able to access the contacts on the map.
To check the status of the card, go to the settings menu. The path usually looks like this: Settings → SIM-You'll see a list of active cards and their status here. If the card shows as "Unknown" or "No Signal", try restarting the device or erasing the contacts. SIM-soft-cloth.
It's also important to make sure that there are actually stored numbers on the card, and some carriers, when replacing the SIM, can't carry the old records, and the card comes blank, so it makes sense to use cloud-based backup methods, which we'll talk about later.
Import of contacts directly with SIM-map
The most direct way to transfer numbers is to use the built-in import function in the Contacts app or through system settings, which is ideal if you have a physical card with records and want to quickly transfer them to the internal memory of the new Xiaomi.
To start, open the standard Contacts app (human silhouette icon). In the upper right corner or in the side menu (three bars), find Settings or Contact Management. In the list of options, select Import Contacts. The system will suggest choosing a data source: in our case, it is a SIM card 1 or SIM-2, depending on where you inserted the card.
Once you've selected the source, the phone will scan and show you a list of the records you've found, so you can pick all the contacts at once or just check them manually, and then the system will ask where to save the data: you should choose a Google account or a Phone account, but not the phone itself. SIM-map to avoid duplication and name length restrictions.
- 📲 Open the Contacts app on the home screen.
- ⚙️ Click on the menu (three dots or bars) and select Settings".
- 📥 Click "Import Contacts" and select yours. SIM-map.
- 💾 Confirm the storage of your phone or Google account.
⚠️ Note: When copying with SIM-Phone cards can be cut off by long names. 20-30 symbols due to limitations of the old format of data storage on the card chip.
If the standard app doesn’t see contacts, try using an alternative path through Android’s general settings. Go to Settings → Apps → All Apps → Contacts → Storage and try clearing the cache, then repeat the import procedure.
☑️ Checklist before import
Using Mi Mover to switch from another Android
If your previous phone was also running Android, the most effective tool will be the proprietary utility Mi Mover. This application is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also photos, applications and system settings over Wi-Fi Direct. The transfer speed is much faster than via Bluetooth, and does not require mobile traffic consumption.
Run the Mi Mover app on both devices. On the new Xiaomi, select the role "I am the recipient" (or "New device"), and on the old one, "I am the sender" (or "Old device"). devices will find each other, and you will need to confirm the connection by scanning. QR-Once you have established the link, tick the "Contacts" category and start the process.
The advantage of this method is that contacts are transferred along with all the data: avatars, additional numbers, email addresses and notes that could be lost by simply copying with SIM.
| Parameter | Through SIM-map | Through Mi Mover | Through Google Account |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photo preservation | No. | Yes. | Yes. |
| Additional numbers | Partially. | Yes. | Yes. |
| Speed. | Instantly. | Tall. | Depends on the network. |
| We need the Internet. | No. | No (Wi-Fi) | Yes. |
It is important to keep the transmission process on and keep the device screens on. If the transmission is frozen, check if one of the devices is power-saving mode, which may limit the Wi-Fi module in the background.
What if the Mi Mover can’t see the device?
Synchronization through Google account
The most reliable and modern way to store contacts is by linking to a Google account, which ensures that your numbers are not lost even if your phone is lost or broken. SIM-If the old device was enabled synchronization, then when you enter the login and password on the new Xiaomi, all contacts will load automatically in the background.
To check sync status, go to Settings → Accounts and Sync. Select your Google account and make sure the switch opposite Contacts is active. If you just added an account, manually click Sync to start the process of exchanging data with the server.
If the old phone didn't have sync enabled, you can export contacts to a.vcf file and import it. Open contacts on the old device, select Export and save the file to memory or send it to your email. On Xiaomi, open this file and the system will suggest importing the entries contained in it.
- 🔄 Go to the account settings on the new phone.
- 📧 Add your Google account if you haven’t done it before.
- ✅ Enable the synchronization switch for the "Contacts" section".
- ⏳ Wait for the download to end (indicator in the notification curtain).
Sometimes, contacts are uploaded but not all are displayed. In the Contacts app, click on the display settings and select All Contacts or a specific account to make sure that the cover-up is not activated for certain groups.
⚠️ Attention: Deleting a contact synced to Google on any device will result in it being deleted on all devices where you log in to that account.
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Tip: Check contacts.google.com regularly from your computer, and it’s easy to edit names, combine duplicates, and restore remote contacts from your shopping cart (stored for 30 days).
Transfer contacts from iPhone (iOS) to Xiaomi
Moving from the Apple ecosystem to Android requires a slightly different approach, since there is no direct synchronization between iCloud and MIUI. However, if you used iCloud to store contacts, the process will be simple: add an iCloud account to your phone's settings or export data via a web interface.
The first option is to add iCloud account to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Add account → iCloud. Enter your Apple ID and password, then enable contact sync. The phone will upload all numbers from the Apple cloud to Xiaomi memory.
The second option, if you don't want to tie iCloud forever, is to go from your computer to iCloud.com, select Contacts, select everything (Ctrl+A) and click Export (cogs → Export vCard). Send the file to your post office or messenger, open it on your phone and select import. All records are saved to the phone book.
You can also use the "Move to iOS" app backwards, but there are third-party analogs, such as Copy My Data, that allow you to transfer Wi-Fi contacts between iPhone and Android, being on the same network. However, the method with iCloud or vCard file is the most stable and does not require the installation of extra software.
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The cleanest way to switch from the iPhone is to export all contacts to the.vcf file via iCloud.com and then import the file to Xiaomi, eliminating the problems with access rights and real-time synchronization.
Addressing problems and duplicates
After mass data transfer, users often face the problem of duplicate records, when the same contact is displayed twice or three times. SIM, It's both in Google and in your phone's memory at the same time. MIUI It has a built-in tool to solve this problem.
Open the Contacts app, go to the settings, and find Contacts Organization or Duplicate Combination, and the system will automatically find the duplicates and merge them into one card, saving all the associated numbers and addresses, which helps to clean up the phone book.
Another common problem is that contacts are displayed without names (numbers only). SIM-This is solved by forced movement: in the contact settings, select "Copy contacts" →"S SIM-map" →"Account. Google/After successful copying of the originals from SIM remove.
If contacts are missing after the system update, don't panic. You're probably in a messaging setting. Go to the contact list settings and make sure you check the "Show all contacts" box. Also check if you've logged in to the correct Google account that synced before.
- 🧹 Use the “Combine Duplicates” function in the contact settings.
- 👁️ Check the display filters (hidden contacts).
- ☁️ Make sure that Google sync is active and complete.
- 📂 Check if the numbers are only saved SIM-map.
In rare cases, you may need to completely reset your Contacts and Contacts (Storage) app settings through the application management menu, which will not delete the numbers themselves if they are synced to the cloud, but will restart indexing services.