How to copy contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 8 maps: a step-by-step guide

Transfer of contacts with SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 8 is a challenge that most users face when buying a new device or changing operators. Despite its apparent simplicity, the process has nuances: from the restrictions on the number of saved numbers on the phone to the phone. SIM before the risk of data loss due to incorrect actions. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of copying, including embedded tools. MIUI and third-party solutions, and how to avoid common mistakes.

Feature of Redmi 8 — basework MIUI 11/12 (depending on the firmware version, where the contact management interface is different from standard Android. For example, there is no separate section "Import / Export" in the "Contacts" app, but the settings are not the same. SIM-The maps are hidden deeper, and many users also overlook the fact that the contacts are not visible. SIM stored in a truncated format (name only) + number, while the phone allows you to save additional fields: email, address, birthday, etc. This is important to consider when choosing a method of transferring the phone.

Preparation: What to do before copying

Before you start the transfer, follow a few mandatory steps to avoid data loss or failures in the process.

• 📱 Check the space on your phone: contacts take up little space, but if the memory is packed, the system can give out errors. Minimum margin is 100-200 MB.
• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 30%, interruption of the process due to discharge can cause damage to the data on the battery. SIM.
• 🔄 Make a backup of your contacts on SIM (Use an old phone or a specialized reading device to do this. SIM-map.
• 📡 Activate your mobile network or Wi-Fi: Some methods (e.g., through a Google account) require an internet connection.

Also make sure that yours is yours. SIM-card not blocked PIN-If it's code. PIN-The request is active, the system will not be able to read the data from the card. PIN, Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Lockdown SIM-Cards and deactivate the option.

⚠️ Note: If you are using duality SIM-map SIM) In Redmi 8, make sure that the contacts are saved on the card you plan to copy. By default, the system can only read data from Slot 1.

Method 1: Copying through standard MIUI settings

The fastest and most reliable method is to use built-in tools. MIUI. It doesn't require any additional software installation and works even without an internet connection. MIUI 11–14.

Algorithm of action:

1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management.
3. Go to the Import/Export Contacts section.
4. Select Import with SIM-The system will offer to choose a slot (if you have two). SIM-map).
5. Tick the contacts you want to copy (or click Select All) and confirm the action.
6. Please indicate where to save your contacts: on your Phone or in your Google account. For Redmi 8, we recommend choosing your Phone to avoid syncing with the cloud.

It takes from a few seconds to a minute depending on the number of contacts. Once completed, check that all numbers appear in the phone book. If some contacts are not copied, repeat the procedure or use alternative methods.

⚠️ Note: If after importation the names of contacts are displayed in hieroglyphs or Krakozabra, this means that the data on the SIM These are written in incorrect encoding, and can only be corrected by manual input or by specialized programs (see Method 3).

Method 2: Sync with Google Account

This method is suitable if you plan to use contacts on multiple devices or want to have them backed up in the cloud, but it requires an Internet connection and pre-configure Google services.

Step-by-step:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Sign in to your account (or create a new one if you don’t have one).
3. Activate the switch opposite Contact.
4. Return to the Contacts app, click ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.
5. Select a Google account as the purpose of saving and confirm the action.

Once imported, contacts are automatically synced to the cloud. To check for them on Google, open your browser and go to contacts.google.com. Here you can edit, restore or export contacts to other formats (CSV, vCard).

Important: If you have previously synced contacts with another Google account, new data may be duplicated or conflicted, and we recommend clearing old contacts in the cloud or using another account before importing.

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

If standard methods fail (e.g., because of a corrupted SIM or outdated firmware), third-party utilities will come to the rescue. One of the most reliable solutions is the Super Backup & Restore app (available on Google Play), which supports importing from SIM, exporting to XML/CSV, and backing up SMS and call logs.

How to transfer contacts through Super Backup:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Open it and provide all the permissions requested (access to contacts, storage, SMS).
3. Go to Contacts and select Import with SIM.
4. Mark the contacts you need and click Import.
5. Select the format of the save: VCF (for further export) or Phone Book (directly in the memory of the device).

The advantage of this method is the ability to selectively import and preview data, and Super Backup allows you to create encrypted backups, which is important to protect confidential information.

Among other popular apps:

• 📲 Copy to SIM Card – specializes in working with SIM, Supports old formats.
• 🔄 My Contacts Backup – Exporting Contacts to the Internet VCF post-mail.
• 🔒 Contacts Optimizer – Clears duplicates and corrects name encoding.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, disable battery optimization for them in settings MIUI (Settings → Annexes → Permits → Autorun otherwise, the program may stop running in the background.

Problems and Solutions: What to Do When Contacts Are Not Copyed

Even when following the instructions, Xiaomi Redmi 8 users sometimes encounter errors.

If none of the methods worked, try updating your firmware to the latest version of MIUI. Go to Settings → About Phone → System Update. Sometimes import errors are due to bugs in a particular version of the software.

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Before updating your firmware, make a full backup of contacts through a Google account or a third-party application, which will save data in the event of a crash.

Additional tips for working with contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 8

To effectively manage your phone book on Redmi 8, use these guidelines:

• 🔍 Combine duplicates: MIUI It automatically searches for repeat contacts. To use this feature, open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Combine duplicates.
• 🌐 Configure Display: In the same Contact Management section, you can select which accounts to display (phone, SIM, Google and others.).
• 📎 Export backups: Keep contacts in file regularly VCF via Import/Export → Export to the device. The file can be sent to email or cloud storage.
• 🔒 Protect your contacts: in MIUI There is a function of Private mode (Settings) → Privacy, which hides selected contacts from prying eyes.

It’s also helpful to know that Xiaomi Redmi 8 supports quick contact searches right from the home screen. Just swipe down the desktop and type your name in the search bar – the system will show results from the phone book, messages and apps.

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Regular backup of contacts (at least once a month) will save you from losing data when your phone crashes or changes your device.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi Redmi 8