How to copy phone numbers from phone to phone Xiaomi: all working ways

Contents

• Introduction: Why Transferring Contacts to Xiaomi Needs a Special Approach
• Method 1: Synchronization with Mi Account is the most reliable method
• Method 2: Transfer contacts over Bluetooth – without the Internet and accounts
• Method 3: Export to SIM-Map - for old models and minimalists
• Method 4: Using Google Contacts is a universal solution
• Method 5: Third-party applications – when standard methods don’t work
• Typical problems and their solutions
• Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi

Transferring a phone book between Xiaomi smartphones only seems like a trivial task, and users face nuances in practice, from the lack of synchronization through Mi Account to the restrictions on the number of contacts when exporting to SIM. In this article, 5 proven ways to copy numbers, adapted to the features of MIUI firmware (including versions 13-15) and various models, from the budget Redmi Note to the flagship Xiaomi 14.

It is important to consider that the methods vary in speed, reliability and hardware requirements. For example, synchronization through a Xiaomi account takes minutes, but requires stable Internet, whereas Bluetooth transmission works without a network, but can limit the number of transmitted records. We will analyze each option with its pros, cons and hidden MIUI settings that speed up the process.

If you're switching from Android to iPhone or vice versa, some of the techniques in this article are also applicable, but there are nuances that we'll cover in the pro-third-party app section. Now let's start with the most reliable way that Xiaomi recommends.

Method 1: Synchronization with Mi Account is the most reliable method

Xiaomi’s official way of doing this is to use a branded Mi Account, which not only copies contacts, but also stores them in the cloud, allowing you to recover data even after a phone is reset, and requires that both devices be linked to the same account.

To move the numbers:

1. On your old phone, open Settings → Xiaomi Account → MI Cloud.
2. Make sure the switch opposite Contact is active (green). If not, turn on sync.
3. On the new phone, log in to the same Mi Account and wait for automatic synchronization (can take up to 5 minutes).
4. Check the contacts in the Phone app – they should appear in the MI Cloud group.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Automatic Update: Contacts are synced in the background whenever changes occur.
• 📱 Cross-platform: works on all Xiaomi devices, including POCO and Black Shark.
• 🔒 Security: Data is encrypted during transmission.

⚠️ Note: If your old phone is out of sync, your contacts may not be saved to the cloud. MI Cloud → Contacts → Last synchronization.

Stable Wi-Fi connection|The same Mi Account on both devices|Included contact synchronization|Enough space in the cloud (free 5GB)-->

Method 2: Transfer contacts over Bluetooth – without the Internet and accounts

If you don't have access to the Internet or don't want to use cloud services, Bluetooth is an alternative, a method that can be used to transfer contacts between any smartphone, including Xiaomi and other brands, but it has limitations:

• 📵 Maximum 250-300 contacts per transmission (depending on model).
• ⏳ The speed is lower than that of other methods (about 5-10 contacts per minute).
• 📱 On some firmware MIUI Additional confirmation of file acceptance is required.

Instructions for transmission:

1. On the old phone, open Contacts, press ⋮ (three-point) → Imports/Exports → Send.
2. Select contacts (you can mark everything) and press Bluetooth.
3. On the new phone, turn on Bluetooth and confirm the file with the.vcf extension.
4. After downloading, open the file – the contacts will be automatically added to the phone book.

If contacts are not displayed after import, check:

• 🔍 Download folder for the presence of the contact.vcf file.
• 📱 Application settings Contact → Settings → Show contacts from → Phone.

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Before transferring via Bluetooth, rename contacts with emojis or special characters - some versions of MIUI process them incorrectly.

Method 3: Export to SIM-Map - for old models and minimalists

Export of contacts to SIM-The card is one of the oldest methods, but it is still relevant for owners of Xiaomi Redmi. 4A, Redmi 5 and other budget models with limited memory, the main advantage is that you do not need the Internet or additional devices:

• 📏 Limits 200-250 contacts (depending on the number of contacts) SIM-map).
• 📇 Only name and number are saved (without photos, email and addresses).
• ⚠️ Risk of data loss in case of incorrect extraction SIM.

How to transfer contacts:

1. On your old phone, go to Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-map.
2. Select contacts (or click Allocate) and confirm the export.
3. Extract. SIM-A card and insert it into a new phone.
4. On the new device, open Contacts. → ⋮ → Import with SIM-map.

⚠️ Attention: Not all SIM-For example, virtual eSIMs (used in Xiaomi 13 Ultra) do not have this feature. SIM.

Method 4: Using Google Contacts is a universal solution

If you use Google services, syncing through Google Contacts will be a universal solution, which works not only on Xiaomi, but also on other Android devices, and also allows you to manage contacts through the web interface contacts.google.com.

Step-by-step:

1. On your old phone, open Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Sync.
2. Turn on the Contact switch and wait for the synchronization to be completed.
3. On the new phone, add the same Google account and enable contact sync.
4. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Settings → Show contacts from → Google.

Advantages:

• ☁️ Cloud Backup: Contacts are saved even when your phone is lost.
• 🔄 Cross-platform: works on iOS, Android and through the browser.
• 📊 Convenient management: group editing, restoration of remote contacts.

If the contacts are not synchronized:

• 🔄 Restart manual sync in Google account settings.
• 📶 Check your internet connection (synchronization requires networking).
• 📱 Update Google Contacts app in Play Market.

Method 5: Third-party applications – when standard methods don’t work

If none of the above methods is suitable (for example, if the synchronization of the Mi Account fails or if there is no synchronization). SIM-We tested 5 popular utilities and selected the best for Xiaomi:

Recommendations for use:

• 🛡️ Before installing, check the application permissions (access to contacts, storage).
• 📡 To transfer over Wi-Fi Direct, both phones must be connected to the same network.
• 📄 Exported.vcf files can be opened on PC via Outlook or Excel.

⚠️ Note: Some applications (e.g. SHAREit) may contain advertising or collect data.Before using, review the privacy policy in the Play Market.

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For large amounts of data (more than 500 contacts), use applications that support Wi-Fi Direct – it is faster and more reliable Bluetooth.

Typical problems and their solutions

Even when following the instructions, Xiaomi users experience errors when transferring contacts, and we have collected the most common cases and ways to fix them:

Problem 1: Contacts are not synced through Mi Account

• 🔄 Check if the synchronization is included in MI Cloud → Contacts.
• 📶 Make sure your phone is connected to Wi-Fi (mobile internet may block syncs).
• 🔄 Restart the device and try again.

Problem 2: Contact photos are missing when transmitted over Bluetooth

Photos are not transmitted via Bluetooth, which is a limitation of the protocol.

1. Export your contacts to.vcf via Google Contacts.
2. Send the file to the new phone by email or messenger.

Problem 3: On SIM-The card does not have enough space for all contacts.

Decisions:

• 📇 Break up contacts into groups and export in parts.
• 🗃️ Use Mi Account or Google Contacts to store a full copy.

Issue 4: Duplicate contacts after import

To remove the duplicates:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Combine the takes.
2. Use apps like Duplicate Contacts to clean automatically.

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If the contacts are not displayed correctly (by hieroglyphs or question marks), check the encoding in the export settings. In MIUI, select UTF-8 instead of ANSI.

Frequent questions about moving contacts to Xiaomi