How to transfer contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 cards: all working methods

Transfer of contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 cards are a challenge that every new smartphone owner faces. Despite the apparent simplicity, the process has nuances, from the limitations of storage formats to the features of firmware. MIUI. In this article, we will analyze all the current methods – from standard import via the phone menu to backup through Google Account and third-party applications.

The main problem with transfer is the restriction SIM-Number of contacts saved (usually no more than one card) 250) and no fields for additional information (email, address, birthday) Redmi Note 10 base MIUI 12/13/14 It offers a few built-in tools to do this, but their effectiveness depends on the firmware version and regional settings. We tested all the methods on current versions of the software and identified those that work consistently.

Preparation for transfer: what to check before the start

Before you start importing contacts, make sure your Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is ready for the procedure.

• 📱 Version. MIUI: Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI. Up-to-date versions (13.0)+ 14.0 supports all of the methods described, while older methods (12.0 and below) may not have some options.
• 📶 SIM-Card: Make sure the card is inserted into the slot SIM 1 (on some firmware, import only works with the first slot). Check its performance in the Settings menu → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
• 🔋 Battery charge: The transfer process can take up to 5-10 minutes, recommended charge level is at least 30% to avoid interruption due to discharge.
• 📱 Free Memory: Contacts take up little space, but if you plan to back up, check for 100-200MB free in the Settings section → Warehouse.

Important: On some firmware MIUI China (CN-ROM) importation option SIM-This may be a hidden map, and it may require a change of region to a Global or EEA through settings → Additionally. → Region (requires resetting).

If you use two of them SIM-If you take the map, temporarily remove the second one, it will eliminate conflicts when reading data, also turn off Flight Mode and check the stability of the mobile network, as some methods (for example, synchronization with Google) require Internet access.

Method 1: Standard import via the Contacts menu

The simplest method that works on all versions of MIUI. Instructions are relevant for the standard application Contacts (icon with a human silhouette on a green background).

1. Open the Contacts app (if it isn’t on the home screen, search through App Search swipe down).
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management.
3. Go to the section Import / Export contacts → Import from SIM-card.
4. Select SIM 1 (or SIM 2 if the card is inserted into the second slot).
5. Tick the necessary contacts or click Select all.
6. Click Import and confirm the action. Contacts will be stored in the phone's memory.

After importing, check the result: open any contact and make sure that the Warehouse field indicates the phone, not the phone. SIM-If the contacts are duplicated, delete the old versions from the SIM through the same section Contact management.

⚠️ Attention: On some firmware MIUI importation SIM-The cards are lost, the Russian characters are lost in the contact names. SIM (GSM 7-bit). Solution: change the system language to English before importing (Settings) → Additionally. → Language and input, import, then return Russian.

Method 2: Export to VCF and import to phone

If standard importing fails (for example, due to a SIM reading error), use intermediate export of contacts to.vcf (vCard) file.

This will require:

• 📱 Old phone (from which we export contacts).
• 💾 Memory card or cloud storage for file transfer.
• 📲 Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 with.vcf file.

Step 1 Export with SIM on your old phone:

1. On the old device, open Contacts → Settings (or Management).
2. Select Import/Export → Export to memory card (or Export to file).
3. Indicate. SIM-map as a source and save the file in.vcf format.

Step 2. Transfer the file to Redmi Note 10:

• 📁 Move the contacts.vcf file to a memory card or upload it to the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).
• 📲 On Redmi Note 10, open the file through Files (app) MIUI) Or download it from the cloud.
• 📱 The system will automatically prompt you to import contacts – confirm the action.

The advantage of this method is to save all contact fields (including notes and additional numbers) that are lost when directly importing from SIM. However, a.vcf file may not correctly display Cyrillic if it is created on devices with outdated firmware (Android 8 and below).

Method 3: Sync with Google Account

If you use a Google Account, this method will not only allow you to transfer contacts with the SIM, but also automatically sync them between devices.

Step 1. Import with SIM to Google Contacts:

1. On Redmi Note 10, open your contacts. → Contact management → Import with SIM-map.
2. Select Google as your target storage (if you don’t have an option, add your account to Settings → Accounts first).
3. Confirm the import and wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes).

Step 2: Checking the synchronization:

• 🌐 Open contacts.google.com on your PC or in your phone browser.
• 🔍 Make sure that contacts are displayed in the web version. If not, click More → Troubleshooting and running manual synchronization.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Automatic backup.
• 📱 Access to contacts from any device.
• 🛡️ Protection against data loss when resetting your phone.

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used Mi Account for sync, disable it before importing to Google to avoid conflicts. → Accounts. → Mi Account and deactivate the option of Contact Synchronization.

Method 4: Use the Mi Mover app (to transfer from another Xiaomi)

If you are switching to the Redmi Note 10 from another Xiaomi smartphone, the most convenient way to use the Mi Mover app is to transfer not only contacts, but also messages, photos and applications.

Requirements:

• 📱 Both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network.
• 🔋 Battery charge on both devices – at least 50%.
• 📲 The latest Mi Mover version must be installed on the old phone (update via Play Market or App Store).

Instructions:

1. Install Mi Mover on both devices (on Redmi Note 10 it is pre-installed).
2. On the old phone, select I send, on the new phone, I receive.
3. Scan it. QR-code from the screen of a new phone with an old device.
4. Select data for transfer (mark Contacts) and confirm the transfer.

Mi Mover portables contacts with all fields (including profile photos and notes), which is not possible when importing with SIM. However, the application does not work with devices from other brands (for example, Samsung or iPhone).

1. Disable VPNs and firewalls.

2. connect both phones to the router (do not use mobile Internet).

3. Restart the application on both devices.-->

Method 5: Third-party applications (for complex cases)

If the built-in methods didn't work, use specialized applications, and we tested a few and selected the most reliable ones.

Recommendations for use:

• 🔒 Before installing, check the application permissions (only Contacts and Warehouse should be available).
• 📥 Download. APK Official sources only (Play Market or APKMirror).
• 🗑️ After the transfer, delete the application if it is no longer needed (some services continue to collect data in the background).

⚠️ Note: Apps like Truecaller upload your contacts to their servers for analysis. If privacy is critical, use offline solutions (Super Backup with saving to a memory card).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

When you move your contacts, you're going to have a problem, and we've collected some of the most common ways to fix them.

• 🔄 Contacts not imported: Check if Power Saving Mode is set (Settings) → Battery. It can block background processes.
• 📵 SIM-The card is not determined: Restart the phone or try inserting the card into another slot. If the problem persists, clear the app cache. SIM-manager in Settings → Annexes.
• 🔠 Cyrillic displayed by cracose squirrels: This is a coding problem SIM. The solution is to export contacts to.vcf on another phone (see Method 2).
• 🔄 Duplicate contacts: Use the merge function in Contacts → Management → Combine duplicates.

If none of the methods worked, try resetting the Contacts app settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find Contacts and select Warehouse.
3. Click Clear Data and Clear Cache.
4. Restart the phone and repeat the import.

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If contacts are critical, back up your Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset before any manipulations.

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