How to copy contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 cards: all working methods

Transfer of contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi Note 4 is a challenge that users face when buying a new device, changing operator or recovering data after a reset. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process can be complicated by firmware features. MIUI, restraint SIM-In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to import contacts, including standard system tools and workarounds for cases where the phone does not see» SIM or refuses to copy the numbers.

The Redmi Note 4 (codenamed mido) has been in production since 2017 and supports Android 6-9 versions of MIUI 8-11, meaning that the interface and settings may vary slightly depending on the firmware version, and we will take into account all the nuances, and provide solutions for typical errors, from the absence of an import button to problems with encoding Cyrillic names. If you use the Redmi Note 4X or other modifications of the series, the instructions will remain relevant - the differences are minimal.

Before you start, make sure that SIM-The card is correctly installed in the tray (contacts down, beveled angle to the body) and recognized by the system. → SIM-If the phone does not identify the card, the problem may be physical chip damage or incompatibility with the nano-SIM format (Redmi Note 4 uses a hybrid slot that supports either 2 nano-SIM or 1 nano-SIM). + microSD).

1. Standard import via MIUI settings

The most obvious way is to use the built-in contact import feature, and most versions of MIUI for Redmi Note 4 have the following path:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Slip on the three dots in the top right corner (or swipe left in the side menu) and select Contact Management.
3. Go to the section Import / Export contacts → Import from SIM-card.
4. Select the contacts you need (or click “Select All”) and confirm the import by specifying your target account (phone or Google).

If the item Imports with SIM-The map is not on the menu, try an alternative path:

• 📱 Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Permissions – Make sure the app has access to SIM-map.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 📲 Check if it's active. SIM-map in settings: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → [Yours. SIM].

Make sure that SIM-map recognized by the system

Check the permissions of the "Contact" application

Update the Contacts app on Google Play (if available)

Reboot your phone before importing-->

Attention, some firmware. MIUI 10/11 Import option may be hidden, in which case use the method through a Google account (section) 3) or third-party applications (section) 4). Also keep in mind that SIM-old-style cards (for example, from MTS or Beeline) 2010–2015 years) can store contacts in an outdated format, which leads to encoding errors (instead of Cyrillic signs are displayed???). 5.

2.Import via menu SIM-maps (alternative method)

If the standard path doesn’t work, try importing contacts directly through the settings. SIM-map:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose yours. SIM-map, SIM 1).
3. Tap on the item Contact SIM-maps or contact management SIM.
4. Click Import and specify the target storage (phone or Google account).

This method often works on firmware. MIUI 8/9, where the import option is issued separately. SIM-No map, so your version is not MIUI It doesn’t support it – move on to the next method.

Standard import through "Contacts"

Imports through menu SIM-map

Export to Google Account

Third-party annexes

I don't copy contacts with SIM-->

Important: When importing via menu SIM-Contact cards can be duplicated if they already exist in the phone's memory. To avoid this, back up your current contacts before importing:

1. Open Contacts → Contact Management → Export.
2. Save the file in.vcf format to internal memory or SD-map.

3. Synchronization with Google account

If the phone does not see the contact SIM-You can also use a map or you can get import errors, and the most reliable way to do this is to transfer them through a Google account, which is also useful for backing up and syncing between devices.

Instructions:

1. Make sure you add a Google account on your phone: Settings → Accounts → Add an account → Google.
2. Open Contacts → Contact Management → Import/Export.
3. Select Import with SIM-Maps and specify your target Google account.
4. Wait until the synchronization is complete (may take a few minutes).
5. Check the contacts at contacts.google.com.

If you don’t have an import option on Google, use the workaround:

1. Export your SIM contacts to the.vcf file (via Contacts → Export).
2. Open the file via Gmail or Google Contacts and import it.

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If contacts are SIM-maps are displayed in hieroglyphs, before importing to Google, change the encoding SIM in your phone settings (if available) or use the app SIM Card from Google Play for manual copying.

A critical feature for Redmi Note 4: on some MIUI 9 firmwares, import to Google account is blocked due to a Google service error.The solution is to update Google Play Services manually via APK or reset your account settings (Settings → Accounts → Google → Delete account, then add again).

4. Use of third-party applications

If the built-in MIUI tools don't work, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we recommend the following apps (available on Google Play):

How to use:

1. Install one of the applications (such as SIM Card).
2. Open it and provide access to contacts and SIM-map.
3. Select Copy from SIM or Import from SIM.
4. Specify the target storage (phone or Google).

The advantage of third-party apps is that they often handle contacts that standard MIUI “cannot see.” For example, if the names are saved in UTF-8 encoding and the phone is waiting for Windows-1251, the SIM Card can correctly convert the data.

5. Addressing import problems

If contacts are not copied or displayed incorrectly, use these tips:

• 🔍 Problem: The phone doesn't see the contacts on the phone SIM. Solution: Check it out SIM If you have contacts, there's a problem with the Redmi Note 4 slot (possibly contact oxidation). SIM-dry-cloth map and reinstall.
• 🤯 Problem: Instead of names, they're????? Solution: Use the app. SIM Card for manual copying or change the encoding in the phone settings (if available).
• 📵 Problem: Import button is inactive.Solution: Update MIUI Up to the latest version or reset settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge).

If none of the methods worked, the cause may be a hardware malfunction:

• The slot is damaged. SIM-maps (check for contaminants or bent contacts).
• It's faulty. SIM-Card (Try a different card from the same operator).
• The communication module fails (in this case, other functions, such as mobile Internet, may be missing).

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If contacts are SIM-The map is critically important, but the phone does not read them, extract SIM And you can transfer it to another copy machine, and use a nano-SIM adapter if the second phone has a different size slot.

Backup of contacts after importation

After successful transfer of contacts with SIM-Redmi Note 4 cards are recommended to back up to avoid data loss in the future:

1. Export to.vcf: Open Contacts» → «Contact management» → «Exports» → Select a storage location (internal memory or storage). SD-map).
2. Sync with Google: Activate automatic sync in your account settings: Settings → Accounts → Google → [Your account] → Contact Sync.
3. Use MI Cloud: Register a Xiaomi account and enable backup: Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Contact Sync.

A.vcf file can be copied to a computer or cloud storage (such as Yandex Drive or Google Drive).

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If you change your phones frequently, set up automatic sync with your contacts with Google. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync and enable Contacts. Now all changes will be saved to the cloud.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contact transfer