Xiaomi Phone Unable to Import VCF Files? Detailed Tutorial Below
Many people need to convert Excel spreadsheets on their computers into VCF format, which is the format used for phone contacts, and import them into their smartphones' contact lists.
Sometimes, when trying to import, some users may find that their phones are unable to import VCF files. This issue has been reported with Xiaomi and Vivo phones. Regardless of the specific model, we have compiled some solutions based on the official guidelines provided by smartphone manufacturers. Now, we will share a detailed tutorial with you.
Nowadays, every smartphone manufacturer supports importing contacts from external sources and also exporting contacts from the phone's address book. The format used is vCard (VCF format) for all of them.
However, there is a compatibility issue here. Each manufacturer has a slightly different contact format, which can lead to errors or partial data loss when importing. This is a normal phenomenon, and there is currently no perfect solution.
How to Import Contacts on Your Phone:
Method 1: Using the Phone
Open the "Contacts" app on your Xiaomi phone. Tap on the upper right corner of the screen to access the "Import/Export Contacts" option.
Follow these steps:
Select "Import from storage device, SIM card, or other devices."
If you have contacts in other accounts such as Google or Exchange, you can also choose to import them into your Xiaomi account by clicking on the "Import to Xiaomi account" option at the bottom.
Please note: When importing contacts, make sure to create them under your "Xiaomi account." Otherwise, the contacts won't be imported to Xiaomi Cloud, and there may be a risk of losing them. Contacts backed up to Xiaomi Cloud will be stored both in the cloud and on your phone. Even if data is lost on your phone, there will be a backup in the cloud, ensuring safety and security.
Method 2: Using a Computer
If you are unable to successfully import contacts on your phone, you can try using a computer. Follow these steps:
Open a browser and visit i.mi.com. Select "Contacts" and click on the "..." more options button at the bottom of the page. From the pop-up menu, choose "Import Contacts."
Click on "Choose File" and select the vCard file you want to import. This is the file that was converted from Excel to VCF format.
After importing the VCF file into the address book, log in to your phone and backup the cloud-based address book to your device.
Usage methods for other phone models
The above two methods can also be used as reference methods for other phone models. We hope this tutorial helps you solve the issue of being unable to import VCF files into your phone's contact list.
