How to keep contact on Xiaomi Redmi 8: 5 proven ways + error solving

Xiaomi Redmi 8 is still a popular budget smartphone due to the reliability and functionality based on the MIUI. However, even experienced users have questions when it comes to basic operations – for example, how to properly maintain a contact so that it does not disappear after resetting or replacing settings. SIM-In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to add contacts to Redmi 8, including hidden firmware chips and solving typical errors.

It's important to understand that the way you save depends on the purpose of whether you need a local record on your phone, a backup in the cloud, or sync with other devices. MIUI 14 (Android 10) and highlighted key nuances that are not covered in standard instructions, such as why contacts are sometimes duplicated when imported with a different product. SIM-How to avoid data loss when changing your Google account.

1. Save contact in Redmi 8 phone book (locally)

The easiest way to do this is to add a contact directly to your phone's memory, which is convenient if you're not using cloud services or want to restrict access to data, but remember, if you reset or break your device, those contacts will be lost.

To keep the number locally:

1. Open the Contacts app (a icon with a person's silhouette).
2. Click the + button in the lower right corner or select New Contact.
3. In the name field enter the name or pseudonym.
4. Click on the Phone field and enter the number (the format will be automatically determined).
5. In the Save in section, select Device (or Local depending on the MIUI version).
6. Press Ready or Save.

If the field is not saved, then by default the contact is saved to the SIM-To change this:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Annexes → Contacts → Contact vault.
• 📱 Select Device as Default Storage.

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If you often call the same number, but do not want to save it to the phone book, add it to your favorites: open the call log, click on the number → Add to your favorites.

2. Maintaining contact with SIM-map: when is the time when it is relevant

Maintaining contacts SIM-The card is an outdated, but sometimes useful method, plus: if you move the card to another phone, all the numbers will remain available. Cons: limited number of records (usually up to 250), no fields for email or address, the risk of loss if the card is damaged.

Instructions for Redmi 8:

1. Open Contacts → Press +.
2. Fill in the Name and Phone fields.
3. In the Save in section, select yours. SIM-map, SIM 1 SIM 2).
4. Press Save.

Please note the limitations:

• 🚫 Nana SIM-The card cannot save a photo of the contact or additional fields (for example, birthday).
• 📞 Numbers are saved in format +7XXXXXXXXXX — If you enter without a country code, there may be problems with determining the subscriber.
• 🔄 For importation with SIM-Duplicate cards on the phone if the contact already exists in another book.

3. Synchronization of contacts with Google account: a reliable reserve

The most reliable way is to link your contacts to a Google account, which ensures that they are safe even if you lose or replace your phone, and sync with other devices (for example, a tablet or a computer through contacts.google.com).

How to keep in touch with Google on Redmi 8:

1. Make sure you add a Google account on your phone: Settings → Accounts and Sync → Add an account.
2. Open Contacts → + → Fill in the data.
3. In the Save in section, select your Google account (e.g. yourname@gmail.com).
4. Press Save.

To enable automatic synchronization:

• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Accounts and synchronization → Google → your account.
• 📱 Activate the slider Contacts.
• 🔗 For forced synchronization, press More → Synchronize.

If you have previously saved your contacts locally and want to transfer them to Google:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ (menu) → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Export from the device → specify a Google account.
3. Confirm the transfer.

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Synchronizing with Google is the only way to guarantee that you can save contacts when you reset Redmi 8 to factory settings. SIM-map will be removed!

Import and export of contacts: backup

If you are changing your phone or want to back up, use import/export features. On Redmi 8, you can do this in.vcf (business card) or via MI Cloud (Xiaomi cloud).

Export of contacts to file:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports.
2. Select Export to the device.
3. Specify which contacts to export (e.g., Device or Google).
4. Click Export – the file will be saved in the Download or Miui folder.

Import contacts from the file:

1. Copy the.vcf file to your phone (for example, via Explorer or email).
2. In Contacts, select Import from the device.
3. Please enter the file and confirm the import.

For backup in MI Cloud:

• 🔧 Go to Settings. → Mi Account. → Mi Cloud.
• 📱 Enable Contact Synchronization.
• 🔄 Click Sync for Forced Update.

5. Problem Solving: Contacts are not saved or are lost

Redmi 8 users sometimes encounter bugs when working with contacts. Let's look at common errors and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Contact is saved but not displayed in the list

• 🔍 Check the filters: in Contacts click ⋮ → Display contacts and select all sources (Device, Google, SIM).
• 🔄 Restart your phone – sometimes helps with cache crashes.
• 📱 Update the Contacts app via Google Play.

Problem 2: Duplicate contacts after importation

• 🧹 Use the Merger function: Contacts → ⋮ → Contact management → Combine duplicates.
• 🔧 Turn off automatic sync with unnecessary accounts (such as WhatsApp or Viber).

Problem 3: Contacts are lost after the MIUI update

⚠️ Note: When upgrading the firmware Redmi 8 to a new version MIUI Sometimes you reset your sync settings. Before updating, back up your contacts via Import/Export or check if sync with Google is enabled.

• 🔄 Restore contacts from backup (if any).
• 📥 Check the folder. Miui/Backup/Contacts for the presence of automatic backups.
• 🔧 Reset the settings of the application Contacts: Settings → Annexes → Contacts → Warehouse → Clear the data (this will delete all local contacts!).

Problem 4: You can’t edit the contact SIM-map

⚠️ Attention: Contacts to SIM-You can only view and delete the card, but not edit it. To change the number or name, first export the contact to your phone (Contacts) → Choose a contact → ⋮ → Export to the device, edit, and then save back to the device SIM.

Create a backup copy in.vcf|Check sync with Google|Write down important numbers on paper|Keep in touch with the MI Cloud|Export contacts to SIM-map (temporary solution)

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6. Alternative methods: cloud services and third-party applications

If standard methods do not work, consider alternatives:

1. synchronization through Mi Account

• 🔧 Connect Mi Account in the phone settings.
• 📱 Enable contact synchronization in Mi Cloud.
• 🔄 Advantage: In addition to contacts, reserved SMS, notes and photographs.

Third-party annexes

Popular options for backup:

• 📲 Google Contacts – Official App with Extended Management Features.
• 📲 Simpler Contacts – user-friendly interface and automatic redundancy.
• 📲 Drupe – sync with multiple clouds (Google, iCloud, Outlook).

3. Export via computer

If the phone is unstable, connect Redmi 8 to your PC and copy the contacts:

1. Connect your phone via USB (select File Transfer mode).
2. Open the Internal Storage folder → Miui → Backup → Contacts.
3. Copy.vcf files to your computer.

Important: When using third-party backup apps, turn off automatic sync with Google to avoid data conflicts.

FAQ: Frequent questions about contacts on Xiaomi Redmi 8