How to transfer contacts from Xiaomi phone to computer: all working methods

Transferring your contacts from Xiaomi to your PC can be a challenge in a variety of situations, such as buying a new phone, backing up your phone, or even losing your device. Many users mistakenly believe that it requires special knowledge or software, but in fact it takes no more than 5-10 minutes if you know the right steps, and the key is to choose the method that is right for you: with cloud sync, direct USB connection, or even without the Internet.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways, including official Xiaomi tools and universal solutions. We will focus on the nuances for different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and smartphone models – from budget Redmi to flagship Xiaomi 13/14. And you will learn how to avoid common mistakes, for example, why contacts may not appear in an exported file or how to recover lost data after transfer.

If you've never done this before, don't worry. We've detailed each stage with illustrations (where critical) and added interactive checklists to keep you safe. We've made advanced settings for power users, like how to move contacts along with call history or notes from the Contacts app.

1.Move contacts via Mi Cloud (official Xiaomi cloud)

The most reliable and quick way is to use the built-in cloud storage Mi Cloud, which is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models, and does not require connecting your phone to your PC via cable, the main condition is that you must have a Mi Account (if you do not have one, register in advance).

How does it work? Your contacts are automatically synced to the cloud, and you can download them to your computer in either.vcf (virtual business card) or.csv (for import to Excel), which is ideal if you need to transfer contacts to a new phone or just back up.

• ✅ Pros: no cable, works over the Internet, supports automatic synchronization.
• ❌ Cons: Mi Account is required, it can take up to 10 minutes to sync the first time you turn on.

Step-by-step:

1. Open your phone Settings → Mi → Mi Cloud account.
2. Make sure the slider opposite Contact is on (green) if not, move it to the right.
3. Wait for the synchronization to be completed (the inscription “Synced” will appear at the top of the screen).
4. On your computer, go to i.mi.com and log in under the same account.
5. In the menu on the left, select Contacts, then click on three dots (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Export".
6. Specify the format (.vcf for phones or.csv for PC) and save the file.

⚠️ Note: If you have not previously used Mi Cloud, the old contacts may be duplicated after sync is enabled. To avoid this, manually delete unnecessary entries before first activation or export them separately before first activating.

Make sure your phone is connected to the internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data)

Check that there is enough free space in the Mi Cloud (contacts take up little, but it is better to have a stock)

Disable VPN (can block synchronization)

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2. Export of contacts to PCs through USB-cable

If you don’t have access to the internet or prefer a physical connection, you can transfer contacts directly through the Internet. USB-This method works on all versions. MIUI, requires the inclusion of file transfer mode (MTP). Suitable for models from Redmi 4X Xiaomi 14 Pro.

Importantly, some users have a problem when the phone is not detected on the PC, most often due to the lack of Xiaomi drivers or the wrong connection mode, we will tell you how to fix this.

• 📱 For the phone: plug in USB-cable (preferably original), in the notification curtain, select "File Transfer" (or MTP).
• 💻 For PC: Open “This Computer” – Your Xiaomi should display as a removable drive.

Further action:

1. On the phone, open the "Contacts" app (an icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Contact Management" → "Imports/Exports" → "Export to device".
3. Choose which contacts to export (all or only with) SIM-Google Maps/Accounts).
4. The contacts.vcf file will be saved in the Internal Storage → MIUI → Backup → AllBackup folder.
5. On a PC, open the phone folder, find this file and copy it to your desktop.

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3. synchronize contacts with Google and export to PC

If you use Google services, all your contacts can already be automatically saved to Google Contacts, which is universal and works even if you have a broken screen on Xiaomi, but your phone turns on. Just log in to any device under the same Google account to access the data.

Importantly, if you haven't enabled Google sync before, contacts won't be available in the cloud, in which case, activate it on your phone first.

Instructions:

1. On the phone, open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Select your account and make sure the Contacts slider is turned on.
3. Wait for the synchronization (may take a few minutes).
4. On PC, open your browser and go to contacts.google.com.
5. Sign in with the same account. Here you'll see all the synchronized contacts.
6. For export, click "More" (⋮) → "Export" and select the format (.vcf or.csv).

The advantage of this method is that you can selectively export only the desired contact groups (for example, only “workers” or “family”). Google Contacts automatically removes duplicates, which is convenient if you have many repetitive entries.

4. Transfer contacts over Bluetooth (without the Internet)

If you don't. USB-It's a cable or Wi-Fi connection, you can transfer contacts to your PC via Bluetooth, which is slower than the rest, but works without a network connection. 3S or Mi A1), where there is no Mi Cloud or if you want to transfer only a few contacts.

Limitation: You can only send 1 contact or group per transmission (depending on the phone model) and you must also have a Bluetooth adapter (built-in or external) on your PC.

How to do this:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on your phone and PC. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → Connections and Sharing → Bluetooth.
2. Connect devices (on the PC you may need to enter a confirmation code).
3. On your phone, open the Contacts app, select the contact you want (or several, holding your finger on the first).
4. Click on "Share" (arrow icon) and select "Bluetooth".
5. Select your PC from the list of devices and confirm the transfer.
6. On your computer, accept the incoming file (usually saved in the Downloads or Documents folder).

⚠️ Note: When transmitted via Bluetooth, the contact names in the.vcf file may be displayed in encoding UTF-8. If on PC instead of letters you can see cracosyabra, open the file in Outlook or Google Contacts - there the encoding will fix automatically.

5. Use of third-party programs (MyPhoneExplorer, Mobogenie)

If the built-in methods don't work (e.g., you have custom firmware or Mi Cloud disabled), you can use specialized programs, the most popular ones are MyPhoneExplorer and Mobogenie, which allow you not only to transfer contacts, but also to manage SMS, call logs and files.

The advantage of these programs is that they often support older Xiaomi models (such as the Mi 2 or Redmi Note 3), for which the official methods may not work.

Instructions for MyPhoneExplorer:

1. Download and install the program from the official website (choose the PC version).
2. On your phone, turn on USB Debugging (Settings → About Phone → MIUI version – press 7 times, then go back to Settings → Additional → For Developers → Debugging over USB).
3. Connect your phone to your PC via USB, select MTP mode.
4. Run MyPhoneExplorer on your PC, the program will automatically detect the device.
5. From the menu on the left, select Contacts, then click Export and specify the format (.vcf or.csv).

1. Reconnect. USB-cable (sometimes it helps to change the port).

2. Update Xiaomi drivers via DiagPort.

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6. Transfer of contacts with SIM-PC-card

If your contacts are saved to SIM-And you can also transfer them to a PC, but with some nuances, SIM-The card stores a limited number of records (usually up to 250) and additional fields (e.g. email or address) may be lost when exported).

This method is suitable if you have an old Xiaomi (e.g. Redmi). 1S) Or you want to keep your contacts clean without having to link to your accounts, and that's the only way you can do that if your phone doesn't turn on, but you can't. SIM-The card is good (you can insert it into another device).

Step-by-step:

1. Put it in. SIM-card in a working phone Xiaomi.
2. Open the "Contacts" application → "Contact management" → "Import / Export".
3. Select "Import with" SIM-cards" (contacts are copied to the phone's memory).
4. Now export them to your PC in any of the ways described above (via USB, Mi Cloud, or Google).
5. If you need to transfer directly from SIM On PC, use a card reader (reader device) SIM-maps) and specialized software such as SIM Card Data Recovery.

⚠️ Note: When copying contacts with SIM-Maps on the phone field "Name" and "Number" can change places. Before exporting to PC, check the correct entries in the "Contacts" app on Xiaomi.

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Transfer of contacts with SIM-The cards are the most reliable way to do this if the phone doesn't turn on. SIM It only stores basic data (name) + number, without photos, email and other fields.

7.Recovery of lost contacts after transfer

Sometimes, after transferring contacts to a PC, users find that some of the records are missing or files are damaged, this can happen due to sync failure, improper export, or even viruses, and in this section we will explain how to restore lost contacts and avoid such situations in the future.

Recovery methods:

• 🔄 Check the Recycle Bin in Mi Cloud: Go to Mi Cloud → "Contacts" → "The Recycle Bin. The deleted records are stored there for 30 days.
• 💾 Restore from local backup: On the phone go to Settings → Memory. → Backup and check for archives.

To avoid future losses:

• 🛡️ Do not use third-party software to clean your phone (such as Clean Master) – they can delete contact details.

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