How to Move Your Contacts to Xiaomi: 5 Ways to Move Your Contacts to Google

Transferring contacts from Google Account to Xiaomi smartphone seems like a simple task, but in practice users face nuances from lack of synchronization to duplication of records. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of 2026, including hidden MIUI settings, exporting through.vcf files and solving typical errors - for example, when contacts are not displayed in the phone book after synchronization.

Xiaomi’s smartphone features (including Redmi, POCO and Black Shark models) are MIUI’s proprietary shell, which sometimes blocks automatic synchronization with Google Contacts.We’ll show you how to get around these restrictions without losing data, even if you have a Xiaomi 13 Ultra on the latest firmware version or a budget Redmi Note 12.

Important: If you have previously used an iPhone or other Android smartphone, the transfer process may be different, there is a separate section for such cases, and we will also explain why some contacts may not be transferred (for example, tied to the Internet). SIM-card or third-party accounts like Facebook).

1. Method: Automatic synchronization through Google Account

The fastest and most reliable method is synchronization directly through the MIUI settings. It is suitable for all Xiaomi models, including the Xiaomi 14, POCO F5 and Redmi A2. The main condition: the smartphone must be added Google Account (the same one used on the previous device).

Instructions:

📱 Open the Settings. → Accounts and synchronization (on some firmwares, the path may be called Memory and Synchronization). → Accounts).
🔍 Find your Google Account (usually displayed with your G icon or avatar) if it isn’t, click Add Account and log in.
☑️ Tap your account, then turn on the slider opposite Contacts (and People Details, if any) and wait until sync is complete (may take up to 5 minutes).
🔄 Reboot your smartphone – it will speed up the update of the phone book.

If no contact is made:

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14/15 There is a bug that blocks synchronization if the security settings enable the option Data Protection. MIUI. Turn it off temporarily: Settings → Confidentiality → Special permits → Data protection MIUI.

Open the Contacts app (phone book icon)

Check the "All Contacts" tab (not just "Phone")

Make sure that the top menu selects “All Accounts” (not just SIM or device)

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2. Method: Export contacts to VCF file and import to Xiaomi

If automatic sync doesn’t work (for example, due to corporate email restrictions or an outdated version of MIUI), use manual export.This method is also suitable for transferring contacts from iPhones or other devices where there is no direct sync with Google.

Steps to export from Google Contacts:

Open contacts.google.com on your computer and log in.
Click on the icon. ⚙️ Settings → Exports.
Select the Google CSV format (for maximum compatibility) or vCard (.vcf).
Click Export and save the file to your computer.

Steps to import to Xiaomi:

📎 Flip the.vcf or.csv file to your smartphone (via Telegram, mail or cable).
📱 Open the Contacts app → ⋮ (three-point) → Settings → Imports/Exports → Import from the file.
📄 Select the downloaded file and confirm the import. Contacts will appear in the Device or Google section (depending on the choice when importing).

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If some fields (such as birthdays or addresses) are not displayed when importing.vcf, try converting the file through VCF Converter. Select vCard 3.0 format - it is better supported in MIUI.

3. Method: Transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi via Google Account

Users switching from iPhone to Xiaomi often face a problem: contacts are stored in iCloud, not Google. To transfer them without loss, follow the following steps:

On the iPhone:

📱 Open the Settings. → [Your name] → iCloud and make sure that the Contact Slider is enabled.
🌐 Go to iCloud.com, log in and select Contacts.
⚙️ Click on the gear icon. → Export vCard. Contacts.vcf file downloaded to your computer.

On Xiaomi:

📎 Move the.vcf file to your smartphone (for example, via Google Drive).
📱 Import contacts through the Contacts app as described in Method 2.
🔄 After importing, check that the contacts are linked to Google Account, not to the device memory (otherwise they will disappear when reset).

⚠️ Note: If your iPhone contacts are synced to Exchange, exporting through iCloud may not work, in which case use the App Store’s My Contacts Backup app to back up your iPhone.

4. Method: Synchronization through the application "Google Contacts"

Google’s branded Contacts app (available in the Play Market) often works better at syncing than the standard MIUI app. This is true for users who have contacts scattered across multiple accounts (e.g. Gmail, Yandex, Outlook).

How to set up:

Install the Google Contacts app.
Open it and tap the avatar in the upper right corner → Synchronization settings.
Select the Google Account you want and enable contact sync.
Return to the main menu and click Fix and manage duplicates – this will remove the repetitive entries.

Advantages of the method:

🔍 Automatic combination of duplicates (for example, if one contact is saved and on the SIM-map, and Google).
📊 The ability to edit contacts directly in the web version (contacts.google.com) with instant sync on Xiaomi.
🛡️ Protection against Accidental Deletion: All changes are saved in history for 30 days.

Automatic synchronization through settings

Manual export/import VCF-file

Google Contacts app

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5. Problem Solving: Contacts are not portable or displayed

If the contacts didn’t appear in Xiaomi’s phone book after sync, check out the following points:

Problem.	Possible cause	Decision
Contacts are not displayed	The phone book has an incorrect account (e.g. SIM instead of Google)	Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Display contacts and select All accounts
Synchronization's hanging.	Weak Internet or MIUI restrictions	Connect to Wi-Fi, disable MIUI Data Protection (see Method 1)
Duplicate contacts	Contacts are saved on Google and on SIM-map	Use Combine Contacts in the Google Contacts app
No way to add a Google Account	Firmware restrictions (e.g., Xiaomi for the Chinese market)	Install Google Play Services manually via APKMirror

If the problem is not resolved:

🔧 Check if the antivirus is blocking sync (e.g. Avast or 360 Security).
📦 Remove the app cache Contacts: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
🔄 Reinstall updates for Google Play Services.

What to do if contacts disappear after resetting?

If you reset Xiaomi to factory settings, but before that contacts were synced with Google Account, they will recover automatically when you re-add the account. If not: 1. Check if the contacts were saved only on the account. SIM-Map (they are not synced to Google). 2. Try to restore them through the history of changes to Google Contacts (available within 30 days after deletion). 3. If the contacts were only in the device memory, use data recovery programs, such as Dr.Fone or EaseUS MobiSaver (only works if the smartphone has not written new data after the reset).

6. Transfer of contacts with SIM-Maps on Google Account

Many users keep their contacts on SIM-This is a very unreliable method, because if you lose or replace the card, all the numbers will be lost:

Instructions:

Put it in. SIM-map.
Open the Contacts app → ⋮ → Settings → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.
Select your Google Account as your save location (not your Device!).
Wait until the import is complete and check that the contacts have appeared in Google Contacts.

Limitations:

🚫 Nana SIM-The card stores only names and phone numbers (without email, addresses, photos).
📛 Names are limited to 15-20 characters (depending on the operator).
🔢 Some special symbols (e.g, + in the rooms) may not be correctly displayed.

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Never keep your contacts only on the SIM-If you lose a card or switch to eSIM, you will lose all your data. Always duplicate it to a Google Account or export it to a.vcf file.

7. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If standard methods don't work (for example, custom firmware or outdated versions of MIUI), use third-party applications. We tested 5 popular utilities and selected the most reliable ones:

Annex	Advantages	Deficiencies
My Contacts Backup	Export contacts to.vcf and send them to email	Advertising, limiting the number of contacts in the free version
Super Backup & Restore	Backup of contacts, SMS and applications	A complex interface, requires root for some functions
Copy My Data	Transfer data over Wi-Fi between devices	It doesn’t always work well with MIUI.

Recommendations for use:

🛡️ Before using third-party apps, check reviews from the past 3 months – some utilities may contain malicious code.
📥 Download. APK only from official sources (Play Market, APKMirror, developer website).
🔐 Don't give apps access to SMS or call log if they request it without reason.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi

Can I transfer contacts from Xiaomi to Xiaomi without a Google Account?

Yes, there are two ways: Through a.vcf file: export contacts on the old Xiaomi (to Settings → Import / Export) and import on the new. Through Mi Account: if both devices are linked to the same Xiaomi account, enable contact sync in Settings → Mi Account → Sync. However, Google Account is more reliable – it works on any device, not just Xiaomi.

Why do some contacts appear without names after transfer?

This is a common problem when importing with SIM-Reasons: Only the number without a name is saved in the contact..vcf file encoding is corrupted (try opening it on your computer via Excel or Notepad).++). Limitations MIUI To display contacts with non-standard characters (e.g. characters) Solution: edit contacts manually in Google Contacts or use Contacts Optimizer to fix the encoding.

How to transfer contacts from Xiaomi to the new iPhone?

Reverse port (from Xiaomi to iPhone) is done as follows: Export your contacts with Xiaomi to the.vcf file (see Method 2). Send the file to your iPhone (for example, via AirDrop or mail). On your iPhone, open the file - the system will suggest adding contacts to iCloud. Alternative: add Google Account to your iPhone (Settings → Passwords and accounts → Add an account) and enable contact sync.

Can I restore contacts if they are missing after the MIUI update?

Yes, if: Contacts were synced to Google Account - they will recover after re-synced. you backed up through Mi Cloud - check Settings → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud → Contacts were kept on the SIM-If the contacts were only in the device memory and there is no backup, try a data recovery program (for example, Tenorshare UltData), but the chances are low.

How to remove duplicate contacts after transfer?

Duplicates appear if contacts are saved in multiple accounts (e.g., Google and Google). SIM-To combine them: Open Google Contacts on your computer. On the left menu, select Duplicates, the system will automatically find duplicate entries. Click Combine all or select duplicates manually. On your smartphone: use the Google Contacts app → Fix and control → Combine duplicates.