How to copy contacts from Android to Xiaomi Poco: all working ways

Shifting contacts from an old smartphone to a new Xiaomi Poco is a challenge that every user faces when changing devices. Even if both phones run on Android, the nuances of MIUI firmware and the features of the Poco series models (such as the Poco X6 Pro or Poco F5) can complicate the process. Unlike the iPhone, where synchronization through iCloud is automatic, Android will have to choose from several methods - from cloud backup to manual file export.

The problem is that not all methods are equally reliable, for example, transmission over Bluetooth is limited to the number of contacts, and transfer through the Internet. SIM-The card cuts off additional fields (email, birthday) in this article we will analyze 5 proven methods taking into account the specifics of Xiaomi Poco, including hidden features. MIUI We will focus on automatic sync through Google Account, the only way that stores call history and associated contact photos.

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1. Sync through Google Account (recommended method)

This method is suitable for any Xiaomi Poco model (including the Poco X3, Poco F4 and new devices in 2026) and ensures the safety of all data: names, numbers, email addresses and even notes.

On the old device:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and synchronization (on some firmware, the path may differ: Settings → Users and accounts).
2. Select your Google Account (if not, add it through Add Account).
3. Activate the contact sync slider and wait for the process to be completed (the sync icon will disappear).

On the new Xiaomi Poco:

1. When you first turn on, select Recover Data and sign 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. Open the Contacts app and update the list (pull the screen down).

⚠️ Note: If the old phone only has the contacts saved SIM-card or device memory (not Google), you must first export them to your account. → Imports/Exports → Export to Google account.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Automatic Update: Changes to one device will affect another.
• 📁 All fields are saved: photos, mail, addresses and even call history (if Google calls sync is enabled).
• 🛡️ Security: Data is stored in encrypted form on Google servers.

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Requires stable internet (Wi-Fi or mobile data).
• 🔒 If you forget your Google Account password, it will be difficult to restore access to your contacts.

2.Move via Mi Mover app (for Xiaomi devices)

Mi Mover is a proprietary solution from Xiaomi that allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also messages, photos, applications. Xiaomi/Redmi/Poco (Not suitable for smartphones of other brands, such as Samsung or Honor).

Instructions:

1. Install Mi Mover on both phones from Google Play (if it is not in the firmware).
2. On the old phone, choose I give, on the new phone, I receive.
3. Connect devices to a single Wi-Fi network (or create an access point on an old phone).
4. On the old phone, tick Contacts and click Send.
5. Wait until the transfer is complete (time depends on the number of contacts).

Features of the Mi Mover:

• 📱 Supports Poco models on the base MIUI 12 and newer (e.g. Poco) X5 Pro, Poco F5).
• 🔌 No cable required – transmission is via Wi-Fi Direct.
• ❌ Can't handle the contacts from SIM-Map or local memory (only from a Google account or phone memory).

⚠️ Note: If the new Xiaomi Poco already has contacts, Mi Mover will offer to merge or replace them.

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3.Export and import via VCF file (universal method)

The.vcf (vCard) format is a standard for storing contacts that all Android smartphones support, which is suitable if you do not have access to a Google Account or transfer contacts to a device of another brand.

Exports on old phone:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Press three points (⋮) → Contact management (or Settings).
3. Select Import/Export → Export to file.
4. Specify the folder to save (for example, Downloads) and confirm.

Imports to Xiaomi Poco:

1. Copy the contacts.vcf file to your new phone (via Bluetooth, Telegram, or by connecting to your PC).
2. Open the file through Files or send it to the mail and download.
3. The system will suggest importing contacts - confirm the action.

Advantages:

• 📄 All fields are saved, including photos and additional numbers.
• 🔄 You can edit the.vcf file on your PC before importing (e.g., delete unnecessary contacts).

Disadvantages:

• 📎 With a large number of contacts, the file may not open (limitation) ~5,000 records).
• 🔄 If the contacts are duplicated, they will have to be cleaned manually.

4. Copying contacts through SIM-map (limited method)

This method is suitable for basic phone number transfer, but has serious limitations:

• 📵 Only one number per contact is saved (no mail, address, photos).
• 📱 Maximum number of contacts – 250 (depending on the number of contacts) SIM-map).
• 🔠 Names are trimmed to 14 characters (Cyrillic takes up more space).

Instructions:

1. On the old phone: Contacts → Management → Import / Export → Export on SIM.
2. Select contacts for export (or click Allocate).
3. Move it. SIM-map to the new Xiaomi Poco.
4. On the new phone: Contacts → Management → Import / Export → Import with SIM.

When to use this method:

• 🆘 If you do not have access to the Internet or Google Account.
• 📱 To transfer contacts to very old models (e.g. Poco) F1 clipped).

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi Poco with MIUI 14+ import/export option through SIM-The map can be hidden. To find it, search for the settings "SIM contact".

5. Contacts over Bluetooth (for a small amount)

Bluetooth is the slowest and most unreliable way, but it helps when there is nothing else at hand, suitable for transmitting up to 100 contacts (with more connections can be interrupted).

How to move:

1. On both phones, turn on Bluetooth and make them visible.
2. Connect devices (Xiaomi Poco may require input) PIN-code, usually 0000 or 1234).
3. On your old phone, open Contacts, highlight the required entries (or tap All).
4. Click Share → Bluetooth and select a new Poco.
5. Confirm the file acceptance on the new device.

Challenges and solutions:

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If Bluetooth refuses to work, try turning on Visible to All on both devices and temporarily disabling Wi-Fi – sometimes these networks conflict.

Comparison of methods: which one to choose?

To determine the best way, evaluate your priorities:

Selection recommendations:

• 🔹 If you have a new Xiaomi Poco and an old Android → Use a Google Account.

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For Xiaomi Poco models with MIUI 14+ (e.g. Poco X6 Pro), the priority method is Google Account or Mi Mover, as they support automatic synchronization with the Xiaomi Cloud (if activated).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even when following instructions, users face problems, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them.

1. Contacts are not synced through Google Account

• 🔄 Check if synchronization is enabled: Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of contacts.
• 📵 Make sure your phone has internet (sometimes) MIUI Blocks background synchronization with a weak signal).
• 🔧 Reboot your phone and force your contacts to update: Open the Contacts app → ⋮ → Synchronize.

2 Mi Mover does not find the device

• 📶 Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network (do not use mobile Internet).
• 🔄 Reset Mi Mover on both devices.
• 🛠️ On Xiaomi Poco with MIUI 13+ Can help reset network settings: Settings → Wi-Fi → ⋮ → Additionally. → Resetting network settings.

3.VCF file doesn't open on new phone

• 📁 Check the file extension – it should be.vcf, not.vcf.txt.
• 🖥️ If the file is corrupted, try opening it on your PC through Google Contacts and exporting it again.
• 📱 On Xiaomi Poco, try opening a file through Files. → Local storage. → Downloads (sometimes the standard Contacts app doesn't see the file).

4. Contacts are duplicated after importation

• 🧹 Use the built-in merging function: Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Combine duplicates.
• 🔍 If duplicates are left, export contacts to.vcf, edit the file manually (deleting duplicate entries) and import back.

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If contacts are missing after transfer, check if media sync is enabled in Google Account: Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Sync → Enable photo sync.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions