How to add contact to Xiaomi Mi 10S: 5 ways + solving synchronization errors

Why adding contacts to Xiaomi Mi 10S is more important than it seems

Smartphone Xiaomi Mi 10S with its powerful Snapdragon 870 processor and shell MIUI 14 (or more recent) offers several ways to save contacts, from a classic address book to cloud sync via a Xiaomi or Google account. However, many users face typical problems: duplicate records, loss of numbers after resetting settings or inability to edit contacts SIM-This article will not only tell you how to add contact, but also help you avoid errors that lead to the loss of important data.

Feature of the Mi 10S — double-support SIM-maps (nanoSIM) + nanoSIM or nanoSIM + eSIM depending on the regional version, which means that contacts can be stored in three locations simultaneously: on the device, on the device, on the device. SIM-Incorrect choice of location of the save often causes numbers to "disappear" after replacing the SIM or flashing the phone. MIUI, which are not written in the official instructions.

Method 1: Adding contact through a standard address book

The most obvious method is to use the built-in Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on a green background), which is suitable for saving numbers on the device itself or in an account. Google/Mi, However, there are limitations to working with SIM-Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. Open the Contacts app (if it is not on the home screen, search through the swipe down).
2. Click on the + icon in the lower right corner (or the Add Contact button in the menu).
3. Select a conservation location: 📱 Device – the number will only be stored in the phone’s memory (risk of loss when resetting). ☁️ Google Account – syncs with the cloud (recommended for backups). 📶 SIM-map - limit on the number of characters in the name (maximum 14 for Cyrillic alphabet).

Fill in the fields: Name, Phone Number (specify the country code for international contacts), if necessary, add Email or Address.

Click "Save" in the upper right corner.

⚠️ Note: If you choose to save on SIM-The contact name will be limited to 14 characters for Cyrillic and 20 characters for Latin, and you can’t add a photo or additional fields (for example, birthday).

The correct storage location (not SIM if additional fields are needed)

The country code for international numbers is indicated (+7 for Russia, +380 for Ukraine, etc.).

The number is entered without spaces and special symbols (for example, not "8(999)123-45-67", but "+79991234567")

Added photo (if needed) – this will make it easier to find contact later-->

Method 2: Quickly add contact from the call log

If you have a new number and want to save it to your address book, you don't have to enter it manually. MIUI has a quick contact-making feature right from the call log:

1. Open the phone application (pipe icon).
2. Go to the tab "Journal" and find the desired number.
3. Click on the number, then select “Create a Contact” (or “Add to an Existing Contact” if you want to combine with the contact you already saved).
4. Fill in the data and select a save location (as in Method 1).

💡 Useful advice: If the number is displayed in an international format (for example, +79123456789), You want to keep it locally (for example, 8(912)345-67-89), edit it manually before saving it, which will eliminate confusion in future calls.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14+ When you create a contact from the call log, you default to save to your Xiaomi account. If you are not logged in to your Mi Account, the contact will only remain on your device and may be lost when you reset.

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Method 3: Importing contacts with others SIM-map

If you switched to Xiaomi Mi 10S From another phone, your contacts are likely stored on the old one. SIM-a card or backup file (e.g..vcf) to transfer them:

Imports from SIM-cards

1. Put the old one in. SIM-slot-card SIM 1 SIM 2 (NanoSIM supported).
2. Open "Contacts" → "Settings" (⚙️) → "Imports/Exports" → "Import with SIM-map".
3. Select the contacts to import (you can mark everything) and specify the place of saving (Google account is recommended).

Import from a.vcf or.csv file

1. Copy a contact file (such as contacts.vcf) into your phone’s memory.
2. In Contacts, go to Settings → Import/Export → Import from File.
3. Select a file and confirm the import. Contacts will automatically be combined with existing ones (if there are duplicates).
4. For Mi Account: Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account. Enable Contacts and Sync.

💡 If you use both accounts (Google and Mi), disable the sync of contacts in one of them to avoid duplication.

Method 5: Adding Contact via Google Voice Assistant

If you need to save a number quickly without touching the screen, use Google Assistant, a method that works even when your phone is locked (when the "OK, Google" option is enabled):

1. Activate the assistant with a voice command: “OK, Google” or hold the Home button (if configured).
2. Say, "Keep contact Ivan, phone 89123456789."
3. The assistant will offer to confirm the data and select an account to save (Google or device).
4. Confirm the command with your voice or click "Save" on the screen.

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If contacts are lost after the MIUI update, first check if the sync in the account settings is disabled. Often the problem is solved by simply enabling the option "Autosynchronize data".

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Xiaomi Mi 10S