How to keep contact in your Xiaomi phone: all ways + problem solving

Keeping contacts in Xiaomi smartphones on the basis MIUI It seems like a simple task, as long as you don't get into the nuances, like why isn't a new number on the call list? Or how to move contacts from the phone to the phone. SIM-- Lossless phone memory cards? 5 Working Ways to Keep Contacts on Redmi, POCO and Mi, including hidden functions MIUI 14/15, We also solve typical problems, from duplicates to sync with Google.

Xiaomi phones have the flexibility to manage contacts, and you can save them to your device memory, to your device. SIM-You can use a map, you can use a Google account, you can use a Mi Account, but there are limitations to each option. SIM-The map does not support photos and additional fields (email, address), and when you reset your phone, local contacts will be deleted irrevocably.

1. Save through the “Contacts” application (main method)

The most obvious and universal method is to use the standard Contacts app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi smartphones and supports all features, including account binding.

1. Open the Contacts app (or dial the phone number and click Save).
2. Slip the + button (usually in the lower right corner).
3. Fill in the fields: 📞 Name and surname (required for search). 📱 Phone (specify the type: mobile, working, etc.). 📧 Email, address, birthday (optional).
4. Select a conservation location: 📱 Device - only in the memory of the phone (risk of loss when resetting). ☁️ Google is synced to the cloud (recommended). 🔄 Mi Account – Linked to Xiaomi account.

Press Save.

⚠️ Note: If you choose to save to your device, contact will not be available on other gadgets. → Google → Backup.

The correct storage location (not selected) SIM-map if additional fields are needed)

The country code for international numbers (+7, +380, etc.)

Added photo (if necessary) via button «📷»

Verified synchronization with Google (in account settings)

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2. to keep contact directly to SIM-map

If you need to move your contacts to a new one SIM-And if you use a card or you use it on another phone without an account, it's a good way to do that, but it has limitations:

• 🚫 No support for photos, email, addresses.
• 🔢 Limit on the number of characters in a name (usually up to 20).
• 📵 Numbers are saved without formatting (no division into mobile / working).

Instructions:

1. Open “Contacts” → press “+”.
2. Enter the name and number.
3. In the "Save in" field, select SIM-map (may be called the map) SIM1 or SIM2).
4. Confirm the retention.

💡 Useful advice: To move the contacts with SIM-card in memory of the phone, go to Contact Settings → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Import with SIM-map.

3. Automatic saving through Google account

The most reliable way is to sync with Google, and the contacts will be available on all the devices connected to this account, and they will recover even after the phone is reset.

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Turn on the Contacts switch (if it is turned off).
3. Now, when you add a new contact, select Google in the Save in field.

⚠️ Warning: If you delete a contact on your phone, it will disappear to Google as well if sync is enabled.To avoid accidental losses, set up a backup in Google Drive.

On the device.

Google account

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In Mi Account.

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4. Import and export of contacts (transfer from another phone)

If you are switching from an iPhone, Samsung or another Xiaomi, you can transfer contacts without manual input.

Export of contacts:

1. Open the "Contact» → ⋮ (menu) → Contact management → Exports of contacts.
2. Select an account (such as Google or Device).
3. Specify a save path (e.g., internal memory → Download).
4. The file will be saved as contacts.vcf.

Import of contacts:

1. Copy the.vcf file to your phone (for example, via Telegram or Google Drive).
2. Open the "Contact» → ⋮ → Contact management → Import of contacts.
3. Select a file and confirm the import.

⚠️ Note: Duplicates are possible when importing. To remove them, use the "Contacts Combine" function in the control menu.

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If contacts are not imported, check the file extension – it should be.vcf, not.txt or.csv. If necessary, rename the file through any file manager.

5. Save contact from a call or SMS

Often you need to save the number after an incoming call or SMS. in MIUI this is done in 2 clicks:

From the phone log:

1. Open the phone» → tab».
2. Find the right number and tap it.
3. Click "Save" (or «⋮ → Save»).
4. Fill in the data and select the location of the save.

From SMS:

1. Open “Messages” and select a dialogue.
2. Slap the number at the top of the screen.
3. Click on “Save” or “Add to Contacts”.

💡 Useful advice: If the number is displayed in an international format (for example, +79123456789), before saving add it to the "Favorites" - so it will be available in quick dial.

6. Solving Contact Issues in Xiaomi

Even after maintaining the contacts correctly, there can be failures, and let's look at the typical problems and their solutions:

🔍 Contacts are not displayed in the call log

Reason: the number is saved in another account (for example, on the SIM-Map and you are looking at Google contacts).

Solution: B “Contacts» → ⋮ → Display contacts select all accounts.

❌ Duplicate contacts

The reason is synchronization with multiple accounts (Google + Mi Account).

Solution: Use the function of Combine contacts in the management menu.

🔄 Contacts are not synced with Google

The reason: the synchronization is turned off or the Internet is not available.

Decision:

1. Check the network connection.
2. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google → Sync and enable Contacts.
3. Update MIUI (older versions had synchronization bugs).

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If your contacts are gone after the MIUI update, check if your account settings have reset, often with Google re-authorization.

FAQ: Frequent questions about Xiaomi contacts