How to Transfer Android Contacts to Xiaomi: All Working Methods in 2026

The switch to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always an exciting event, but the transfer of contacts can turn into a headache if you do not know the nuances, especially when it comes to switching between devices on Android, where manufacturers often add their own branded “chips”. In this article, we will analyze 5 proven ways to transfer contacts - from classic ones (via Google Account or Google Account). SIM-map) to specific for MIUI, which work even without the internet.

The main problem with contact transfer is losing tags, photos and additional fields (such as “Birthday” or “Office”) if the method is not right, and we tested each method on Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 Pro devices so you can choose the best option depending on your situation: whether there is a computer at hand, whether mobile Internet is working or whether you need to save your call history along with the numbers.

1. Transfer contacts through Google Account (the most reliable way)

Google sync is a versatile method that works on any Android device, including Xiaomi. its main advantage: contacts are automatically updated on all attached gadgets, and data is stored in the cloud, which protects against loss when resetting the phone.

To move contacts in this way, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On your old phone: Open Settings → Accounts. → Google and make sure the Contacts switch is on. If not, activate the sync and wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 5 minutes with a lot of recordings).
• 🔄 On the new Xiaomi, when you first turn on, you'll prompt you to log in to your Google Account. Use the same account you used on your old phone. If the device is already set up, add your account to Settings. → Accounts. → Add an account.
• 🔍 Check: Open the Contacts app on the new Xiaomi and make sure all records are in place. If no contacts are available, go to Settings → Accounts. → Google → Sync and click on “Sync Now».

⚠️ Note: If the old phone contacts are not stored in Google, but in the device memory or on the phone SIM-To do this, open the Contacts app, click on three dots (menu) and select Contact Management. → Imports/Exports → Export to file. Save the file in.vcf format and upload it to Google Contacts via browser.

2. Transfer of contacts via Bluetooth (without the Internet)

If you don’t have Wi-Fi or mobile network access and Google Account is not set up, you can use Bluetooth, which is suitable for transferring a small number of contacts (up to 500 records), as the process can take a long time.

Instructions:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones: on the old one, go to Settings → Connected devices → Bluetooth and activate visibility.
2. On the new Xiaomi, find the old device in the list of available devices and connect to it (it may require input). PIN-code, usually 0000 or 1234).
3. Open the Contacts app on your old phone, select the entries you want (or click “Select All”), then click on the three dots (menu) and select “Send → Bluetooth”.
4. On the new Xiaomi, confirm the file acceptance (usually a.vcf file) and save the contacts to the device’s memory.

Cons: Transfers take a long time, contact photos and additional fields (e.g., email addresses) can be lost, and some Xiaomi models (e.g., Redmi 10C) limit the number of Bluetooth contacts to 100 records.

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If Bluetooth doesn't find the device, try restarting both phones and trying again, and make sure that the old phone is in "All Device Visible" mode.

3. Import of contacts from SIM-card (for basic models)

way SIM-The card is suitable for owners of Xiaomi budget models (for example, Redmi). A1 or POCO C40), It doesn't have a lot of backup memory, but it has some serious limitations:

• 📵 Nana SIM-The card usually contains no more than 250 contacts (depending on the operator).
• 📞 Only names and phone numbers are saved – no photos, email addresses, or other fields.
• 🔄 The copying process takes a long time, especially if there are a lot of contacts.

How to transfer contacts via SIM:

1. On your old phone, open Contacts, click on three dots (menu) and select Contact Management. → Imports/Exports → Exports to SIM-Select the contacts you want or click "Select all of them».
2. Wait until the copy is completed (it can take up to 10 minutes).
3. Put it in. SIM-map to the new Xiaomi, open “Contacts”, go to the menu and select “Import with” SIM-map».

⚠️ Note: If you use a nano-SIM or eSIM, make sure that the micro-SIM adapter (if needed) is compatible with the tray of the new phone. Some Xiaomi models (such as Xiaomi 13 Ultra) only support nano-SIM without the ability to use adapters.

