How to copy numbers from SIM-Xiaomi phone cards: all working methods

Transfer of contacts with SIM-Xiaomi smartphone cards are a challenge that every new owner of the device faces. Despite the apparent simplicity, the process can cause complications, from the lack of a visible menu item to import errors. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to copy numbers for Redmi phones, POCO and the Mi line on the base MIUI 12-15, including solutions to typical problems.

Feature Xiaomi – customized shell MIUI, And that often hides the standard Android features, for example, in some firmware, the contact import point is hidden in Settings. → Memory, not the Contacts app, and we'll show you where to look for the right options, how to avoid duplication of records, and what to do if your phone can't see. SIM-Also consider alternative methods for older models (e.g. Redmi). 4A) and devices with a damaged slot.

Preparation: What to do before copying

Before transferring contacts, follow 3 mandatory steps:

• 🔋 Charge your phone to at least 30% – interruption due to battery drain can cause some data to be lost.
• 📶 Check the network: if you use cloud imports (via Mi Account), connect to Wi-Fi. Mobile Internet is enough for local copying.
• 📱 Update the Contacts app via Google Play – older versions may not have import options.

If you are moving the contacts from two SIM-maps, make sure both are activated in settings: go to Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Management SIM-You can use the card and turn on the option "Show contacts from both cards" or the phone will see the numbers only from the main card. SIM.

⚠️ Attention: If SIM-The card stores more than 200 contacts, break the import into parts of 50-100 records. MIUI It can be “hang” when processing large amounts of data.

Method 1: Standard import through the Contacts app

The easiest method is to use the built-in Contacts app (a human silhouette icon) and the instructions are relevant for MIUI 13-15:

1. Open the Contacts app.
2. Press three points (⋮) top-right → Select “Contact Management».
3. Go to the section "Import / Export contacts".
4. Select "Import with" SIM-map» → specify SIM (if).
5. Tick the necessary contacts or click “Select all”.
6. Click Import and select your target account (such as Google or Mi Account).

If the item “Imports with” SIM-No card, update the Contacts app or use an alternative path:

Settings → Applications → Application Management → Contacts → Storage → Clear cache

⚠️ Note: When importing your Google Account, contacts sync to the cloud automatically. If you select Mi Account, check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Account → Synchronization of contacts.

Method 2: Import through system settings (for MIUI 12 and older)

In some versions of MIUI (especially on the Redmi Note 8/9), the import option is hidden in the system settings.

1. Open “Settings” → go to Memory.
2. Select “Import/Export Contacts” (may be called “Contact Backup”).
3. Press "Import with" SIM-map».
4. Indicate. SIM-card (if there are two) and select the contacts to copy.
5. Click “Done” and wait for the process to be completed.

If there is no item in the Memory section, try an alternative route:

Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup → Import of Contacts

Nana POCO-Devices may have different paths: sometimes the option is hidden in Settings → System and device → Additionally. → Imports/Exports.

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If the phone can't see SIM-When importing, remove the card, wipe the contacts dry and paste back in. Often the problem is solved by rebooting the device.

Method 3: Manual transfer via export to VCF file

If the standard methods do not work (for example, on Redmi). 5A or Mi A1), export contacts with SIM-You can use a card to a.vcf file, and then import it into your phone, and it works even on devices with a damaged slot. SIM.

Step 1 Export of SIM contacts:

1. Put it in. SIM-card to another phone (such as an old Samsung or iPhone).
2. On another device, open “Contacts» → «Settings» → «Exports to SD-map (or "Export to file»).
3. Save the contacts.vcf file to a memory card or to the cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud).

Step 2. Import to Xiaomi:

1. Copy the.vcf file to your Xiaomi (via Bluetooth, email, or cloud).
2. Open the file and the system will prompt you to import contacts.
3. Select your target account (Google or Mi Account) and confirm your import.

On devices with MIUI 14+, a VCF file can be imported directly through the Files app: open the folder with the file, tap on it and select Import Contacts.

Problem Solving: What to Do When Contacts Are Not Copyed

If there are any errors in import, check these points:

• 📵 SIM-The card is not defined: try inserting it into another slot (if there are two) or clear the contacts of the card with alcohol. 7/8 Sometimes helps reset network settings: Settings → SIM-map → Resetting network settings.
• 🔄 Contacts are duplicated: delete old records through Contacts before importing → Management → Delete duplicates.
• ❌ Failure to Import: Update the firmware through Settings → The phone. → Update the system. MIUI 12 and below may require manual installation of the latest version of the Contacts app (download) APK APKCombo).
• 🔒 No reading rights SIM: Go to Settings. → Annexes → Permits → Contacts and enable access to the Contacts app».

If the phone is writing «SIM-card protected PUK-code, enter the code (usually indicated on the plastic carrier) SIM) Or you can go to the operator. MIUI 14 when blocked SIM A notification appears with the “Unlock” button – press it and follow the instructions.

How to transfer contacts from SIM to Xiaomi without a phone (via PC)

If you don’t have a second phone to export.vcf, use a card reader and a computer:

1. Extract. SIM-A map from Xiaomi and paste it into it. USB-card reader (stands) ~300₽).
2. Connect the card reader to the PC. the SIM will appear as a removable disk (usually E: or F:).
3. Download Nokia PC Suite (works with any SIM) or Gammu.
4. In the program, select “Contact Export” → save the.vcf file.
5. Flip the file to Xiaomi and import through the Contacts app.

For Mac, iMazing (paid, but there is a trial period) is a good option, and online services like SIM Card Reader are an alternative, but they require data to be sent to third-party servers (the risk of leakage of confidential information).

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Use the card reader only for the old ones. SIM-The Nano-SIM is too small for most adapters, in which case it is better to use a second phone.

Automatic synchronization: How to avoid future contact loss

To avoid having to copy contacts manually every time, set up automatic synchronization:

• ☁️ Through Google Account:
• 📱 Through the Mi Account:

The POCO F3/F4 and Redmi K40/K50 have a Cloud Backup feature in Settings → About Phone → Backup. It saves contacts, messages and even Wi-Fi settings. We recommend turning it on once a week.

If you use Google Contacts, install the Google Contacts app, which offers advanced duplicate management and remote number recovery features.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi