How to add a phone number to contacts on Xiaomi Redmi Note: all ways

Adding a new number to the phone book on Xiaomi Redmi Note smartphones seems like a simple task — until you encounter nuances. Depending on the version of MIUI (12, 13 or 14), the type of contact (SIM, Google, local) and even regional settings, the process may differ. For example, on some firmwares, the “Create Contact” button is hidden behind an additional menu, and in other cases, the new number is automatically saved to an unexpected account.

In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to add a number to contacts on Redmi Note. 10/11/12 and other models of the series – from the basic method through the “Contacts” app to synchronization with Google Account and transfer from the old one SIM-We will pay special attention to common errors: why the contact is not saved, how to change the default account and what to do if the number disappeared after the update. MIUI.

If you have just bought a Xiaomi Redmi Note or switched from another brand (such as Samsung or iPhone), the manual will help avoid confusion with duplicate contacts and teach you how to manage the phone book effectively. For convenience, each method is illustrated with screenshots from real devices (based on MIUI 14, but indicating the differences for previous versions).

1. Basic method: Adding through the “Contacts” app

The most obvious method is to use the standard Mi Contacts app, which is pre-installed on all Redmi Notes and supports contact creation in three types of accounts: local (only on your phone), SIM-map and Google.

To add a number:

  1. Open the Contacts app (an icon with a person’s silhouette on the home screen or in the app menu).
  2. Click on the + icon in the lower right corner (in MIUI 12, the button may be called New Contact).
  3. Choose where to keep contact: 📱 Device – Local Storage (not synchronized). 📶 SIM-card – saved on the chip (limited number of characters in the name!). 🌐 Google – syncs with your account (recommended for backup).
  • 👤 Name and surname (you can miss it).
  • 📞 Phone - enter the number in the format +79991234567 or 89991234567.
  • 🏷️ Label (e.g., "worker", "Home»).
  • Click "Save" in the upper right corner.

📌 Important: After adding the contact may not immediately appear in the list - wait for the synchronization to be completed (cloud icon in the status bar).

What to do if your contacts are not synchronized?
1. Check your Internet connection (synchronization only works via Wi-Fi or mobile data). 2. Open Settings → Accounts → Google → your email → Account Sync and turn on the Contacts switch. 3. Reboot the phone – sometimes helps to reset the hanging processes. 4. If the problem persists, delete the Google account and add it again (contact data will not be lost, it will be saved in the cloud).

4. Preservation of the number on SIM-map: nuances and limitations

Maintaining contacts SIM-The card is convenient for quick transfer to another phone, but has a number of limitations:

  • ⚠️ Contact name limited. 15-20 Symbols (depending on the operator).
  • ⚠️ Numbers are stored in format +79991234567 Prefixes like 8 or +7 may be displayed incorrectly.
  • ⚠️ No support for additional fields (email, address, birthday).
  • ⚠️ Slow work with a lot of contacts (SIM Not optimized for data storage).