How to Move Contacts from Huawei to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: A Complete Guide to Comparing All Ways

The transition from Huawei to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is not only about changing the ecosystem, but also about the need to move personal data, and contacts tend to be a major headache, with losing them taking hours to repair important connections. Fortunately, there are at least 5 working ways to transfer a phone book between these devices – from classic export through the phone. VCF-File to the Mi Mover branded tool.

In this article, we will analyze each method taking into account the nuances of the Redmi Note 10 (including the Pro, Pro Max and Pro models). 5G), We'll compare them in terms of speed, reliability and convenience, and we'll also warn you against common mistakes, like why you shouldn't rely on just one. SIM-map if you have more than 200 contacts, or how to avoid duplication of records when syncing through Google Account.Special attention will be paid to the problems with Cyrillic and special characters, they often spoil data when transferring between Chinese brands.

Preparation for transfer: what to do before the start

Before you start the transfer, follow the mandatory preparatory steps – this will save time and prevent data loss:

• 📱 Check the version. MIUI on the Redmi Note 10: Go to Settings. → About the phone. Up-to-date versions (MIUI 13/14) Support Mi Mover without failure, and on the old (MIUI 12 and below) errors may occur in wireless transmission.
• 🔄 Update Huawei’s firmware if the device is running on EMUI Newer versions fix contact export bugs in format VCF.
• 🔋 Charging both phones at least 50%.Transferring over Mi Mover or Bluetooth can drain the battery by 15-20% in an hour.
• 📡 Stable Internet connection (for Google or Huawei cloud methods) with a weak signal, synchronization can be interrupted, leaving some contacts unpatched.

Pay special attention to cleaning duplicates on Huawei, if there are repetitive entries in the phone book (for example, one contact is stored in both device memory and on the phone book). SIM-They can be duplicated on the Redmi Note 10 to avoid this:

1. Open the Contacts app on Huawei.

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If you are using Huawei ID For backup, check that your account settings have "Contact Sync" enabled, and without it, the cloud won't save any recent changes.

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

Google-based contact sync is a universal method that works on all Android devices, and its main advantage is that data is automatically updated on all connected gadgets.

• ✅ Pros: No cables or additional programs are required, contacts are saved in the cloud and not lost when resetting your phone.
• ❌ Cons: if Huawei contacts are saved only on the SIM-In the memory of the device (not Google), they will have to be exported first.

Instructions for Huawei:

1. Open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Choose your account (or add a new one if you don’t have one).
3. Activate the Contact Synchronization switch.
4. Wait for the synchronization to be completed (it can take up to 10 minutes with a large amount of data).

Instructions for Redmi Note 10:

1. When you first turn on your phone, select the Restore option from Google Account.
2. If the phone is already configured, go to Settings → Accounts. → Add an account → Google and log in.
3. Enable contact synchronization in your account settings.

Importantly, if you have used multiple Google accounts on Huawei, contacts may be shared between them. Before transferring, check which account the required records are linked to so that you do not lose some of the data.

3. Method 2: Export/import via file VCF (full control)

Format VCF (or.vcf is a standard contact file that all smartphones support:

• 🔄 You want to manually edit contacts before transferring (e.g., delete unnecessary entries).
• 📱 On Huawei, contacts are stored only in the device memory or on the device. SIM-map.
• 🚫 You don’t trust cloud services and prefer local storage.

Step 1 Exporting contacts with Huawei:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Press three points (⋮) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file.
3. Select a storage location (internal memory or storage). SD-map) and confirm export. The file will be called contacts.vcf.

Step 2. Transfer the file to Redmi Note 10:

• 📎 Through cable. USB: Connect Huawei to your computer, copy contacts.vcf to your PC, then transfer it to the Redmi Note 10.
• ☁️ Through the Cloud: Upload the file to Google Drive, Yandex Drive, or Mi Cloud, then download it to your new phone.
• 📲 via Bluetooth: Send file directly from Huawei to Redmi Note 10 (suitable for small phone books).

Step 3.Import to Redmi Note 10:

1. Open the Contacts app on Redmi Note 10.
2. Press three points (⋮) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → File-based import.
3. Select the downloaded contacts.vcf file and confirm the import.

Note: if some contacts are displayed with Krakozabras when importing (for example, Cyrillic turns into??? characters), the problem is encoding the file.

⚠️ Warning: Before exporting to Huawei, check the encoding in your export settings. UTF-8 — This ensures the correct display of Russian letters and special symbols.

Method 3: Transfer through SIM-map (limited but simple)

The method is suitable for a small number of contacts (up to 200-250 entries, depending on the model). SIM-The main advantage of this is that you don't need the Internet or any other devices, but there are serious limitations:

Instructions:

1. On Huawei, open contacts → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-map.
2. Select contacts for export (or click Allocate).
3. Wait for the copy to be completed.
4. Extract. SIM-Insert the map and insert it into the Redmi Note 10.
5. On the new phone go to Contacts → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.

⚠️ Note: If you use nano-SIM and the Redmi Note 10 has a micro-SIM (or vice versa), you will need an adapter or card trimming!

Check the vacant space on SIM (Go to Contact Management on Huawei)

Remove old unnecessary contacts from the SIM

Use an adapter if the card sizes do not match.

Don't take it out. SIM during export/import-->

5. Method 4: Wireless transfer via Mi Mover (branded Xiaomi solution)

Mi Mover is Xiaomi's official app for migrating data from other Android devices, and it supports not only the transfer of contacts, but also photos, messages, apps.

• ✅ Pluses: 🔄 Transfer of all types of data (contacts, SMS, Photos, videos, applications). 📶 It works without the Internet (using a direct Wi-Fi point). 🛡️ Keeps folder structure and contact tags.
• ❌ Cons: 🐢 Slower than Google Account (speed depends on data volume). 🔌 It requires a charge of at least 30 phones%. 📱 On some Huawei models (especially with the EMUI 9 and below) connection errors may occur.

Step-by-step:

1. Download Mi Mover on Huawei from Google Play (if it’s not in your area, use it) APK from the official Xiaomi website).
2. On Redmi Note 10, the app is preinstalled (find it through a menu search).
3. Open Mi Mover on both phones.
4. On Huawei, choose I’m the sender, on Redmi Note 10, I’m the recipient.

If Mi Mover can't see the device:

• 🔄 Reboot both phones.
• 📶 Turn on the plane mode for 10 seconds, then turn off.
• 🔌 Check that both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled.
• 🔄 Try changing roles (Huawei as receiver, Redmi Note 10 as sender).

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Mi Mover is the only way to transfer not only contacts, but also history. SMS, But for large data volumes (over 10 GB), it's better to use a cable. OTG computer.

6. Method 5: Transfer over Bluetooth (for emergencies)

Bluetooth is the most versatile, but also the slowest way. It's suitable if:

• 📱 You do not have access to the Internet or computer.
• 🔌 No cable to connect to the PC.
• 📶 Only a few contacts (such as the most important ones) need to be moved).

Instructions:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones.
2. Make your phones visible to other devices (in Bluetooth settings, activate Visibility or Device Search).
3. On Huawei, open Contacts, select the entries you want (or click Allow).
4. Click Share (or) ⋮ → Send and select Bluetooth.
5. Select Redmi Note 10 from the list of devices and confirm the transfer on both phones.
6. On Redmi Note 10, accept the incoming file and save the contacts.

Bluetooth transmission speed is about 1-2 contacts per second, so it would take 200 records to transfer. ~The main drawback of the method is the limit on the number of contacts sent at a time (usually up to 10-20 pieces.

⚠️ Note: if the contact names contain emojis or rare symbols (e.g, 🏠 House or ★ Importantly, they may not be displayed correctly after transmission.

7. Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

The choice of method depends on your priorities:

• 🏆 Best Reliability: Google Account (Automatic Synchronization, No Data Loss Risk).
• 🔄 Best for full transfer: Mi Mover (includes contacts, SMS, photo).
• ⚡ The fastest: Google Account or VCF-File (if your contacts are already in the cloud).
• 📱 For minimalists: SIM-card or Bluetooth (if there are few contacts).

8. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can get errors, and let's look at the typical situations and how to fix them:

Problem 1: Contacts have been moved, but are not displayed correctly (krakozyabr, question marks).

Decision:

• If you've used VCF-File, export it again with encoding UTF-8.
• Check regional settings on Redmi Note 10: go to Settings → Additionally. → Language and input → Region and select Russia (or your country).
• Remove the problematic contacts and import them again.

Problem 2: Not all contacts are transferred (some records are missing).

Decision:

• Check where the contacts on Huawei are stored: in the device memory, on the device. SIM-Map or Google Account, maybe some of the records are stored elsewhere.
• If you have used Mi Mover, repeat the process by selecting Contacts only (without other data).
• Export contacts in parts (for example, first from the device memory, then from the device memory). SIM-map).

Problem 3: The Redmi Note 10 has duplicate contacts.

Decision:

• Open Contacts → Contact Management → Combine Duplicates.
• Check if contacts are linked to multiple accounts (like Google and Mi Accounts) and disable sync for unnecessary accounts.
• Remove duplicates manually: click on the contact → Edit → Delete.

Problem 4: Mi Mover doesn’t see Huawei or displays a connection error.

Decision:

• Make sure that Huawei has Developer Mode and Debugging enabled. USB (In the settings for developers).
• Try connecting via a Wi-Fi hotspot: create an access point on Redmi Note 10, and connect to it on Huawei.
• Update Mi Mover to the latest version or reinstall the app.

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If photos of contacts disappear after transfer to Redmi Note 10, check if the option “Show photos” is enabled in the settings of the Contacts app. → Settings → Contact display.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions