How to transfer contacts from Samsung phone to Xiaomi Redmi: all working ways

The switch from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi is not only about changing the ecosystem, but also about moving personal data, and contact is often a major headache, with losing it taking hours to recover important numbers. Fortunately, modern smartphones offer several ways of migration - from the classic (through the traditional). SIM-map to the cloud (via Google or Mi Account). In this article, we will analyze all the current methods, taking into account the nuances of different versions of Android and the proprietary shells of One UI (Samsung and MIUI (Xiaomi).

Many users mistakenly believe that third-party apps or phone connections are necessary to transfer contacts. In practice, 90% of tasks are solved with standard tools built into both devices. The main thing is to choose the method that suits your situation: whether there is Internet access, how many contacts you need to transfer, and whether you want to save your call history. We tested all methods on pairs of Samsung Galaxy A52 (One UI 5.1) and Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 Pro+ (MIUI 14), so the instructions are relevant for most models in 2018-2026.

1. Transfer contacts through a Google account (the most universal way)

If your Samsung has a Google account attached, your contacts are automatically synced to the cloud, and this method doesn't require any additional devices or cables -- just the Internet and a few clicks -- the advantage is that the data will be saved even if you reset your phone to factory settings.

To check if sync is enabled on Samsung:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Tap on three points (menu) → Contact management → Contact synchronization.
3. Make sure that there is a checkmark next to your Google account.

Now we will move the contacts to Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📱 On the new phone, when you first turn on, select Recover Data and log in to the same Google account.
• 🔄 If the phone is already configured, go to Settings → Google accounts → Synchronize and enable the contact option.
• ⏳ Wait until synchronization is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes with a large number of contacts).

⚠️ Note: If your contacts are saved to your device (not Google), you must export them first. → Export to.vcf, then import the file to Google Contacts via browser.

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Syncing through Google is the only way to save not only numbers, but also attached photos, birthdays and notes to contacts.

2. Transfer of contacts over Bluetooth (without the Internet)

If you don’t have access to Wi-Fi or mobile data, Bluetooth is a lifeline, which works even on older models, but only works for the numbers themselves (without additional information like email or addresses), and the speed of transfer depends on the Bluetooth version: on the Samsung Galaxy S23 (Bluetooth 5.3) and Redmi Note 12 (Bluetooth 5.2), the process will take 1-2 minutes for 500 contacts.

Step-by-step:

1. On Samsung, open Contacts → Three Points → Share (or Export/Import).
2. Select Send Contacts → Mark the right (or Select all) → Bluetooth.
3. On Xiaomi Redmi, turn on Bluetooth in the notification curtain and confirm the file reception (.vcf format).
4. After transfer, open the file on Redmi and confirm the import to Contacts.

An important caveat: some Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi 10C) may not show a notification about an incoming file over Bluetooth.

• 🔍 Check the Bluetooth folder in the file manager (Files) → Categories → Bluetooth).
• 📄 The file will be called contacts.vcf or similar.

⚠️ Attention: If you transfer more than 300 contacts, Bluetooth can freeze. Break the list into parts of 100-150 contacts to avoid errors.

Turn on Bluetooth on both phones|Make sure the phones see each other.|Check the battery charge (minimum 30%)|Free up space on Xiaomi (contacts take up) ~1-5 MB)-->

3.Use of SIM-Cards (for small number of contacts)

The old way that helps when there is nothing at hand. SIM-Suitable for transferring up to 250 contacts (limiting most of the contacts) SIM). Cons: no photos, emails, or other fields are saved; the process is manual and long, but it does not require the Internet or additional devices.

How to move:

1. On Samsung, open your contacts. → three-point → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-map.
2. Choose contacts (or select all) and confirm the export.
3. Extract. SIM-Map and paste in Xiaomi Redmi.
4. At Redmi, go to Contacts. → three-point → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.

Tips for speeding up the process:

• 📇 Before exporting, sort contacts alphabetically - it is easier to choose groups.
• 🔄 If SIM-Old-Sample Card (mini-SIM), use a nano-SIM adapter in Redmi.
• ❌ Do not export contacts with special symbols in names (e.g. "Ivan"); 🚀") — They may not be properly displayed.

4.ShareMe (Mi Mover) app – official way from Xiaomi

Xiaomi has developed its own data migration solution, the ShareMe app (formerly Mi Mover), which allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also photos, messages and even applications, the main condition: both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or create a direct access point).

Instructions:

1. Download ShareMe on both phones: Samsung: Google Play Xiaomi Redmi: preinstalled (called Transfer Files).

Samsung

Send.

Redmi

Get it.

Redmi

Samsung

Contacts

ShareMe automatically converts the contact format from One UI to MIUI, saving all fields, including photos and categories (e.g., "Work" or "Family").This is the only app that is guaranteed to port call history along with contacts.

⚠️ Note: On some Samsung models (e.g. Galaxy) M31) ShareMe may not see the contacts stored in Samsung Account. Before transferring them to Google or to the account. SIM-map.

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If ShareMe is stuck in the connection phase, restart Wi-Fi on both phones and try to create an access point on Xiaomi rather than connecting to the shared network.

5. Transfer over a computer (for backup)

If you need to not only move contacts but also back them up, connecting to a computer is the best solution, which takes longer, but gives you complete control over the data, and we'll look at two options: My Phone Explorer (for Windows) and standard Android tools.

Method 1: My Phone Explorer (for Windows)

• 💻 Download the program from the official website: fjsoft.at.
• 📱 Connect Samsung to the USB (Turn on the debugging. USB In Settings → The phone. → Assembly number → 7 times tap).
• 🔄 In the program, select the file. → Connect, then export contacts to.vcf file.
• 📤 Connect Xiaomi Redmi and import the file back.

Method 2: Standard export via Android

1. On Samsung, export your contacts to a.vcf file (as described in the pro section). SIM-map).
2. Connect the phone to your computer and copy the file to a folder on your PC.
3. Connect Xiaomi Redmi, move the file to your phone’s memory and import through Contacts → Import/Export.

The advantage of this method is that you get backups of contacts on your computer, like a file. contacts_backup_2026.vcf You can store it in the cloud or on a flash drive. USB-cable and basic PC skills.

6. Alternative applications: Truecaller, CLONEit and others

If standard methods don't work (e.g., no Google account or Bluetooth doesn't work), third-party apps will come to the rescue, and we tested the three most popular ones:

Selection recommendations:

• 📞 If call history is important, use Truecaller (but be prepared for advertising).
• 📁 We need to move the photo./SMS — CLONEit (Put off mobile internet before use to avoid advertising).
• 🔒 Maximum privacy – Send Anywhere (data is transmitted directly, without servers).

⚠️ Note: Applications like CLONEit may request permission to access the Internet SMS Check reviews on Google Play before installing them, as some versions contain malicious code (especially if you download from a non-official store).

7. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

Even when following the instructions, users face problems, and we have collected the TOP-5 errors and ways to solve them:

1. Contacts are not synced with Google: Check if sync is enabled in Settings → Google Accounts → Sync. Delete your account and add again (sometimes helps). Update Google Play Services to the Play Market.
2. Bluetooth does not find the device: Restart both phones. make sure the distance between the devices is no more than 1 meter. On Samsung, turn off power saving mode (it can block Bluetooth).

ShareMe doesn't see any contacts:

• Export contacts to a.vcf file and import them manually.
• Check if contacts are hidden in Samsung’s settings (Contacts → Settings → Show contacts).