How to transfer contacts from SIM-card to Xiaomi Redmi Note: all working ways

Transfer of contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note cards are a challenge that every new smartphone owner faces. Despite their apparent simplicity, the process can cause complications from lack of visibility. SIM-Contacts in the phone book before export errors when using third-party applications. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven methods of transfer, including hidden functions. MIUI, which work even on older models of the Redmi Note series (from Note) 4X Note 13 Pro+).

Feature Xiaomi – modified shell MIUI, which sometimes hides the standard Android options, for example, in some versions of the firmware item "Import with the Internet" SIM" It's hidden in the "Advanced" sub-menu, not on the main contact screen, and we're going to show you where to look for those settings, and what to do if the phone doesn't see the contacts on the phone. SIM-You will also learn how to avoid losing Cyrillic characters when transferring – a common problem when using universal backup applications.

1. Standard import via MIUI settings

The most reliable way is to use built-in tools. MIUI. It does not require additional programs and works on all models of the Redmi Note, including budget versions with limited memory: SIM-The card must be active (not blocked by a PIN) and support the storage of contacts (most modern nano-SIMs do not have this function).

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette).
• 🔍 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Select Settings.
• 📤 Scroll down to the Contact Management section → Import/Export of contacts.
• 💾 Select Import with SIM-map → Specify your account to save (e.g., phone or Google).
• ✅ Confirm imports and wait until completed (may take up to 2 minutes at 500)+ contact).

Lockdown removed. SIM-PIN-code

SIM has enough free space (at least 1 KB per contact)

Phone connected to charging (for models with a weak battery)

Power saving modes are turned off-->

If Import with SIM is not available, update Contacts via Google Play or check the system application display settings in Settings → Applications → Application Management. On some MIUI 13+ firmware, this option is moved to Backup.

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If contacts are SIM displayed in hieroglyphs, before importing, change the encoding in the settings SIM-maps (section “Additional" → "Text encoding").

2. Transfer through Google Account (for synchronization)

This is a good method if you plan to use contacts on multiple devices or want to back up, and the advantage is that the data is automatically synced to the cloud and available even after a phone is reset. SIM-Maps support direct export to Google – sometimes intermediate importation is required in the phone’s memory.

Step-by-step:

1. Import SIM contacts into your phone’s memory (as in method 1).
2. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
3. Select your account → turn on the Contacts switch.
4. Return to Contacts → Settings → Export/Import → Export to your Google account.

3. Use of third-party applications (for complex cases)

If embedded tools MIUI not working (for example, on custom firmware or after reset), the Sim Contacts Backup or Copy to app will help SIM These utilities support the transfer of contacts with Russian symbols without loss, and also allow you to edit records directly to the user. SIM-map.

Recommended annexes:

• 📲 Sim Contacts Backup – Exports to the UK CSV/VCF, backup SD-map.
• 🔄 Copy to SIM Card – a bilateral exchange between SIM telephone.
• 🌐 Super Backup & Restore – Cloud Services (Dropbox, Google Drive).

Instructions for Sim Contacts Backup:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Start it and give access to the contacts.
3. Choose Import from SIM → Specify a folder to save (for example, Internal) Storage/Contacts Backup).
4. The file will be saved in.vcf format and can be opened in any contact manager.

Built-in MIUI tools

Sim Contacts Backup

Copy to SIM Card

Super Backup & Restore

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⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, disable battery optimization for them in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Battery optimization, otherwise the export process may be interrupted.

4. Computer Transfer (for large contact bases)

If SIM-The card stores more than 1,000 contacts, importing directly via the phone can take hours or end in error, in which case it is more convenient to use a PC and specialized software, such as MyPhoneExplorer or Samsung Smart Switch (despite the name, it works with Xiaomi).

Algorithm of action:

1. Connect Redmi Note to your PC via USB (enable File Transfer mode).
2. Install MyPhoneExplorer on your computer and start it.
3. In the program menu, select the file → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.
4. Specify the export format (VCF or CSV) and the folder to save.
5. Import the received file back to the phone via Contacts → Import.

The advantage of this method is the ability to edit contacts in Excel before importing (for example, fix duplicates or add missing fields). CSV-Use LibreOffice Calc or Microsoft Excel.

5. Manual input (for a small number of contacts)

If SIM-lesser 50 The most reliable way to do this is to manually transfer data, which eliminates the risk of data loss due to program failures or format incompatibility. 3/4, where the import functions are unstable.

How to move it manually:

• 📞 Open the phone application → tab Contacts.
• 👤 Click on the contact with SIM-maps (marked with an icon) SIM).
• 📝 Choose to edit → Save to your phone or copy to Google.
• 🔄 Repeat for all necessary contacts.

⚠️ Note: Check the "Number Type" fields (mobile/work/home) for manual transfer. MIUI This field is reset to "Main", which can cause confusion when calling.

Solving problems when transferring contacts

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

If none of these methods worked, reset your network settings:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Select Network Settings Reset (does not delete data, only network settings).
3. Restart the phone and repeat the import.

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Before resetting the network, write down APN-parameters of your operator - they can reset to standard, which will lead to the lack of mobile Internet.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contact transfer