How to transfer contacts to Xiaomi Redmi 9T: work-in-the-box

Transferring contacts to a new smartphone is one of the first tasks faced by the owner of Xiaomi Redmi 9T. If you have kept all the numbers on your phone or SIM-Fortunately, the manufacturer has provided several reliable ways to make the migration without loss. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven methods, from classic import through Google Account to little-known tricks with the help of the Internet. MI Cloud and VCF-file.

Feature of Redmi 9T — dualism SIM-So we took these specifics into account, and we added unique guidelines for how to work with multiple chips. SIM You will also learn how to avoid duplicate records and why some contacts may not show up after import (spoiler: the storage format is to blame!).

Whether you're switching from an iPhone, another Android smartphone, or even a button phone, the guide has solutions for all cases. And if you're afraid of losing data, at the end of the article, there's a lot of options. FAQ with answers to frequent errors and checklist to check the result.

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

Google Sync is a universal method that works on any Android device, including Xiaomi Redmi 9T. Its main advantage: contacts are automatically reserved in the cloud and are available on all gadgets where you are logged in under one account.

To transfer contacts in this way:

• 📱 On your old phone: Open Settings → Accounts. → Google and make sure the Contacts option is enabled, if not, activate it and wait until sync is complete (may take up to 10 minutes).
• 🔄 On the Redmi. 9T: When you first turn on, it will prompt you to log in to your Google Account. Use the same data as you used on your old device. If your phone is already set up, add your account through Settings. → Accounts. → Add an account.
• 🔍 Check: Open the Contacts app on Xiaomi and make sure all records are displayed. If no contacts, update the data manually by pulling the screen down.

Important nuance: if the old phone contacts are saved only on the phone SIM-You have to export them to Google first, or in your device's memory:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Press. ⋮ (three-point) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to the device (select the.vcf format).
3. Then import the file back to your Google Account.

⚠️ Note: If the old phone used Mi Account (for example, on another Xiaomi smartphone), contacts could only be synchronized with the old phone. MI Cloud. In this case, export them from there first — more on that in the next section.

2.Import of contacts through MI Cloud (for Xiaomi owners)

If your previous phone was also from Xiaomi, chances are that your contacts are already saved in the phone. MI Cloud, the manufacturer's proprietary cloud service, is convenient because it doesn't require any intermediate action: data is transferred directly between devices in the same ecosystem.

Instructions for transfer:

• 🌐 On the Redmi. 9T Go to Settings. → Mi Account and log in (use the same data as on your old phone).
• 🔄 Enable contact synchronization: Mi Account → MI Cloud → Contacts (the switch must be active).
• ⏳ Wait for synchronization to be completed (time depends on the number of records).
• 📋 Check the contacts in the phone application - they should appear in the group "MI Cloud".

Duplicate problem: If you have previously synced contacts with both Google and Google MI Cloud, on Redmi. 9T You can get duplicates to eliminate them:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Press. ⋮ → Contact management → Connecting contacts.
3. Select duplicate records and confirm the association.

⚠️ Note: If you are selling or transferring an old Xiaomi smartphone, be sure to untie your Mi Account in the settings. Otherwise, the new owner will be able to access your contacts and other data in the new store. MI Cloud!

Make sure that the old phone is synchronized with MI Cloud

Remember the username and password from the Mi Account

Check the availability of the Internet on the new Redmi 9T

Shut down. VPN (may block access to MI Cloud)

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3. Transfer of contacts by means of SIM-Cards (for old phones)

If your previous phone is a push-button device or an outdated Android model that doesn’t sync with the clouds, SIM-The map is the most reliable way, but it has limitations:

• 📵 One on one. SIM You can store no more than 250 contacts (depending on the operator).
• 🖼️ Contact photos and additional fields (e.g. email or address) are not portable.
• 🔤 Names and numbers are stored only in the Latin alphabet (Cyrillic can be displayed by Krakozabras).

Step-by-step:

1. On your old phone, open "Contacts."
2. Choose Import/Export → Exports to SIM-map (the name of the item may differ).
3. Select the necessary contacts or click "Select all".
4. Wait for the copy to be completed and paste SIM redmi 9T.
5. On Xiaomi go to Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Import with SIM-map.
6. Choose where to save your contacts (Google, MI Cloud or phone memory).

Advice for owners of dualities SIM: If you have two cards in Redmi 9T, Before importing, check which slot you inserted into SIM By default, the system looks for records on the SIM1. To change priority:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select "Management" SIM-"Cards" and swap places. SIM1 and SIM2.
3. Repeat importing contacts.

4. Contacts over Bluetooth (without the Internet)

If you do not have access to Wi-Fi or mobile internet, SIM-The card doesn't fit (for example, because of the record limit), Bluetooth will be a lifesaver.This method works between any phones, including iPhone and Android, but requires a little more time.

How to transfer contacts over Bluetooth:

• 🔵 On both phones, turn on Bluetooth and make them “visible to everyone” (in Bluetooth settings). → Visibility).
• 📱 On your old phone, open Contacts, select the required entries (or click Select All").
• 📤 Press Share. → Bluetooth and select Redmi 9T device-list.
• 📥 On Xiaomi, confirm the file acceptance (usually.vcf).
• 💾 Open the file after download – the system will prompt you to import contacts into the memory of the phone or the cloud.

