How to Transfer HTC Contacts to Xiaomi: A Detailed Guide

Moving from HTC to Xiaomi is not only about changing the ecosystem, but also about moving important data, which is where contacts come in first. Even if you've carefully stored numbers in the phone book, losing them when you change your device can be a serious problem. Fortunately, there are several proven ways to transfer contacts, each of which is suitable for different situations, from full synchronization through a Google account to manual copying through a SIM- card.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods, including the nuances for older HTC models (for example, Desire or One M8) and the features of new Xiaomi smartphones (Redmi, POCO, Mi series). You will learn how to avoid duplication of records, why some contacts may not be transferred, and what to do if the synchronization is suspended. And if you are afraid of losing data, at the end of the article there is an FAQ with solutions to typical problems.

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

Google Sync is a universal method that works on 99% of Android devices, including HTC and Xiaomi, and its main advantage is that contacts are automatically updated on all devices associated with a single account. However, there is a nuance: if you have never set up sync on HTC, you will have to do it manually.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. On phone HTC: 📱 Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (on some models HTC the path may be different: Settings → Accounts and Backups). 🔄 Select your Google account (if not, add via Add Account). 📋 Make sure the switch next to Contacts is on. If not, activate sync and wait until it is completed (may take up to 5 minutes).

On Xiaomi's phone:

• 📱 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Google.
• 🔄 Log in to the same account as HTC.
• 📋 Turn on contact sync. In a few seconds, all the entries will appear in the Xiaomi phone book.

⚠️ Warning: If the contacts on HTC are not stored in Google but in the phone's local memory, they won't be synced, in which case export them to a.vcf file first (see Section 3).

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If you haven’t made a contact on Xiaomi, try:

• 🔄 Manually update data: Settings → Google → Sync → Update.
• 📱 Reboot both phones.
• 🚫 Delete and re-add your Google account to Xiaomi (extremely).

2. Bluetooth Transfer: Quickly but with Restrictions

Bluetooth is a classic way of communicating between phones that doesn't require internet, but it has some serious downsides:

• ❌ Slow transmission rate (if contacts >500, the process can take up to 30 minutes).
• ❌ Not all contact fields are transmitted (e.g., photos or additional numbers may be lost).
• ❌ Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12) need to manually confirm each contact.

If you have chosen this method, follow the instructions:

1. 📱 On HTC open Contacts, press ⋮ (Menu) → Import/Export → Send contacts → Bluetooth.
2. 🔵 Turn on Bluetooth on both phones and perform pairing.
3. 📲 On Xiaomi, accept the incoming file (usually contacts.vcf).
4. 📋 After transfer, open the file and the system will prompt you to import contacts.

⚠️ Warning: On some firmware MIUI (e.g., Xiaomi 13T), Bluetooth portability may be blocked due to security limitations, in which case use a SIM- card or Google Drive.

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3 Export/Import via VCF- file (for advanced users)

The.vcf file (vCard) is a universal contact storage format that all smartphones support, and its main advantage is that you can edit contacts on your computer in front of a perenosom or back up. Minus requires an additional device (PC, flash drive) or cloud storage to transfer the file.

Instructions:

1. Export to HTC: 📱 Open Contacts → ⋮ (Menu) → Import/Export → Export to the device. 📄 Select a save location (e.g., Internal Memory or SD- Card). 💾 The file will be saved as contacts.vcf (or similar name).
2. File transfer to Xiaomi: 📎 Connect HTC to your PC and copy the.vcf file. 📱 Flip the file to Xiaomi via cable, cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp).

Imports to Xiaomi:

• 📱 Open the contacts.vcf file on Xiaomi (via Files or Downloads).
• 📋 The system will prompt you to import contacts - confirm the action.

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If you import.vcf on Xiaomi, characters appear instead of Cyrillic, open the file on your PC in Notepad and save it to UTF-8 encoding.

4 Transfer via SIM- Card: Old but working method

The SIM- card is the oldest way to transfer contacts, and it still works on modern phones.

• ✅ No need for internet or other devices.
• ✅ Works even on heavily outdated HTC models (e.g. Wildfire or Hero).

Cons:

• ❌ SIM-The card stores a limited number of contacts (usually up to 250).
• ❌ No photos, emails or additional fields are saved.
• ❌ Slow process (copying takes 1-2 minutes on 100 contacts).

How to transfer contacts via SIM:

1. 📱 On HTC open Contacts → ⋮ (Menu) → Import/Export → Export to SIM- Card.
2. 📋 Select contacts for export (all or selective).
3. 🔄 Wait until the copy is completed (do not retrieve the SIM- card!).
4. 📱 Move the SIM- card to Xiaomi.
5. 📋 On Xiaomi go to Contacts → ⋮ (Menu) → Import/Export → Import from SIM- cards.

⚠️ Warning: On some Xiaomi (e.g., POCO F5) imports from the SIM- card may not work due to MIUI limitations. In this case, use the adapter for microSIM/nanoSIM or transfer contacts to another intermediary phone.

5. Use of third-party applications (SHAREit, Mi Mover, Clone Phone)

If standard methods don't work, you can use specialized applications, which are convenient because they can carry not only contacts, but also SMS, photos, applications.

• 🔒 Some programs (e.g., SHAREit) request excessive permissions.
• 📡 You need Wi-Fi or mobile internet to transmit.
• 📱 Older HTC applications may not run modern applications.

The best applications for transferring contacts:

Instructions for Mi Mover (recommended for Xiaomi owners):

1. 📱 Install Mi Mover on both phones (you can download from the Mi App Store or APKMirror).
2. 🔵 On HTC select I am an old phone, on Xiaomi I am a new phone.
3. 📡 Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or create an access point.
4. 📋 Select Contacts and start the transfer.

6.Mobile over cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud, Yandex Disk)

Cloud storage is a universal way to back up and transfer data. Google Drive is best for contacts, as it is integrated into Android. However, Xiaomi also offers its own cloud, the Mi Cloud, which may be more convenient for owners of devices of this brand.

Instructions for Google Drive:

1. 📱 On HTC open Contacts → ⋮ (Menu) → Import/Export → Export to file.
2. 📄 Save a.vcf file in Google Drive.
3. 📱 On Xiaomi, download the file from Drive and import it.

Instructions for Mi Cloud:

1. 📱 On HTC export contacts to.vcf.
2. 🌥️ Upload the file to Mi Cloud via your browser (i.mi.com).
3. 📱 On Xiaomi, log in to Mi Cloud and download the file for import.

⚠️ Warning: If you are using Mi Cloud, make sure that Xiaomi has cloud contact sync enabled: Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Contacts. Otherwise, imported data may be duplicated.

7. Problem Solving: Contacts not moved or duplicated

Even with proper transfer, problems can arise, and here are the most common solutions:

If you have duplicated contacts, do the following:

1. 📱 Open Contacts on Xiaomi.
2. 🔍 Press ⋮ (Menu) → Contact Management → Combine duplicates.
3. 📋 The system will automatically find the repeating records and prompt them to be combined.

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Before perenosom contacts, always check which account they are saved to on HTC (Google, phone, SIM), which will help to avoid duplicates and data loss.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts from HTC to Xiaomi