Export contacts with Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all ways to save numbers and photos

The Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro may need to be moved when changing phones, resetting settings, or backing up.Although the model was released in 2019, it is firmware. MIUI It is regularly updated and export methods remain relevant for versions. MIUI 12-14 The main problem of users is the loss of contact photos or duplication of records during transfer. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven methods, including exporting to the Internet. SIM-Map, to Google account, via VCF-File with Mi Cloud and without Internet.

Feature Redmi Note 8 Pro – support for dual SIM-It makes it difficult to choose the right slot to export, and the device can also be synchronized with multiple accounts (Google, Mi Account, Facebook), which causes contacts to be duplicated. We will show you how to avoid these errors and save all fields (name, number, email, address, notes) without loss.

If you need to transfer contacts to a new phone, you should use cloud services (Google Contacts or Mi Cloud). For backup to your computer, export to a.vcf file is suitable. SIM-Maps (although it only retains names and phones).

1. Export of contacts to SIM-Map: Quickly but with limited

The method is suitable for transferring basic data (name) + The Redmi Note 8 Pro can export contacts to either of the two phones. SIM-maps, but keep in mind:

• 📱 SIM-The card only saves the name and number (without email, addresses, photos).
• 🔢 Limit on number of contacts: usually 250-500 (depending on operator).
• 🔄 When importing to a new phone, there may be coding errors (Cyrillic is displayed as a "single" type "???").

To export contacts to SIM:

1. Open the Contacts app (Icon) 📞 mainscreen).
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Select Contact Management.
3. Go to Import/Export Contacts → Exports to SIM-map.
4. Choose SIM1 or SIM2 (depending on where you want to save).
5. Check the necessary contacts (or click Select All) → Export.

⚠️ Note: If you have a nano-SIM installed, rather than a micro-SIM, use a read adapter on another device. SIM.

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Before exporting, check if there is enough space for SIM-map: Go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [choose SIM] → Memory. SIM-map.

2.Sync with Google Account: Reliable and Automatic

This method stores all contact fields (including photos, birthdays, addresses) and syncs them between devices, the main condition is the presence of a Google account and a stable Internet.

Instructions for Redmi Note 8 Pro:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select your Google account (if not, add it through Add Account).
3. Activate the Contact Slider (if it is turned off).
4. Wait 5-10 minutes and the data will be uploaded to the cloud.
5. To check the result, go to your computer at contacts.google.com.

If the contacts are not synchronized:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📶 Check your internet connection (better to use Wi-Fi).
• 🔧 Update the Google Contacts app in the Play Market.
• 🗑️ Remove the app cache Contacts in Settings → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Memory. → Clear the cache.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously synced contacts with another account (e.g. Mi Account), they may be duplicated.

Check your Internet connection |Update the Google Contacts app |Erase the Contacts app cache |Delete the Contact Duplicates (if any) |Activate synchronization in your account settings-->

3. Export to VCF file: backup to computer

The.vcf (vCard) format allows you to save a full copy of your contacts to your computer, flash drive or cloud, which is suitable if you want to:

• 💾 Make a backup before resetting your phone.
• 📤 Move contacts to another brand (e.g., Xiaomi to iPhone or Samsung).
• 🔍 Edit contacts in Excel (after converting.vcf) →.csv).

How to export:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Import/Export of contacts.
2. Select Export to File (or Export to Device).
3. Tick the required contacts (or click Select All).
4. Click Export and select a folder to save (such as Downloads or Documents).
5. The file will be called contacts.vcf – copy it to your computer or to the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Disk).

To import.vcf to another phone:

• 📱 On Android: Open the file through Contacts → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → File-based import.
• 🍎 On iPhone: Send the file to the mail, open the attachment and select Add all contacts.

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A.vcf file is the only way to save photos of contacts when you transfer them to another phone.

4.Using Mi Cloud: Google's Alternative for Xiaomi Owners

Mi Cloud is Xiaomi’s cloud storage that automatically backs up contacts, messages and photos.

• 🔄 Automatic synchronization (if enabled in settings).
• 📱 Easy transfer to another Xiaomi smartphone (just log in to Mi Account).
• 🔒 Data is encrypted and stored on Xiaomi servers.

How to turn on synchronization:

1. Go to Settings → Mi Account (or Accounts and Sync → Mi Account).
2. Sign in to your account (if not registered, create it).
3. Activate the Contact Slider.
4. Click Sync Now (if you need an immediate update).

To restore contacts on the new phone:

1. Sign in to the same Mi Account on the new device.
2. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Contacts and enable synchronization.
3. Wait 5-10 minutes – the contacts will appear in the phone book.

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone to factory settings without a Mi Account waiver, contacts from Mi Cloud may not recover. Before reset, check that your account is active and your data is synced.

5. Transfer contacts via Bluetooth or third-party applications

If you do not have access to the Internet or SIM-You can use Bluetooth or specialized applications (e.g. ShareIt, Xender) to transfer contacts to another phone without a computer.

Method 1: Through Bluetooth

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones.
2. On Redmi Note 8 Pro, open Contacts → select the contact you want (or multiple while holding your finger).
3. Click Share (Icon) 📤) → Choose Bluetooth.
4. Confirm transmission on the second phone.

Method 2: Through ShareIt App

1. Install ShareIt on both phones from the Play Market.
2. On Redmi Note 8 Pro, open the app → select Contacts.
3. Tick the required records → click Send.
4. On the second phone, take the files and confirm the import.

Advantages of the method:

• 📶 No Internet (works via Wi-Fi Direct or Bluetooth).
• 📱 It saves photos of contacts (unlike the ones you see). SIM-map).
• 🔄 Faster than manual input.

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 Not all applications support transfer of all fields (e.g. Xender may skip notes).
• 🔋 Battery consumption (when transferring a large number of contacts).

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Before transferring via Bluetooth, check that the receiving phone has enough memory – some devices limit the number of contacts received.

6. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When exporting contacts with the Redmi Note 8 Pro, users face typical problems.

Important: If you sell or transfer the Redmi Note 8 Pro to another person, be sure to delete all contacts from your phone’s memory and untie your accounts (Google and Mi Account). To do this, make a factory reset: Settings → About Phone → Settings Reset → Delete all data.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions