Moving from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro is not only about changing the ecosystem, it's about moving important data. Contacts are one of those things that makes a smartphone a useless brick. Fortunately, moving your iOS contacts to Android in 2026 is easier than ever. But there are nuances to every method, especially when it comes to the MIUI-branded Redmi 10 Pro.
In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven ways of transferring contacts – from classic export through iCloud to modern solutions using Google Account and specialized applications. You will learn which method is the fastest, which stores all the additional information (for example, birthdays or attached photos), and which is suitable if you do not have access to a computer. MIUI 14/15, which may occur during synchronization.
Whether you’re planning a full Android transition or just want to have a backup of contacts on your second phone, this guide will help make the process as smooth as possible. And if you’ve already tried to move contacts and encountered errors, there’s a section at the end of this article that addresses the most common problems.
1. Transfer contacts via iCloud (the most versatile way)
The iCloud method works independently of the iPhone model and MIUI version on the Redmi 10 Pro, and its main advantage is to maintain the entire contact structure, including groups, notes, and even attached photos.
Algorithm of action:
- 📱 On iPhone: Open Settings → [Your name] → iCloud and make sure the switch opposite Contacts is on. If not, turn on and wait until sync is complete.
- 💻 On your computer: go to iCloud.com, log in and select Contacts».
- ⚙️ Click on the gear in the lower left corner and select "Export vCard.".vcf file will be saved to your PC.
- 📲 On Redmi 10 Pro: Send the file to yourself by email, Telegram or any other means, then open it – the system will prompt you to import contacts.
⚠️ Note: If you have two-factor authentication enabled on iCloud, you will need to enter a code to log in to the site that will come to the trusted device (your iPhone.
This method works even if your iPhone has already been dropped or given to someone else – the main thing is that you still have access to the Apple ID. However, there is one pitfall: if contacts used special characters or emojis, when importing them on Android, they can be displayed incorrectly, in which case manual editing of the.vcf file in a text editor (for example, Notepad++) will help.
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2. sync through Google Account (the fastest way)
If you're already using Gmail or other Google services, this is the easiest method for you to do, it doesn't require a computer and takes no more than 5 minutes, and the main condition is a stable Internet connection on both devices.
Step-by-step:
- 📱 On iPhone: Go to Settings → Contacts → Accounts. → Add an account → Google. Enter your Google Account details (if not, register a new one).
- ☑️ Turn on the Contacts switch and wait until sync is complete (can take up to 10 minutes depending on the number of contacts).
- 📲 On Redmi 10 Pro: When you first turn on your phone, the system will prompt you to log in to Google Account. If the phone is already configured, go to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Google and enable contact synchronization.
The advantage of this method is automatic contact updates on both devices, so if you add a new number on your iPhone, it will appear on the Redmi 10 Pro (assuming synchronization is enabled), but there is a disadvantage: Google can combine duplicates automatically, which sometimes leads to loss of data (for example, if one person had two numbers in different contacts).
| Method | Speed. | Preservation of groups | I need a computer. | Auto-update |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iCloud → vCard | Medium | Yes. | Yes. | No. |
| Google Account | Fast. | Partially. | No. | Yes. |
| Move app to iOS | Slow. | Yes. | No. | No. |
| Bluetooth | Very slow. | No. | No. | No. |
3. Use the Move to Android app (official way from Google)
Apple's Move to iOS app is designed to bring back from Android to iPhone, but we have Google's version of the Android Switch (formerly Google One Switch) that's available on the App Store, and allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also photos, messages and even some settings.
How it works:
- 🔗 On Redmi 10 Pro, go to Settings → Google → Set-up and restoration → Switch to Android (or download the Google One app from the Play Market).
⚠️ Note: This app may not work properly on an iPhone with an iOS version below 15.0. If you have an older model (e.g. iPhone) 6s), Update your firmware beforehand or use another method.
The main advantage of this method is the transfer of data without intermediaries (files, clouds). Minus – sometimes the application “hangs” during the connection stage. In this case, it will help to restart Wi-Fi on both devices or change the network (for example, from 5 GHz to 2.4 GHz). It is also worth considering that Xiaomi can block the background activity of the Google One application due to battery optimization. To avoid this, add it to the exceptions in the Battery settings → Battery Optimization.
What if the app doesn’t see Redmi 10 Pro?
4. Bluetooth contact transfer (if there is no internet)
This is a last resort, when you don't have a computer or a stable Internet connection, but it has some serious limitations: Bluetooth transmits contacts one by one rather than a packet, and doesn't save groups or additional fields (such as an email or address), but it works on even the oldest devices.
Instructions:
- 📱 On iPhone, open the Contacts app, select the contact you want and click Share» → «AirDrop».
- 📲 On Redmi 10 Pro, turn on Bluetooth and make it visible to all devices (Settings) → Bluetooth → Visibility).
- 🔄 Return to your iPhone, click "More" on the AirDrop menu, and select your Redmi from the list. Confirm the transfer on both devices.
- ⏳ Repeat the process for each contact (unfortunately, there is no batch sending via Bluetooth in iOS).
The transfer speed depends on the Bluetooth version: on iPhone 12/13/14 with Bluetooth 5.0, one contact is transmitted in 2-3 seconds, and on older models (for example, iPhone 8) - up to 10 seconds. Do not interrupt the process, otherwise some data may be lost. If contacts are more than 50, you better use another method - otherwise you will spend a few hours on it.
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Before transferring via Bluetooth, turn off the Redmi 10 Pro function "Traffic Savings" in the settings SIM-It can block background activity, which will prevent contacts from being saved.
5. Transfer through SIM-map (obsolete but working method)
It's a kind of archaic approach, but it still works on all devices, and the main advantage of it is that you don't need the Internet, you don't need a computer, you don't need any additional applications: SIM-The card stores a limited number of contacts (usually up to 250) and only the name and phone number (no email, addresses or photos) are transferred).
How to transfer contacts:
- 📱 On iPhone go to Settings → Contacts → Imports SIM-Contacts (if contact is already available) SIM) Or export them there through "Settings" → Contacts → Exports to SIM».
- 🔄 Extract. SIM-iPhone card and insert into Redmi 10 Pro (use an adapter if you need a nano-SIM).
- 📲 On Redmi, open the Contacts app, click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Import/Export. → Import with SIM-map».
- ☑️ Choose where to save contacts (to your phone or Google Account) and confirm the import.
This method is suitable for emergencies where other methods are not available, for example, if you are roaming without the Internet or your iPhone is discharged, but SIM-However, remember that Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro only supports nano-SIM, so if you have a card of a different format, you will need an adapter or cropping (which is not recommended - you can damage the chip).
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SIM-The card is the only way to transfer contacts, which works even if both phones are discharged (it is enough to insert the card into the charged device).
Solving Common Problems When Transferring Contacts
Even when following instructions, users often encounter errors, and here are the most common problems and solutions:
1. Contacts are not imported from the.vcf file on Redmi 10 Pro
- 🔹 Check that the file is not corrupted (open it to PC via text editor – it should start with a text editor). BEGIN:VCARD).
- 🔹 If the file is large (more than 1000 contacts), break it into pieces using the service. VCF Splitter.
- 🔹 On Redmi, try importing a file through Google’s Contacts app (install it from Play Market) rather than through the standard file file.
2. Google Account does not display all contacts after synchronization
- 🔹 Check that on the iPhone in the settings of Google Account enabled synchronization for “Contacts”, and not just for mail or calendar.
- 🔹 Go to Google Contacts and see if your contacts show up. If so, please force Redmi to update sync (Settings) → Accounts. → Google → Synchronize).
- 🔹 Delete your Google account on your iPhone and add it again – sometimes it resets sync errors.
3.The "Switch to Android" app doesn't find Redmi 10 Pro
- 🔹 Make sure both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (not mobile data!).
- 🔹 On Redmi, turn off the dual Wi-Fi function (Settings) → Wi-Fi → In addition), if included.
- 🔹 Reboot both phones and try again – sometimes resetting network settings helps.