How to transfer contacts to the new Xiaomi Redmi 9 phone: all working ways

The switch to a new smartphone is always exciting, especially when it comes to keeping important data safe. Xiaomi Redmi 9, despite its budget position, offers several convenient ways to transfer contacts, but not all users are aware of the nuances of each method. For example, syncing through a Google Account seems simple, but what if there is no Internet on your old phone? SIM-The map is limited to the number of fields saved – this is often forgotten.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to transfer contacts to Redmi 9, including rarely mentioned chips. MIUI (We will focus on common errors: why contacts are duplicated after synchronization, how to avoid losing profile photos and what to do if the phone does not see SIM-You'll also find a comparative chart of methods for speed and reliability, which will help you choose the best option for your situation.

Before you start, make sure both devices have enough battery power (at least 30%).If the transfer is via cable or Bluetooth, check protocol compatibility - Redmi 9 supports Bluetooth 5.0, but older phones (such as Bluetooth 2.1) may limit the transfer speed.

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

Sync with Google Account is a universal method that works regardless of the old phone model (even if it is an iPhone or a Nokia button), the main advantage is that contacts are automatically updated on all devices associated with the account. If the old phone only has the contact SIM-In the memory of the device, you must export them to Google.

Instructions for Android phones:

1. Open the Contacts app on your old phone.
2. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
3. Turn on the Contact Sync switch (if it is turned off).
4. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes with a large number of records).

For the iPhone:

1. Open Settings → Contacts → Accounts.
2. Add a Google Account (if not) and enable contact sync.
3. Run the sync manually by pulling the screen down in the contact list.

On the new Xiaomi Redmi 9:

1. When you first turn on, select Restore from a backup and log in to the same Google Account.
2. If your phone is already set up, go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync and activate Contacts.

⚠️ Note: If contacts on an old phone were saved to Local Memory (not Google), they must be exported first. → Export to.vcf, then import the file to Google via Gmail.

Old phone connected to the internet

Both devices have a single Google Account

Contact synchronization enabled

Sufficient cloud space (contacts >5,000)

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2. Transfer through SIM-Map: Quickly but with limited

The method is suitable if you do not have access to the Internet or Google Account, but it has critical drawbacks:

• 📛 SIM-The card only saves the name and number (without email, addresses, photos).
• 📱 Limit on number of contacts: usually 250-500 (depending on operator).
• ⚠️ When transferring Cyrillic names can be displayed by Krakozabras (the problem of old ones). SIM).

How to transfer contacts via SIM:

1. On your old phone, open Contacts → Settings → Import / Export → Export to SIM.
2. Select contacts for export (or click Select All).
3. Insert SIM in Redmi 9, go to Contacts → Settings → Import / Export → Import with SIM.
4. Specify where to save contacts: in Memory phone or Google Account (recommended).

Important: Xiaomi Redmi 9 supports nano-SIM (4FF). If your SIM is old-style (mini-SIM or micro-SIM), it needs to be trimmed or replaced in the cabin of the operator.

3.Use of MIUI-tool for “Cloning of applications"

Xiaomi offers a proprietary tool for data transfer, Application Cloning (Mi Mover), which works on the principle of "device-to-device" through Wi-Fi Direct, and allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also SMS, photos, applications. The main plus: you do not need the Internet or a computer. Minus: it only works between phones on MIUI (or Android with Mi Mover installed).

Step-by-step:

1. On both phones, install the Mi Mover app (if it is not available by default).
2. On the old phone, select I am the source, on Redmi 9 I am the receiver.
3. Scan it. QR-code from the screen of the new phone old.
4. Select Contacts in the data list for transfer and confirm the transfer.

The speed of transmission depends on the amount of data:

• 📶 100 contacts — ~1-2 minutes.
• 📶 1000+ Contact with photos – up to 10 minutes.

⚠️ Note: If the old phone has a screen lock on, Mi Mover may request that it be disabled to transfer data!

4.Bluetooth portability: slow but without internet

Bluetooth is a universal, but outdated method. It's good if you don't have one. SIM-Maps or Google Account, and Mi Mover is not supported.Major flaws:

• ⏳ Slow speed (about 1-2 contacts per second).
• 🔋 High battery consumption (up to 15-20% per session).
• 📱 Not all phones support transfer of.vcf files over Bluetooth.

How to transfer contacts via Bluetooth:

1. On your old phone, export your contacts to.vcf (Contacts → Import / Export → Export in memory).
2. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones and pair them.
3. Send a.vcf file from your old phone to Redmi 9.
4. On Redmi 9, open the file and import contacts into memory or Google Account.

1.Reboot both phones.

2. Remove old coupled devices in Settings → Bluetooth.

3. Enable Visibility for all for 2-3 minutes.

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5. Computer Transfer (for large contact bases)

This is a good option if you have thousands of contacts or need to save additional fields (such as notes or dates of birth).We will look at two options: through Google Contacts and using a.vcf file.

Method 1: Using Google Contacts (web version)

1. On your computer, open contacts.google.com and log in to your account.
2. Click Import and download the.vcf file (if you exported it before) or sync contacts from your old phone.
3. On Redmi 9, enable contact sync in Settings → Accounts → Google.

Method 2: Direct transfer via.vcf

1. Connect your old phone to your computer and copy the contacts.vcf file (usually in the Download or Documents folder).
2. Connect Redmi 9 and move the file to any folder.
3. Open the file on your phone and select Import all contacts.

Comparison of methods of transferring contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 9:

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For most users, the best choice is synchronization through Google Account or Mi Mover. SIM-Bluetooth and card should only be used in extreme cases (for example, in the absence of the Internet).

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even with the right contacts transfer, there can be problems, and let's look at the typical scenarios and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Contacts are duplicated after synchronization

This happens if the contacts are saved in both Google Account and phone memory.

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Combine duplicates.
2. Select Remove all duplicates (MIUI will offer to combine similar entries).
3. If duplicates are left, export contacts to.vcf, delete all records, then import back.

Problem 2: Contact photos are not tolerated

Profile photos are kept separate from the main data, so that they can be saved:

• 🖼️ Use Google Contacts (Photos are automatically synced).
• 📁 Export contacts to.vcf via Google Contacts app (not the standard one) MIUI).
• 🔄 If your photos are missing after transfer, try to restore them from a backup of Google Photos (if they were there).

Problem 3: Contacts are displayed in hieroglyphics

This is a typical problem when moving through SIM-map or Bluetooth:

1. Remove problematic contacts.
2. Export them again in UTF-8 encoding (e.g., through Google Contacts).
3. Import to Redmi 9 via.vcf file.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions