The switch to a new smartphone is always accompanied by a desire for a more modern device, but this process inevitably raises questions about the safety of personal data. Owning a Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro means that you are already familiar with the MIUI ecosystem, but migration of contacts to a new device requires a careful approach. Modern methods allow you to perform this operation in minutes, saving not only names and numbers, but also binding to social networks.
There are several proven ways to transfer information, each with its own characteristics and advantages depending on the state of your old device, you can use cloud services, local backup or even classic backup. SIM-The choice of the specific method depends on how deeply your Redmi 8 Pro is integrated into Google and Mi Cloud services.
In this article, we will take a look at all the current migration options so you can choose the most convenient one for yourself. Whether your old phone is stable or there are problems with the screen, there is a solution, the main thing is to follow the sequence of actions and not interrupt the data transfer process without need.
Synchronization through Mi Account and Cloud
The most efficient and modern way is to use the branded Mi Cloud. This method is ideal if both devices are in good condition and have access to a Wi-Fi network. You need to make sure that Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro is signed in to a personal account, and synchronization of contacts is activated in the settings.
Once cloud sync is activated, all your numbers are automatically uploaded to the company's servers, which creates a reliable backup that is available from any device after authorization, and on a new phone, just enter the same credentials, and the phone book will fill in automatically.
- 📱 Open Settings on your old device and go to the Mi Account section.
- ☁️ Select Sync and make sure the switch opposite Contact is active.
- 🔄 Click the Sync button to force upload data to the cloud.
- 📲 On your new smartphone, log in to the same account and enable a similar option.
It's important to understand that free storage is limited, but it's more than enough for text data from contacts. If you have thousands of photos, it can take a few minutes to process. Keep an eye on the battery indicator to keep the device from running out at a critical moment.
⚠️ Warning: Before you start synchronizing, check where the new contacts are stored. SIM-- I'll have to move them to your phone or your account. Google/Mi.
Use of the Mi Mover app
The Mi Mover app is designed specifically for fast data migration between Xiaomi devices, allowing you to transfer not only contacts, but also photos, applications and system settings over a direct Wi-Fi connection, eliminating the need for the Internet and ensuring high speed transfer.
The process begins with installing or updating an app on both smartphones, and in modern versions of MIUI, it is often built into the system and is accessible through the settings menu or the Tools folder, and when it starts, the system will determine which device is the sender and which is the receiver of the data.
After the scan. QR-If you have a code or password connection, you'll be asked to select data types to transfer. Select Contacts and wait for the process to be completed. Interrupting the connection can lead to partial copying, so keep the devices close by.
- 📶 Run Mi Mover on both phones via Settings → The phone. → Mi Mover.
- 📤 On the old Redmi 8 Pro, select the role of “Sender” and on the new one – “Recipient".
- 🔗 Connect the devices by scanning QR-cameracode.
- ✅ Tick the Contacts item and click "Start transfer".
A unique feature of this method is the ability to transfer the history of calls along with contacts, which allows you to keep a complete picture of communication, which is especially important for business users, and the application can clone alarm settings and the location of icons on the desktop.
☑️ Preparation for transmission via Mi Mover
Transfer via Google Contacts
Google's ecosystem offers one of the most reliable ways to store numbers, independent of the smartphone manufacturer. If your Xiaomi Redmi 8 Pro has been enabled to sync with Google, then all contacts are already saved in the search cloud. It's a universal method that works even when you switch to a phone of another brand in the future.
To check sync status, go to your Google account settings, and you'll see a list of data that's backed up. Make sure the switch opposite Contacts is green. If not, turn it on and press the sync button right now.
| Parameter | Description | Recommended value |
|---|---|---|
| Frequency of update | How often data is sent to the cloud | Automatically. |
| Type of network | Necessary connection for synchronization | Wi-Fi or Mobile Network |
| Warehouse | Where the data is physically located | Google servers |
| Access. | Where can I manage contacts? | contacts.google.com |
On the new device, when you first turn on, the system will suggest restoring data from a Google backup. Select your account and the phone book will load in the background. This process can take some time if you have a lot of data, but it doesn't require you to be there all the time.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure the new phone has enough time to set up initially.Do not reset network settings while the contacts are loaded.
Local backup and recovery
The built-in MIUI backup feature allows you to create a full picture of the system or parts of it on an internal drive, which is useful if you don’t have access to the Internet or want to save data locally without using cloud services.
You can back up through the settings menu, and the system will pack all the data you've selected into a special archive, and then you can transfer it to your new phone via your computer or Bluetooth, and then you can do the recovery.
Once you transfer the file to the new device, you go to the same menu section and select the recovery option, and the system will find the archive and offer to return the data, which ensures that no bytes of information are lost or changed during the transfer.
- 💾 Go to Settings. → Advanced settings → Reservation and rehabilitation.
- 📂 Select Mobile Device and click "Create a Backup".
- 📝 Check only Contacts (or system data) so as not to waste time on unnecessary tasks.
- 🚀 Click "Start" and wait until the archive is completed.
If you plan to reset the Redmi 8 Pro before selling, be sure to copy the created file to a computer or external media, otherwise all data will be lost along with the cleaning of the device.
Exports through SIM-map and Bluetooth
The classic method that does not require the Internet and complex settings is the use of SIM-Although this method is considered obsolete due to the limitations on the number of characters in the contact name, it remains a working option for basic number transfers.
First, you need to export contacts from the phone memory to the SIM-Then physically move the card to the new machine and import it, and it's simple, but it can take time if there's a lot of numbers.
The alternative is Bluetooth transmission, where you can select multiple or all of your records in the Contacts app and send them as a vCard file, and the new phone will take the file and offer to save the numbers to the phone book.
⚠️ Note: When exporting to SIM-Long names can be cut off and special characters can get lost. Use this method only if others are not available.
Solution and Optimization Advice
Sometimes the transfer process may encounter technical difficulties, such as duplicate contacts if you have used multiple methods at the same time, and the duplicate combining feature built into the Contacts app will help.
You should also pay attention to room formatting. When moving to another region or country, you may need to add the country code to existing records. Modern Xiaomi smartphones can do this automatically if the region settings indicate the correct location.
Regularly checking data integrity is a good habit: periodically go to the web version of your contacts (Google or Mi Cloud) and check if all numbers are in place, which will help to avoid a situation where the right contact is lost at the most inopportune time.