The modern smartphone has long ceased to be just a device for calls, becoming a central communication hub where storing phone numbers requires special attention to detail. Users of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices often face nuances of the MIUI or HyperOS interface, which can hide important functions under non-obvious buttons. Proper saving of a number is not just digits, but the choice of storage location that will ensure the security of data when changing a gadget.
In this article, we’ll take a look at all the available ways to create phone book entries, from classic manual typing to automatic import from instant messengers. You’ll learn how to avoid duplicates, configure name display, and use sync with Google Account to instantly restore your friend list in the event of a device loss.
Understanding the structure of the address book in the shell of Xiaomi allows you not only to store numbers, but also to effectively manage them, creating favorite contacts and customizing personalized calls. SIM-map, and how it affects the quality of information display in modern operating systems.
Basic algorithm for saving a number through the Phone application
The easiest and most common way to add a new contact on a Xiaomi smartphone is to use the standard Phone app, which is pre-installed on all the brand’s devices. To get started, you need to launch the app, usually with a green phone-to-phone icon, and go to the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen, where the user will see a full list of all the saved records, sorted alphabetically.
In the upper right corner of the interface, there's a button that shows a plus sign or a new record creation icon, and clicking on that button opens up a data entry form where you need to fill in the required fields: name and phone number. The system will automatically prompt you to choose where the contact will be saved: SIM-card, internal phone memory or Google account.
Once you fill in the basic fields, you can expand your contact card by adding an email address, home address, job title, or even a link to your social network profile. Selecting a Google account when you save ensures that if you lose or break your smartphone, all numbers will instantly recover after you log in.
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Use the Notes field in your contact card to write down important details about the person, such as where you met or what their communication preferences are.
The interface may vary slightly depending on the shell version, but the logic of action remains the same for all models, whether it is a budget Redmi Note or flagship Xiaomi 14.
Keeping contacts from call history and SMS
Often times, you have to save the number of the person who just called you or sent you a message, and it doesn't make sense to do it manually again. The Phone app has a recent tab that displays the chronology of all incoming, outgoing and missed calls. Near each number or subscriber's name, there's usually an arrow or an "i" button in the circle that opens the details of the call.
When you go into the details of the call, the system will offer two options: “Create a contact” or “Add to an existing one.” The first option will create a new card with the number entered, and the second will allow you to add this number to the existing record, which is especially convenient if you have multiple phones (mobile, work, home).
The same principle works with messages in the MIUI Messages app, where you open a dialogue with an unknown sender, you can click on three dots in the corner of the screen or on an avatar to see the action menu, and there you can add a number to the phone book, which eliminates the need to copy and paste numbers.
- 📞 Open the call log and find the number in the list.
- ➕ Click on the plus icon or select “Create Contact” in the call details.
- 💾 Select an account to save (Google recommended).
- 📝 If necessary, add information and click "Save».
It's worth noting that when you add a number from your call history to your existing contact, the old number is not deleted, but becomes an additional number, which allows you to have a single person card with all their communication methods, which makes navigation and search easier.
Import and sync through Google Account
The most reliable way to manage your contact book on Android devices, including Xiaomi, is to sync with cloud services. This is not just backup, but full integration, allowing you to edit contacts from any device — computer, tablet or other phone. To activate this feature, you need to make sure that you add Google account settings and sync to your phone.
Go to your device settings, look for Accounts and Sync, or just Google. From within the service list, select Contacts and make sure the switch is active. From now on, all new records created on your phone will be automatically sent to the cloud, and any changes made from your computer via contacts.google.com will be displayed on your smartphone.
If you switch from another phone, the import process takes only a few minutes. Just log in to your Google account on a new Xiaomi device, and the phonebook will fill up automatically. SIM-card.
| Storage method | Saves a photo. | Supports synchronization | Limit of symbols in a name |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Account | Yes. | Yes (automatically) | Up to 100+ |
| Phone memory | Yes. | No (only locally) | Limited. |
| SIM-map | No. | No. | Very little (10-14) |
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Storing contacts in the Google cloud is the only way to ensure their safety in case of a complete breakage of a smartphone or its theft.
It is important to check the sync status periodically by going to your account settings. If you see an error icon or a warning about space shortage (although there is always enough space for contacts), it is worth checking the Internet connection or re-confirming the password.
Editing, combining duplicates and adding photos
Over time, duplicates can accumulate in the phone book, especially if you have saved a number of people or imported data from different sources several times. The MIUI and HyperOS shells have a built-in tool to solve this problem. In the Contacts app, you click on three dots in the corner and select "Combine duplicates" or "Contact management".
The system will analyze the list and suggest that you combine the records with the same names or phone numbers, which is not a copy, but a combination of two cards into one, storing all the numbers, email addresses and photos, and once you combine the old records, they disappear, giving way to a single, complete contact card.
Contact personalization also involves setting up a photo. Open the right entry, click on the round camera icon or avatar at the top of the screen. You can select the finished photo from the gallery, take a picture right now, or select an emoji avatar if the camera is busy. The photo will be displayed on the incoming call and in the contact list, which helps to identify the caller more quickly.
- 🖼️ Open the contact card and click on the camera icon.
- 📸 Take a photo or select an image from the gallery.
- ✂️ Edit the framing area and confirm the choice.
- 🔗 To combine, find the function in the “Contact Management” menu».
⚠️ Note: When connecting contacts, the system may request confirmation of which number to consider the primary number, carefully check the result so as not to lose an important work or home number.
Editing is available at any time: just open the contact and click the Change button (usually a pencil), where you can change the name, add a second number, change the ringtone for a particular subscriber or assign a vibration.
Creating contact groups and setting up selected
To make it easy to manage a large number of numbers, Xiaomi smartphones have a grouping function. You can create your own categories, such as Work, Family, Sports Hall or Delivery. To create a group, go to Contacts, select Groups, and click the Creation button.
Once you create a group, you can add contacts manually or automatically, so you can quickly text all the members of the group or find the number you want without going through the entire list, and you can also set individual actions to groups, such as putting them on silent mode at a certain time.
Special attention should be paid to the list of favorites, which is a set of contacts that are displayed on a separate tab in the Phone app and often displayed on the home screen in widgets. Adding to favorites occurs through the contact menu or by long clicking on the entry in the list with the selection of the corresponding star.
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Groups are especially important for business users who need to separate personal and work contacts, and in the display settings, you can even choose whether to show contacts from specific groups or accounts in a shared list.
Transfer of contacts with SIM-maps and other devices
When switching to a new Xiaomi smartphone, users often want to move contacts with the old one. SIM-A card or other Android device. The easiest way to do this is to use a card. SIM-Cards – use the built-in Contacts app. From the settings menu (three dots), select “Import and export contacts” and then “Import from” SIM-map».
The system will suggest you select all contacts or mark specific ones, and then indicate the place to save. As mentioned earlier, you should choose a Google account. SIM-The card can be cleaned or used in another device.
To transfer from another Android smartphone, the most convenient option is to use the “Mi Mover” function or simply sync through Google. If the old phone is also on Android, just log in to the same Google account and all contacts will be pulled up automatically. iPhone will require the “Move to iOS” application or manual export via iCloud.
- 📥 Open the "Contact» → Menus. → «Import and export».
- 💾 Select the source: SIM-map, VCF-file.
- 📂 Please indicate your destination (Google Account is recommended).
- ✅ Confirm the import and wait for the process to be completed.
⚠️ Note: Do not keep your contacts exclusively on SIM-It has limited memory, does not support long names, photos and additional fields, and is easily lost or damaged.
The importation process VCF-The file (backup file) is similar. If you backed up on an old phone, just flip it to a new one and open it, and the system will suggest adding all the numbers it contains.