How to transfer contacts from phone to phone SIM-Map on Xiaomi: All working methods

Transferring contacts from phone to phone SIM-Map on Xiaomi smartphones (including the Redmi, Poco and Mi series) is a challenge that users face when changing devices, resetting settings or backing up important data, SIM-The card remains a reliable backup option: it does not require Internet, is not tied to the cloud and works even on basic phones.

However, this method has nuances: SIM-The cards store a limited number of contacts (usually 200-250), do not support photos, additional fields (such as addresses or birthdays), and can only store data in vCard 2.1 format. SIM Xiaomi devices, including hidden features MIUI circumventing operator restrictions.

If you use Xiaomi on the base MIUI 12-14 or HyperOS, note that the path to contact settings may be different, we will show the current routes for both firmware, and you will learn how to avoid common errors, such as why contacts are not displayed after transfer, or how to restore data if you want to use the same method. SIM-map damaged.

1. Standard transfer through Xiaomi settings

The easiest way is to use built-in tools. MIUI. It is suitable for most models, including the Redmi Note 12, Poco X5 And Mi 11. The main condition: SIM-The card must be inserted into the slot and recognized by the system.

Instructions:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app** (human silhouette icon).
• 🔧 Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Select Contact Management (or Settings in older versions).

The process will take 10 seconds to a minute depending on the number of contacts, and the “Export Completed” notification will appear after completion.

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⚠️ Note: If after export, the contacts are not displayed on another SIM-Some operators (such as MTS or Beeline) block the recording of data on their own devices. SIM. In this case, use the method with the application «SIM Contacts** (section 3).

On smartphones with HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14 or Redmi K70), the path to settings has changed: now you need to go to Contacts → Profile → Settings → Import / Export → Export to SIM.

2. Transfer through Google Contacts (if SIM is not recognized)

If Xiaomi can’t see it, SIM-If you have a map or an error, “I failed to export”**, try a workaround: first sync your contacts with your Google Account, and then export them to your Google Account. SIM web-based.

Step-by-step:

1. 📥 Press "Export» → Select the vCard format (for iOS) → «Exports..vcf file will be saved on PC.

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3. Use of third-party applications

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, install specialized utilities. We tested 3 apps that are guaranteed to cope with transferring contacts to SIM even to Xiaomi with custom firmware.

Best options:

• 📲 «SIM Contacts: Supports the old ones SIM-maps, allows you to edit contacts directly on the map.

Example of SIM Contacts:**

1. Install the application and open it.
2. Click on “Export to SIM”** → select contacts.
3. Confirm the export. The app will show the number of successfully transferred records.

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If the app does not see SIM-Reload the phone and check that SIM slotted SIM1 (on some Xiaomi slot models SIM2 does not support data recording).

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. Super Backup) require permission to access the app. SMS Please refuse such requests, they are not necessary for transferring contacts and may violate confidentiality.

4. Computer-assisted transfer (for advanced users)

This method is suitable if you need to transfer contacts with Xiaomi to the Internet. SIM-card of another phone (for example, with Redmi Note 10 Pro on the Nokia button, USB-MyPhoneExplorer cable and program** (free for personal use).

Instructions:

1. 📱 On Xiaomi, turn on “Debugging by” USB»** (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press the assembly number → Go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

The advantage of this method is that you can filter contacts (for example, transfer only those with a phone number) and avoid duplicates. MyPhoneExplorer also supports backup of SMS and call logs.

Manual contacting of the SIM-map

If all the automatic methods fail (for example, because of a damaged SIM or outdated firmware), you have to manually enter it, which is long, but reliable, especially if you only need to transfer 10 to 20 contacts.

How to do this:

• 📞 Put it in. SIM-card to another phone (for example, in an old Samsung or Nokia).
• 📝 Open the "Contact» → «Add contact» → Select the save on «SIM-map»**.

This method is also useful if you want to edit contacts directly to SIM (for example, fix typos in numbers), the main disadvantage is the limitation on the number of characters in a single field (usually no more than 20 for a name and 20 for a number).

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Manual input is the only way to transfer contacts to the SIM-Mini-SIM format cards (2FF) or micro-sim (3FF), which do not support data recording via a smartphone.

Problem Solving: Why are contacts not transferred?

Even with the right actions, Xiaomi users are faced with mistakes, and we have collected the typical causes and ways to fix them:

If none of the methods worked, check:

• 🔍 Status. SIM-Maps: insert it into another phone and try to record the contact manually.
• 📱 Version MIUI: Export function disabled on some beta firmwares (update system).
• 🛠️ Access rights: give the Contacts app** permission to write data (Settings) → Annexes → Permits).

To diagnose complex cases (for example, if the phone does not see SIM at all), use test codes:

##4636## → Phone information → Checking SIM- Status


*#06# → IMEI check (make sure your phone isn’t blacklisted)

FAQ: Frequent questions about transferring contacts to Xiaomi SIM