Transfer of contacts with SIM-Smartphone cards are a challenge faced by every new Xiaomi Redmi owner 9T. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process can cause complications, from the lack of a visible menu item to import errors. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of transferring numbers, including hidden functions. MIUI, Avoiding typical problems and optimizing contact storage.
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It is important that you use two SIM-If you have a card, the system can suggest that you move the contacts to only one of them, in which case you have to repeat the procedure for each card separately or use alternative methods described below.
1. Standard import via "Contacts" (fastest way)
This method works on all versions. MIUI It does not require the installation of additional applications, it is suitable for transferring up to 250 contacts at a time (limitation). SIM-card).
Open the Contacts app (the icon with the silhouette of a person on the home screen). In the upper right corner, click three dots (⋮) and select "Settings» → «Import/Export contacts. Here you will see the list of available SIM-Choose the right one and confirm the import.
⚠️ Note: If the Import/Export item is not on the menu, update the Contacts app via Google Play or use the method №2.
- ✅ Pros: does not require the Internet, takes 1-2 minute.
- ❌ Cons: does not tolerate photos of contacts, possible duplicates after import.
- 🔄 Alternative: If contacts don’t show up, restart your phone and try again.
Check that SIM-The card is inserted into slot 1 (main card)
Close all background applications
Make sure your phone has enough memory (at least 50MB)
Turn off the energy saving mode (may interrupt the process)
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2.Import via the phone's "Settings" (for MIUI 13 and later)
In recent versions of MIUI, developers have moved the function of importing contacts to system settings, which is suitable if the standard Contacts application does not offer a port option.
Go to Settings. → Memory. → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-The system will automatically scan the map and show the number of contacts available. Click "Import" and select the target storage: "Phone" (locally) or "Google" (to sync with your account).
💡 Tip: If you choose Google, contacts will be available on all devices where you are logged in to that account.This is convenient but requires a stable Internet connection while importing.
| Method of importation | Time. | Internet is required | Keeping pictures. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Through "Contacts" | 1-2 minutes | No. | No. |
| Through "Settings." | 2-3 minutes | Only for Google. | No. |
| Through Google Contacts | 5-10 minutes | Yes. | Yes (with manual addition) |
3. Transfer through Google Contacts (for backup)
This method is suitable if you plan to sync contacts with other devices or create a backup. First, make sure that your phone has added a Google account: Settings → Accounts → Add an account.
Next, open your browser and go to contacts.google.com. From the left menu, select “Import» → «File" and download the.vcf file pre-exported from SIM-maps (see section 4). Alternatively, you can manually add contacts via a web interface.
Important: If you previously synced contacts with another Google account, new data may be duplicated.
How to export SIM contacts to.vcf file?
4. Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)
If the standard methods don't work, you can use the apps from Google Play.
- 📱 Sim Contacts Backup – Exports contacts to a file and restores them to a new device.
- 🔄 Copy My Data – Transfers Contacts, Photos and Calendars over Wi-Fi.
- ☁️ My Contacts Backup – Creates backup in the cloud.
⚠️ Note: Check reviews and ratings before using third-party apps. Some programs request excessive permissions (e.g. access to the service). SMS geolocation, which may not be safe.
Example of Sim Contacts Backup:
- Install the application and open it.
- Select “Export with SIM” and save the file to the device.
- Transfer the file to Redmi 9T (via Bluetooth, email, or cloud).
- In the same application, click “Import” and select the saved file.
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If the app does not see SIM-Try restarting your phone or temporarily disabling the second card SIM (if it is installed).
5. Manual entry of contacts (if there are few)
If SIM-The card has less than 20 contacts, it is easier to enter them manually» → press «+» (plus-plus) → Fill in the "Name" and "Number" fields and other data, and you can use voice input to speed up the process: click on the microphone icon in the keyboard and dictate the name with the number.
🔹 Advantage: you structure contacts immediately (add photos, groups, additional numbers).
🔹 Disadvantage: takes a lot of time with a large number of records.
6. Solving common problems
If contacts are not transferred or errors occur, check the following points:
- 📶 No network: some methods (e.g. sync with Google) require internet. Connect to Wi-Fi or mobile data.
- 🔋 Low battery power: at a charge level below 15%, the system can block memory operations.
- 🛑 “Not enough memory” error: delete unnecessary files or transfer them to the computer SD-Contacts require at least 10MB of free space.
- 🔄 Contact duplicates: after import, use the “Contacts Unite” function in the Contacts app».
💬 Frequent question: Why are numbers displayed without names after importation?»
This is the case if the contact is SIM-The solution is to edit the contacts manually after importing or use the Contact Editor application for batch editing.
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If none of the methods worked, try inserting. SIM-The card to another phone, export the contacts to the.vcf file, and then transfer it to Redmi. 9T through USB cloud-storage.