How to transfer contacts to Xiaomi Cloud: all ways + error solving

Moving contacts to the Xiaomi cloud is not just a backup, but a way to ensure that your address book remains safe even if you lose, steal or reset your smartphone. Unlike local storage, Mi Cloud syncs data across all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices, allowing you to instantly restore contacts on a new phone. However, many users face problems from the lack of sync option to authorization errors.

In this article, we will discuss all official methods of transferring contacts – from automatic synchronization to manual export via the.vcf file. 100001 or 200003) And if you're using Google Contacts in parallel with Mi Cloud, we're going to show you how to avoid duplication of records. MIUI 14/15 and all the models produced after 2018 year-end.

Why you should move your contacts to Xiaomi Cloud

Locally storing contacts on a smartphone can lead to their loss when you break, reset your settings or switch to a new device. Mi Cloud solves these problems by offering:

• 🔄 Automatic Synchronization – Changes to the address book are instantly stored in the cloud and displayed on all associated devices.
• 📱 Cross-platform access – contacts are available not only on Xiaomi, but also through the web version of i.mi.com (after authorization).
• 🔒 Loss protection – even if the phone is stolen or broken, the data will remain secure (provided that the Mi Account is not compromised).
• 📊 Backup – In addition to contacts, you can save it to Mi Cloud SMS, Notes, photos and even system settings.

Important: Xiaomi provides 5GB of free cloud storage for all users, enough for tens of thousands of contacts, but if you plan to reserve photos, it is worth considering the paid rates (from 149). ₽/month).

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used Google Contacts, you may see duplicates when you enable sync with Mi Cloud. To avoid this, turn off sync with Google in your account settings before transferring.

Preparation for the transfer: checking the Mi Account

Before you start syncing, make sure that your phone has a Mi Account attached and active, without which your Mi Cloud will be blocked.

1. Open Settings → Xiaomi account.
2. If the login button is displayed instead of the username, log in using a phone number or email.
3. After you sign in, check that the Mi Cloud section displays available space (e.g. 5GB out of 5GB).

If your account is not tied, create it directly on your phone:

• 📞 Go to Settings. → Xiaomi account → Create an account.
• 📧 Enter a valid email or phone number (email is recommended for reliability).
• 🔐 Create a complex password (at least 8 characters, with numbers and capital letters).
• 📲 Confirm registration through SMS or letter.

⚠️ Note: If you bought the phone with your hands, the previous owner may not have logged out of his Mi Account. in this case, be sure to reset to factory settings (Settings) → The phone. → Resetting, otherwise access to the cloud will be restricted.

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If you have forgotten your Mi Account password, restore it through the official account.xiaomi.com. Use the linked email or phone number. Don't trust third-party services offering "hacking" of the account - this is fraud!

Method 1: Automatic synchronization of contacts with Mi Cloud

The easiest way is to enable automatic sync, in which case all contacts added to your phone will be duplicated in the cloud, and changes will apply to all devices with your Mi Account.

Instructions:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Slip on three dots in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Contact Management → Contact Synchronization.
4. Activate the switch in front of the Mi Cloud.
5. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes depending on the number of contacts).

To check that the contacts have been successfully transferred:

• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com and log in.
• 📇 Go to the Contacts section – all your records should be displayed there.

Synchronization is enabled in the Contact settings|Mi Account Account is active|Contacts are displayed on i.mi.com|No duplicate records-->

If the synchronization is not started, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi or mobile internet network.
• 🔧 Update the Contacts app via Google Play or App Store.

Method 2: Manually export contacts to a VCF file and import to Mi Cloud

If automatic sync doesn’t work (for example, due to error 100001), you can export contacts to a.vcf file and upload it to the cloud manually.This method is also useful if you’re switching from an iPhone or other Android smartphone.

Step 1. Export contacts to the VCF file:

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Contact Management → Import / Export.
2. Select Export to File.
3. Check all contacts (or select the right ones) and click Export.
4. Save the file to a convenient location (such as Downloads or Documents).

Step 2: Download VCF to Mi Cloud:

1. Open your browser and go to i.mi.com.
2. Sign in with your Mi Account.
3. Go to the Contacts section.
4. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Import.
5. Download the previously saved.vcf file.

Once imported, the contacts are automatically synced to the phone. If this does not happen, manually update the data in the Contacts app (pull the screen down for updates).

Method 3: Transfer your Google contacts to Xiaomi Cloud (without duplicates)

Many users use both Google Contacts and Mi Cloud at the same time, resulting in duplicate entries. To move your contacts from Google to the Xiaomi cloud without repeating, follow this instruction:

Step 1: Turn off sync with Google:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Turn off the switch opposite Contact.

Step 2: Export your contacts from Google:

1. Open on your computer contacts.google.com.
2. On the left menu, select Export.
3. Enter the vCard format (for iOS Contacts) and click Export.
4. Save the file to the computer.

Step 3. Import to Mi Cloud:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. Go to Contacts → Import and download the downloaded file.

Step 4: Enable sync with Mi Cloud:

1. On the phone, open Contacts → Settings → Contact Synchronization.
2. Activate Mi Cloud.

Now all contacts will be in Mi Cloud only, no duplication. If you need backups on Google, turn on the sync back, but not at the same time as the Mi Cloud, this will lead to a data conflict.

Typical errors in the transfer of contacts and their solutions

Even with the right settings, users often encounter errors, and here is a table of the most common problems and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods helped, try resetting the settings of the Contacts app:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Reset Settings.
4. Reboot the phone and repeat the sync.

⚠️ Warning: If your contacts are gone after reset, don't panic - they may have stayed in the Mi Cloud. Just turn on the sync again and the records will recover.

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Before resetting the Contacts app settings, make sure that all data is saved to Mi Cloud or exported to the VCF file. Otherwise, local contacts will be lost!

How to Recover Contacts from Mi Cloud to New Xiaomi Phone

If you bought a new Xiaomi smartphone (like the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Xiaomi 14 Ultra), you can restore contacts from the cloud in a few minutes.

Instructions for the new phone:

1. Turn on your phone and connect to Wi-Fi.
2. At the first start, the system will prompt you to log in to Mi Account - log in.
3. If you missed this step, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account and log in.
4. Open the Contacts app.
5. Go to Settings → Contact Management → Contact Synchronization.
6. Enable synchronization with Mi Cloud.
7. Wait until the process is completed (it can take up to 10 minutes).

If no contact is made:

• 🔄 Check that you are logged in to the correct Mi Account (sometimes users confuse accounts).
• 📡 Make sure your phone is connected to the internet.
• 🔧 Update the Contacts app to the latest version.

For iPhones or other brands (such as Samsung), you can only recover contacts from the Mi Cloud through export to the.vcf file (see Method 2).

Data Security: How to Protect Your Contacts in Mi Cloud

Keeping contacts in the cloud is convenient, but requires a lot of security, and here are the key measures to protect your data:

• 🔐 Use a complex password for Mi Account (at least 12 characters, with letters, numbers and special characters).
• 📱 Enable two-factor authentication in your account settings (Settings) → Xiaomi account → Security).
• 🚫 Don’t share your Mi Account – even Xiaomi’s support doesn’t ask for a password.
• 🔄 Update your backups regularly – make sure sync is on and running.
• 📧 Link backup email to your account in case of loss of access.

If you sell or transfer your Xiaomi phone to another person, make sure to log out of your Mi Account and reset your settings, otherwise the new owner will have access to your contacts, photos and other data in the cloud.

To check which devices are linked to your account:

1. Go to account.xiaomi.com.
2. Go to the Devices section.
3. Remove any unknown or unnecessary devices.

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If you suspect that your Mi Account has been compromised, change your password immediately and untie any suspicious devices, then check the Contacts section of the Mi Cloud for changes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi Cloud