How to transfer contacts from Honor to Xiaomi Redmi: 5 proven ways

Moving from Honor to Xiaomi Redmi is not just a brand change, it also requires moving important data, with contacts coming first, and many users are having trouble saving their phone book: Some people lose their photos, some groups disappear, and sometimes contacts are duplicated or displayed incorrectly. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of transferring contacts - from standard ones (via Google account or Google account). SIM-map) to advanced (using Mi Mover or third-party utilities).

Xiaomi Redmi features a proprietary MIUI shell that has its own synchronization nuances. For example, if you have previously used Huawei Mobile Services (HMS) on Honor, then you will need to adjust your Google Contacts when you switch to Redmi. We took all these points into account and prepared instructions that will be suitable even for Redmi models without Google services (for example, for the Chinese versions).

1.Preparation for the transfer: what to do on the Honor phone

Before you start porting, you need to make sure that contacts on Honor are saved in an accessible format, most often because users only store numbers in the device’s memory or in Huawei’s proprietary services.

Check where your contacts are stored:

• 📱 Local phone memory is the most unreliable option, as when reset or break the data will be lost.
• 📧 Google account is the best choice for transferring to Xiaomi, as MIUI It is synced with Google Contacts by default.
• 📱 Huawei ID — If you have your contacts stored here, you will have to export them to Google or to the Internet first. SIM-map.
• 💾 SIM-card – suitable for a small number of contacts (usually limited to 250 numbers).

To check your storage location, open the Contacts app on Honor, click on the three dots (menu) and select Contact Management → Import/Export. Here you will see all available sources. If contacts are stored only in Huawei ID, export:

⚠️ Note: When exporting contacts to SIM-The card will only be numbered and named – photos, mail and additional fields will be lost.

If you plan to use Google Contacts, make sure that your Google account is added and synced to Honor:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select your account and enable sync for Contacts.
3. Wait until the process is completed (it can take up to 10 minutes).

2. Method 1: Transfer through a Google account (most reliable)

This method is suitable for most users, as Xiaomi Redmi out of the box supports synchronization with Google Contacts. The main advantage is the preservation of all contact information, including photos, email and associated accounts.

Instructions for Honor:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select your account and make sure the switch opposite Contact is active.
3. Click Sync Now (if the option is available).

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi:

1. When you first turn on your phone, sign in to the same Google account as you do on Honor.
2. If your phone is already set up, go to Settings → Accounts → Add an account → Google.
3. After authorization, enable synchronization of contacts in the account menu.
4. Open the Contacts app and wait for all the records to appear (may take a few minutes).

If no contact appears, check:

• 🔄 Internet connection (synchronization works only with an active connection).
• 📱 Free space in Google account (when the limit is exceeded, synchronization is blocked).
• 🔧 In the settings MIUI Turn off battery optimization for the Contact app (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Battery → No restrictions).

Method 2: Transfer through SIM-Card (for a small number of contacts)

This method is convenient if you have few contacts (up to 250) and no access to the Internet. SIM-The card is stored only names and phone numbers - all additional information (email, addresses, photos) will be lost.

Export of Honor contacts to SIM-card:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Press three dots (menu) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-map.
3. Select contacts for export (you can note everything) and confirm the action.

Import contacts with Xiaomi Redmi SIM-map:

1. Put it in. SIM-map.
2. Open Contacts. → Menu (three dots) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.
3. Choose where to save contacts (Google account or Device is recommended).

⚠️ Attention: If SIM-The card already has contacts, they can be duplicated when importing. Before transfer, check the contents of the card in the Contact menu → SIM-map.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Speed – does not require the internet.
• 🔄 Compatibility – Works on any phone.

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 Data loss – only numbers and names.
• 📵 Limitation on number (usually up to 250 contacts).

Method 3: Using Mi Mover (Official Xiaomi App)

Mi Mover is a Xiaomi-branded app designed to transfer data from other smartphones, and it supports the transfer of contacts, messages, photos and even certain settings, the main condition is that both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

How to transfer contacts via Mi Mover:

1. Install Mi Mover on Honor (available on Google Play). Xiaomi Redmi has the app preinstalled.
2. Open Mi Mover on both phones.
3. On Honor, choose I am the sender, on Redmi, I am the receiver.
4. Scan it. QR-code from the Redmi screen on Honor.
5. Select data to transfer (mark Contacts) and click Transfer.
6. Wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 15 minutes depending on the amount of data).

Mi Mover is one of the most reliable ways, because it's designed specifically for Xiaomi.

• 📶 Both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network (mobile internet is not suitable).
• 🔋 Make sure there is enough space on Redmi to transfer data.
• 📱 On some models, Honor may need to enable debugging USB (Settings → The phone. → Assembly number (press 7 times) → Developer settings → Debugging by USB).

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If Mi Mover doesn’t see the Honor phone, try connecting via the hotspot: on Redmi, turn on Modem Modem → Wi-Fi Access Point and connect Honor to that network.

5. Method 4: Transfer via vCard file (universal method)

The.vcf (or vCard) file is the standard contact storage format that all modern smartphones support, and is convenient to use if you want to back up or transfer contacts to multiple devices.

Export contacts to vCard on Honor:

1. Open Contacts → Menu → Contact Management → Import / Export → Export to the device.
2. Select the vCard file format (.vcf) and confirm the export.
3. The file will be saved in the Download or Contacts folder.

Import vCard on Xiaomi Redmi:

1. Transfer the.vcf file to Redmi (via Bluetooth, email, or cloud storage).
2. Open the file and the system will prompt you to import contacts.
3. Choose where to save (Google account is recommended).

Advantages of the method:

• 📁 Full backup – the file can be stored on your computer or in the cloud.
• 🔄 Compatibility – Works on any device, including iPhone.
• 📊 All data (photos, emails, groups) are stored).

⚠️ Note: If a.vcf file weighs more than 10MB, break it down into multiple parts using services like VCF Splitter. Large files may not be imported correctly.

Method 5: Transfer through third-party applications (for advanced users)

If the standard methods do not work, you can use third-party utilities.

• 📱 Copy My Data – Easy Wi-Fi or Bluetooth Transfer.
• 🔄 CLONEit – Copy contacts, messages, photos and apps.
• ☁️ Samsung Smart Switch – Despite its name, it works with other brands.

Instructions for CLONEit (for example):

1. Install CLONEit on both phones from Google Play.
2. On Honor, select Sender, on Redmi, Recipient.
3. Connect your phones to a single Wi-Fi network.
4. Scan it. QR-code from the Redmi screen on Honor.
5. Select Contacts and press Start.

Warnings when using third-party applications:

• 🛡️ Check permissions – some utilities request access to the SMS, call logs and location.
• 📡 Avoid public Wi-Fi networks when transferring – data is transmitted without encryption.
• 📱 After the transfer, delete the application if it is no longer needed.

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The app side is handy for mass data transfer, but always check reviews and rankings on Google Play before installing.

7.Transfer problems and their solutions

Even when following the instructions, it can be difficult.

Problem 1: Contacts are not synced with Google Account

Decision:

• Check if sync is enabled in your Google account settings.
• Delete your account and add it again on both phones.
• Update the Google Contacts app in the Play Market.

Problem 2: Duplicate contacts

Decision:

• In Google Contacts (web version), use the Find and Combine Duplicates tool.
• On Xiaomi Redmi, open Contacts → Menu → Contact Management → Connect Contacts.

Problem 3: Mi Mover can't see Honor phone

Decision:

• Reboot both phones.
• Turn on USB debugging on Honor.
• Connect your phones to a single 5 GHz Wi-Fi network (sometimes 2.4 GHz is unstable).

Problem 4: Contacts are displayed without names (numbers only)

Decision:

• Check the encoding of the.vcf file – sometimes the Cyrillic is displayed incorrectly.
• Import contacts via Google Contacts in your browser (upload the file to contacts.google.com).

FAQ: Frequent questions about contact transfer