How to transfer contacts from Telegram to Xiaomi Redmi Note phone: all working ways

Transferring contacts from Telegram to Xiaomi Redmi Note is a challenge that users face when changing their device, resetting or switching from iOS to Android. Unlike standard phone contacts that are synchronized through Google Account, data from the messenger is stored separately and requires manual export. The problem is complicated by the fact that MIUI (Xiaomi firmware) has its own nuances of working with contacts, and Telegram does not provide a built-in direct transfer function to the phone book.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven methods of transferring contacts, including official and alternative solutions, you will learn how to save numbers in.vcf format, sync them through Google Contacts, use hidden features. MIUI And even automate the process with third-party applications. 10/11/12, where the algorithm may differ due to firmware versions.

Before you start, make sure your Xiaomi Redmi Note has the latest version of Telegram (at least 9.8.0) and MIUI (current for 2026) installed, which minimizes the risk of errors when exporting.

Method 1: Exporting contacts from Telegram to VCF file

The most versatile method is to save contacts to a.vcf file, which is then imported into the Xiaomi phone book, which works on all Redmi Note models and does not require an Internet connection.

To export contacts:

1. Open Telegram and go to Settings → Contacts.
2. Click on the three dots in the top right corner and select Export Contacts.
3. Confirm the action - file telegram_contacts.vcf It will be saved in the Download or Telegram folder.

Now you need to import this file into the Xiaomi phone book:

1. Open the Contacts app on your Redmi Note.
2. Slip on three lines (menu) → Contact management → Import / Export.
3. Select “Import from Device” and specify the path to the.vcf file.
4. Confirm the import – contacts will appear in the Device or Telegram section (depending on the MIUI version).

⚠️ Attention: Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 14+ You may need to pre-allow access to files for the Contacts app in the security settings. Without this, the import option will be inactive.

The advantage of this method is that you have complete control over data and no reliance on cloud services, but if you have thousands of contacts, it can take a few minutes to manually import.

.vcf file is not corrupted (opens on PC)

There is enough memory on the phone (file can weigh up to 10 MB)

The Contacts app is updated to the latest version

- In the settings MIUI Imports from external sources are allowed-->

Method 2: Sync through Google Account

If you use Google Contacts, you can transfer data from Telegram to the cloud and then sync it with Xiaomi Redmi Note.This method is suitable for users who want to have a backup of contacts on the Internet.

Instructions:

1. Export your contacts from Telegram to.vcf (as in Method 1).
2. Open Google Contacts on your computer and log in to your account.
3. Click Import → select the.vcf file → confirm the download.
4. On Redmi Note, go to Settings → Accounts → Google.
5. Turn on sync for Contacts (you may need to restart your phone).

In 5-10 minutes, the contacts will appear in the phone book in the Google section, which is convenient because when you change the device, you just need to log into your Google account, and all contacts will automatically download.

⚠️ Note: If you have two-factor authentication in your Google Account, check before syncing that Redmi Note has added a backup login method (such as recovery codes.

Method 3: Use the Telegram Contacts app (for MIUI 13 and later)

MIUI 13/14 for Redmi Note 10/11/12 has a hidden feature to import contacts directly from Telegram without intermediate files.It works through the system application “Contacts”, but not on all devices.

How to activate:

1. Open “Contacts” on Xiaomi.
2. Go to Settings → Import / Export → Import from applications.
3. In the list, select Telegram (if there is no option, update the Contacts app via Google Play).
4. Confirm access to the messenger data and wait for the process to be completed.

This method is the fastest, but has limitations:

• 🔹 It only works on MIUI 13+ (Check the version in Settings → The phone).
• 🔹 Only phone numbers are transferred (without avatars and notes).
• 🔹 Permission to access Contacts and Storage for Telegram app is required.

Method 4: Third-party applications for automatic transfer

If the built-in methods don’t work, you can use specialized utilities, such as Copy My Data or Contacts Backup & Restore, which can export contacts from Telegram and import them into the Xiaomi phone book in one click.

The following is a step-by-step guide for Contacts Backup & Restore:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Run it and select “Export Contacts” → specify Telegram as the source.
3. Save your backup to the cloud or device.
4. In the same application, click “Import” and select the backup file.
5. Specify the target: “Phone Book” or “Google Account”.

The advantages of third-party applications:

• 📱 Support for older versions MIUI (including the Redmi Note 8/9).
• 🔄 Selective transferability (e.g. only work contacts).
• 🔒 Encryption of backups (in "Contacts Backup & Restore»).

Cons:

• ⚠️ Risk of data leakage when using little-known utilities (check reviews in Google Play).
• 💰 In some applications, import/export functions are paid (for example, in My Contacts Backup»).

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Before using a third-party app, check its permissions in Settings → Apps → Permissions. If the utility requests access to SMS, geolocation or microphone, it is suspicious and may indicate spyware.

Method 5: Manual transfer via Excel (for large contact bases)

If you have hundreds or thousands of contacts on Telegram and standard methods can’t handle duplicates or formatting errors, you can use Excel or Google Tables for pre-processing.

Algorithm of action:

1. Export your contacts from Telegram to.vcf (Method 1).
2. Open the file in a text editor (e.g. Notepad++) and copy all lines beginning with BEGIN:VCARD.
3. Insert the data into Google Tables (each contact is a separate line).
4. Use the formulas for data cleanup: =REGEXEXTRACT(A1; "FN:(.*?)") (retrieve the contact name).
5. After processing, save the table in.csv format and convert back to.vcf using online services (e.g. CSV to vCard).
6. Import the resulting file to Xiaomi Redmi Note (as in Method 1).

This method takes time, but allows:

• 🧹 Remove duplicates (via the Remove Duplicates function in Excel).
• 📊 Sort contacts by group (work, friends, family).
• 🔍 Correct errors in phone numbers (e.g., delete unnecessary characters).

⚠️ Note: When editing.vcf, do not manually delete lines BEGIN:VCARD and END:VCARD — This will lead to an import error. Also avoid using Cyrillic characters in file encoding (save to the file). UTF-8).

Solving problems when transferring contacts

Even if you follow the instructions, you can still get errors. Let’s look at typical situations and how to fix them on the Xiaomi Redmi Note:

Problem 1: Contacts are not imported from.vcf to the phone book.

• 🔹 Check that the file is not corrupted (open it to PC via Outlook or Thunderbird).
• 🔹 Remove the extra characters at the beginning/end of the file (sometimes they appear when you copy the file).
• 🔹 Try importing a file through Google Contacts (Method 2) and then syncing with your phone.

Problem 2: After importing, only names without phone numbers are displayed.

• 🔹 This is a formatting error of.vcf. Open the file in the text editor and check that the lines with numbers begin with the text editor. TEL;.
• 🔹 Use an online validator (for example, VCF Validator) to check the structure of the file.

Problem 3: Redmi Note does not display the import option in the Contacts app.

• 🔹 Update the Contacts app via Google Play (sometimes Xiaomi rolls back versions through system updates).
• 🔹 Install an alternative contact application (e.g., Truecaller or Drupe»).
• 🔹 Reset the settings of the Contacts app in Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Drop it.

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If neither method worked, try transferring contacts to another phone (like Android to Android) and then sync them to the Xiaomi Redmi Note via Bluetooth or Google Account.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contact transfer