How to Transfer Contacts from One Xiaomi to Another: All Ways to Go in 2026

Switching to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always a joyful event, but many users face the same problem: how to transfer contacts from an old device to a new one without losing a single number? MIUI It offers unique synchronization tools, and in this article, we'll look at all the ways that you can do that, from standard functions to standard functions. MIUI Alternative solutions that work without the internet.

It is important to understand that the choice of method depends on several factors: availability of Internet access, version. MIUI on both devices, and whether contacts are stored in the phone's memory, on the SIM-Some of the ways take a couple of minutes, others take longer, but they guarantee you that you can do it. 100% We tested each of them on Xiaomi models. 13 Ultra, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and POCO X5 Pro – all instructions are relevant to MIUI 14/15.

If you are in a hurry, use the quick way through the MI Cloud (Section 2) If there is no Internet connection or you prefer manual control, note the transfer over the Internet. SIM-Map or Bluetooth (sections 4 and 5) For those who like automation, sync through Google Contacts (section 3) is suitable. VK Telegram – Read section 6.

1. Transfer of contacts through MI Cloud (the fastest way to do it)

Service MI Cloud is a cloud storage from Xiaomi that automatically syncs contacts, photos, notes and other data between devices on the Internet. MIUI. The main advantage of this method is the speed and no need to manually export / import files, but there is a caveat: both phones must be linked to the same Mi Account.

To move contacts through MI Cloud, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On the old Xiaomi smartphone, open Settings → Xiaomi account → MI Cloud.
• ☁️ Make sure the switch opposite Contact is on (if not, turn on and wait for synchronization).
• 🔄 On the new phone, log in to the same Mi Account and enable contact synchronization in the new phone. MI Cloud.
• ⏳ Wait 1-2 minutes – contacts will automatically appear in the phone book.

If no contact appears, check:

• 🔌 Internet connection stability (better to use Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Availability of updates in MI Cloud (sometimes you need to restart the Contacts app).
• 📵 No Background Synchronization Limits in Battery Settings.

Both phones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

Both devices are synchronized contacts in MI Cloud

Mi Account is the same (check email in profile)

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⚠️ Note: If you used Google Contacts before, now you’re trying to sync through Google Contacts MI Cloud, there may be a conflict of duplicate entries, in which case we recommend first exporting the contacts to the.vcf file (section 7), and then importing them manually.

2. synchronization through Google Contacts (universal method)

If you use a Google account on your Xiaomi, you can transfer contacts through Google Contacts, which is even suitable for switching from Xiaomi to devices of other brands (such as Samsung or iPhone), the main condition is that both phones must be linked to the same Google account.

Instructions:

1. On your old phone, open Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync.
2. Make sure the slider opposite Contact is active, and if not, turn it on and wait for the sync to be completed.
3. On the new smartphone, log in to the same Google account and enable contact synchronization.
4. Open the Contacts app and update the list (pull down for an update).

If you don’t have any contacts, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📱 Remove the cache of the Contacts application (Settings) → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🌐 Check your internet connection (synchronization can be blocked when a weak signal is used).

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If you want to avoid duplicates, export contacts from Google Contacts to a.vcf file before syncing, delete all entries on the new phone, and then import the file back.

The advantage of this method is its versatility: Google Contacts works on any platform, including iOS and Android.

• ❌ If your contacts are only stored in the device’s memory (not Google’s), they must be exported first.
• ❌ With a large number of contacts (10 000 000)+) Synchronization can take up to 10-15 minutes.

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3. Transfer of contacts through SIM-map (without internet)

If you do not have access to the Internet or prefer physical copying of data, SIM-This is a simple solution, and it's a method that can be used to carry a small number of contacts (usually a small number of contacts). SIM-The card supports up to 250-500 records, but there are limitations on the SIM no photos of contacts, postal addresses and additional fields are saved.

How to transfer contacts via SIM-card:

1. On your old phone, open the Contacts app.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-map.
3. Select the contacts you want to copy (you can mark everything) and confirm the export.
4. Extract. SIM-A card and insert it into a new phone.
5. On the new device, repeat steps 1–2, but select Import with SIM-map.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T or Redmi K50) supportive SIM-Nano-SIM cards for storing contacts. In this case, use a micro-SIM adapter or another method from this article.

Advantages and disadvantages of transfer through SIM-map:

4. Bluetooth Contact Transfer (for small lists)

Bluetooth is another way to transfer contacts without the Internet, but it is only suitable for transferring a small number of records (up to 100-200), the advantage of which is that no additional accessories (cables, memory cards) or registration with services are required.

Step-by-step:

1. On both phones, turn on Bluetooth (Settings → Connections → Bluetooth).
2. Make phones visible to other devices (usually an option called Make Visible or Device Search).
3. On your old phone, open the Contacts app, select the entries you want (or click Select All).
4. Press three points (⋮) and choose to share. → Bluetooth.
5. Select a new phone from the list of devices and confirm the transfer on both devices.
6. On the new phone, accept the incoming file and save the contacts.

Important nuances:

• 📵 Bluetooth 5.0 (is in Xiaomi 11/12/13 The series transmits data faster than the older versions.
• 🔋 Make sure both phones have enough charge (the process can take 10 to 30 minutes).
• 📱 Some Xiaomi models limit the transfer of contacts over Bluetooth to 50 records at a time.

⚠️ Note: When transmitted via Bluetooth, contact names may be displayed in encoding UTF-8 (For example, instead of "Ivans" you will see "Ðванов"). To fix this, after importing, open the edit contact and save it again.

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Bluetooth is suitable for emergency transfer of 10-20 contacts, but is ineffective for large phone books. MI Cloud or Google Contacts.

5. Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard methods are not suitable (for example, the contacts are stored in the VK, Telegram or WhatsApp, you can use third-party apps:

• 📱 MI Mover (official application from Xiaomi for transferring data between devices).
• ☁️ CLONEit (clones contacts, messages, photos and apps).
• 🔄 Super Backup & Restore (Creates.vcf Contact Backups).
• 📧 My Contacts Backup (sends contacts to email as an attachment).

Let's look at the process by example. MI Mover (the most reliable option for Xiaomi):

1. Install. MI Mover for both phones from Google Play or App Store.
2. On the old phone, select I am the old phone, on the new phone, I am the new phone.
3. Scan the scanner on your new phone QR-code that will appear on the old.
4. Select the data to transfer (enable Contacts) and wait for the process to be completed.

Advantages MI Mover:

• ✅ It transfers not only contacts, but also messages, photos, applications.
• ✅ It works without the Internet (via Wi-Fi Direct).
• ✅ Preserves the structure of contacts (groups, tags, photos).

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Requires the installation of an additional application.
• ❌ In some models (POCO F4, Redmi 10C) It may not work due to restrictions MIUI.

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If MI Mover does not find devices, check if Wi-Fi Direct is enabled in the settings (Settings) → Connections → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct. Also try restarting the app on both phones.

6. Export and import contacts via.vcf file (for backup)

The.vcf (or vCard) format is a universal standard for storing contacts, supported by all modern smartphones, including Xiaomi, which is suitable if you want to back up contacts or transfer them to a device of another brand.

How to export contacts to.vcf:

1. Open the Contacts app on your old phone.
2. Press three points (⋮) and select Contact Management → Imports/Exports → Export to file.
3. Choose where to save the file: to internal memory, to SD-Map or Cloud (Google Drive, MI Cloud).
4. Confirm the export – the contact.vcf file will be created.

How to import.vcf to your new phone:

1. Copy the contacts.vcf file to your new phone (via Bluetooth, email, cable, or cloud).
2. Open the Contacts app and select Contact Management → Imports/Exports → File-based import.
3. Specify the path to the.vcf file and confirm the import.

Advantages of the method:

• 📁 Universality (.vcf file opens on any device).
• 🔒 Ability to edit contacts in a file before importing (e.g., delete duplicates).
• ☁️ You can store backups in the cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Drive).

⚠️ Note: When importing a large.vcf file (over 1,000 contacts), the Contacts app may freeze. VCF Splitter.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

When you move contacts between Xiaomi smartphones, users often encounter common mistakes, and we have collected the most common ones and ways to fix them.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Contacts → Storage.
2. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
3. Reboot the phone and try again.

Important: Before resetting your Contacts app, make sure you have a backup of your contacts in.vcf or cloud format. Otherwise, all records will be deleted!

FAQ: Answers to popular questions