Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi smartphones often face the need to transfer the phone book from the internal memory of the device or from the phone. SIM-This is a critical step before you sell your gadget, reset your settings or switch to a new device.Saving your Google profile numbers ensures you don’t lose important data even if your smartphone is completely broken.
The synchronization process in the MIUI or HyperOS shell is quite convenient, but users sometimes get confused in the import and export menu. In this article, we will discuss in detail how to properly move all records to the cloud so that they automatically load on any of your devices after authorization.
Google cloud storage is the industry standard for cross-platforming, so if you decide to temporarily switch to an iPhone or other Android smartphone, your contacts will remain available at any time, and let's look at the algorithms to securely store your phone book.
The Benefits of Keeping Contacts in the Google Cloud
Moving data from your local phone to your Google account offers a number of undeniable benefits for the owner of Xiaomi, primarily independence from the physical media. SIM-The card has a limited amount of memory and often crops long names or does not save additional fields such as email or address.
And cloud sync works in the background. Google Contacts automatically updates the changes: if you add a number from a computer or tablet, it will instantly appear on the phone. This eliminates the need to manually copy files or use Bluetooth to transfer.
- 🛡️ Security: Data is protected by two-factor account authentication and will not be lost when your device breaks.
- 🔄 Autosynchronization: Any changes to the address book are instantly duplicated on the server.
- 📱 Cross-platform: access to numbers from any device via a browser or application.
It is worth noting that when buying a new smartphone Redmi you will just need to enter the username and password, so that the entire phone book is restored in a couple of minutes. SIM-card or in the memory of the phone is deprived of these capabilities and carries high risks of information loss.
Preparation for data portability
Before you start the copying procedure, you need to make sure that the Internet connection is stable. Synchronization requires data transfer, so connecting to Wi-Fi will be the best solution, especially if there are many entries with photos in the phone book.
☑️ Readiness for synchronization
It’s also important to check which account is used as the primary account on Xiaomi’s device. If you have multiple, choose the one you use most often or that is tied to the Play Market.
⚠️ Warning: Make sure that the Google Drive or Google Photos storage is not out of space, although the contacts themselves occupy a minimum amount, a crowded account can cause synchronization errors of system services.
It is also recommended to update the Contacts app and Google Play services to the latest version through the app store.Outdated software may contain bugs that prevent large number lists from being imported correctly.
Copying contacts with SIM-Google maps
If your numbers are stored on SIM-To do this, open the standard Contacts app on your Redmi and go to the Control menu.
Click on the three dots or menu button at the top of the screen and select "Import contacts." In the window that appears, specify the source. SIM-map and destination is your Google account (usually marked with a G icon or logo).
The system will suggest selecting all contacts or marking them manually, and you should select the option "Select all" so that you do not miss any number, and after confirmation, the copying process will begin, which will take from a few seconds to a couple of minutes.
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For importation with SIM-The names of the cards can be cut to 10-12 After transferring to Google, check and complete the full contact names.
At the end of the operation, it is recommended to remove SIM-card and re-insert it, or restart the phone to make sure that the list on the SIM was cleared (if there was such an option) or duplicated correctly.
Transferring contacts from phone memory
It is often the case that new numbers are saved by default to the device’s internal memory, rather than to the cloud. To fix this and transfer existing records, reopen the Contacts app.
From the menu, select the option “Import Contacts” (or “Contact Management” → “Import/Export”). As a source, select “Device Memory” or “Phone” and select your Google account as the recipient.
The system can request permission to access contacts -- confirm that. Once you select all the records and click OK, you'll start migrating data, and the boot indicator may flash as the screen goes on.
| Source of data | Limitations | Recommended action |
|---|---|---|
| SIM-map | Name cropping, no photo | Urgent Imports to Google |
| Phone memory | Risk of loss on discharge | Regular synchronization |
| Mi Account. | Linking to Xiaomi’s ecosystem | Duplication in Google for reliability |
| VCF file | Requires manual importation | Download via contacts.google.com |
Once the process is complete, check for a few random contacts to make sure they are saved correctly and are cloud-based rather than device-based.
Automatic synchronization setting
So in the future, you don't have to think about manual copying, you need to set up automatic synchronization, which will ensure that the data is saved in real time. Go to the settings of your Xiaomi smartphone.
Find the Accounts and Sync section (or simply Accounts) and select your Google account from the list. Make sure there is an active switch in front of the Contacts item.
Also check the settings of the Contacts app itself. From the Contacts menu, select “Contacts Only from Phone” or “All Contacts” to see the full picture. To prioritize saving new numbers, you can set the option “Save New Contacts to: Google” in the app’s settings.
⚠️ Note: If sync is stuck or not enabled, try to delete the account from your phone settings and add it again, having previously logged in.
Regularly checking sync status will help you avoid situations where new numbers don’t make it to the cloud due to a network failure or application error.
Verification and management through the web interface
The best way to make sure that all contacts are successfully copied is to check them through a computer or browser of another device. Go to contacts.google.com and log in under your login.
This shows a full copy of your phone book. Google Contacts' web interface allows you not only to view numbers, but also to edit them, combine duplicates and recover deleted records.