How to transfer contacts to Samsung Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S: all working ways

The transition from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S is not only about changing interfaces and features, but also about transferring personal data, and the most important part of that process is contacts, which can take hours to recover the numbers of friends, colleagues and loved ones, and fortunately there are several proven ways to migrate, and we'll go through each of them in detail.

In this article, you'll find not only step-by-step instructions, but also a comparison of methods for speed, reliability and convenience, and answers to common mistakes users encounter, such as why some contacts don't transfer over Bluetooth, or how to avoid duplication of records when synchronizing through Google Account, and if you've tried to migrate data and encountered problems, here you'll find solutions.

Special attention will be paid to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S (model M2101K7AG), as this device has nuances with support for Mi Mover and work with SIM-cards of the nano-SIM format. All instructions are relevant for the latest versions of MIUI 14 and Android 12/13, but are suitable for earlier firmware.

Preparation for transfer: what to do before the start

Before you start migrating, follow a few mandatory steps to avoid data loss or disruptions in the process.

• 📱 Check the Android version on both devices. On Samsung, you can do this in Settings. → Telephone information → Android version. On the Redmi Note 10S The path is similar: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI. If Samsung is running Android 8.0 or older, and Xiaomi — MIUI 12+, All methods will work stably.
• 🔋 Charge both phones to at least 50%. Transfer over Mi Mover or Bluetooth can take up to 30 minutes, and discharging in the process will cause a failure.
• 📶 Turn off background activity restrictions for Contacts and Google apps on Samsung. This is to ensure that sync is error-free. → Annexes → Contacts → Battery → Optimizing the operation of applications → All applications.
• 🔒 Back up your contacts on Samsung. To do this, export them to.vcf via the Contacts menu. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file. Save the file to Google Drive or send it to your own mail.

⚠️ Note: If Samsung has Duplicate Contacts enabled (located in the Contacts app settings), turn it off before transferring. Otherwise, Xiaomi may have repetitive entries with different data (e.g., one number will be linked to two different names).

Also make sure that on the Redmi Note 10S Although the contacts are relatively small in memory, some methods (such as Mi Mover) require a temporary buffer of up to 500 MB to process the data. → Warehouse.

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

This is a good approach for those who already use Google services on Samsung, and its main advantage is that it automatically updates contacts on all devices associated with a single account, but there is a caveat: if you have not previously synced contacts with Google, the process can take up to 10 minutes depending on the number of records.

Instructions:

1. On Samsung: Open Settings → Accounts and archiving → Account management. Select your Google Account (if not, add it). Activate Contact Sync slider. Click Sync Now (may be in the menu) ⋮ top-right).

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• Go to Settings → Accounts → Add an account → Google.
• Sign in to the same account as Samsung.
• Enable contact synchronization in your account settings.
• Open the Contacts app and wait for all the records to appear (it can take 2-5 minutes).

If the contacts are not displayed after import:

• 🔄 Reboot Xiaomi.
• 📂 Check the Downloads folder for contacts.vcf and import it manually through Contacts → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → File-based import.
• 🚫 Remove duplicates through Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Combining and correcting.

⚠️ Note: When transmitting via Bluetooth, some Chinese firmware MIUI They can block.vcf files from being accepted as "unsafe." If a warning appears, click "Open Still" and confirm the import.

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If Bluetooth doesn’t find Xiaomi, try turning off power saving mode on both phones. On Samsung, this is done in Settings → Device Maintenance → Battery → Power Saving Mode.

Method 3: Use of SIM-Cards (for small number of contacts)

Transfer through SIM-The card is the oldest, but still working method, and it is suitable if you have few contacts (up to 250 records). SIM-The cards have a memory limit, and the memory limit is SIM Only names and basic phone numbers are saved – photos, email and other data are lost.

How to move:

1. On Samsung: Open Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-Map. Select your export contacts (or click Allocate. Confirm Export. Process can take 1-2 minutes.

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• Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.
• Choose where to save contacts (to your phone or Google Account).
• Wait until the import is complete.

Limitations of the method:

• 📵 No photos, addresses, notes and additional fields are transferred.
• 🔢 Maximum of 250 contacts (depending on the model) SIM-map).
• 📱 On some firmware MIUI importation SIM It may not work because of the error "Can't import" in which case use Bluetooth or Google Account.

5. Method 4: Mi Mover app (official Xiaomi tool)

Mi Mover is a Xiaomi app designed to transfer data from other smartphones, and it supports not only contacts, but also messages, photos, videos and even some settings.

• 📱 It only works with Android 5.0 phones.+.
• 🔌 Demands. USB-cable (preferably original) and Wi-Fi for data transmission.
• 🚫 Not all Samsung models are compatible (for example, on some One devices). UI 4.0+ The app may not recognize the phone).

Instructions for transfer:

1. Download Mi Mover on Xiaomi Redmi Note 10S from Google Play (if it is not in standard apps).
2. Download Mi Mover or Smart Switch on Samsung (if Mi Mover can’t find the device).
3. Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network or create an access point on Xiaomi.
4. Open Mi Mover on both devices and select: On Samsung: "I'm sending." On Xiaomi: "I'm accepting."

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If Mi Mover doesn't see Samsung:

• 🔄 Restart the app on both phones.
• 📶 Connect to another Wi-Fi network (sometimes the problem is blocking local traffic).
• 🔌 Use it. USB-OTG Adapter for direct cable connection of phones.

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Mi Mover is the most versatile way, but it requires a stable connection. If the transmission is interrupted, start again: partially transferred data can be duplicated.

Method 5: Manual export/import via VCF file

This is a method that works for those who prefer complete control of the process: you export contacts to a.vcf file on Samsung, and then import it to Xiaomi. The main advantage is that all data is saved, including photos, addresses and notes. However, it requires a little more action.

Steps:

1. Export to Samsung: Open Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file: Choose where to save the file (e.g., internal memory or SD-Name the file (e.g., map, contacts_backup.vcf) and confirm the export.
2. File transfer to Xiaomi: Connect Samsung to your computer and copy the.vcf file to your PC. Connect Xiaomi and move the file to the Downloads folder. Alternatively, send the file to your email or via Telegram/WhatsApp.

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• Open the.vcf file from the Download folder (the system will prompt you to import contacts).
• Or go to Contacts. → ⋮ → Imports/Exports → Import from the file and select the downloaded.vcf.

If the file does not open:

• 📄 Make sure the file extension is.vcf (sometimes Samsung saves as.vcf.vcf).
• 📱 Try opening a file through Google Contacts in your browser (go to contacts.google.com, click Import).
• 🔄 Reboot Xiaomi and try again.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

Even when following instructions, users face problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, try alternative applications:

• 📲 Smart Switch (from Samsung) – runs more stable Mi Mover for Samsung devices.
• 📲 Copy My Data – supports transferring contacts, calendars and photos.
• 📲 CLONEit – Clones data from one Android to another via Wi-Fi.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions