How to transfer contacts with Xiaomi to Samsung without losses: all ways of 2026

The transition from Xiaomi to Samsung is not only about changing the ecosystem, but also about moving important data, which is where contacts come in first, and even if you carefully stored all the numbers on your phone, losing them when you change your device can be a serious inconvenience. Fortunately, there are at least 5 working ways to move contacts without loss – from classic export through the scaling up of the scaling-up. SIM-map prior to synchronization via cloud services.

In this article, we will discuss each method in detail, from preparing Xiaomi for export to setting up Samsung for import, focusing on common mistakes (for example, why contacts are duplicated or names are not displayed), and give recommendations on how to choose the best way to choose depending on your situation. If you are in a hurry, use the FAQ at the end of the article, which contains answers to the most common questions.

1. Preparation of telephones before transfer of contacts

Before you start the transfer, make sure that both devices are ready for the procedure, which will save you from common problems such as incomplete export or synchronization errors.

On Xiaomi (including Redmi and POCO):

• 📱 Check the version. MIUI: Go to Settings. → It's better to use the phone for stable work. MIUI 12 and above.
• 🔄 Update Contacts via Google Play – Older versions may not have export options.
• 📡 Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile: This will be required to sync with Google or other cloud services.

On Samsung:

• 🔧 Make sure the latest version of One is installed on the device. UI (checks in the settings → Update of the PO).
• 📥 Download the Samsung Smart Switch app (if you plan to use it for porting).
• 🔒 Allow access to contacts for Google Contacts and Smart Switch apps in Settings → Annexes.

⚠️ Note: If Xiaomi has dual apps enabled (MIUI Dual Apps, contacts can be stored in separate accounts. Before transferring, disable duplication in Settings → Annexes → Dual annexes.

2. Method 1: Sync through Google Account (most reliable)

This method is suitable for 90% of users, because it requires no additional software and works even if the phones are in different rooms, the main condition is the presence of an active Google Account on both devices.

Instructions for Xiaomi:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Contact management → Import/Export of contacts.
3. Select Export to file → specify the format.vcf (business card).
4. Save the file to internal memory or Google Drive.
5. Return to Settings → Accounts, select your Google Account and enable Contact Sync.

Instructions for Samsung:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Archiving.
2. Add the same Google Account as you do on Xiaomi.
3. Enable contact synchronization (can take up to 10 minutes).
4. Open the Contacts app and check if the records have appeared.

⚠️ Note: If the contacts on Xiaomi were saved to the phone’s Local Memory (not Google), they must first be exported manually, as described in step 3 for Xiaomi. → Settings → Contact management.

Check that Xiaomi has enabled contact synchronization|Make sure that you add the same Google account to Samsung|Turn it off. VPN (can block synchronization)|Check the free space in your Google Account (contacts take up little space, but there is a limit)-->

Method 2: Transfer through SIM-Card (for small number of contacts)

This method is useful if you have less than 250 contacts (limitation). SIM-It does not save profile photos and additional fields (e.g. birthdays).

Exports with Xiaomi:

1. Open Contacts. → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Export on Export SIM-map.
3. Mark the contacts you want (or click Select All).
4. Confirm the export. It'll take 1-2 minutes.

Imports to Samsung:

1. Put it in. SIM-map.
2. Open Contacts. → Settings (⋮) → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
3. Select Import with SIM-Maps and where to save (Google Account or Device recommended).

If the contacts are not displayed after import:

• 🔄 Reboot Samsung.
• 📌 Check if contacts are hidden in the display settings (in Contacts) → Settings → Display contacts).
• 🗑️ Remove duplicates with the built-in Connect Contacts function.

Method 3: Using Samsung Smart Switch (for full data transfer)

Samsung Smart Switch is the official application for migrating data from one device to another, and it supports transferring not only contacts, but also messages, photos, applications.

• 📱 Both phones must be charged at least 50 times%.
• 🔌 Cable USB-C — USB-C (Adapter or adapter if on Xiaomi Micro-USB).
• 📥 Smart Switch installed on both devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Smart Switch to Xiaomi from Google Play (on Samsung it is preinstalled).
2. Connect your phones with a cable. On Samsung, select Receive data; on Xiaomi, select Send data.
3. In the data list, mark Contacts (you can also select other items).
4. Confirm the transfer. The process will take 5-15 minutes depending on the volume.

If the Smart Switch doesn’t see Xiaomi:

• 🔌 Try another cable (the original one from Samsung works better).
• 🔄 Turn on Xiaomi mode Debugging by USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Tap 7 times on the build number, then return to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).
• 📡 Use Wireless Transfer via Wi-Fi Direct (Smart Switch has this option).

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If the transfer is interrupted, don't turn off the cable! Wait for the error message, then restart the Smart Switch on both devices. Re-transfer will not create duplicates if you select only the missing data.

5. Method 4: Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct transmission

It's a "last resort" method, if other methods are not available, it's slower and less stable, but it doesn't require cables or the Internet, it's suitable for carrying up to 500 contacts.

How to transfer via Bluetooth:

1. On Xiaomi, open Contacts, select Import/Export → Send.
2. Mark the contacts you need and press Bluetooth.
3. Turn on Bluetooth on Samsung and make it visible to everyone.
4. On Xiaomi, select Samsung from the list of devices and confirm the shipment.
5. On Samsung, accept the.vcf file and import it to Contacts.

Limitations of the method:

• ⏳ Transmission speed: ~10 contacts per minute.
• 📵 Communications may be disrupted, especially if the phones are far apart.
• 📎 No photos of contacts and additional fields are transmitted.

To speed up the process, you can use Wi-Fi Direct:

1. Activate Wi-Fi Direct on both phones (Settings → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct).
2. Connect the devices to each other.
3. On Xiaomi, send a.vcf file through any file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager).
4. On Samsung, open the file and import the contacts.

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct are convenient for transferring a small number of contacts at a time, but are not suitable for regular synchronization. For constant use, it is better to configure sync via Google or Smart Switch.

Method 5: Manual export/import via VCF file

This is universal and works even if you have different brands or you don’t have access to cloud services. The.vcf (vCard) file contains all your contact data, including photos and additional fields.

How to export to Xiaomi:

1. Open Contacts. → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Export to File → Specify the.vcf format.
3. Save the file to your internal memory or SD-map.
4. Transfer the file to Samsung in any convenient way (cable, Bluetooth, cloud).

How to import on Samsung:

1. Download the.vcf file to your device (for example, to the Download folder).
2. Open the file through Files or Contacts.
3. Choose where to import (Google Account is recommended).
4. Confirm the import. Contacts will appear in 1-2 minutes.

If the file does not open:

• 📄 Check the file extension – it should be.vcf, not.txt.
• 📥 Try opening the file through Google Contacts in the browser.
• 🔄 Resave the file to Xiaomi by selecting Export of all contacts (sometimes partial export leads to errors).

7. Solving typical problems when transferring contacts

Even if you follow the instructions accurately, you can get errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If photos of contacts are missing after the transfer:

• 🖼️ Make sure that vCard 3.0 format is selected when exporting (supports photos).
• 🔄 Repeat export by ticking the box Include photos (if any).
• 📁 Check if the photos are saved in a separate folder (for example, Contacts_Photos).

⚠️ Note: If you used Mi Account on Xiaomi to store contacts, they can not be transferred directly to Samsung. First export contacts to.vcf file via Settings → Mi Account → Synchronization → Contacts → Exports.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions