Transfer contacts with Xiaomi Redmi 9 to SIM-Map: 5 proven methods

Why SIM-based contact transfer is relevant for Redmi 9

Xiaomi Redmi 9 owners often face the need to transfer contacts to the new location. SIM-maps -- whether it's preparing to change your phone, backing up or wanting to access numbers on another device -- despite the proliferation of cloud services like Mi Cloud or Google Contacts, SIM-The card remains a reliable physical medium, independent of the Internet or accounts.

The Redmi 9 (M2003J15SC/M2004J19C) is unique in that MIUI limits standard Android SIM-contact features, such as the Contacts → Contact Management menu, which may not have a direct export option, due to Xiaomi’s policy of promoting its own cloud solutions, but there are workarounds, and we’ll look at them all, from embedded tools to third-party apps.

It is important to consider the limitations SIM-maps: they only store a name and number (no photos, addresses or notes), and the maximum number of contacts depends on the card model (usually 200-500). SIM-exportation.

Method 1: Standard export through “Contacts” (if available)

On some versions MIUI Redmi 9 has the ability to export contacts directly to the SIM-Check if it's available:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Select Contact Management.
3. Scroll down to the Import/Export Contacts section.
4. Select Export on Export SIM-map.
5. Mark the contacts you need (or tap Allow) → Ready.

If the export items SIM-No map - your version MIUI In which case, move on to the following ways.

⚠️ Note: When exporting to SIM-Redmi 9 card can automatically crop long names (over 20 characters) and replace Cyrillic with transliterate!

Method 2: Use of the application «SIM-contacts (for” MIUI 12 and newer)

In the firmware MIUI 12+ Xiaomi removes direct export option, but leaves hidden system app SIM-Contacts to find him:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) → Show all applications.
3. In the search, enter SIM → choose SIM-contact.
4. Press Open.

On the menu that opens:

• 📱 Choose. SIM-card (if two of them).
• 🔍 Press Import/Export → Exports from phone to phone SIM.
• ✅ Mark the contacts and confirm the transfer.

If the app is missing, it could be removed in your regional firmware, and then method 3 or 4 will help.

Method 3: Export via VCF file followed by import to SIM

If direct methods don't work, use a workaround: first export contacts to a.vcf file, then import it to SIM via a third-party application.

Step 1: Save contacts in a VCF file

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/exports.
2. Select Export to File (or Save as VCF).
3. Specify the folder (for example, Downloads) and confirm.

Step 2: Install an application for import on SIM

Download one of the apps from Google Play:

• 📲 SIM Contacts Manager (from SimplerApps)
• 📲 Copy to SIM Card (from Lakor Tools)
• 📲 Contacts Backup & Restore (from SuperTools)

Open the application, select the.vcf file and follow the instructions for porting to SIM.

⚠️ Attention: Applications for working with SIM-Contacts ask for permission to access contacts and storage. Install only programs with ratings. ≥4.5 and the number of downloads >1M.

Method 4: Transfer through Google Contacts (for synchronized accounts)

If your contacts are synced to a Google Account, they can be exported to SIM via the web version of the service, which is suitable if you have access to a computer:

1. Open your browser on your PC and go to contacts.google.com.
2. Sign in with the same account as Redmi 9.
3. Click Export in the left menu → select the Google CSV format.
4. Download the file and transfer it to your phone (for example, via Telegram or cable).
5. Install the SIM Contacts Manager app (from method 3) and import the CSV on the SIM.

The advantage of the method is that you can filter contacts before exporting (for example, only those where the phone field is filled) and the disadvantage is that you need a computer.

Method 5: Manually enter contacts on SIM (for a small amount)

If you only need to transfer 10-20 contacts, it is easier to do it manually.

1. Open Contacts. → press the right contact.
2. Tap Edit (pencil icon)
3. Scroll down and click Copy on SIM-Card (if there is an option).
4. If you don’t have the option, copy the number (hold your finger on the number → Copy), then:
5. Return to the main contact menu → ⋮ → Settings → SIM-contact.
6. Click Add Contact and paste the copied data.

This is the longest, but guaranteed to work on any version of MIUI. To speed up the process, use a clipboard (Mi Clipboard or Clipper app) to save multiple numbers at a time.

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Before manually entering sort the contacts alphabetically: in Contacts click ⋮ → Sorting → It's easier to track which numbers have already been moved.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When transferring contacts to SIM-Redmi 9 users face typical problems. Here's how to solve them:

• 🚫 Mistake «SIM-The card is full: Remove old contacts from SIM through settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → SIM-contact or replace the card with a new one (for example, with 500 slots instead of 200 slots).
• 🔒 SIM-map blocked by PIN2: PIN2 is requested when editing SIM-Check it with the operator (for example, MTS standard PIN2 - 1234, Beeline - 0000).
• 📵 Contacts are not displayed after transfer: In Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Contact Warehouse Enable Display SIM-contact.
• ⚠️ Names displayed by Krakozabra: This is a coding problem SIM-Try replacing the Cyrillic alphabet with the Latin alphabet (e.g., "Ivan» → «Ivan”) or use the app SIM Contacts Manager with the option “Change encoding».

Redmi 9: when transferring contacts to the SIM-A micro-SIM or Nano-SIM (adapted from Mini-SIM) card can work with write protection. SIM To another phone (like a Nokia button), move the contacts there and then return the card back.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

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If the standard methods don’t work, use the chain: Export to VCF → Import via a third-party application → Transfer to SIM. This method is universal for any version of MIUI on Redmi 9.