How to transfer contacts to Samsung Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro: all working ways

Switching from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro is not just a brand change, but also a need to transfer personal data. Contacts are the most valuable information that can not be lost when changing devices. Fortunately, there are several proven ways to migrate, from syncing through a Google account to using physical media like this. SIM-map.

In this article, we'll look at 5 current methods, including their pros and cons, and give you tips on how to choose the best option depending on your situation. For example, if you don't have Internet access, porting via Bluetooth or vCard file is fine. And if you have hundreds of contacts, you'd better use cloud services. Importantly, the Redmi Note 8 Pro has automatically disabled synchronization of contacts with Google by default, so it needs to be activated manually after transfer.

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

Synchronization via Google is a universal method that works on any Android devices, including the Samsung Galaxy and Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro. Its main advantage is automation: once set up, contacts will be updated on both phones in real time.

To move the data:

• 📱 On Samsung, open Settings → Accounts and archiving → Account management.
• ☁️ Select your Google account and make sure the switch opposite Contacts is turned on.
• 🔄 Wait until synchronization is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes with a large number of contacts).
• 📲 On Redmi Note 8 Pro, add the same Google account to Settings → Accounts. → Add an account.
• 🔍 Go to the Contacts app, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Settings. → Imports/Exports → Imports from Google.

☑️ What to check before syncing with Google

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⚠️ Note: If your contacts are not saved in your Google account on Samsung, but in your device memory or on your device SIM-map, you need to export them first. In the Contacts app, select Settings → Contact management → Export and save the.vcf file to your phone.

2.Export/import via vCard file (.vcf)

The.vcf (or vCard) format is the standard for storing contacts that all modern smartphones support, and this method is suitable if you do not want to use cloud services or do not have access to the Internet.

Instructions:

• 📤 On Samsung, open “Contacts” and click on three dots. → Contact management → Exports.
• 💾 Select a storage location (internal memory or storage). SD-map) and confirm export.
• 📥 Connect the Redmi Note 8 Pro to your computer or toss the.vcf file through Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📱 On Xiaomi, open “Contacts» → three-point → Imports/Exports → Import from the file and specify the path to.vcf.

💡 If the.vcf file doesn’t open on Xiaomi, try renaming it contacts.vcf (no spaces and Cyrillic). Also check that the file is not corrupted – try opening it on your computer via Outlook or Thunderbird.

3. Transfer of contacts through SIM-card (for a small amount of)

way SIM-The card is convenient if you have few contacts (up to 250) and can not use other methods: SIM-The card stores only names and phone numbers, without photos, email and additional fields.

Step-by-step:

• 📶 On Samsung, open "Contacts» → three-point → Contact management → Copy on SIM.
• ✅ Select contacts for export (or click “Select all”) and confirm.
• 🔄 Extract. SIM-Map from Samsung and paste the Redmi Note 8 Pro.
• 📱 On Xiaomi go to “Contacts» → three-point → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM.
• 📋 Choose where to save contacts (on your phone or account) Google/Mi).

⚠️ Note: Redmi Note 8 Pro can be disabled by default, support for imports from the SIM If you don’t have an option, update the Contacts app via Google Play or use an alternative method (e.g. vCard).

🔍 Important: Before exporting to SIM Check how many contacts are already saved on the map. SIM Up to 250 records are maintained. USIM (for 4G) — If the limit is exceeded, some of the data will not be transferred.

4.Use of the Mi Mover app (official solution from Xiaomi)

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

• 📱 Installed Mi Mover app on both phones (you can download from Google Play or APKMirror).
• 🔌 Cable USB OTG (Connecting phones directly or sharing Wi-Fi.
• 🔋 Battery charge of both devices at least 50%.

How to transfer contacts via Mi Mover:

1. Open the app on both phones.
2. On Samsung, choose I'm an old phone, on Xiaomi I'm a new phone.
3. Connect devices via Wi-Fi Direct or OTG cable.
4. On Samsung, tick “Contacts” and click “Send”.
5. Wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 15 minutes depending on the amount of data).

If Mi Mover doesn’t detect Samsung, try:

1. Reboot both phones.
2. Enable Developer Mode on Samsung and activate Debugging over USB.
3. Use another OTG cable (sometimes the problem is the damaged cord).
4. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct if the cable connection is not working.

If nothing works, use alternative methods (e.g. vCard or Google account).

⚠️ Note: Mi Mover may not correctly port contacts from Samsung’s Chinese firmware (e.g., models for the Chinese market), in which case the data may be duplicated or lost.

5. Transfer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct

If you don’t have cable or internet access, you can transfer contacts over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, which is suitable for a small number of records (up to 100), as the transfer takes a long time.

Instructions for Bluetooth:

• 🔵 Turn on Bluetooth on both phones and perform pairing.
• 📤 On Samsung, open “Contacts” and select the required entries. → «Share» → Bluetooth.
• 📱 On Redmi Note 8 Pro, confirm the file acceptance (usually.vcf).
• 📥 Open the file after transfer – the contacts will be automatically added to the phone book.

For Wi-Fi Direct:

• 📶 Activate Wi-Fi Direct in both phone settings (Settings) → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔄 Connect Xiaomi to Samsung (or vice versa).
• 📤 On Samsung, export contacts to.vcf and submit the file via the Share menu».

📊 Transmission speed comparison:

• 🐢 Bluetooth: ~10 contacts per minute (slowly but reliably).
• ⚡ Wi-Fi Direct: ~100 contacts per minute (quickly, but may require reconnection).

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If you don’t automatically add contacts to your Bluetooth transmission, open the.vcf file manually through any file manager (e.g., Mi File Explorer).

6. Alternative methods: cloud services and third-party applications

If the standard methods do not work, you can use third-party solutions, for example:

• ☁️ Google Contacts (web version): export your contacts to.vcf via contacts.google.com, then import to Xiaomi.
• 📱 SHAREit or Xender: applications for fast file transfer between devices over Wi-Fi.
• 🔗 Samsung Smart Switch: Official Samsung Software That Can Export Data to Xiaomi Compatible Format (Requires a Computer).

🔍 Important: When using third-party apps (such as SHAREit), disable background activity restrictions in Xiaomi settings (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start, otherwise the transmission may be interrupted.

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For most users, sync is best through a Google account, which is free, reliable, and requires no additional devices. If there are few contacts (up to 100), it is easier to use. SIM-map.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contact transfer