How to Transfer the Call Log from Android to Xiaomi Redmi: All the Working Methods

Transferring your call log from your old Android smartphone to your new Xiaomi Redmi is a challenge that every user faces when changing their device. Unlike contacts or photos, your call history doesn’t always sync automatically, and losing it can be a inconvenience — especially if you have important business numbers or missed calls from support. In this article, we’ll look at all the current portability options, including Xiaomi’s official tools, cloud services, and third-party apps.

Redmi models (like Redmi Note 12, Redmi 10 or Redmi 9T) have a proprietary MIUI shell that can block access to system log files. So standard methods like copying a calllog.db file through a Explorer often don't work. We tested each method on devices with MIUI 13/14 and Android 12/13 — all instructions are valid for 2026.

1. Transfer through Google Account (the most reliable way)

If your old smartphone is synced to your Google Account, your call log could be saved automatically to the cloud, a method that works on most Android devices (including Samsung, Huawei, Realme), but requires pre-setting.

To check and activate synchronization:

• 📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts and sync on your old phone.
• 🔄 Select your Google account and make sure that Call Log (or Call Log) is included).
• ☁️ Wait for the synchronization to be completed (may take up to 10 minutes).
• 📲 On the new Xiaomi Redmi, add the same Google account and enable log sync.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI The call log synchronization option is hidden. If it's not in the settings, try the alternative methods below.

2. Export of the magazine to SIM-map (for older models)

The method is suitable for devices with support SIM-Old-style cards (not eSIM) can save up to 250 entries per card, but have limitations:

• ❌ No call time and call type (incoming/outgoing).
• ❌ It does not work for all operators (for example, MTS and Beeline support, but Tele2 does not).
• ✅ Suitable for base Redmi models (e.g. Redmi) 8A or Redmi 9A).

Instructions:

1. Put it in. SIM-card.
2. Open the phone application → Journal → ⋮ (menu) → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM.
3. Select the export records and confirm.
4. Move the SIM to the new Xiaomi Redmi and import the magazine through the same menu.

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If the option "Export to SIM" is not available, try installing a third-party Sim Card Contacts app from Google Play, which supports the export of the magazine even on new Android versions.

3. Use of third-party applications (for full portability)

If the standard methods didn't work, one of the specialized applications would help. We tested the 3 most reliable ones.

The following is a step-by-step guide for Call Logs Backup & Restore:

1. Install the app on both smartphones.
2. On an old phone, click Backup → select the format (we recommend XML) → save the file to Internal Memory or Google Drive.
3. Transfer the file to the new Xiaomi Redmi (via Bluetooth, Email or cloud).
4. On your new phone, open the application → Restore → select a file.

Install the app on both devices | Backup on old phone |Transfer the file to new Redmi|Restore data via Restore-->

Manual export via ADB (for advanced users)

This is a good method if you have a computer and you are ready to work with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), which allows you to copy the database of the call log directly, but requires debugging over USB.

⚠️ Note: On Xiaomi Redmi with unlocked bootloader, this method may not work due to restrictions MIUI. If the device is not rooted, access to /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/calllog.db will be blocked.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Developer Mode on your old phone: go to Settings → About Phone → Build Number (click 7 times).
2. Activate USB Debugging in Settings → Additional → For developers.
3. Connect your phone to your PC, open Command Prompt (Windows) or Terminal (Mac/Linux) and type:

adb pull /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/calllog.db C:\calllog_backup\

1. Copy the calllog.db file to the new Redmi (to the same folder) using ADB:

adb push C:\calllog_backup\calllog.db /data/data/com.android.providers.contacts/databases/

Important: After the transfer, restart the new smartphone, otherwise the log may not appear.

5.Move over Xiaomi Cloud (only for Xiaomi devices)

If your old smartphone is also from Xiaomi (like the Redmi Note 11 or Poco X3), you can use the branded Mi Cloud.This method saves not only the journal, but also SMS, notes and settings.

How to move:

• 📱 On the old Xiaomi go to Settings → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud.
• ☁️ Enable call log synchronization (could be called Call Logs).
• 🔄 Wait for the data to be uploaded to the cloud.
• 📲 On the new Redmi, log in to the same Xiaomi account and enable sync.

⚠️ Warning: A free Mi Cloud account only provides 5GB of space.If the call log is large (for example, over several years), you may need to clear the cloud or buy additional space.

6. Alternative methods: Bluetooth and local area network

If none of the above methods work, try migrating the log over a local area network or Bluetooth, and you’ll need Send Anywhere or Xender.

Instructions for Send Anywhere:

1. Install the app on both smartphones.
2. On an old phone, export the log to the file (via Call Logs Backup & Restore or analogues).
3. In Send Anywhere, select a file → click Send → generate a 6-digit code.
4. On the new Redmi, enter this code in the app and download the file.
5. Import the log through the same backup app.

The advantage of this method is that you don't need a computer or a cloud, you can transfer directly over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth, but the speed depends on the size of the file: a large log (for example, 10,000 records) can be transmitted for up to 15 minutes.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you move the call log, you often have a problem that's typical, and here's how to solve it:

• 🔴 The log is not displayed after the transfer → Restart your smartphone or check the permissions to calllog.db (should be rw-rw)----).
• 🔴 The app does not see the backup copy → Make sure the file is saved in the root folder of internal memory (not in subfolders like Download).
• 🔴 Google synchronization is not working → Check if the option Save traffic in your Google account settings is disabled.
• 🔴 ADB Error: "Permission denied" → Xiaomi requires unlocking the bootloader or root rights.

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If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Phone app on the new Redmi: Settings → Apps → App Management → Phone → Storage → Clear the data. After the reboot, the log may appear.

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