How to transfer contacts with SIM-Xiaomi phone cards: all working methods

Why contact with the SIM-The cards are not displayed on Xiaomi?

You just put a new one in. SIM-Map of Xiaomi Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5 Pro, but the phone doesn't show the numbers saved on it? That's a typical situation: modern smartphones by default do not import contacts with the Internet. SIM It's automatic. It can be different:

First, MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) by default hides SIM contacts to avoid duplication with cloud services. Second, many carriers (such as MTS or Beeline) use outdated number storage formats that are not always read correctly. Third, if you switched from an iPhone or an old Samsung, your contacts may have remained tied to an iCloud or Samsung Account, not to a SIM.

But the main thing is that there is a solution! Below we will discuss 5 proven ways to move numbers from the SIM-Xiaomi cards, including export to Google Contacts, manual entry and even restoration through backup. SIM-Nano-SIM card with limited memory (up to 250 contacts), some methods will help make room for new numbers.

Method 1: Automatic importation through “Contacts” (MIUI 14/15)

The easiest method is to use the built-in import feature in the Contacts app.It works on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 12 and later, including the latest versions of HyperOS.

Instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette).
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Select Contact Management.
3. Go to Import/Export Contacts → Import from SIM-card.
4. Choose. SIM-card (if there are two) and tick the necessary contacts or click Select all.
5. Specify where to save: Device (locally) or Google (in the cloud).
6. Confirm the import with the button Ready.

⚠️ Note: If contacts are not displayed after import, check if they are hidden in the display settings. → ⋮ → Settings → Display contacts and enable the option SIM-map.

SIM-card correctly inserted into the tray (contact chips facing down)

SIM has a free space (maximum of ~250 contacts)

Phone's not in "Airplane" mode.

The "Contact" app is updated to the latest version-->

Method 2: Export to Google Contacts (for backup)

If you want to not only transfer numbers to your phone, but also back up in the cloud, use sync with your Google Account. This is handy if you change phones often or fear losing contacts.

How to do this:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Google.
• 🔄 Turn on the switch Contact Sync (if disabled).
• 📇 Return to the Contacts app, tap ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
• 🔄 Select Import with SIM-map → Google and wait for the completion.

Once imported, the contacts will appear in your Google Account and will automatically sync with any Android device.

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If you have a two-sim Xiaomi (for example, Redmi Note 12 Pro)+ 5G), Before importing, check which one is SIM-The card is active for contacts. You can do this in Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Contacts SIM

Method 3: Manual input (if there are few contacts)

If you SIM-less stored in the card 20-30 Numbers, sometimes easier to manually transfer them. This method is suitable for Xiaomi with any version MIUI, including older models like Redmi 4X or Mi A1.

Step-by-step:

1. Open Contacts → go to the SIM tab (if any).
2. Put the right contact to open it.
3. Click Edit (pencil icon) → Copy to phone or Save to...
4. Select the target storage: Device or Google.

🔹 Advantage of the method: you can edit the number immediately (for example, add a country code). +(7) or assign a photograph to the contact.

🔹 Disadvantage: takes a lot of time with a lot of contacts.

Method 4: Using a VCF file (for advanced users)

The.vcf (vCard) format is the universal standard for storing contacts. SIM-card or errors occur when importing, you can export contacts to the file and then import it back.

How it works:

1. Exports with SIM: 📱 Install a third-party application, for example, SIM Card Contacts or Copy to SIM Card from Google Play. 📤 In the app, select Export. → VCF file and save it to your phone memory.

Import to Xiaomi:

• 📥 Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → File-based import.
• 🔍 Select the saved.vcf file and confirm the import.

⚠️ Note: Some applications for working with SIM-They ask for access to SMS and Call Log, deny unnecessary permissions so that privacy is not violated.

Method 5: Transfer over an old device (if there is a second phone)

If you have an old phone (such as a Samsung, iPhone or other Xiaomi), you can move your contacts to the phone. SIM-maps to it and then synchronize with the new device.

Algorithm of action:

1. On an old phone: 📱 Put it in. SIM-Map and export contacts to Google Account or.vcf file. 🔄 If your phone is on iOS, use iCloud to export to.vcf.

On the new Xiaomi:

• 📱 Log in to the same Google Account and enable contact sync.
• 📥 Or copy the.vcf file to a new phone and import it.

💡 Useful lifehack: If you have an iPhone, before perenosom disable iMessage in the settings to avoid problems with delivery of SMS to the new Xiaomi.

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The most reliable way is to sync with Google Contacts, which ensures that your numbers are available even after you reset your phone to factory settings.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

When transferring contacts with SIM-Xiaomi cards are often the most common problems that users face, and here are the most common ones and how to solve them:

• 🚫 Mistake "SIM-The card is not supported: This means that your SIM-The card is too old (e.g. Mini-SIM) or damaged. Try inserting it into another phone and exporting contacts from there.
• 🔄 Contacts are duplicated: This happens if you import numbers to Google Contacts, where there are already similar entries.Pre-import do a duplicate merging: Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Combine duplicates.
• 📵 Numbers are displayed without names: Perhaps SIM-Only the numbers without the labels are saved to the card.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Xiaomi with MIUI for POCO (for example, POCO F5), Some import functions may differ, in which case update the firmware to the latest version or use the.vcf method.

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