Owning a modern Xiaomi smartphone means actively using the Google ecosystem. For many users, losing a phone book after resetting or changing the device becomes a real stress. However, if you set up the sync correctly, your numbers will be safe in the cloud. This allows you to instantly restore all information on any new gadget.
The process of exchanging data between MIUI and search engine servers is often automatic, but sometimes requires manual intervention. In this article, we will take a detailed look at each step required to create a reliable backup, and learn not only to include basic functions, but also to solve complex duplicate conflicts.
Setting up your account is the foundation of your device, and without Google, you risk losing access to important information at the most inopportune time, and let's look at how to keep your data safe and make it as user-friendly as possible.
Preparing a Google account and checking the connection
The first and most important step is to have a valid account. If you just bought a Xiaomi phone, the system will prompt you to enter data when you first activate. Owners of older devices need to make sure that the login is correct. → Accounts and synchronization.
And here you'll see a list of all the services that are tied up, and we're interested in Google, and if your address isn't on the list, you'll have to add it manually, and without that, there's no point in keeping those numbers.
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Use two-factor authentication to protect your Google account so that no one else can access your phone book.
Make sure the device is connected to the network. Although synchronization works over the mobile Internet, it is better to use Wi-Fi to download large amounts of data in the first place, which will speed up the process and save traffic.
⚠️ Never use public Wi-Fi networks without VPN when entering passwords from accounts, as this can lead to interception of data by attackers.
Configuring the synchronization parameters in the system
Once you're logged in, you need to activate a specific type of data to share, often by default, only email or calendar sync is enabled, and contacts remain local, and to fix this, click on your account in the settings menu.
In the list that opens, look for Contacts, make sure the switch next to it is activated (blue or green). If the slider is turned off, the data is not transmitted anywhere and stored only in the phone's memory.
☑️ Checking the synchronization settings
Once the switch is turned on, the system can request confirmation or suggest choosing which groups to sync, and in most cases, automatic mode is the best choice for the average user.
Note the status of the last sync. The bottom of the screen usually shows the time of the last successful update, and if it says "just" or the current time, then the process was successful.
Selection of the location of new numbers
A critical point that is often overlooked is where new numbers are stored. MIUI may offer to maintain the SIM-This creates a risk of data loss when the device breaks down.
To change this behavior, open the standard Contacts app. Click on three dots in the corner or the menu button, then select Settings. Find the section responsible for storing new records.
From the list of options available, select your Google account, and all new records will automatically fly to the cloud, ensuring that even if you lose your phone, you will not lose anything.
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Choosing the right default save location eliminates the need to manually transfer contacts in the future.
You should also check your display settings, so you can choose from the contact menu whether you only show your phone, SIM, or all of them, and you can install a filter for all of your contacts for a comfortable experience.
| Storage area | Risk of loss | Access from other devices | Recommendation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Account | Minimum | Full access | Recommended |
| Phone memory | High-pitched | Just this phone. | Not recommended |
| SIM-map | Medium. | Only after the reshuffle | Only for the reserve. |
| Mi Account. | Low. | Only Xiaomi devices | As an addition. |
Import and export of telephone book
If you already have numbers stored locally or on the SIM-You can manually transfer them to the Google cloud, and this is called import, and it's useful when you're switching from an old phone or when you're resetting your settings.
To start the procedure, open the Contacts app and go to the settings. Find Import/Export Contacts. The system will prompt you to select a data source.
- 📲 Import with SIM-Cards: allows you to transfer the base numbers from the old SIMKA.
- 📂 Import from Storage: Used to Recover from Previously Created Files.
- ☁️ Import from Mi Cloud: relevant to users of the Xiaomi ecosystem.
Once you have selected the source, the system will ask where to save the data, and be sure to specify your Google account, which will take a few seconds or minutes depending on the number of records.
What to do if the import is interrupted?
Working with duplicates and combining records
A common problem with synchronization is the appearance of duplicates, which occurs when the same number is stored and on the same number. SIM-And in the cloud, in the memory of the phone, in the map, in the memory of the phone. Xiaomi and Google have built-in tools to solve this problem.
Contacts often pops up a notice of duplicates found. If it's not, go to the settings and select Combine Duplicates. The system will suggest a list of pairs that can be merged into one card.
When you combine all the information available: photos, email, addresses and additional numbers, this makes the contact card as complete and informative as possible.
⚠️ Before mass contact combination, make sure that the synchronization is complete so as not to lose unique data from different sources.
Cleaning your phone book regularly helps avoid confusion when making calls. Automatically combining your Google Contacts is more effective than manually cleaning your phone.
Solving Typical Synchronization Errors
Sometimes the data exchange fails, and you can see the error icon or the message "Sync is suspended," most often due to lack of space in the cloud or Internet problems.
The first thing you need to do is check the space available on Google Drive, and the 15GB limit applies to email, photos and contacts, and if the space is out, sync will stop.
The second step is to clear the service cache. Go to Settings → Apps → All apps. Go to Google Play Services or just Contacts. Choose Clear cache. Don't confuse it with clearing data, although it's usually safe for contacts if they're already in the cloud.
- 🔄 Reboot: A banal but effective way to restart system services.
- 🔑 Password: Sometimes you need to re-enter your password when you change your Google security policy.
- 📅 Date and time: Check if automatic timing is set, otherwise security certificates will not work.