The transition from iOS to Android, particularly the Xiaomi Redmi 9, often raises concerns about losing important data. The most valuable information to keep when changing devices is phone numbers that have been accumulating for years. Fortunately, modern cloud technology and specialized developer tools allow you to perform this procedure as quickly and safely as possible.
The data migration process does not require deep technical knowledge, but requires careful consideration of the synchronization method. There are several proven methods, each of which has its advantages depending on the amount of information and availability of Internet access. Synchronization through the Google cloud is the most versatile solution, but local file transfer methods are also worth considering.
In this article, we will discuss in detail all the current options for transferring the phone book, paying special attention to the nuances of the MIUI interface on the Redmi 9 device. You will learn how to avoid duplicate records and how to properly configure the display of contacts after the procedure. Proper preparation of both devices is the key to successfully completing the operation without losing any important record.
Preparation of devices before the migration
Before you start directly transferring data, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps on both smartphones. On the iPhone, you should make sure that the device is connected to a stable Wi-Fi network, as the transfer of large amounts of data over the mobile Internet can be unstable or consume traffic. It is also recommended to check the battery level so that the process is not interrupted due to the discharge of the device at a critical moment.
On the receiving side, that is, on Xiaomi Redmi 9, you need to perform the initial setup and log into your Google account. It is the binding to a Google account that is the foundation for most services in the Android ecosystem. Without authorization, many synchronization functions will not be available, which will significantly complicate the task.
⚠️ Note: Before any data manipulation is initiated, it is strongly advised to back up your iPhone contacts via iCloud or iTunes, which will allow you to restore the information to its original form in the event of unforeseen transmission failures.
It’s also worth freeing up enough memory on the new device, although the contacts themselves take up the minimum of space, temporary migration files may require space.Make sure both devices have Bluetooth and geolocation enabled if you plan to use fast air transmission methods.
- 🔋 Charge both smartphones to at least 50% for confident performance.
- 📶 Connect devices to a single Wi-Fi network to speed up synchronization.
- 🆔 Check if you remember your Google account password.
- 📱 Make sure that the latest available version of iOS is installed on the iPhone.
Method 1: Sync through Google Account
The most reliable and recommended method is to use Google Contacts cloud storage, which ensures that your numbers are tied to an account rather than a specific device, making it easier to make future transitions between smartphones.
There are two ways to do this: One involves installing Google's app on your iPhone and enabling contact sync in your app settings; the other, more traditional, involves using the iCloud web interface on your computer to export the.vcf file and then import it into Google Contacts.
Once the contacts appear in your Google account (check this out at contacts.google.com), just add this account to the Xiaomi Redmi 9 settings. The system automatically prompts you to sync the data, and in a few minutes the phone book will be fully restored.
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When syncing through Google, make sure that the Redmi 9 account settings are ticked against the Contacts item, otherwise the data will not automatically download.
Importantly, when you first turn on Redmi 9, the system often offers to restore data from Google backup, and if you use this offer, the contacts will load along with the rest of the system settings, which is the most seamless scenario for a new device.
Method 2: Use the Mi Mover application
Xiaomi has developed its own Mi Mover app, which makes it much easier for users to switch from other platforms. On Redmi 9, the app is often preinstalled in the Tools folder or available for download through GetApps. For iPhone, the app must be downloaded from the App Store.
The data transfer process takes place over a local Wi-Fi network created by one of the devices, which provides high speed and security, since the data does not leave the limits of your gadgets. QR-iPhone will require permission to access contacts.
| Parameter | iPhone (Sender) | Xiaomi Redmi 9 (Recipient) |
|---|---|---|
| Annex | Mi Mover (iOS) | Mi Mover (built-in) |
| Connection | Wi-Fi (client) | Wi-Fi (access point) |
| Speed. | High (locally) | High (locally) |
| Internet dependency | No (for download only) | No. |
The main advantage of Mi Mover is the ability to transfer not only contacts, but also other media files, which makes it a complete solution, however, transferring contacts through this application may sometimes require additional import confirmation on the MIUI side.
What if Mi Mover can’t see the iPhone?
Method 3: Transfer through SIM-map
Although this method is considered obsolete due to the limitations on the number of characters in the contact name and the lack of support for additional fields, it remains the simplest and does not require Internet. If your phone book is small or contacts are stored on a SIM card, this option will be the most direct.
First, you need to export contacts from the iPhone to the SIM-To do this, go to your phone settings, find the contact section, and select the export option. Note that iOS may warn you of possible loss of information when copying to the user. SIM.
Then pull out. SIM-card from iPhone and paste it in Xiaomi Redmi 9. After booting system go to the app "Contacts", open the settings menu and select import from SIM-The system will suggest you to choose a place to save: it is recommended to choose a Google account or phone memory, but not the phone itself. SIM-map to avoid creating confusion.
⚠️ Note: When importing with SIM-Long names may be cut off, and contact avatars and additional numbers (work, home) may not be transferred.
Once you have finished importing Redmi 9, be sure to check a few random entries for correct names and numbers. If all goes well, you can copy the contacts back to SIM (optional) or leave them in the cloud for security.
Removing duplicates and sorting on MIUI
After transferring contacts by any means, users often face the problem of duplication of records, which occurs when the same contact is stored in the phone memory, in the Google account, and on the phone. SIM-The interface. MIUI Redmi 9 has built-in tools to solve this problem.
To clean the phone book, open the Contacts app, click on the profile icon or three dots in the corner of the screen, and look for Contact Organizer or Contact Management. There's a "Joint Duplicates" feature available, which will automatically analyze the database and suggest that you merge repeated records.
You can also set up contact display in this section, and you can choose whether to show contacts only from your phone, from your Google account, or from all sources at once, and if you set up your display filter correctly, you can avoid visual chaos in your call list.
- 🧹 Use the “Combine Duplicates” function in the Contact Menu.
- 👁️ Configure the display filter, leaving only the necessary sources.
- 💾 Make sure that new contacts are saved to the default account.