Switching to a new smartphone, especially when changing brands, often raises fears of losing important data, settings and the familiar structure of the desktop. Users who decide to clone Honor on Xiaomi, face the need to transfer not only contacts and photos, but also passwords from Wi-Fi, call history and even placement of application icons. Fortunately, the Android ecosystem and proprietary utilities of manufacturers allow you to make this process as automated and secure as possible.
Modern sync methods provide a nearly complete copy of the old device on the new one, turning Xiaomi into a functional counterpart to your previous Honor. From using the built-in Mi Mover app to manually transferring through Google account and cloud storage, youโll learn how to avoid common bugs and keep files intact as you navigate between shells. EMUI/Magic UI and MIUI/HyperOS.
You have to understand that successful cloning depends on the proper preparation of both devices, you need a stable Internet connection, enough battery life and a little free time to complete all the background processes, and let's look at which tools are best suited to your situation and how to use them properly.
Preparation of devices before the migration
Before you start the data transfer process, it is critical to perform a series of preparatory actions on both smartphones. Ignoring this stage can lead to interruption of transmission or partial loss of information, which is especially important when working with large amounts of media. Make sure that both devices are Wi-Fi enabled, since most cloning methods rely on the local network for high speed transmission.
Check the amount of free memory on a new Xiaomi device. It should exceed the amount of data occupied by Honor. If you plan to transfer everything, including high-resolution video, the amount of free space should be substantial. It is also recommended to update the system software on both devices to the latest available versions to exclude compatibility of transmission protocols.
โ ๏ธ Note: Do not attempt to clone data if the battery power on any of the devices is below 50%. interruption of the process due to discharge can damage the file system or lead to an error in installing system applications.
Make sure that your old Honor logs in to your main account and syncs your contacts, calendar and notes, and creates a backup in the cloud that the new phone can pick up automatically once you enter your login and password.
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Using the Mi Mover app for full cloning
The most effective and recommended way to transfer data is to use the proprietary Mi Mover utility, designed specifically for migrating to Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO. This app allows you to transfer contacts, messages, call history, photos, videos, music, documents and even installed applications (APK-files) without using Internet traffic, creating a direct Wi-Fi connection between gadgets.
The process starts with installing the app on both devices, and on the new Xiaomi, it is often built into the system and is located in the Tools folder, and on Honor it must be downloaded from Google Play or the official website. When launched, the new phone will be selected as the New Phone and the old phone as the Old Phone. QR-Code instantly connects devices.
The Mi Mover interface allows you to flexibly customize what you want to clone, you can select only system data or specify specific folders with media files, and once you select categories, you will start a copying process, the speed of which depends on the amount of data and the quality of Wi-Fi modules in smartphones.
What if the Mi Mover canโt see the device?
Importantly, Mi Mover is able to even portable desktop icons if shell versions allow it, but system settings such as Wi-Fi passwords or alarm clocks may require additional manual settings or Google backup.
| Type of data | Support for Mi Mover | Transmission speed | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contacts and calls | Complete. | Instantly. | All groups retained |
| Photos and videos | Complete. | Tall. | Depends on the size of the files |
| Annexes (APK) | Partial | Medium | Data within applications may not be transferred |
| Messages (SMS) | Complete. | Instantly. | Including MMS attachments |
| Wi-Fi passwords | Limited. | - | Better sync through Google |
Synchronization through Google Account and Cloud Services
An alternative and often more reliable method for basic data is synchronization through the Google ecosystem, which is ideal for transferring contacts, calendar events, notes and passwords stored in the Chrome password manager.
On Honor, go to settings, search for Accounts, and select your Google account. Make sure all sync switches (Contacts, Calentar, Drive, Photos) are activated. After forced sync, the data will be uploaded to Google servers. On the new Xiaomi, it is enough to enter the same log๏ฟฝIn and password at the first setting, and the phone will automatically pull up all data.
For photos and videos, the best way to use the Google Photos app is to enable Autoboot and Sync on your old phone, which ensures that all your photos will appear in the gallery of the new device immediately after you install the app and log in to your account, regardless of which smartphone you have.
โ ๏ธ Warning: When using cloud services, make sure you have enough free space on Google Drive or Google One.The free storage limit is 15GB and overflows can stop syncing.
This method also allows you to restore purchased applications from the Google Play Store.When you first launch the Play Store on the new Xiaomi will offer to restore applications that were installed on the previous device associated with this account.
Manual transfer of multimedia and documents
Sometimes automatic systems fail or the user wants to migrate only specific folders without downloading the extra folder. In such cases, the most effective is manual transfer through the computer or using file managers with LAN support. By connecting Honor to the PC in file transfer mode (MTP), you can copy the folders DCIM, Download, Documents and Music.
Once you copy files to your computer, connect Xiaomi and move the data to the appropriate directories. Android folder structure is standardized, so photos are best placed in the DCIM/Camera folder, and music in Music, which will allow the gallery and player to immediately see new files.
For users who prefer wireless methods without installing special applications for migration, a great solution is to create a shared network folder or use it. FTP-The file manager is a file manager, and many modern file managers, such as MIUI File Manager or CX File Explorer, have a built-in function "Access over the networkยป.
ftp://192.168.1.55:2121By entering this address in the conductor on your computer, you can access the phone's file system and quickly move heavy files, which is especially useful if the USB cable is lost or damaged.
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Tip: When manually copying photos, create folders on the new device by year or event (for example, "Vacation") 2023"), Not to get confused in thousands of files with the same name IMG_20230512.jpg.
Nuances of application and data portability
One of the most challenging tasks in cloning Honor on Xiaomi is to transfer not only the apps themselves, but also the data inside them, especially for banking customers and instant messengers. Android security systems often prevent direct copying of folders with application data (/Android/data) without root rights.
For instant messengers like WhatsApp and Telegram, there are built-in backup functions. WhatsApp on Honor needs to go to Settings โ Chats โ Backup chats and save data to Google Drive. Xiaomi will offer to restore the history of correspondence from the cloud when installing the application.
Banking applications and government services (Public Services) do not store data on the device for security reasons, but will have to be reauthorized by entering logins, passwords and confirming login via SMS or push notifications. SIM-The card tied to the bank is active and is on the phone or has access to SMS.
Some apps may not work properly immediately after being migrated through Mi Mover, in which case it is recommended to remove the ported application and download its latest version from Google Play or Mi GetApps. MIUI/HyperOS.
Problem Solving and Optimization After Cloning
Once the migration is complete, users may encounter a number of typical problems, such as contacts being displayed twice โ once from a phoneโs memory, a second time from a Google account. To fix this, open the Contacts app, go to the display settings, and select Google Contacts by removing duplicates from the deviceโs memory.
Another common problem is the fast battery drain in the early days, which is because the new phoneโs background services index thousands of photos, contacts and files that have been transferred, so give the device 2-3 days to complete the background processes, and autonomy will return to normal.
โ ๏ธ Note: If the system interface is slow after transferring the data, reboot the device. In some cases, you need to wait for the completion of the optimization of applications launched by the Android system after the migration.
It's also worth checking the permissions for applications. When you clone, privacy settings may have been misused or not applied correctly on the new shell. Go through critical applications (camera, microphone, geolocation) and make sure they have the necessary permissions.
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The bottom line: Full cloning is a complex process. Mi Mover is perfect for system and applications, Google is perfect for contacts and settings, and the manual method is for heavy media files. Combine these methods for better results.