How to transfer contacts from Xiaomi to SIM-card: all working ways

Introduction: Why copy your contacts to SIM-map in 2026

Modern Xiaomi smartphones store contacts in the Mi Account cloud or sync them with a Google account, but sometimes there is a need to save numbers on a physical medium — SIM-This is true when changing the phone to a device of another brand (for example, with a MIUI on iOS, when traveling abroad with local SIM-card or if you prefer to have a backup of contacts without linking to Internet services.

Transfer of contacts to SIM Xiaomi phones (including Redmi, POCO, Black Shark has nuances: not all models support recording on nano-SIM, and old models SIM-map (mini/micro) They may not be readable in new devices, SIM-The cards only store the name and number – no photos, email and additional fields, which is important to consider before copying.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of exporting contacts to the SIM-map MIUI 12/13/14, including circumventing the limitations of nano-SIM and alternative backup methods where standard portability is not possible.

Preparation: What to check before copying

Before you start moving your contacts, make sure your SIM-card meets the requirements:

• 📱 Type SIM-Nano-SIM (in most modern Xiaomi) supports recording contacts, but some operators (for example, the company has a similar name, Tele2 Or virtual operators can block this function. mini/micro-SIM The adapter may not be defined by the system as being.
• 📞 Free seat: One SIM-The card usually stores 200 to 500 contacts (depending on the operator). → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM] → Memory. SIM-map.
• 🔄 Sync: Turn off automatic sync of contacts with Google or Mi Account during copying to avoid duplication. → Accounts. → Google/Mi → Synchronization of contacts.

Also note that Xiaomi is with MIUI 14 and may hide the option of exporting to SIM, If there are two on the phone SIM-In this case, temporarily remove the second card.

Method 1: Standard export through the Contacts app

The easiest method is to use the built-in Contacts app (a human silhouette icon) and the instructions are relevant for MIUI 12-14:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management.
3. Go to Import/Export Contacts → Exports to SIM-map.
4. Select the contacts to copy (you can mark all or select specific ones) and click Export.
5. Wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 1-2 minutes for 200+ contacts).

If the export items SIM-No card, so your Xiaomi model does not support the recording SIM You can use the standard menu, and then you can go to alternatives.

Method 2: Export via Settings (for MIUI 13/14)

In newer versions of MIUI, the export option can be hidden in the system settings to find it:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Contacts → Memory.
2. Contact Export (or Contact Management)
3. Choose On. SIM-map and target SIM (if).
4. Confirm the export. The system will show the number of successfully copied contacts.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or POCO F5) If you don't see an export option after step 1, the manufacturer has removed it for your firmware.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If the standard methods don't work, use the apps from Google Play.

• 📲 Sim Contacts Manager – allows you to import/export contacts to the Internet SIM, Even if the system menu is locked, it supports batch copying.
• 🔄 Copy to SIM Card is a simple tool with a minimalist interface. It runs on Android 10-14.
• 📱 Contact Optimizer – In addition to exporting SIM, Cleanses duplicates and optimizes contacts.

Instructions for Sim Contacts Manager:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and give access to your contacts.
3. Select Export to SIM and select the contacts you want.
4. Click Export and wait until it is completed (the app will show the error log if some contacts are not copied).

⚠️ Note: Some applications require root rights to work with SIM-If your Xiaomi is not rooted, choose programs marked No root.

Alternative methods: if SIM-card does not support

If you SIM-The card does not allow you to save contacts (for example, it is an eSIM or the operator has blocked the function), use workarounds:

How to export contacts to a VCF file:

1. Open Contacts → Contact Management → Import/Export.
2. Select Export to the file and specify the location of the save (internal memory or storage). SD-map).
3. A file with the.vcf extension can be sent by email, saved to the cloud or copied to a computer.

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If you need to transfer contacts to your iPhone, export them to your iPhone. VCF-Send a file, send it to your email, and open it on your iPhone, and it automatically prompts you to add contacts to your address book.

Common mistakes and their solution

When copying contacts on SIM-Xiaomi users often face the following problems:

• ❌ Mistake «SIM-Card does not support writing" Reason: ESIM is installed or operator has blocked function. Solution: Use physical nano-SIM of another operator (for example, MTS or Beeline) or export contacts to the Internet VCF.
• ❌ Not all contacts were copied: SIM-card overflowed or contacts contain unsupported characters (e.g. emoji in names) Solution: Remove unnecessary contacts with SIM or rename the problematic records.
• ❌ After copying, the names are displayed in hieroglyphics Reason: Incompatibility of encoding SIM-Solution: Change the system language to English before exporting (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and input).

If the contacts are not displayed on the new one after the transfer SIM-map, check it out:

1. Is the SIM inserted into the SIM1 slot (some Xiaomi models only support writing on the first SIM).
2. Activated? SIM-map in the menu Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
3. Are there any restrictions on the operator (e.g. Yota or Tinkoff Mobile can block the recording).

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If your Xiaomi does not see your contacts SIM-card after copying, try restarting the phone or inserting SIM It's often a card malfunction, not the data itself.

FAQ: Frequent questions about transferring contacts to SIM