How to import contacts from the phone to SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all working methods

Why SIM-card transfer is relevant for the Redmi Note 8 Pro

Owners of Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro often face the need to transfer contacts to the new model. SIM-card, whether it's to back up, switch to a new phone, or use a second device, even though modern smartphones sync your contacts to a Google account or a Google account. MI Cloud, SIM-The card remains a universal carrier, compatible even with push-button phones.

The Redmi Note 8 Pro features the fact that it is a firmware MIUI It does not always offer a direct export option. SIM. This is due to operator limitations and storage format, and we'll go through all the current ways, from standard functions to workarounds using third-party applications.

It is important to note that SIM-The cards support a limited number of contacts (typically up to 250 entries) and do not store additional fields such as email or address.

Preparation: What to do before transfer

Before you start importing, follow a few mandatory steps to avoid data loss:

• 🔋 Make sure the battery is at least 30% charged – the process can take up to 10 minutes.
• 📱 Check the vacant space on SIM-map: Go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [yours SIM] → Memory. SIM-map.
• 🔄 Make a backup of your contacts in Google Contacts or MI Cloud (instruction below).
• 📌 Remove old or duplicate contacts SIM, if there are.

If you use two of them SIM-Note that Redmi Note 8 Pro supports nano-SIM, and some old cards may not be recognized. SIM operator.

⚠️ Attention: When transferring to SIM-The card loses all additional contact fields except name and primary number.

Method 1: Standard export via MIUI (no applications)

The easiest method is to use the built-in MIUI features. It works if contacts are stored in the phone's memory (not in a Google account).

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette).
2. Slip on three points in the upper right corner → Contact management.
3. Choose Import/Export Contacts → Exports to SIM-map.
4. Tick the required contacts (or click Select All).
5. Click Export and confirm your choice SIM-cards (if two of them).

The process will take anywhere from 30 seconds to a few minutes depending on the number of records, and when completed, a notification will appear with the number of successfully exported contacts.

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⚠️ Note: If the option to export SIM-The map is missing, so your contacts are synced to Google.

Method 2: Transfer contacts from Google account to SIM

If your contacts are stored in Google Contacts, they cannot be directly exported to SIM via MIUI.

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google and turn off contact sync.
2. Return to Contacts, tap three points → Settings → Import/Export → Import with Google.
3. Wait until the import is completed into the phone’s local memory.
4. Now repeat Method 1 for export to SIM.

Alternatively, use the web version of Google Contacts:

• 🌐 Go to contacts.google.com from your computer.
• 📤 Press Export. → Select contacts → Google CSV and save the file.
• 📱 Flip the file to your phone and import through the Contacts app (Import from the file option).
• 🔄 Then export to SIM first-hand.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If the built-in methods don't work, one of the specialized applications will help. We tested 3 reliable options:

Instructions for example SIM Contact Manager:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and provide access to contacts and SIM-map.
3. Select Copy from Phone to SIM.
4. Mark the contacts you need and press Copy.

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Before using third-party apps, check out reviews from the past month – some may contain adware.

Method 4: Manual input through the menu SIM-map

If the number of contacts is small (up to 20-30), you can enter them manually:

1. Open the Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map → Contact management SIM.
3. Click Add Contact and enter the details (name + number).
4. Save and repeat for the rest of the records.

This is the most reliable method, but it's time-consuming. It's suitable if:

• 📵 Only a few key contacts need to be reassigned.
• 🔒 You don’t trust third-party apps.
• 📱 There is little memory on the phone to install additional software.

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Manual input guarantees 100% control over data, but it takes a long time. Use it for mission-critical contacts.

Method 5: Computer Transfer (for power users)

If you have access to a PC, you can export contacts to a file, edit it and upload it to SIM.

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS.
• 📱 USB-cable to connect Redmi Note 8 Pro.
• 📄 Coolmuster Android Assistant (free trial).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your phone to your PC and enable USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap to unlock the developer mode).
2. Launch Coolmuster and select Contacts from the menu.
3. Export contacts to.csv or.vcf.
4. Open the file in Excel or Notepad, leave only the "Name" and "Phone" columns.
5. Save the file and import back to the phone via Contacts → Import from the file.
6. Now export your contacts to SIM through the standard method.

⚠️ Note: When editing a.csv file, don’t change the encoding – use it. UTF-8, Otherwise, Cyrillic symbols will be displayed by Krakozabras.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When transferring contacts to SIM, Redmi Note 8 Pro users face typical problems.

If the contacts are not displayed on another phone after export, check:

• 🔌 Is it inserted correctly? SIM-map (contacts should be facing upwards).
• 📶 Does the new device support importing from SIM (Some iPhones require additional action).
• 🔄 Reboot both devices.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions