How to Move Meizu Contacts to Xiaomi Redmi: A Complete 2026 Guide

Why Meizu and Xiaomi’s Connections Need a Special Approach

The transition from Meizu to Xiaomi Redmi is not just a smartphone change, but a transition between two fundamentally different ecosystems. Unlike devices of the same brand (for example, with the Redmi Note 11 to the Redmi Note 13), where data migration often occurs automatically through the MIUI Account, here you will have to manually organize the transfer. The main problem is the lack of a universal tool: Meizu uses its own shell Flyme OS, and Xiaomi – MIUI, which are not directly compatible.

Adding to the complexity, Meizu has virtually stopped supporting global firmware since 2022, and many models (such as the Meizu 18 Pro or Meizu 20) in Russia have been sold with localized versions of the software, where the functions of exporting contacts can be limited. At the same time, Xiaomi Redmi (especially models from 2023-2026, such as the Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Redmi K70) actively promotes synchronization through a Google account or Mi Cloud, which is not always convenient for users accustomed to alternative solutions.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to transfer contacts, taking into account the nuances of both ecosystems, and give recommendations for choosing the best method depending on the model of your Meizu and Redmi. We will focus on the problems faced by owners of older Meizu devices (for example, Meizu). MX6 Meizu Pro 7, where standard methods may not work.

Method 1: Sync through Google account (the most reliable method)

If your Meizu supports Google services (which is true for most models except the Chinese versions without GMS), this will be the easiest and most versatile way to do it, and the main advantage is that contacts are automatically updated on both devices, and you do not have to repeat the transfer when you change your phone.

Instructions for Meizu:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Go to Settings → Contact Management → Import / Export.
3. Select Export on Google (or Sync with Google).
4. Sign in to your Google account (if you haven’t logged in earlier).
5. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes with a large number of contacts).

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi:

1. When you first turn on, select recovery from your Google account.
2. If the phone is already set up, go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
3. Turn on contact sync.
4. Open the Contacts app and wait for all records to appear.

⚠️ Note: Some Meizu models (e.g. Meizu) 16s Pro export option to Google may be hidden, in which case export contacts to a.vcf file (see Method 3) and then import it to Google Contacts via the web version.

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

This method is suitable if you have few contacts (up to 200-250 records). SIM-The cards have a memory limit, and it is also relevant for Meizu owners without support for Google services (for example, the Chinese versions of the Meizu 17 or Meizu 18).

How to export contacts to Meizu:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app.
• 🔍 Select Settings → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM.
• ✅ Tag the required contacts (or click Allocate all).
• 💾 Confirm the export and wait until it is completed.

How to import on Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📲 Put it in. SIM-card.
• 📋 Open Contacts. → Settings → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM.
• 🔄 Choose where to save contacts (for example, to your Device or Google account).

⚠️ Attention: If yours SIM-Nano-SIM card, and the old Meizu only supports micro-SIM, use an adapter. SIM Do not duplicate, this can lead to import errors on Redmi.

Make sure there is enough free space on the SIM (checked in the phone settings)

Remove old unnecessary contacts with SIM (if any)

Use an adapter when needed (nano → micro or vice versa)

Check that SIM-The card is not blocked by a PIN code (may interfere with export)-->

Method 3: Export/import through VCF-file (universal method)

A.vcf file (vCard) is the standard way to store contacts that all modern smartphones support, and this method is suitable if you have many contacts with additional fields (e.g., dates of birth, addresses, photos) that are not transferred through the phone. SIM-map.

Exports to Meizu:

1. Open Contacts → Settings → Import / Export → Export to a memory card.
2. Select the.vcf format and specify the folder to save (for example, Downloads).
3. Connect Meizu to your computer or transfer the file to Redmi via Bluetooth.

Imports to Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📁 Place the contacts.vcf file in your phone’s memory (for example, in the Download folder).
• 📱 Open the Contacts app → Settings → Imports/Exports → Import from the file.
• 🔍 Select your.vcf file and confirm the import.

Important: If some contacts don't show up when importing on Redmi, check the file encoding. Some Meizu models save.vcf in UTF-16 encoding, and Xiaomi expects UTF-8. Solution: open the file on your PC in Notepad, save as UTF-8, and repeat the import.

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If you have a lot of contacts, break them down into a few 500 to 1,000.vcf files, which will speed up import and reduce the risk of errors.

Method 4: Bluetooth Transfer (for devices without the Internet)

If you do not have access to the Internet or computer, SIM-The map is not suitable due to limitations, Bluetooth will be an alternative solution, which is slower than others, but works on all models, including the old Meizu. M3 Note or Meizu U10.

Step-by-step:

1. On both phones, turn on Bluetooth (Settings → Connections → Bluetooth).
2. Make your phones visible to other devices (detectable option).
3. On Meizu, open Contacts → Settings → Send Contacts → via Bluetooth.
4. Select the contacts to transfer (you can mark everything).
5. Confirm the file's acceptance on Redmi (usually saved as contacts.vcf).
6. Import the received file through Contacts → Import from the file.

The transmission speed depends on the Bluetooth version:

• Bluetooth 4.0 (old Meizu): ~10 contacts per minute.
• Bluetooth 5.0 (new Redmi): up to 50 contacts per minute.

⚠️ Note: On some Flyme firmware OS (For example, on Meizu 15, the option of sending contacts via Bluetooth can be hidden. In this case, first export the contacts to.vcf, and then submit the file through Explorer.

Method 5: Use of third-party applications (SHAREit, Xender, Mi Mover)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on Meizu without Google services or with custom firmware), third-party applications will be the salvation.

Instructions for SHAREit (for example, Meizu 18 and Redmi Note 12):

1. Install SHAREit on both phones (download from the official website or APKMirror).
2. On Meizu, select Send. → Contacts.
3. On Redmi, click Get.
4. Confirm the pairing over Wi-Fi Direct.
5. Wait for the transfer to be completed (usually takes 1-3 minutes).

Mi Mover is an official solution from Xiaomi, but it has limitations:

• 🔹 It only works for Redmi with MIUI 12 and newer.
• 🔹 Requires installation on both devices.
• 🔹 May not support older Meizu models (until 2018).

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When using third-party apps, always check permissions! Some programs (like fake versions of SHAREit) may request access to SMS or calls - this is a sign of fraud.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even when following instructions, users often encounter errors.

1. Contacts are not synced with Google

Problem: On Meizu, contacts are exported to Google, but don't appear on Redmi.

Decision:

• 🔄 Check that Redmi has sync enabled: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of contacts.
• 📱 Reboot both phones.
• 🌐 Open contacts.google.com on PC – if contacts are there, the problem is with Redmi settings.

Import error VCF-file on Xiaomi

Problem: When importing.vcf, the error "File corrupted" is given.

Decision:

• 📄 Check the file on your PC (open in Notepad – if there are characters, the encoding is incorrect).
• 🔄 Save the file again in format UTF-8.
• 📱 Try importing through another app (e.g. Contacts)+).

3 Bluetooth does not find the device

Problem: Redmi doesn't see Meizu when trying to pair.

Decision:

• 🔄 Reboot both phones.
• 🔗 Remove old paired devices in Bluetooth settings.
• 📶 Turn on "Visible for All" on both phones.

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If neither method works, try using an intermediate device, such as exporting contacts from Meizu to an iPhone or tablet via.vcf, and then transfer them to Redmi.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions