To export Redmi Note 2 contacts, the most reliable method is to sync them to your Google account and then export the file from a computer. This process backs up your contacts to the cloud and allows you to download them as a VCF file, which you can use to transfer data from one Samsung phone to another or any other device.
How to export Redmi Note 2 contacts via Google account
Using your Google account is the safest way to keep your contacts backed up and accessible across devices. This method works on any Android phone or tablet using the Contacts app, including the Redmi Note 2.
- Open the Contacts app on your Redmi Note 2.
- Tap Menu (usually three vertical dots).
- Go to Settings.
- Tap Export.
- Choose one or more Google accounts you want to export from.
- Tap Export to .VCF file. The file will be saved to your device’s storage.
To get the file onto a computer, transfer the VCF file via USB or email. Alternatively, you can export directly from the Google Contacts website. On a computer, go to Google Contacts, select the contacts you want (you can choose a single contact, multiple contacts, or all contacts using Selection actions > All), then click More actions > Export. Google documents Google CSV as the backup option on the computer page, but you can also choose vCard (VCF) format for broader compatibility.
How to export Redmi Note 2 contacts to a SIM card
Exporting contacts to a SIM card is useful for offline transfer, especially if you need to transfer from Android to Android without an internet connection. The only verified SIM export path comes from Samsung Galaxy devices, where you open the Contacts app, go to Manage contacts > Import/export contacts > Export, choose SIM card, select the contacts, and tap Done. SIM cards have limited storage capacity, typically holding only 250 contacts and a single name and number per entry without additional details.
Because Xiaomi does not publish a Redmi Note 2 equivalent, the availability of SIM export on your device may vary. To check, open your Contacts app, look for Import/Export in the settings or menu, and see if Export to SIM card appears. If it does, follow the on-screen prompts.
Which export method should you choose?
Your choice depends on how you plan to use the contacts. The Google account method provides cloud backup and cross-device sync, making it easy to restore contacts on any device linked to your Google account. It also supports large contact lists with no documented limit on file size or contact count.
It is best for a quick, one-time transfer to another phone that accepts the same SIM size, but it does not create a backup you can access from a computer.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I export Redmi Note 2 contacts to a different device?
Yes. The VCF file from the Google account method can be imported into any phone or computer that supports the vCard format. You can also sync your Google account to the new device to automatically restore contacts without a file.
What file formats are available for exporting contacts?
The Google account method exports to VCF (vCard) on Android and to Google CSV or vCard on a computer. VCF is widely supported for add contacts on Android phone, while Google CSV is a backup format specific to Google Contacts.
Can I export contacts to a cloud storage service?
Yes. Once you export the VCF file to your device, you can upload it to any cloud service such as Google Drive, Dropbox, or OneDrive. This gives you an extra backup and allows you to access the file from any device.
How do I transfer contacts from Redmi Note 2 to a computer?
Export the contacts via the Google account method to create a VCF file on your phone. Then connect your phone to the computer with a USB cable, copy the VCF file to your computer, or email it to yourself. You can also use the Google Contacts website to export directly to your computer.
Can I set emergency contact on Android using exported contacts?
Yes. After exporting your contacts, you can import the VCF file into a new phone and then use the phone’s settings to designate a specific contact as your emergency contact. This is a separate step from the export process itself.
