How to Move Contacts to Xiaomi: A Complete Guide with 5 Ways

The switch from Samsung to Xiaomi is always an exciting moment, but many users face the same challenge: how to keep all contacts and not lose important numbers? Fortunately, there are several proven ways to transfer data between devices on Android, and most of them do not require special skills.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods, from classic export through Google Account to use Bluetooth and third-party applications, which is the fastest, which is the most reliable, and how to avoid typical synchronization errors. If you just purchased a new Redmi, POCO or Mi, this guide will save you time and nerves.

Important: Before starting the transfer, make sure that both devices have enough battery power (at least 30%), and the Internet connection is stable - this will save you from unexpected failures.

1. Transfer contacts through Google Account (the most reliable way)

Google sync is a universal and secure method that works on any Android device, and its main advantage is that contacts are automatically updated and available on all gadgets associated with one account.

To move the data:

• 📱 Open the Contact App on Samsung → press three dots (menu) → Contact management.
• 🔄 Choose Sync Contacts and make sure that the option for your Google Account is enabled.
• ☁️ Wait until synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes depending on the number of contacts).
• 🆕 On Xiaomi, log in to the same Google Account and enable sync in your contact settings.

If the contacts did not appear immediately, check:

• 🔌 Internet connection status on both devices.
• 📥 In the settings of Xiaomi section Accounts → Google → Synchronization of contacts.
• 🗑️ Have contacts been placed in the Archive or Other Contacts folder (sometimes Google shares them automatically).

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If you have two Google accounts, make sure that sync is enabled for where the contacts are stored. Check this in Accounts settings → Google → Account on both phones.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used a Samsung Account to store contacts, you must first export them to Google. → Accounts and archiving → Samsung Account → Sync and turn it off, then turn on sync with Google.

2. Export of contacts through SIM-map (without internet)

If you do not have access to Wi-Fi or mobile Internet, you can use it. SIM-This method is suitable for carrying a small number of contacts (up to 250 numbers), because the memory capacity is large. SIM limited.

Instructions:

1. 📇 On Samsung, open your contacts. → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. 📤 Select Export on Export SIM-map and mark the desired contacts (or click Select All).
3. ⏳ Wait for the copy to be completed (may take 1-2 minutes).
4. 🔄 Replace it. SIM-map.
5. 📥 On your new phone, repeat the path: Contacts → Management → Import with SIM-map.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Contact photos, emails and additional fields (names and numbers only) are not saved).
• 📏 Maximum length of contact name – 15 characters (longer ones will be cut).
• 📵 Not all Xiaomi models support import from the SIM newer MIUI (Check the Contact Menu).

3. Bluetooth Contact Transfer (without Cables and Clouds)

Bluetooth is a convenient way to transfer contacts without an Internet connection and without using the Internet. SIM-But it has some nuances: it can take a long time if the contacts are more than 500, and it can also cause errors in the reception of data.

Step-by-step:

• 🔵 Turn on Bluetooth on both phones (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth on Samsung and Settings → Bluetooth on Xiaomi).
• 🤝 Pair the devices together (on Xiaomi, click Device Search, select Samsung and confirm pairing).
• 📤 On Samsung, open your contacts. → Choose the right ones (or click Select All) → Share. → Bluetooth.
• 📥 On Xiaomi, confirm the file acceptance (usually a file with the.vcf extension).
• 📇 Open the file after downloading – the contacts will be automatically added to the phone book.

Challenges and solutions:

4. Use of third-party applications (Mi Mover, SHAREit, Send Anywhere)

If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized programs, like Xiaomi's official Mi Mover app for transferring data from other Android devices, which supports not only contacts, but also photos, messages and even some settings.

How to transfer contacts via Mi Mover:

1. 📲 Install Mi Mover on both phones (link for Google Play).
2. 🔄 On Xiaomi, choose I am a new user, on Samsung I am an old user.
3. 📡 Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or create an access point on Xiaomi.
4. 📥 On Samsung, mark Contacts and click Send.
5. ✅ Wait for the transfer to be completed (may take up to 10 minutes).

Alternative annexes:

• 🌐 SHAREit – Quickly transfers contacts over Wi-Fi Direct, but requires installation on both devices.
• 📤 Send Anywhere – allows you to send contacts through a 6-digit code without registering.
• 🔗 Cloneit not only clones contacts, but also SMS, Call history, apps.

Battery charge on both phones > 50%

The latest update to Mi Mover has been installed

VPNs and firewalls disabled

Both phones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or the access point on Xiaomi is enabled).

Samsung has enough free memory to back up-->

⚠️ Note: When using Mi Mover on Samsung with Android 12+ You may need permission to access contacts manually. → Annexes → Mi Mover → Permissions and enable all necessary options.

Manual export/import via VCF file (for advanced users)

The.vcf file (vCard) is a universal format for storing contacts. It can be created on Samsung, copied to Xiaomi via the Internet. USB-cable, email or cloud storage and then import.

Instructions:

• 📂 On Samsung, open your contacts. → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file.
• 💾 Choose the format VCF-file and save it to the phone or to the SD-map.
• 📎 Connect Samsung to your computer or upload a file to Xiaomi via Telegram, Google Drive, or USB OTG.
• 📥 On Xiaomi, open the.vcf file – contacts will be automatically added to the phone book.

If a file weighs more than 10MB, break it up into multiple parts using the Contacts Backup app (available in the Play Market).

Advantages of the method:

• 🔐 Full control of data (file can be edited manually).
• 📦 All contact fields are saved (photos, emails, addresses, notes).
• 🔄 Possibility of backup on PC.

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File. VCF — the only way to transfer contacts with all additional fields (e.g., birth dates, job titles, user tags (SIM, Bluetooth often ignores this information.

6.Contact transfer via computer (for Windows and Mac)

If you have access to a PC or Mac, you can use Samsung Smart Switch or Mi PC Suite to back up and restore contacts, which is suitable if you port not only numbers, but also other data (photos, music, messages).

Method 1: Through Samsung Smart Switch

1. 🖥️ Install Samsung Smart Switch on your computer (official website).
2. 📱 Connect Samsung to your PC via USB-Cable and select Backup.
3. 📋 Mark Contacts and start the process.
4. 🔄 Connect Xiaomi and restore data from the backup (if the program supports Xiaomi) or export contacts to the.vcf file.

Method 2: Through Mi PC Suite

• 🖥️ Download Mi. PC Suite from the official Xiaomi website.
• 📱 Connect Xiaomi to your computer and select Contact Import.
• 📂 Download the.vcf file created on Samsung or import directly from the Outlook/Google Contacts.

Please note:

• 🔌 Xiaomi may need to enable debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Click on version 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).
• 🛡️ When you first connect to a PC, confirm your trust in the device on your phone screen.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following instructions, users sometimes encounter problems, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both phones.
• 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes corporate networks block synchronization).
• 📱 Update MIUI Android up to the latest version.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions