How to transfer contacts Xiaomi Redmi 9C

Changing a smartphone is often a concern, especially when it comes to keeping personal information safe. The owner of the Xiaomi Redmi 9C may face the need to move the phone book to a new device or recover data after a system reset. Fortunately, the Android ecosystem and the MIUI shell provide a variety of tools to accomplish this task without losing a single number.

In this article, we will take a detailed look at all available methods: from syncing through the Google cloud to using specialized applications and transferring through the Internet. SIM-The right way to do this depends on where you plan to move the data and what the status of the current device is.

Preparing for data migration

Before any contact manipulations are initiated, it is necessary to make sure that the original device is stable. If the phone memory is full or the system is working with errors, the copying process may be interrupted, which will damage the database files, it is recommended to clear the place in advance and close the background applications.

It is important to check the battery power. To complete the export and import process correctly, the battery should be at least 30-40%, since working with the database and network modules consumes energy. If you plan to use cloud services, make sure that you have a stable Wi-Fi connection.

It's also worth knowing in advance where your numbers are stored at the moment. SIM-map or already synced with your Google account, which will determine your next strategy.

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Before starting work, take screenshots of important settings or write down numbers that are not stored in memory on paper - this will become your insurance against unforeseen errors.

Synchronization through Google account

The most reliable and modern way to save a phone book is to use Google's cloud storage, which allows you not only to copy data, but also to back it up from any device, and on Redmi 9C, this feature is built into the system by default.

To activate sync, you need to go to settings. Open Settings → Accounts and sync → Google. Here you should select the appropriate account and make sure that the switch opposite the Contacts item is activated. Once turned on, the system will automatically upload numbers to the cloud.

If you change your phone, just log in to your account on a new device and all the records will appear automatically, which eliminates the need to manually create export files, but it is worth remembering that free space on Google is limited, although there is enough for text data.

• 📲 Automatically update records for any number change.
• ☁️ The ability to restore data even after loss or breakage of the smartphone.
• 🔄 Synchronization occurs in the background without user involvement.

Export and import via VCF file

The VCF backup file (vCard) method is universal, allowing you to save all contacts to a single file, which can then be transferred via Bluetooth, messenger or saved to a memory card, ideal if the Internet connection is missing or unstable.

To create such a file on Xiaomi Redmi 9C, open the standard Contacts app. Click on the three dots in the corner of the screen or the menu button and select Import/Export Contacts. Next, click Export to Device Memory or Export to Internal Storage.

The system will create a file with the.vcf extension, which is usually saved in the root folder or in the MIUI/Gallery/cloud/contacts directory. This file can be copied to your computer or sent to yourself in Telegram/WhatsApp, and then opened on a new phone to automatically add all the entries.

⚠️ Warning: When exporting contacts to a memory card, make sure it is securely inserted. Removing the card during the writing process can result in a broken file that cannot be read.

Imports are done in a similar way: the contact menu selects the item “Import from the device memory”, after which the system will find the file and suggest selecting an account to which the numbers will be stored, a process that takes only a few seconds even with a large amount of data.

Use of the Mi Mover app

Xiaomi has developed its own Mi Mover app, which makes it much easier to switch to the brand’s new smartphone, which allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also photos, applications and system settings. For the Redmi 9C, it is a native solution that works very quickly.

The app is usually pre-installed in the Tools folder. If it's not available, you can download it. APK-So, when you start up on an old phone, you're going to have to choose the role of "Sender" and the new phone is going to have to choose the role of "Receiver" and the devices are going to connect over the Wi-Fi network that you're creating.

In the data transfer list, be sure to tick the "Contacts" box, you can select specific groups or individual records if full migration is not required. The speed of transfer depends on the number of records and the availability of multimedia content.

• 🚀 High speed data transfer over a local network.
• 📱 No need to connect to the Internet and traffic consumption.
• 🛡️ Secure connection directly between devices.

Transfer through SIM-map

An old but still relevant method is the use of SIM-It is suitable for transferring basic data (name and number) to phones of different operating systems, for example, from a button phone or an iPhone to Android.

First, copy the data to the map. In the contact app, go to the settings and select "Import/Export." Click "Export to Export" SIM-The system will warn that some fields (address, email, photo) may be lost because of memory. SIM-card-bound.

After the export is completed, insert SIM-card to the new phone. In the contact menu, select "Import with" SIM-All the records will be copied to the internal memory of the new device, which is a good technique for simplicity, but has limitations in terms of volume and format.

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SIM-card is suitable only for emergency transfer of names and numbers, for a full backup with photos and addresses, it is better to use cloud methods.

Decision and recovery

Sometimes users are faced with a situation where contacts are lost or not displayed after transfer. Often the problem lies in the display settings. In the contact app, click on the menu and select "Display settings" or "Contacts to display."

Make sure you check the box against “All Contacts” or select the specific account you downloaded, and if you just synced the data, give the system a few minutes to process the information, especially if there are hundreds of records.

In the case of duplicate records (when one number is written several times), MIUI has a built-in unification function. Go to the contact settings and find the item "Combine repetitive contacts", the system automatically analyzes the database and suggests clearing duplicates.

⚠️ Note: Do not delete the original backup file or source data from your old phone until you are 100% sure that everything is working correctly on the new device and numbers are dialed.