How to quickly and safely transfer contacts from one Xiaomi Redmi to another

Transferring contacts from the old Xiaomi Redmi to the new smartphone is a challenge that every user faces when changing devices. MIUI, The process is not always intuitive: somewhere you need authorization in your Xiaomi account, somewhere you need to set up sync with Google Contacts, and sometimes a simple export to your home is enough. SIM-In this article, we will discuss all current methods, including hidden functions. MIUI, which speeds up the process.

Redmi smartphones (such as Redmi Note 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C or POCO X5 Pro) are closely integrated with Xiaomi services, which both simplifies and complicates data transfer. If a Samsung or iPhone just needs one click in the iCloud or Samsung Account settings, then you have to consider the MIUI version (for example, MIUI 14 works differently than MIUI 12), root rights and even the firmware region. We tested all methods on current models from 2023 to 2026 and identified the most reliable ones.

1. Transfer contacts through your Xiaomi account (MI Cloud)

The fastest way for Redmi owners to use the built-in cloud service MI Cloud, which automatically syncs contacts, SMS and even notes between all devices under the same account, the main condition: both phones must have the same Xiaomi account, and sync is enabled.

How it works:

• 📱 On the old Redmi go to Settings → Xiaomi account → MI Cloud.
• ☁️ Make sure the switch opposite Contact is active (green.
• 🔄 Wait for the synchronization to be completed (notification will appear in the upper panel).
• 📲 On the new phone, log in to the same Xiaomi account and enable contact synchronization in the new phone. MI Cloud.

Important: If the old phone has internet down, contacts are out of sync. Also check if traffic savings are included in Settings → Connections → Data usage – it can block background sync.

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Both devices have internet enabled (Wi-Fi or mobile data) |

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Export of contacts to SIM-map (for older models)

If you have a Redmi. 4X, Redmi 5A or other model without the current version MIUI, There is no internet available, you can use it. SIM-This method is suitable for carrying a small number of contacts (up to 250 pieces), because SIM has limited memory.

Instructions:

1. Put it in. SIM-map.
2. Open the Contacts app → press three points (⋮) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-map.
3. Select contacts for export (or click Allocate).
4. Confirm the export and wait until it is completed.
5. Move it. SIM-Card to new phone and import contacts via same menu.

⚠️ Attention: SIM-The cards only support the main contact fields (name, number), photos, additional telephones or email addresses will be lost.

3. Synchronization through Google Contacts (universal method)

If you use Google, this is the best way to do this, because it works on any Android device, including Redmi, and it stores all your contacts (photos, emails, birthdays), and it's important that you have a Google account on your old phone.

Step-by-step:

• 🔗 On the old Redmi, open Settings → Accounts. → Google and select your account.
• 🔄 Make sure the Contact Switch is on. If it's not, activate it and wait for the sync to come in.
• 📱 On your new phone, add the same Google account to Settings → Accounts.
• 🔄 Turn on contact sync and wait 5-10 minutes.

To check if your contacts are saved on Google, open your browser on your PC and go to contacts.google.com. All your contacts should be displayed there.

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4. Transfer of contacts over Bluetooth

Bluetooth is a universal way of doing things even without the internet, but it has limitations: it only transfers one contact, and some Redmi models (like the Redmi 9A) may require additional software.

How to transfer contacts:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones (Settings → Connections → Bluetooth).
2. Pair devices (click Device Search on the new Redmi and select an old phone).
3. On your old phone, open Contacts, select the contact you want → Share → Bluetooth.
4. Select a new Redmi from the list and confirm the transfer.

⚠️ Attention: MIUI 13/14 Bluetooth contact transfer can be hidden. If it's not on the menu, try installing the Send Anywhere app from Google Play, which supports batch transmission.

5.Use of the Mi Mover app (for new models)

Mi Mover was designed specifically to transfer data between Xiaomi devices, and it replicates not just contacts, but messages, photos, apps, but it only works on phones with MIUI 9 and later.

Algorithm of action:

• 📲 Install Mi Mover on both phones (if it is not available by default).
• 🔗 On the old Redmi, choose I am the sender, on the new one, I am the receiver.
• 📡 Connect your phones to a single Wi-Fi network or create an access point on one of them.
• 🔍 Scan on your new phone. QR-code that will appear on the old.
• ✅ Select Contacts in the data list for transfer and confirm.

Version of MIUI on both phones (must be at least 9).

2. availability of free space on the new device (minimum 500 MB).

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6. Backup through computer (for power users)

If none of these methods worked, you can export the contacts to a.vcf file and transfer them to a new phone via a PC, which is suitable for mass transfer, saving all fields.

Instructions:

1. Connect the old Redmi to your computer via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Open the Internal Storage → MIUI → Backup → AllBackup folder (or export contacts manually through Contacts → Management → Export to file).
3. Copy the contacts.vcf file to your computer, then transfer it to your new phone.
4. On the new Redmi, open the.vcf file and add contacts automatically.

If the file doesn’t open, install Contacts+ or Truecaller, which supports importing from.vcf.

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The.vcf file (vCard) is a universal format for storing contacts, and can be opened on any smartphone, including an iPhone or KaiOS device.

7. Solving problems in the transfer of contacts

Sometimes contacts are not carried over or duplicated, and let's look at common mistakes and their solutions:

• 🔄 Contacts are not synchronized with MI Cloud: Check if your Xiaomi account is blocked (go to account.xiaomi.com).Update MIUI Up to the latest version (Settings) → The phone. → Update the system. Clear the app cache MI Cloud in Settings → Annexes → Application management.
• 📵 Bluetooth does not find the device: Make sure both phones have Visibility Mode on (Bluetooth Settings) → Visibility. Reboot both devices. Try using the Send Anywhere app instead of the built-in Bluetooth.
• 🔍 Duplicate Contacts: In Google Contacts click More → Find and combine duplicates. MIUI Open your contacts. → Management → Connecting contacts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi Redmi