How to transfer contacts to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: all working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro remains one of the most popular smartphones of the brand due to the balance of price and capabilities, but even the owners of this device sometimes face the need to transfer contacts. backup – the transfer process can seem complicated if you do not know the nuances MIUI and features of working with contacts on Android.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to transfer contacts to the Redmi Note 9 Pro, including synchronization with Google and Mi accounts, importing from the Internet. SIM-We'll focus on common errors that can lead to data loss, and we'll give you backup recommendations, and if you've never done this before, don't worry. Each method is accompanied by step-by-step instructions with screenshots (interface descriptions) and tips for eliminating possible problems.

Important: The procedure for transfer may vary depending on the version MIUI (on the Redmi Note 9 Pro out of the box is installed MIUI 11 Android-based 10, But many users have already updated to MIUI 12/13/14). We've taken these differences into account and pointed out where they're critical. FAQ answering frequent questions, such as why contacts are not displayed after a transfer or how to restore deleted numbers.

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

Sync with Google account is a universal method that works on any Android device, including the Redmi Note 9 Pro. Its main advantage is that contacts are automatically backed up in the cloud and available on any gadget after authorization.

To move your contacts through Google, follow the following steps:

• 📱 Open the Contacts app on your old phone (or on the Redmi Note 9 Pro if the contacts are already there but not synced).
• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file (if you need to save backup locally) or immediately select Sync with Google.
• ☁️ Turn on the switch opposite Contacts in the Google Accounts section (path: Settings) → Accounts. → Google → [your email] → Synchronization of the account).
• 🔄 Wait until synchronization is complete (may take a few minutes depending on the number of contacts you have).
• 📱 On Redmi Note 9 Pro, add the same Google account (Settings) → Accounts. → Add an account and enable contact synchronization.

Important: if the contacts on the old phone were saved not in Google, but in the device memory or on the phone SIM-You must export them to your Google account or file. VCF (If you don't, they won't sync!

Check your internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data)

Make sure your old phone has Google Contact Sync enabled.

Remember your email and password from your Google account

On the new Redmi Note 9 Pro, turn off back-sync restrictions (Settings) → Battery → Energy saving regime)

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If the contacts did not appear on the Redmi Note 9 Pro after sync, check:

• 🔌 Internet connection (synchronization requires active connection).
• 📧 The correctness of the entered Google account (sometimes users confuse work and personal emails).
• 🔄 Synchronization settings in Settings → Accounts. → Google → [your email] → Synchronization of contacts.

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If contacts are duplicated after synchronization, use the merge function in the Contacts app: open the menu (three dots) → Contact management → Combine duplicates.

2. Transfer of contacts through the Mi (Xiaomi) account

If you’re a big user of the Xiaomi ecosystem, you can have a Mi Account (now called Xiaomi Account), a method that syncs notes, photos from Mi Cloud, and even some of your system settings, but has a limitation: Mi Cloud only provides 5GB of free cloud storage, which may not be enough for full backups.

Instructions for transferring through the Mi Account:

1. 📱 On your old phone (or on the Redmi Note 9 Pro if contacts are already there) open Settings. → Accounts. → Mi Account.
2. ☁️ Turn on the synchronization of contacts by moving the slider to the position on..
3. 🔄 Wait for the synchronization to be completed (progress can be seen in the same section).
4. 📱 On Redmi Note 9 Pro, log in to the same Mi Account (Settings) → Accounts. → Add an account → Mi Account).
5. 🔄 Enable contact synchronization and wait until the data is loaded onto the device.

⚠️ Note: If you have not previously used a Mi Account, you may need to confirm your first sync. SMS Also note that Mi Cloud sometimes blocks access from new devices if they are added from another country (this is a security measure from Xiaomi.

3. Import of contacts from SIM-card

Transfer of contacts with SIM-Cards are one of the oldest but still relevant ways, especially if you don’t have access to the Internet or accounts. Redmi Note 9 Pro supports import/export contacts on the Internet. SIM, But there are important limitations:

• 📇 One on one. SIM-The card usually contains no more than 250 contacts (depending on the operator).
• 📞 Only phone numbers and names are saved (photos, emails and other fields are lost).
• 🔢 Names are limited. 15-20 symbols (depending on the standard) SIM).

How to transfer contacts with SIM Redmi Note 9 Pro:

1. 📱 Put it in. SIM-Card with old phone in Redmi Note 9 Pro (or use adapter if slots are different sizes).
2. 📗 Open the Contacts app → press three dots (menu) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.
3. 🔍 Choose. SIM-Card (if there are two) and confirm the import.
4. ✅ Wait until the process is complete – contacts will appear in the phone’s memory.

If the contacts were not imported:

• 🔌 Restart your phone and try again.
• 📱 Check if it is inserted correctly SIM-map (sometimes the contacts of the tray are not fully fixed).
• 🔄 Try to export your contacts to SIM from another phone and repeat the import.

4.Moving contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Switching from iPhone to Android is often accompanied by data portability issues, including contacts. Fortunately, there are several reliable ways to transfer them to the Redmi Note 9 Pro without loss. We will look at two options: through iCloud and using the Move to iOS app (yes, it works in reverse!).

Method 1: Through iCloud (recommended)

1. 📱 On iPhone, open Settings → [name] → iCloud and make sure the Contacts switch is on.
2. ☁️ Go to iCloud.com from your computer or Redmi Note 9 Pro, log in and export contacts to.vcf:
3. 📱 Send the received file to Redmi Note 9 Pro (by email, Telegram or cloud storage).
4. 📗 Open the.vcf file on your smartphone – contacts will be automatically added to the device memory.

Method 2: Move to iOS (alternative)

While Move to iOS is designed to transfer data from Android to iPhone, it can be used in reverse with some caveats:

1. 📱 Install the Move to Android app on your iPhone (like Media Mushroom’s Copy My Data).
2. 🔗 Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network.
3. 📲 On Redmi Note 9 Pro, open Settings → Additionally. → Transfer data (or install Copy My Data from Google Play).
4. 🔄 Follow the instructions on the screen to transfer contacts over Wi-Fi.

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⚠️ Note: When you migrate from iPhone to Android via Move to iOS or similar apps, contact photos and additional fields (such as birthdays) are sometimes lost.To avoid this, use iCloud or export contacts manually via vCard.

5. Transfer contacts via Bluetooth or local area network

If you don’t have access to the Internet or cloud services, contacts can be transferred directly from one phone to another via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, a technique that is suitable for transferring between two Android devices, but has limited data volume (Bluetooth is slow to transfer large contact lists).

Instructions for transfer via Bluetooth:

1. 📱 On your old phone, open your contacts. → Select Export/Import (or Share in the Contact Menu).
2. 🔵 Select Send via Bluetooth (or Export to File) → Share. → Bluetooth).
3. 📲 On Redmi Note 9 Pro, turn on Bluetooth (Settings) → Connections → Bluetooth and make the device visible.
4. 🔄 On your old phone, select Redmi Note 9 Pro from the list of available devices and confirm the transfer.
5. ✅ On Redmi Note 9 Pro, accept the incoming file and save the contacts.

Instructions for transfer via Wi-Fi Direct:

• 📶 On both phones, turn on Wi-Fi Direct (Settings) → Wi-Fi → Wi-Fi Direct).
• 🔗 Connect devices to each other (Redmi Note 9 Pro may require confirmation of the device’s identity). PIN-code).
• 📱 On an old phone, export contacts to a.vcf file and send it over Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📲 On Redmi Note 9 Pro, accept the file and import contacts.

Wi-Fi Direct is much faster than Bluetooth, but both require devices to be close by.

• 🔌 Check that both phones are on visibility mode for Bluetooth/Wi-Fi Direct.
• 📱 Make sure that Redmi Note 9 Pro has enough free memory to receive the file.
• 🔄 Reboot both devices and try again.

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Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct are suitable for a one-time transfer of a small number of contacts, and for regular backups, it is better to use cloud services (Google or Mi Cloud).

6. Backup and restoration of contacts

To avoid losing contacts in the future, you need to set up regular backups. On the Redmi Note 9 Pro, you can do this in a number of ways:

Method 1: Automatic synchronization with Google

• ☁️ Go to Settings. → Accounts. → Google → [your email] → Synchronization of the account.
• 🔄 Enable automatic synchronization for Contacts.
• ⏰ Set the sync interval (for example, once a day) in your account settings.

Method 2: Manual export to file VCF

1. 📱 Open Contacts. → Menu (three dots) → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file.
2. 💾 Select a storage location (internal memory or storage). SD-map) and confirm export.
3. 📁 Copy the resulting contact.vcf file to a secure location (cloud, computer, flash drive).

Method 3: Using Third-Party Applications

For advanced backup, you can use applications like Super Backup & Restore or Contacts Backup.

• 🔄 Automatically create backup copies on schedule.
• ☁️ Upload copies to Google Drive, Dropbox or email.
• 📱 Restore contacts selectively (not all at once).

⚠️ Attention: If you are using MIUI 12/13/14, in the privacy settings (Settings) → Privacy can be enabled with Contact Protection, which blocks third-party apps from accessing your phone book. Before backing up through third-party programs, disable this option or add the app to the trusted list.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even when following the instructions, Redmi Note 9 Pro users sometimes have difficulty moving contacts, and let’s look at the most common contacts and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Contacts are not synced with Google

• 🔌 Check your internet connection (only sync works online).
• 📧 Make sure you’re logged in to the correct Google account (sometimes users confuse work and personal emails).
• 🔄 Enable background synchronization: Settings → Battery → Energy saving regime → Autosynchronization of data.
• 📱 Reboot the phone and re-sync.

Problem 2: Duplicate contacts after transfer

This is the case if the contacts were imported from multiple sources (e.g., from a SIM-maps and from Google. To eliminate duplicates:

1. 📱 Open Contacts. → Menu (three dots) → Contact management → Combine duplicates.
2. 🔍 Select duplicate contacts and click Unite.
3. ☁️ If the duplicates appear due to synchronization with multiple accounts, disable unnecessary sources in Settings → Accounts.

Problem 3: Contacts are not fully displayed (no photos, email, etc.)

This is typical when importing with SIM-It's a map or Bluetooth, so you can move all the data:

• ☁️ Use sync with Google or Mi Account.
• 📎 Export contacts to a.vcf file and import it to the Redmi Note 9 Pro.
• 📱 Check that your contacts are saved in your Google account instead of in your device memory.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions