Changing from an iPhone to a Xiaomi smartphone is always an exciting process, especially when it comes to keeping important data safe. Contacts accumulated over the years become a real storehouse of information: colleagues' numbers, friends' addresses, relatives' birthdays. Losing them when you change your device is like losing some digital memory. Fortunately, you can transfer contacts from your iPhone to Xiaomi in several ways, and we'll go through each of them in detail.
In this article, you will find not only universal methods (via iCloud, Google Account or Google Account). SIM-We also have little-known life hacks for specific situations, like what to do if iCloud is disabled on your iPhone, or how to transfer contacts without the Internet. 17+ and MIUI 14/15, To keep the instructions relevant for the new Xiaomi models 14, Redmi Note 13 other devices 2026 year-end.
Before you get started, check two key points: the iOS version on your iPhone (updates can change the location of settings) and free space on Xiaomi - some methods will require temporary file storage. If you're ready, choose the convenient way from the list below and follow the step-by-step instructions.
1. Transfer contacts via iCloud (the most reliable way)
iCloud is considered the most stable method, because it uses official Apple tools, it is suitable for iPhone owners with active contact synchronization in the cloud, the main advantage is the preservation of all contact information, including photos, notes and associated accounts in social networks.
To transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi via iCloud, follow the following steps:
- 📱 On iPhone, open Settings → [Your name] → iCloud and make sure the switch opposite Contact is on (green). If not, turn on and wait for sync.
- 🌐 On your computer or directly to Xiaomi, go to iCloud.com and log in to your Apple. ID.
- 👥 Select Contacts, then click on the gear in the lower left corner and click Select All. Then click on the gear again and select Export vCard.
- 📲 Fly the resulting file to Xiaomi (via Bluetooth, email or cloud) and open it. the system automatically prompts you to import contacts into the phone book.
Important! If you have two-factor authentication on an Apple ID, you will need to enter a confirmation code to log into iCloud.com that will arrive on a trusted device (usually the same iPhone). Don't ignore this window - without confirmation, access to contacts will be blocked.
Contact sync enabled in iCloud| Enough space on Xiaomi for the file.vcf| On iPhone installed the latest version of iOS| Password from Apple ID at hand-->
⚠️ Note: If you have not previously used iCloud, contacts could only be saved locally on your iPhone. In this case, before exporting, be sure to turn on sync and wait for the process to be completed (can take up to 10 minutes with a large number of records).
2. Synchronization through Google Account (universal method)
Using Google Account as a middleman is one of the most versatile ways, as it is suitable for transferring not only contacts, but also calendars, notes and even certain settings. This method is especially convenient if you plan to actively use Google services on Xiaomi.
Algorithm of action:
- 📱 On iPhone go to Settings → Contacts → Accounts. → Add an account → Google: Enter your Gmail (or create a new account).
- 🔄 Turn on the Contact switch and wait for the sync. Time depends on the number of records, from a few seconds to 5-7 minute.
- 📲 On Xiaomi, open Settings → Google accounts, select the same account and enable contact sync. Ready! All entries will appear in the phone book.
If you have already added a Google Account to your iPhone but your contacts are not synced, check:
- Are Google Contacts open in your account settings?
- Is there an active connection to the Internet (sync only works online)
- Is the storage limit in Google Contacts exceeded (free of charge available up to 15 GB per account)
| Problem. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts don’t appear on Xiaomi | Synced off | Enable it manually in your Google account settings |
| Duplicate records | Contacts saved in iCloud and Google | Remove duplicates through Google Contacts on the web version |
| Contact photos are not synchronized | Google's Restriction on Media Files | Use the method with vCard (section 1) |
3. Transfer of contacts through SIM-map (without internet)
If you don’t have access to the Internet or prefer “official” ways without cloud services, SIM-This is a way to save your life, and it's a way to transfer basic data. + number, but does not store additional information such as email or addresses.
Instructions:
- 📱 On iPhone go to Settings → Contacts → Imports SIM-If this item is missing, then your model does not support export to the country. SIM (It is important for iPhone 12 and newer).
- 🔄 Select the contacts to transfer (or Select all) and confirm the export. Note: iPhone only supports SIM-Nano-SIM maps.
- 📲 Put it in. SIM-map in Xiaomi, open the Contacts app, click on the three dots in the upper right corner and select Import/Export → Import with SIM-map.
⚠️ Note: iPhone has a limit on the number of contacts that can be exported to the iPhone SIM-If you have more, break the transfer into several stages or use another method.
Critical nuance: Modern iPhone (starting with the iPhone) XS) do not maintain a record of contacts SIM-If your model is newer than 2018, this method will not work – choose an alternative from section 1 or 2.
4. Wireless transfer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct
Transferring contacts over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct is a convenient way to do this if both devices are nearby, and the downside is that it doesn’t work smoothly on some Xiaomi models with custom firmware, but it doesn’t require internet or additional accounts.
How to transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi via Bluetooth:
- 🔵 Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair (on iPhone: Settings) → Bluetooth, on Xiaomi: swipe down → Bluetooth).
- 📱 On iPhone, open the Contacts app, select the desired entry (or multiple while holding your finger) and click Share Contact. → Bluetooth.
- 📲 On Xiaomi, confirm the file. Contact is saved in.vcf format - open it for import.
Wi-Fi Direct (faster than Bluetooth):
- On Xiaomi, activate Wi-Fi Direct in your Wi-Fi settings.
- On iPhone, connect to a network created by Xiaomi (the name will start with the phone model).
- Use any file application (such as Mi File Manager) to transfer a.vcf file to your contacts.
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If Bluetooth doesn’t see Xiaomi, try restarting both devices or temporarily disabling power saving mode on Xiaomi (it can block background processes).
5. Specialized applications for data transfer
If standard methods don’t work, or you want to migrate not only contacts but also SMS, photos, apps like SHAREit, Xender or Mi Mover are a great solution, they work on a point-to-point (no cloud) principle and often support cross-platform exchange.
Top.-3 Applications for transferring contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi:
- 📲 Mi Mover (officially from Xiaomi) – optimized for devices with MIUI, Supports communication, communication and multimedia transfer.
- 🔄 SHAREit is a universal solution with high transfer speed (up to 20 MB / s). Supports iOS 9+ Android 5.0+.
- 🌐 Copy My Data is a simple app for migrating contacts, calendars and photos, and works over Wi-Fi without an internet connection.
Instructions on the example of Mi Mover:
- Install the app on both devices.
- On Xiaomi, select I am a new user, on iPhone, Send data.
- Scan it. QR-code from the screen Xiaomi camera iPhone for pairing.
- Select Contacts in the data list and confirm the transfer.
⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, turn off battery optimization for them in Xiaomi settings (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start, otherwise the transmission may be interrupted.
Why can't Mi Mover see the iPhone?
6. Manual transfer via vCard file (for power users)
If you prefer full control of the process, you can export contacts to a.vcf (vCard) file manually and then import it to Xiaomi.This method is useful if you need to filter contacts before transferring or create a backup.
Step-by-step:
- 📱 On iPhone, open Google Contacts in Safari and log in.
- 🔄 Press Export. → vCard (for iOS) and save the file to Files or send yourself an email.
- 📲 On Xiaomi, download the file, open it and select Import all contacts.
For advanced users: If you need to edit.vcf before importing (for example, delete duplicates), open the file in a text editor (for example, Notepad++) and manually edit the entries in the format:
BEGIN:VCARD
VERSION:3.0
FN: Ivan Ivanov
TEL;TYPE=CELL:+79991234567
END:VCARD💡
The vCard file supports not only phone numbers, but also email, addresses, birthdays and even contact photos (in BASE64 format).
7. Frequent errors and their solutions
Even when following instructions, users face typical problems, and we've collected some of the most common errors and ways to fix them:
| Mistake. | Reason. | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts are not exported to iCloud | Not enough space in the cloud | Clean up iCloud or buy an extra seat |
| Google Contacts Are Not Synced | Conflict with another account | Delete old accounts in your iPhone settings |
| Bluetooth does not transmit contacts | iOS restrictions on data sharing | Use email or Wi-Fi Direct |
| Apps like Shareit don’t work. | Blocking the local network | Turn off VPN and firewall |
If none of the methods worked, check:
- 🔧 Software updates: the latest version of iOS should be installed on the iPhone, the current version on Xiaomi MIUI.
- 📶 Network settings: When using cloud services, turn off Airplane Mode and check your Internet connection.
- 🔒 Permissions: on Xiaomi, give the Contacts app access to storage and accounts (Settings) → Annexes → Permits).