How to transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi: a complete guide with pictures and tips

Moving from an iPhone to a Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is a crucial step that requires all the important data to be transferred. Contacts are information that you can never lose under any circumstances. Fortunately, there are several reliable ways to synchronize a phone book between the Apple and MIUI ecosystems, and we'll go through each of them in detail.

In this article, you will find not only step-by-step instructions, but also a method comparison table, warnings about typical errors, and answers to frequent questions. Whether you use the iPhone 15 Pro Max or Xiaomi Redmi Note 13 Pro+, the instructions will be relevant for all modern models, the main thing is to prepare and follow the recommendations correctly.

1.Preparation for the transfer of contacts: what to do in advance

Before you start syncing, make sure both devices are ready for the procedure, which will save time and prevent data loss.

On the iPhone, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge – at least 50% to avoid sudden shutdown during transmission.
• 🌐 Wi-Fi connection – you need a stable Internet connection to sync via iCloud or Google Account.
• 🔄 iOS Update – Outdated versions may not support exporting contacts in some formats.
• 📱 Backup – Create a backup through Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Backup.

On Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📱 Sign in to Mi Account – it will make it easier to recover data if something goes wrong.
• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📶 Activate mobile internet or Wi-Fi to sync with Google or download contacts from a file.

⚠️ Warning: If you use two-factor authentication in iCloud, make sure you have access to trusted devices or backup codes. without them, you won't be able to export contacts!

Method 2: Transfer contacts via iCloud (the most reliable method)

Syncing via iCloud is the official and most secure way, as data is transferred directly from the Apple cloud to your Redmi, the main advantage of which is that you do not need to physically connect devices to each other.

Instructions:

1. Export contacts from iCloud: Open your browser on your computer and go to iCloud.com. Sign in with Apple ID. Select Contacts. Click on the gear in the lower left corner → Select All → One more gear → Export vCard. The.vcf file will be saved to your computer.

Import contacts to Xiaomi:

• Send a.vcf file to Redmi via Telegram, Email or Mi Drop.
• Open the file on your smartphone – the system will automatically prompt you to add contacts to the phone book.
• Select “Save All” and wait until the import is complete.

⚠️ Note: If you have more than 3,000 contacts, iCloud can break the export into multiple files, in which case import them alternately to avoid duplicates.

Method 2: Sync through Google Account (universal method)

Using a Google Account is a universal way that works on any device, and the advantage of the method is that contacts will automatically sync with other Google services (such as Gmail or Google Contacts).

How to transfer contacts:

1. Add Google Account to iPhone: Go to Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Add an account → Google. Enter your Google Account (or create a new one). Turn on the Contacts switch and wait for sync.

Set up sync on Xiaomi:

• Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Add an account → Google.
• Sign in with the same account as you do on your iPhone.
• Enable contact synchronization in your account settings.

If the contact did not appear immediately:

• Check your Internet connection.
• Update your contact list manually by pulling the screen down in the Contacts app.
• Make sure that the “Data Autosynchronization” option is enabled in Google Sync settings.

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If you use Gmail at work, it also synchronizes your business contacts, so to avoid mixing, create a separate account for your personal data.

Method 3: Transfer of contacts through SIM-Card (for a small number of numbers)

This is a method that works if you have fewer than 250 contacts and you don't want to use cloud services: SIM-The card only stores names and phone numbers (without email, addresses, or photos).

Step-by-step:

1. Export contacts to SIM-Map on iPhone: Open the Contacts app. Click on Contact → «Share» → «Copy on SIM» (If available, new versions of iOS (15)+) This feature can be hidden, so use third-party applications, for example. SIM Contacts Manager.

Import contacts to Xiaomi:

• Put it in. SIM-map.
• Open Contacts. → Settings (⚙️) → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.
• Select contacts for import and confirm the action.

Important nuances:

• 🔄 This method only works when you first set up your iPhone (after resetting).
• 📱 Xiaomi should be installed MIUI 12 or newer.
• 🌐 Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

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The Move to iOS app transfers contacts to Google Account, not directly to your phone's memory. Make sure Google sync is enabled on Redmi!

Method 5: Alternative Applications (for Advanced Users)

If standard methods don't work, third-party applications can be used, offering additional features such as transferring call history or filtering duplicates.

Top.-3 contact-transfer applications:

• 📱 Copy My Data is a free app with a simple interface. Supports Wi-Fi transmission.