Make sure you're on SIM free-flow|Check the compatibility of the connectors SIM|Keep a backup of contacts on your phone|Shut down. PIN-code SIM during the period of copying (if any)

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4.Use of the proprietary Mi Mover app (Xiaomi only)

Mi Mover is the official app from Xiaomi that allows you to transfer not only contacts, but also messages, photos, apps and even system settings. P2P-Connectivity (does not require internet) but both phones must be from Xiaomi (or at least one of them).

How to use Mi Mover:

1. Download the Mi Mover app from Google Play on both phones (if it’s not in the standard set).
2. On the old phone, select “I am the sender” and on the new one, “I am the receiver.”
3. On the new Xiaomi scan QR-code that will appear on the old device.
4. Select data for transfer (be sure to mark “Contacts”) and click “Move”.
5. Wait for the process to be completed (it can take 5 to 30 minutes depending on the amount of data).

Advantages of Mi Mover:

• 📲 Transfers all contact fields, including photos and notes.
• 🔌 No Internet connection – it works via direct Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📱 You can even transfer the call history and SMS.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ It doesn’t work if one of the phones isn’t from Xiaomi (like Samsung or Huawei).
• ⚠️ On some models (e.g. Xiaomi) 12T) Disable the screen lock during the transfer.

5. Transfer through the VCF file (universal method)

The.vcf file (or vCard) is the standard format for storing contacts that all modern smartphones support, and its convenience is that the file can be transferred by any means: through messenger, email, cloud storage or even through a cloud storage. USB-cable.

Step-by-step:

1. On your old phone, open Contacts, click on three dots (menu) and select Contact Management. → Imports/Exports → Export to file. Save the file in.vcf format to internal memory or to SD-map.
2. Transfer the file to the new Xiaomi: 📎 Through Google Drive./Mi Cloud (download file and download on new phone). 🔌 Through USB-cable (plug your phone into the computer and copy the file to the Download folder). 📤 Through the messenger (send the file to yourself in Telegram or WhatsApp).

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If the file is large (over 1,000 contacts), break it down into multiple parts using services like VCF Splitter, which will speed up the import process and reduce the risk of errors.

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For maximum reliability, use a combination of methods: first export contacts to a VCF file (backup), and then sync through Google Account, which will protect data from loss in crashes.

6. Third-party applications: when standard methods do not work

If none of the above methods are suitable (for example, you have a unique situation with a damaged one). SIM-We tested three of the most reliable apps we had, if you had a map or no access to Google:

• 📱 Copy My Data (from Media Mushroom) – transfers contacts, calendars and photos over Wi-Fi. Suitable for transitions between Xiaomi and other brands (such as Samsung or Huawei).
• 🔄 Cloneit clones almost all data from your phone, including contacts, SMS Requires root rights for full portability.
• ☁️ My Contacts Backup — saves contacts to a file and sends them to an email. Simple interface, but no Cyrillic support in the free version.

Warning: Check reviews on Google Play before using third-party apps — some of them (like Super Backup) may contain ads or request unnecessary permissions. Also remember that apps like CLONEit can carry extra data (like app cache) that will fill the memory of the new Xiaomi.

⚠️ Note: When using CLONEit on devices with MIUI 14 may result in an error "Inadequate rights." In this case, go to Settings → Special facilities → Permissions for special features and enable access for the application.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with proven methods, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🔴 Contacts are not synced with Google: check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Sync your account. If so, try deleting your account and adding it back.
• 🔴 Mi Mover freezes 99%: restart both phones and try again. If it doesn't work, clear the app's cache in Settings → Annexes → Mi Mover → Warehouse.
• 🔴 Bluetooth does not transmit contacts: make sure that both phones are on visibility mode and power saving mode is turned off, and check if the data transfer limit is exceeded (on some firmwares). MIUI It's 10MB).
• 🔴 File. VCF It does not open: try renaming the file by removing the Cyrillic and spaces from the name, and check if the file is corrupted (open it on your computer via Outlook or Thunderbird).

If none of these methods worked, try resetting the network settings on the new Xiaomi (Settings → Wi-Fi and Network → Additional → Network Resets).

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