How to transfer contacts from one phone to another Xiaomi

Changing a smartphone always causes a slight panic, especially if the old device has a huge phone book stored in its memory. The owner of the new Xiaomi wants to start using the gadget immediately without spending hours manually entering numbers. Fortunately, the MIUI and HyperOS ecosystem offers many built-in tools for rapid data migration.

The transfer process can vary depending on which operating system you are switching from: pure Android or iOS. In this article, we will break down all the current methods, from cloud sync to local file transfer, so you can choose the most convenient for your situation.

There are several proven ways to ensure that all records are safe. You can use a Google account, a branded Mi Mover app, export to the United States. SIM-a card or Bluetooth transmission. Each method has its own characteristics, speed and connection requirements.

Using a Google account to sync

The most reliable and versatile way is to sync through the Google cloud, so if your old phone has logged in to your account, then all contacts are probably already stored in the cloud. You don't have to export anything manually, the system will do it automatically when you log in.

On the new Xiaomi device, you just need to enter the same username and password. After that, in the Settings menu → Accounts and synchronization, you need to make sure that the slider opposite the Contacts item is activated. The system will pull all the records from the cloud into the phone’s local memory.

This method is particularly handy because it works in the background, and even if you accidentally delete a number from your phone, it can be restored through the Google Contacts web interface within 30 days, which creates an additional layer of security for your data.

• 🔄 Open the settings on your old phone and check the sync status.
• 🔑 Enter your account details on your new Xiaomi device.
• ⏳ Wait for the data to be downloaded (Wi-Fi required).
• ✅ Check the phone book for all records.

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Before syncing, make sure that data transfer is enabled on the old phone, and that the phone book is synchronized in Google settings, not just the mail.

Importantly, this method links contacts to your Gmail, which means that when you change your phone in the future, you will have to log in again and all the numbers will be in place, eliminating the need to repeat the transfer procedure every time.

Transfer data through the Mi Mover application

The Mi Mover utility is the fastest way to transfer not only contacts, but also photos, apps and settings. The app is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. If it is not on the old device, the program can be downloaded for free from Google Play or GetApps.

The process starts with running an app on both devices, and on the new smartphone you choose the role of Receiver, and on the old one you choose the role of Sender, and the devices connect via a temporary Wi-Fi network created by the application itself, so you don't need Internet to do that.

After the scan. QR-The only thing that you can say is "Contacts," unless you're planning on carrying heavy media right now, and the speed of the Mi Mover is much faster than Bluetooth, and it's tens of megabytes per second.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the transmission process or turn off smartphone screens until the operation is complete. Interruption can damage files or create duplicate entries in the phone book.

A unique feature of MIUI is the ability of Mi Mover to automatically sort imported data, and if a new phone already has similar numbers, the system will suggest combining them or creating new ones, avoiding chaos in the contact list, which is critical for those with hundreds of numbers on the list.

Exports and imports through SIM-map

An old but still relevant method is the use of SIM-It's a physical medium, and it's ideal if you don't have access to Wi-Fi or cloud services. SIM-The card has a limited amount of memory and often trims long contact names.

First, export your data on your old phone. Go to Contacts, click on the menu (three dots or strips) and select Import/Export Contacts. SIM-map".

After exporting, move the SIM card to the new Xiaomi. From the import menu, select "Import with" SIM-The system will suggest selecting a save location: it is recommended to choose a Google account or device memory, but not the SIM card itself, so as not to lose data when you replace it next time.

The main disadvantage of this method is the loss of additional fields: email addresses, residential addresses and second phone numbers tied to a single contact are often lost when exported to SIM, so this option is better used as a backup or for very old phone models.

Transfer contacts from iPhone to Xiaomi

The transition from iOS to Android used to be a challenge, but now it's solved in a couple of clicks.The easiest way is to use the Move to iOS app backwards or, more effectively for Xiaomi, the Mi Mover app, which is available on the App Store.

You can also use iCloud. Go from your computer to iCloud.com, log in and go to Contacts. Select all contacts (Ctrl+A or Cmd+A) and select Export vCard from the settings (cog bottom left).

The resulting.vcf file can be sent to your mail, messenger or immediately uploaded to Google Contacts via your browser. After that, on the new Xiaomi, you just need to add the same Google account, and all the numbers from the iPhone will appear in the phone book.

Another option is to use the Data Transfer app (or similar from Google), which is often offered when you first launch a new Android smartphone. QR-code to connect iPhone and transmit basic data including contacts, calendar and photos.

Local transmission via Bluetooth and files

If you don't have the Internet completely, and Mi Mover doesn't work for some reason, you can use classic Bluetooth, which is slow, but it works on any device without installing any additional software, and it's suitable for transferring a small number of contacts.

From the old phone's contact menu, select the entries you want (or all at once through the "Select All" menu. Press the "Share" button and select Bluetooth. On the new phone, accept the file. Contacts will automatically be stored in the device's memory.

Alternatively, you can back up your.vcf file. In the contact app, select Import/Export" →"Export to the memory of the device. Found file can be transferred in any convenient way: through the messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp), mail or USB-cable.

• 📂 Create a backup in.vcf format in your phone’s memory.
• 📤 Send the file through any available communication channel.
• 📥 Open the file on the new Xiaomi.
• 💾 The system will automatically save the found contacts.

⚠️ Note: When you send files via messengers, you can compress or rename them. Make sure the file extension is.vcf or.vcard, otherwise the phone won’t recognize it as a phone book.

This is a good way to do this, because you can save a.vcf file to a flash drive, send it to a cloud storage, or even print it out as a printer. QR-The main thing is not to lose the file itself during the transfer between devices.

Solution: Duplicates and missing numbers

After transferring data, users often face the problem of duplicates, which occurs when the same contact is stored in the phone’s memory, in the Google account, and on the phone. SIM-Xiaomi has a built-in tool to solve this problem.

Go to the Contacts app, click on the menu and select Contact Organization (or Tools) and it will have the Combine Duplicates function, and the system will analyze the list and suggest combining the entries with the same names or numbers.

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Always combine duplicates after data migration so that the phone book stays clean and the contact search works correctly.

If contacts are gone, check the groups displayed. In the contact display settings (usually called by swipe or menu), make sure that the check box is "All contacts", not just "Phone" or "SIM". Often contacts are successfully transferred to the cloud, but simply hidden by the filter.

In rare cases, it may be necessary to clear the cache of the Contacts and Contact Storage app. This is done through Settings → Apps → All Apps → Contacts → Memory → Clear. Fear not, this will not delete your numbers if they are saved in your account or on SIM, but will reset the display settings.