How to transfer contacts to SIM-Xiaomi Redmi 9: All working methods

Maintenance of telephone numbers on SIM-map 9 It may seem like a trivial task, but many users face unexpected challenges, unlike older push-button phones, where you can move contacts to other devices. SIM It took a couple of clicks, modern Android smartphones (including the ones that are used in the video). MIUI) They hide this feature deep in the menu or remove it from the interface altogether. SIM-maps (total) 250-500 Contacts vs. thousands in the cloud and manufacturers switch to cloud services like Google.

However, there are situations when the number transfer to SIM It becomes a necessity: buying a new phone without Internet access, backing up before resetting your settings, or using a second device without syncing with your account. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to save contacts on the Internet. SIM-Redmi 9 card – from standard tools MIUI You will also learn why some numbers may not be transferred, how to avoid data loss and what to do if you do not have to use third-party applications. SIM-The card does not support the desired contact format.

Why does Xiaomi Redmi 9 not have a Save on SIM button?

If you've already tried to find the SIM export option in Redmi 9, you've probably noticed that it's not on the contacts menu. This is not a fluke, but a deliberate decision by Xiaomi and Google.

• 📱 Limited memory SIM: Modern. SIM-maps (including nano-SIM in Redmi) 9) only maintain storage 200-250 contacts with a minimum set of fields (name) + For comparison, Google's Contact Cloud stores up to 25 000 records with photos, addresses and notes.
• ☁️ Priority of cloud services: MIUI By default, syncs contacts with your Mi Account or Google account, which is more reliable and convenient for most users.
• 🔄 Compatibility issues: The format of the contact storage SIM (ADN) It is outdated and does not support modern fields such as multiple numbers or email.

However, Redmi 9’s SIM export feature is there, it’s just hidden, and in the following sections we’ll show you where to look for it and how to use it.

Method 1: Standard export through “Contacts” (MIUI 12/13/14)

The easiest method is to use Xiaomi’s built-in Contacts app. The interface may vary slightly depending on the version of MIUI, but the general logic is maintained.

1. Open the Contacts app** (an icon with a human silhouette).
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Contact Management.
3. Go to the Import/Export Contacts section.
4. Select Export on Export SIM-map.
5. Check the necessary contacts (or click Select All) and confirm the export.

If the export items SIM-No map, so your version is not MIUI In this case, try the alternatives below.

Make sure that SIM-The card is inserted into slot 1 (main card)

Check the space available on SIM (at least 10% of the total)

Close all background applications to avoid crashes

Connect your phone to charge (for long-term operations)

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⚠️ Note: When exporting to SIM Redmi 9 only retains the name and primary number. Additional fields (second number, email, address) will be lost. If they are important, first back up to Google Contacts.

Method 2: Import/Export via Phone Settings

If the standard Contacts app doesn’t offer an export option, try an alternative way through system settings.This method works on MIUI 12-14 and doesn’t require third-party apps to be installed:

1. Open Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the “Contacts” list and click on it.
3. Choose Memory → Import / Export contacts.
4. Click Export on SIM-map and follow the clues.

If this path didn’t work, your firmware may have been modified (e.g., the global version of MIUI for some regions removes the export function).

Method 3: Use of the Application «SIM-contacts" (for old" (for old" SIM)

If you SIM-Pre-2015 (e.g. Mini-SIM or Micro-SIM with adapter) MIUI It might not work, and then a third-party app will help «SIM Contacts”** (or analogues: SIM Card Contacts, Copy to SIM Download it from Google Play and follow the instructions:

1. Install the app and give access to contacts.
2. Select the option of Copy Contacts to SIM.
3. Check the contacts you want (or click Select All).
4. Confirm the export and wait until the completion (can take up to 5 minutes for 200+ contacts).

The advantage of this method is the support of outdated SIM-maps and the ability to select export fields (e.g. mobile numbers only) However, be careful: some applications may contain advertising or request unnecessary permissions.

⚠️ Note: Before using third-party apps, check reviews in Google Play. some utilities to work with SIM may request access to SMS or calls are unnecessary permissions to export contacts.

Method 4: Manual transfer via another phone (100% working method)

If none of these things work, there's a universal workaround, which is to use a second phone as a proxy, and it's guaranteed to work even with the oldest of the older ones. SIM-You need to use maps and you don't need the Internet:

• 📱 Second phone (even a Nokia or Samsung button will do).
• 🔄 SIM-map to which you need to transfer contacts.
• 📡 Bluetooth or data cable (if modern phones).

Step-by-step:

1. Export your contacts to Redmi 9 to the.vcf file (via Settings → System → Backup → Local Backup).
2. Transfer the.vcf file to the second phone (by Bluetooth, via memory card or cable).
3. Put the target in. SIM-card.
4. Import contacts from the.vcf file to the memory of the second phone, and then export them to the SIM.
5. Bring it back. SIM-map back to Redmi 9.

This is the only method that works with any SIM-- cards, including virtual (eSIM) via adapters, minus only the need for a second device.

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If you don’t have a second phone, you can use an Android emulator on your PC (like BlueStacks) and repeat steps 2-4 through it.

Method 5: Exporting through Google Contacts (if SIM is not the main purpose)

If your goal is simply to back up your contacts, rather than necessarily migrating them to SIM, syncing with Google Contacts is the best solution, and it's more reliable because:

• 🔒 Data is stored in the cloud and does not depend on the physical SIM-map.
• 📊 All contact fields (including photos and notes) are supported).
• 🔄 Automatic synchronization between devices.

How to set up:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Select your Google account.
3. Activate the Contact Switch.
4. Wait for the sync to complete (check at contacts.google.com).

To get your contacts back to a new phone, just add the same Google account and enable sync. SIM-map.

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Syncing with Google Contacts is the most reliable way to backup. SIM-The card is only suitable for temporary storage or transfer of contacts to devices without the Internet.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you migrate contacts to SIM in Redmi 9, users experience common errors, and consider the most common and ways to fix them:

If none of the solutions worked, try resetting your network settings to Redmi 9 (Settings) → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Network resetting. This sometimes restores access to the functions of the network. SIM.

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