How to transfer contacts to Xiaomi: all the ways with Android, iPhone and SIM-map

The transition to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always exciting, especially when it comes to the safety of important data. Contacts accumulated over the years can be a real headache if you do not know how to transfer them correctly. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to migrate contacts to Xiaomi devices (including models on the mobile phone). MIUI 14/15 And the new HyperOS, regardless of which device you are switching from – Android, iPhone or even the old one. SIM-map.

Xiaomi has its own sync tools (like the Mi Cloud), but they are not always intuitive, and many users have trouble migrating to iOS because of the closed Apple ecosystem, and we’ll go through each method in detail, point out pitfalls, and give you tips on how to avoid data loss, and if you’re switching from Samsung, Huawei, or another Android device, you’ll find the best solution here.

Important: Before you start the transfer, check if your contacts are linked to a Google account or other cloud service, which will make it much easier, and if you have never set up sync, you will have to manually act.

1. Transfer your Android contacts to Xiaomi via Google account

The most reliable and versatile way is to use a Google account, which works on all Android devices, including Xiaomi, and ensures that your contacts are available even after you reset your phone.

On an old phone:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync (or Google → Managing Google Account).
2. Select your Google account and make sure the switch opposite the Contacts is turned on.
3. Click Sync Now to update your data in the cloud.

On the new Xiaomi:

1. When you first turn on, log in to the same Google account.
2. If your phone is already set up, go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google and enable Contact Sync.
3. Wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes depending on the number of contacts).

• ✅ Pros: Automatically, does not require additional programs, works on all versions MIUI.
• ⚠️ Cons: If contacts have not been synchronized before, you will have to do it manually.
• 🔄 Alternative: If Google is not suitable, use Mi Cloud (more on this below).

2. Transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi (without losses)

The transition from iPhone to Xiaomi is complicated by the fact that Apple does not support direct synchronization with Android. However, there are two proven methods: through iCloud and using the Move to iOS app (yes, it works in reverse!).

Method 1: Through iCloud (recommended)

1. On iPhone, go to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud and turn on Contacts.
2. On your computer, open iCloud.com, log in to your account and export your contacts to the.vcf file (in the Contacts section). → ⚙️ → Export vCard).
3. Send the file to Xiaomi (by mail, via Telegram or Mi Share) and import it in the Contacts app.

Method 2: Move to iOS (alternative)

• 📱 Install the Move to iOS app from Google Play on Xiaomi.
• 🔄 On iPhone, open Settings → Mainstream → Reset → Erase content and settings (this is a must!).
• 🔗 When setting up your iPhone, select “Data Transfer from Android” and follow the instructions.

⚠️ Note: Move to iOS will erase all data on your iPhone! This method is only suitable if you are switching to Xiaomi completely and do not plan to use the iPhone anymore.

3. Transfer of contacts with SIM-maps on Xiaomi

If your contacts are stored on SIM-It's easy to transfer them to Xiaomi without an internet connection, and it's a method that works for older phones or devices without cloud sync. SIM-The card usually stores only names and numbers – photos, mail and other data will have to be added manually.

Instructions:

1. Put it in. SIM-map.
2. Open the Contacts app.
3. Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Import/Export of contacts → Import with SIM-map.
4. Choose where to save your contacts: Google account, Mi Cloud or phone memory.
5. Confirm the import and wait until it is completed.

Important: If you have duality SIM-card (two Sims in Xiaomi), make sure you import contacts from the right slot. SIM-maps and mobile networks.

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Before importing with SIM-Check if the cards are outdated or empty, and you can delete them directly from the import menu, saving time on the subsequent cleaning.

4. synchronize contacts through Mi Cloud

Xiaomi offers its own cloud storage, the Mi Cloud, which automatically backs up contacts, messages and other data, a method that is convenient if you use multiple Xiaomi devices (such as a smartphone and tablet) or want to have a backup independent of Google.

How to turn on synchronization:

1. Go to Settings → Mi Account (or Accounts and Sync → Mi Cloud).
2. Sign in to your Xiaomi account (if not, sign up).
3. Activate the switch opposite "Contacts".
4. Click Sync to start the process manually.

Advantages of Mi Cloud:

• 🔒 Security: Data is encrypted and stored on Xiaomi servers.
• 🔄 Automation: Synchronization occurs in the background when connected to Wi-Fi.
• 📱 Cross-platform: Contacts can be accessed via i.mi.com.

⚠️ Warning: If you reset your phone to factory settings without a Mi Account attached, it will be impossible to restore contacts from Mi Cloud! Always check that the account is active and the data is synced.

Sign in to Mi Account | Check connection to Wi-Fi | Enable contact sync | Make backup in case of failure | Make sure there is enough space on the account (contacts take ~1-5 MB)

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5. Transfer of contacts using third-party applications

If standard methods don't work (e.g., you have an outdated version of MIUI or a cloud problem), you can use specialized applications. We tested a few and selected the most reliable ones:

Top.-3 contact-transfer applications:

• 📲 Copy My Data (from Media Mushroom) – transfers contacts, calendars and photos over Wi-Fi without clouds.
• 🔗 Cloneit clones all data from the old phone to the new one, including contacts and SMS.
• 🖥️ MobileTrans (from Wondershare) – paid, but supports transfer between iOS and Android without loss.

Instructions for Copy My Data (free option):

1. Install the app on both phones (old and new).
2. On the old phone, select Send Data, on the new one, select Receive Data.
3. Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or create an access point.
4. Select "Contacts" and confirm the transfer.

Warning: When using third-party apps, always check reviews and ratings on Google Play.Some programs may request unnecessary permissions (such as accessing SMS or geolocation), which is risky for security.

Manual transfer of contacts (export/import) VCF-file)

If you prefer full control of the process, you can export contacts to a.vcf (vCard) file and import them to Xiaomi. This method is universal and works on any device, including feature-phones.

Export of contacts:

• On Android: Contacts → Settings → Export → Save as.vcf.
• On iPhone: via iCloud (as described above) or via iTunes.
• On a button phone: usually through the Contacts menu → Options → Copy to a memory card.

Imports to Xiaomi:

1. Copy the.vcf file on Xiaomi (via USB, Bluetooth or cloud).
2. Open the Contacts application → Settings → Import / Export → Import from the.vcf file.
3. Select a file and specify where to save contacts (we recommend a Google account for reliability).

This method is ideal if you have:

• 📵 No Internet access.
• 🔄 You need to move your contacts from a very old phone.
• 🔒 You don’t trust cloud services.

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The.vcf file is a universal contact storage format supported by all modern smartphones, and can be opened even on a computer using Outlook or Thunderbird.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even when following instructions, users have difficulty, and we've collected some of the most common errors and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔄 Reset the settings of the "Contact" application (Settings) → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Drop it).
• 📞 Update the Contacts app via Google Play.
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi through the official website.

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