Limitations of the method:

• 🐢 Slow speed: 500 contacts can take 10-15 minutes to transfer.
• 📶 Distance: Phones should be no further than 10 meters from each other.
• 🔋 Battery Charging: Make sure both devices have enough charge (the process consumes a lot of power).

If the transmission is interrupted, try:

• Turn off and re-enable Bluetooth on both phones.
• Reduce the number of contacts you transmit at a time (break down into groups of 100-150 records).
• Delete previously accepted.vcf files on Redmi 9T, if they're damaged.

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If Bluetooth refuses to connect, try restarting both phones or temporarily disabling power saving mode. on Xiaomi, this is done in Settings → Battery → Energy saving regime.

5. Transfer of contacts via computer (for large bases)

If you have thousands of contacts with additional fields (email, addresses, birthdays), using a PC is the most reliable way to avoid data loss. We will look at two options: through Google Contacts and using a.vcf file.

Method 1: Through Google Contacts (web version)

This method is suitable if your contacts are already synced with Google, but you want to edit or reserve them.

1. On PC, open your browser and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 9T.
3. Check the contact list, edit or delete duplicates if necessary.
4. Xiaomi. 9T Update the synchronization: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Contacts → Synchronize.

Method 2: Through VCF-file (universally)

If your contacts are stored locally (like on an old iPhone or in Outlook), export them to a.vcf file:

1. On the old device, export contacts to.vcf format (in iPhone this is done through Settings). → Contacts → Exports).
2. Transfer the file to your PC (for example, via email or cable).
3. Get Redmi on board. 9T to the computer in the "File transfer" mode" (MTP).
4. Copy.vcf into any folder on your phone.
5. On Xiaomi, open the file through Contacts and import the data.

Advantage VCF: The file can be opened in Excel for mass editing (for example, fix the format of numbers or add country prefixes:

• Change the.vcf extension to.csv.
• Open in Excel and edit the data.
• Save it back to.vcf (use encoding) UTF-8).

⚠️ Note: When editing.vcf, do not manually change the structure of the file (for example, do not delete lines). BEGIN:VCARD and END:VCARD). This will lead to an import error!

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Using a PC to transfer contacts is the only way to save all additional fields (photos, addresses, notes) without loss.

6.Moving contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi 9T

Switching from iPhone to Android is often accompanied by data portability issues, but there are 3 reliable ways to make contacts:

Method 1: Through iCloud

If iCloud sync is enabled on the iPhone:

1. On PC, open iCloud.com and log in.
2. Go to Contact and highlight all records (Cmd)+A on a Mac or Ctrl+A on Windows).
3. Click on the gear in the lower left corner and select Export vCard.
4. Copy the resulting.vcf on Redmi 9T and import it.

Method 2: Google Account (on iPhone)

If you are planning to use Google on Xiaomi:

1. On iPhone, open Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Add an account → Google.
2. Enter your Google Account details and enable contact sync.
3. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 30 minutes).
4. On the Redmi. 9T Sign in to the same account – contacts will be automatically connected.

Method 3: The “Switch to Android” app (from Google)

Google’s official app makes migration easier:

1. On the iPhone, install Google One.
2. Select “Setting up next to your Android device” and follow the instructions.
3. On the Redmi. 9T When you first turn on, select "Copy Data" and scan QR-iPhone-code.
4. Select "Contacts" and wait for the transfer to be completed.

Important for iPhone: before transferring, turn off iMessage (Settings) → Communications → iMessage, otherwise SMS New number may be delayed.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions, you can have problems.-5 errors and ways of eliminating them:

1. Contacts are not displayed after synchronization

Causes and solutions:

• 🔄 Sync is disabled: check the settings → Accounts. → Google → Contacts (slider should be included).
• 📵 No Internet: Turn on mobile data or Wi-Fi.
• 🕒 Sync delay: Wait 10-15 minutes or update manually (pull the Contacts screen down).
• 🔍 Group filter: in the "Contacts" application click ⋮ → Display contacts and select "All contacts".

Duplicate contacts

Doubles appear if you sync your data with both Google and Google. MI Cloud, to eliminate them:

1. Open Contact on Redmi 9T.
2. Press. ⋮ → Contact management → Connecting contacts.
3. Select duplicate entries and click "Combine".

3. Contact photos are not transferred

Photos are not synchronized through SIM-map or Bluetooth:

• 🖼️ Use Google Contacts or MI Cloud – They save images.
• 📁 Move photos manually: export contacts to.vcf, open a file on your PC and add photos via Google Contacts in the web version.

4. Contacts are displayed in hieroglyphics

This is a coding problem typical of SIM-cards or old phones. Solutions:

• 🔤 Export contacts to.vcf, open the file in Notepad++ and save it in code. UTF-8.
• 📱 On the Redmi. 9T Change the language of the system to English before importing, then return Russian.

5. "Cannot import contacts" error

Most often, it occurs when a.vcf file is damaged.

• 📄 File integrity: Open it on PC – if the text is not read, the file is corrupted.
• 📥 File size: If.vcf weighs more than 10MB, break it down into parts (e.g. 1,000 contacts).
• 🔄 Format: Make sure the file has a.vcf extension, not a.txt extension.

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If none of these methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings on Redmi. 9T: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the data. Re-import the data.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions