How to transfer all the numbers to SIM-Map in the phone Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Transfer of contacts to SIM-The map in Xiaomi smartphones is a challenge that users face when changing their device, resetting their settings or switching to a new SIM. Despite the development of cloud technology, many still prefer to store important numbers on a physical medium. MIUI Not always intuitive in this matter: standard export options may be hidden in the depth of the menu or not at all in new versions of the firmware.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to transfer contacts to the SIM-Map of Xiaomi, Redmi and devices POCO (including models 2023–2026 years MIUI 14/15). We will pay special attention to the nuances: why some numbers are not portable, how to circumvent the restrictions on the number of contacts, and what to do if the phone does not see SIM-You'll also find instructions for when standard export is not available, such as when the firmware is damaged or the contact menu is not available.

Standard Transfer through the Contact Menu (MIUI 14/15)

The most obvious way is to use the built-in export feature in the Contacts app, but in recent versions of MIUI, this may be different from the usual one.

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Slip on three dots in the top right corner and select Contact Management.
3. Go to the section Import / Export of contacts → Export to SIM-card.
4. Select the right contacts (or click Select All) and confirm the export.

⚠️ Note: In some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Or the Redmi Note 12 Pro.+) export option SIM If it's not on the menu, try alternative ways in the following sections.

Make sure that SIM-The card is inserted into slot 1 (main card)

Check the space available on SIM (maximum ~250 contacts)

Turn off sync with Google/Mi Account to avoid duplication

Charge your phone at least 30% (in case of a long process)-->

Standard exports have limitations:

• 📛 SIM-The card can only store a name. + number (without email, addresses, photos).
• 🔢 Usually no more than 250 contacts are maintained (depending on the operator).
• 📱 In some models (for example, POCO F5) function only works with SIM slot-in.

2. Transfer through system settings (alternative path)

If the export option is not available in the Contacts app, try to find it through system settings, which works on most Xiaomi devices regardless of the MIUI version:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Contacts.
2. Slip on the Warehouse → Export contacts.
3. Choose On. SIM-map and follow the clues.

🔍 Why might this not work? In the latest versions. MIUI 15 (e.g. Xiaomi 14) developers have removed the direct export option from the system settings, in which case the method using Google Contacts (see section 4) will help).

3. Use of the Google Contacts app for bypass portability

If the built-in MIUI tools don't allow you to export contacts to SIM, you can use Google Contacts, which is universal and works even on custom firmware:

1. Install Google Contacts from Play Market (if not installed).
2. Open it and tap on the profile avatar → Contact management → Export.
3. Select the.vcf format and save the file to internal memory.
4. Return to the standard Contacts app from Xiaomi and import the.vcf file, selecting as the target SIM-map.

⚠️ Note: When importing via.vcf, you may have problems encoding Cyrillic names. To avoid "crackers", go to Settings before exporting to Google Contacts. → General. → Encoding and select UTF-8.

4 Third-party applications: when nothing helps

If none of the above methods worked, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested several applications and selected the most reliable ones:

• 📱 Copy to SIM Card is a simple application that supports batch transfer.
• 🔄 SIM Contacts Manager – allows you to edit contacts directly to the SIM. Disadvantages: Requires permission to access contacts.

Important: Before using third-party apps, disable synchronization of contacts with Mi Account and Google to avoid duplication or data loss.

Standard export to MIUI

Through Google Contacts

Third-party annexes

Manual input on the new SIM

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5. Manual input: if there are few contacts

If you have fewer than 20 to 30 contacts, it’s sometimes easier to type them manually, a method that’s guaranteed to work on any Xiaomi device, including older models like the Redmi 4X or new flagships on MIUI 15:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Slip on + (add contact).
3. In the field Save in Choose yours SIM-map.
4. Fill in the Name and Phone fields, then save.

💡 Tip: To speed up the process, use the copy function. Copy the number from an old contact (for example, in Notes), then insert it into a new contact on the site. SIM.

1. Reset the device.

2. Extract and insert SIM-map.

3. Check the vacant space on SIM (Remove old contacts if necessary).-->

6. Problem Solving: Why Contacts Are Not Portable

Even when following instructions, users often encounter errors, and consider the most common problems and solutions:

• 🚫 "Operation is not supported" - usually occurs on the SIM-Nano-SIM cards without support for contact storage, solution: use a micro-SIM adapter or contact the operator for a replacement.
• ❌ "Insufficient memory – standard SIM-card ~250 contacts Solution: export contacts in parts or delete unnecessary numbers from SIM.
• 🔄 "Contacts are duplicated" - occurs due to simultaneous synchronization with Google and Mi Account. Solution: disable autosynchronization in Settings → Accounts.
• 📵 "SIM-The card is not detected, check if it is active. SIM In Settings → SIM-If the phone can't see it, try rebooting the device or inserting it. SIM slot.

🔧 Technical nuance: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Mi 11 Ultra) are blocked if privacy protection is enabled in Settings → To unlock the transfer, temporarily turn off this option.

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If none of the methods worked, check if yours is not yours. SIM-eSIM card. Virtual SIM (Built-in phone) does not support the storage of contacts – in this case, use cloud services or physical nano-SIM with memory support.

7. Backup before transfer: why it matters

Before moving the contacts to SIM-card, make sure to back up. This will protect you from data loss in the event of a failure. MIUI There's a built-in backup tool:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup.
2. Select Local Backup.
3. Check Contacts and start the process.
4. The backup file will be saved in the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder.

🔐 Additional protection: Copy the backup file to your computer or the cloud (such as Google Drive). In case of loss of your phone or reset, you can restore contacts even without any problems. SIM-map.

⚠️ Note: Backup copy in MIUI If you reset your phone to factory settings, you'll need the same Mi Account you had when you created the backup!

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to SIM in Xiaomi