How to transfer contacts to Android Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: all working ways

Transferring your phone book to a new smartphone is one of the first challenges that users face after buying the Xiaomi Redmi Note 10. Even if you have carefully stored all the numbers for years, the risk of losing them when switching to a new device remains: Incorrect export, synchronization failure or trivial forgetfulness can result in hours of manual recovery. This article will help avoid typical mistakes and choose the best way to migrate contacts - from classic copying through the Internet. SIM-Map before Automated Synchronization via Google Account.

The Redmi Note 10 (mojito/sunny models) feature support for the Mi Cloud, which makes it easier to transfer data between Xiaomi devices. However, if your old smartphone is not from this brand, you will have to use universal methods. We tested all the current methods on MIUI 12.5-14 firmware and identified the pros/cons of each, including restrictions on the number of contacts, transfer speed and compatibility with different versions of Android.

Important: Before starting the procedure, check if the old phone has activated the Hidden Contacts feature in the Phone app, which is not exported by standard methods and requires separate backup.

Preparation for transfer: what to do before the start

Before you start migrating, follow the mandatory steps on your old and new device to prevent data loss and speed up the process:

• 🔋 Charge both smartphones to at least 50% – transfer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct drains the battery faster than usual.
• 📶 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (if you plan to use cloud services). Redmi Note 10 recommended a network with a frequency of 2.4 GHz, it is more stable than 5 GHz for the transfer of large amounts of data.
• 📱 Make sure that the latest version is installed on the new Xiaomi MIUI. You can check this in the settings. → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔒 Turn off the screen lock (PIN, pattern lock on both phones for the duration of the transfer – this will eliminate possible conflicts when logging into accounts.

If the old phone only keeps the contacts on SIM-Remove it and check the format: Redmi Note 10 supports nano-SIM, and outdated micro-SIM or standard SIM They'll need an adapter. SIM-The card holds a limited number of numbers (usually up to 250 contacts) and the fields for additional information (email, address) are cropped.

⚠️ Note: If your old phone used a spam blocking app (like Truecaller or GetContact), export your contacts directly from it – standard export via Settings. → Contacts may miss numbers labeled as 'fraudsters».

Method 2: Sync through a Google account (recommended)

The most reliable and versatile method is synchronizing contacts with a Google account, which works on any Android device (including the Redmi Note 10) and stores all contact information: numbers, email, birthdays, profile photos and even notes, the main condition is that the old phone must have the same Google account as the new one.

Instructions for the old phone:

1. Open Settings → Accounts (or Users and Accounts).
2. Select your Google account.
3. Activate the Contact Sync slider (if it is turned off).
4. Click on “Sync Now” and wait for the process to be completed.

Instructions for Xiaomi Redmi Note 10:

1. When you first turn on your phone, log in to the same Google account as your old device.
2. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
3. Turn on the contacts sync. In 5-10 minutes, all numbers will appear in the Phone app.

On the Redmi Note 10 with MIUI 13+ firmware, synchronizing Google contacts can conflict with Mi Cloud. To avoid duplication, disable sync via Mi Account in Settings → Accounts → Mi Account → Sync.

Method 2: Transfer through SIM-Card (for a small number of contacts)

If you do not have access to a Google account or the Internet, you can copy your contacts to the Internet. SIM-This method is suitable for transferring basic phone numbers (no email, addresses, or photos), but does not require a network connection. Note that the Redmi Note 10 only supports nano-SIM, so older form factors will require an adapter.

Exports on old phone:

1. Open the Contacts app (or Phone → Contacts).
2. Press three points (⋮) → «Contact management» → «Imports/Exports».
3. Select "Export to" SIM-map and confirm the action.

Imports to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10:

1. Put it in. SIM-card.
2. Open the "Contact» → «Settings» (⚙️) → «Imports/Exports».
3. Select "Import with" SIM-maps" and specify where to save contacts (for example, in "Phone" or "Google»).

⚠️ Attention: SIM-Most operators’ cards (MTS, Beeline, Tele2) only support the storage of 250 contacts with a limited name length (up to 14 characters (+7, 8, international codes) may not be displayed correctly.

If after importing the contact names appear as "+79XXXXXXXXXXXXX", correct this manually:

• Open contact → click “Edit”.
• In the “Name” field, enter the correct name.
• Save the changes.

Method 3: Transmission over Bluetooth (without the Internet)

Bluetooth is a universal protocol for sharing data between Android devices, but it is only suitable for a small number of contacts (up to 50-100 pieces), the transfer speed is low, and with a large amount of data, there are possible failures, but the method works without the Internet and does not require registration in services.

Step-by-step:

1. On both phones, turn on Bluetooth in the notification panel or through Settings → Connected devices.
2. On the old phone, open “Contacts” and click ⋮ → «Send (or "Share»).
3. Select the contacts to transfer (you can mark everything) and click on “Bluetooth”.
4. In the list of available devices, select your Redmi Note 10.
5. On the new phone, confirm the file acceptance (usually a file with the.vcf extension).
6. After downloading, open the file – the contacts will be automatically added to the phone book.

If the contacts are not displayed after import:

• 🔄 Reboot the Redmi Note 10.
• 📁 Check the Downloads folder for a.vcf file and open it manually.
• 🔧 Make sure that in the contact settings (Settings) → System applications → Contacts → Import/Export: Import from files allowed.

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If Bluetooth is permanently disconnecting, reduce the number of contacts you transmit at a time (e.g., 20 to 30) and turn off the power saving mode on both phones, which can limit Bluetooth.

5. Method 4: Using Mi Mover (branded Xiaomi solution)

For Xiaomi owners, the company has developed a utility called Mi Mover, which makes it easier to transfer data between the brand’s devices. The app is pre-installed on the Redmi Note 10 and supports transferring not only contacts, but also messages, photos, applications. However, there is a caveat: the old phone must have the “Mi Mover” app (available on Google Play).

How to transfer contacts via Mi Mover:

1. Install “Mi Mover” on an old phone from Google Play.
2. Open the app on both devices.
3. On the new Redmi Note 10, select “I am new” and on the old one, “I am old.”
4. Connect your phones to a single Wi-Fi network or create an access point on a new device.
5. Scan it. QR-code from the screen of a new phone with an old device.
6. In the data list for transfer, mark “Contacts” and click “Transfer”.

Advantages of Mi Mover:

• 🔄 Transfers all contact information (including photos and notes).
• 📡 It works faster than Bluetooth (using Wi-Fi Direct).
• 📱 Supports the transfer of other data (SMS, applications).

⚠️ Note: If your old phone has custom firmware installed (not official), Mi Mover may not recognize it. VCF-file).

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Mi Mover is the best choice for transferring data between Xiaomi devices, but requires installing the app on non-Xiaomi phones.

6. Method 5: Export to VCF file (Universal Method)

A file with the.vcf extension (vCard) is the standard format for storing contacts, supported by all modern smartphones. It can be transferred to the Redmi Note 10 via email, messenger, cloud storage or even USB-This method is suitable for full backup and transfer of a large number of contacts (thousands of records).

Exports on old phone:

1. Open the "Contact» → ⋮ → «Contact management» → «Imports/Exports».
2. Select Export to File (or Export to Device).
3. Specify the location of the storage (e.g., “Inner Memory”) and confirm.
4. The file will be saved as contacts.vcf (or similar name).

Imports to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10:

1. Transfer the.vcf file to a new phone (e.g. via Telegram, Google Drive, or USB).
2. Open the file and the system will prompt you to import contacts.
3. Select an account to save (for example, “Phone” or “Google”).

If the file does not open automatically:

• 📂 Move it to the Download folder».
• 🔍 Use a file manager (such as Google’s Files) to search for.vcf.
• 📋 Import through “Contacts» → «Settings» → «Imports/Exports» → «File-based import».

7 Problems and Solutions: What to Do If Contacts Are Not Moved

Even with the instructions, users are faced with common errors, and consider the most common ones and how to fix them:

• 🔄 Contacts are duplicated: This happens when you sync through Google and Mi Cloud. Turn off one of the syncs in Settings → Accounts.
• 📵 Numbers are displayed without names: Check the format of the imports - maybe the contacts were saved as "Numbers only." Edit them manually.
• ❌ Google Sync Error: Delete your account from Settings → Accounts and add them again. Before you do, make sure that accounts.google.com shows your contacts correctly.
• 🔌 Mi Mover doesn’t see old device: Reboot both phones, turn on Developer Mode and activate Debugging by USB» old-phone.
• 📱 Contacts are not imported from VCF: Check the file for integrity (open it to your PC via Excel or text editor.

If none of the methods worked, use third-party applications:

• Copy My Data (for Wi-Fi transmission)
• Super Backup & Restore (creates backups of contacts, SMS, applications).
• My Contacts Backup (export to VCF with email).

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Before using third-party apps, check reviews and rankings on Google Play.Some utilities request unnecessary permissions (such as accessing SMS or geolocation), which may indicate malware.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10