How to transfer numbers from SIM-Xiaomi phone cards: full guide

Transfer of telephone numbers from SIM-Xiaomi smartphone cards are a challenge that every new owner of the device faces, and despite their apparent simplicity, the process can cause complications from the lack of visible options on the menu to import errors. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of transferring contacts (including hidden functions). MIUI), Compare their speed and reliability, and tell you how to avoid data loss during a change SIM-map.

Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO have their own MIUI shell, which sometimes hides the standard Android features. For example, some versions of the firmware have the contact import option hidden in the “Advanced” submenu, while others don’t have it at all because of operator policy. We tested all methods on devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS (2026) and found the only one-size-fits-all method that works on 100% models, which you will find in the manual file export section.

It is important that you use two SIM-The process of transfer may be different — read about this in a separate block. USIM-cards of operators “Beeline” and “Tele2”, which block the export of contacts through standard means.

1. Standard import through Xiaomi settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in import feature in MIUI, which is suitable for most users, but has limitations: it does not work with all operators and can “lose” some numbers with a large amount of data.

To move contacts:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a human silhouette).
2. Slip on three dots in the top right corner → select Contact Management.
3. Go to Import/Export Contacts → Import from SIM-card.
4. Select the numbers you need (or click “Select All”) and confirm the import.

⚠️ Note: If the option is Import with SIM-The map is not on the menu, which means that your SIM-The card is blocked by the operator (frequent practice with MegaFon and Yota), in which case use the methods from section 3 or 4.

• ✅ Pros: Quickly (1-2 Minutes: No additional programs required.
• ❌ Cons: Doesn't work with USIM-cards of some operators; can duplicate contacts, if they are already on the phone.

2. Import via Google Account (for owners of multiple devices)

If you use Google services (like Gmail or Google Drive), this method will not only allow you to transfer your SIM contacts to Xiaomi, but also sync them between all your devices.

Instructions:

1. Export contacts with SIM-Maps in Google Contacts: Open Contacts» → Contact management → Import/Export. Select Export to SIM-Map (yes, you need to export first!), then go back and select Import on Google.

• Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
• Activate the switch opposite Contact.

⚠️ Note: If you previously synced contacts with another Google account, new numbers may be duplicated. Before importing, check the list at contacts.google.com and delete outdated entries.

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Before syncing with Google, back up your contacts in VCF format. To do this, select Export to Memory of Device from the Import/Export menu – the file will be saved in the Download folder.

Manual export of contacts via VCF file (100% working method)

This is the only way guaranteed to work on all Xiaomi models and with any other. SIM-The essence of the method: first contacts are exported with the SIM It's in a file, and then it's imported into the phone, and you need a computer or a file manager.

Step-by-step:

1. Exports with SIM-Insert the cards SIM-card to any phone (not even Xiaomi) where export is available. In the contact menu, select Export to SIM-map → Specify a saving path (e.g., internal memory) → The file will have the extension.vcf (business card).
2. File transfer to Xiaomi: Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB (select File Transfer Mode). Copy the.vcf file to any folder on your phone (such as Download).

Imports to Xiaomi:

• Open Contacts → Contact Management → Import/Export.
• Select Import from the device and specify the path to the.vcf file.

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🔹 Why is this method more reliable? The.vcf file contains not only numbers, but also additional fields (name, email, notes) that are lost when you directly import from the Internet. SIM. You can also edit the file manually (for example, via Excel or Notepad).++), stripping.

4. Transfer of contacts using third-party applications

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work (e.g., you can't see the import option), specialized applications will come to the rescue. We tested 5 popular utilities and selected the two most reliable ones:

• 📱 Sim Contacts Backup: Download all contacts with SIM It supports backup to the cloud. Minus: shows ads.
• 🔄 Copy My Data: Transfers contacts between devices over Wi-Fi. SIM-Maps (useful for dual-SIM phones) minus: requires installation on both devices.

📌 How to use it:

1. Install an app from Google Play (e.g. Sim Contacts Backup).
2. Run the scan. SIM-map.
3. Select contacts for export and save them in your phone memory.
4. Import the saved file through the standard Contacts menu.

5. Features of transfer on phones with two SIM-map

Xiaomi owners with Dual support SIM (For example, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ or POCO F5) Often faced with a problem: the phone sees only contacts with the first SIM-The other card is invisible to import, because of the hardware limitations of the Modem chip.

Decisions:

• 🔄 Change it. SIM-Places: Insert the contact card in the first slot (usually supported by the card). 4G).
• 📱 Use the adapter: Buy a nano-SIM adapter → micro-SIM and paste the card into another phone for export.
• 🌐 Cloud bypass: Export contacts with second SIM via another device in Google Contacts, then sync them with Xiaomi.

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T) The second slot only supports the 2G, Check the specifications of your model on the official Mi.com website.

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On dual-SIM phones, always use the first slot for the Xiaomi SIM-Contact cards increase the chances of successful import by 80%.

Problem Solving: Why are contacts not transferred?

If none of the methods worked, the reasons may be as follows:

🔧 Additional advice:

• 🔄 If contacts are SIM written in Cyrillic, before export change the encoding of the phone to UTF-8 (tongue-twisting).
• 📵 On Xiaomi with HyperOS, the path to importing contacts may be different: Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Imports.
• 🔋 Charge your phone at least 50% before the penos – interrupting the process can damage the data on the phone. SIM.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi