Moving to a new smartphone is often accompanied by the fear of losing important contacts, photos or customizations of the familiar interface. For owners of devices that change the brand, for example, moving from Honor to Xiaomi, this process can seem difficult due to the differences in the shells of MagicOS and HyperOS. However, modern technology allows you to complete the cloning of the data system in just a few minutes, preserving the structure of folders and even the location of icons on the desktop.
In this article, we will discuss the most effective migration methods using built-in tools and proven third-party solutions, you will learn how to properly prepare both devices, what Wi-Fi Direct settings will ensure maximum transmission speed, and what to do if the process is stuck at a certain percentage.
Xiaomi’s main tool for owners is the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed or downloadable, and allows you to transfer not only multimedia, but also system settings, messages and even passwords from Wi-Fi networks. Direct transmission over Wi-Fi Direct is 10 times faster than via Bluetooth or cloud services.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before starting the cloning procedure, make sure that both smartphones are ready for active work. Charge Honor and Xiaomi to at least 60%, as the process of intensive data transfer can significantly consume battery power. Also check the availability of free space on the new device: the amount of available memory should exceed the size of the data you plan to transfer from the old phone.
An important step is to update the operating system on both gadgets to the latest available version. Xiaomi and Honor developers regularly release security patches and improvements for data transfer modules. If Honor has a very old version of Android installed, the migrant application may simply not start or work incorrectly.
- 📱 Make sure that the screens of both smartphones do not go out during the transfer (set the screen timeout on the screen). 10-15 minute).
- 🔌 Turn off power saving on both devices so the system doesn’t interrupt the background process.
- 📶 Turn off mobile internet, leaving only the Wi-Fi module for local connection active.
⚠️ Note: Do not try to clone data if the new Xiaomi has already set up an account and downloaded personal files. For proper operation, Mi Mover is better to perform the transfer at the initial setup stage or after a complete reset of the new device.
Using the Mi Mover application for portability
The Mi Mover app is a regular tool in the Xiaomi ecosystem and provides the deepest integration when transferring data. On the new Xiaomi smartphone, it is usually already installed in the Tools folder. On the Honor device, it will need to download it from Google Play or scan it. QR-code that will appear on the screen of the new phone.
Once the app is running, you need to select the role of each smartphone on both devices: on Xiaomi, click "I am the recipient" and on Honor, "I am the sender." The system will suggest connecting to a temporary Wi-Fi network that the new phone will create. The password for the connection is usually automatically inserted, but in rare cases it will have to be entered manually.
☑️ Check before launching the Mi Mover
The interface allows you to flexibly configure what you want to clone, you can select only contacts and messages, or you can specify the full copy of the system, including the installed applications and their data. Once you select categories, click the "Send" button, and the copying process begins.
- 🚀 The transmission speed can reach 20-30 MB/s depending on the Wi-Fi module.
- 📂 The folder structure in the gallery and file manager will be preserved in full.
- 🔐 Wi-Fi passwords and some system settings will be automatically transferred.
Alternative methods through Google and the cloud
If you can't use specialized apps, you always have the classic Google account sync method, which is ideal for transferring contacts, calendars and notes, but is less effective for heavy files and system settings. On Honor, make sure that Settings → Accounts are synchronized for all the items you need.
For photos and videos, the best way to use Google Photos is to upload all media to the cloud on your old device, and on the new Xiaomi, just log in to the same account. All images will appear in the gallery automatically. This takes longer because of the speed of the Internet connection, but ensures that the data is safe even in the event of a physical breakdown of one of the phones.
| Transfer method | What's transferable | Speed. | We need the Internet. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Mover | All (including annexes) | Tall. | No (locally) |
| Google Account | Contacts, Calendar | Medium | Yes. |
| Google Photo | Photos and videos | Depends on the network. | Yes. |
| Bluetooth | Only files. | Low. | No. |
Transfer WhatsApp, Viber and messengers
Special attention is required to cloning correspondence in messengers, as they are often stored in secure memory areas. WhatsApp on Honor you need to go to the chat settings and back up to Google Drive. Without this copy, when installing the application on Xiaomi, the history of correspondence will not be restored.
In Viber, the procedure is similar: back up your app settings by selecting save on Google Drive. When you first start on a new device, the system will prompt you to recover data from the cloud. It is important to use the same phone number and the same Google account.
What if WhatsApp doesn’t see a backup?
Some users prefer to use the Chat Transfer feature inside WhatsApp itself. When installing the app on a new phone, select this option and scan it. QR-This is a method that works locally and does not require downloading heavy archives from the Internet.
Solving the problems of cloning
Users may experience a variety of errors as data migrates, most often interrupted by the screen of one of the smartphones turning off and the system saving energy by breaking the Wi-Fi connection. To avoid this, keep the devices charged and connected to the network at all times.
Another common problem is the incompatibility of Android versions. If Honor is running a very old firmware and Xiaomi is running a fresh HyperOS, some system settings may not be transferred, in which case the applications will install, but their data (logins, cache) will have to be reconfigured.
⚠️ Note: If the process is suspended 99% and no longer moves 10 You don't have to reboot your phones, and often at that point, you're finalizing your databases. 5-10 If you don’t have a reaction, stop the process and try again.
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If the Mi Mover is constantly losing connection, try using the old phone in the Wi-Fi settings to select "Frequency Range" and switch it to 2.4 GHz if it costs 5 GHz, or vice versa, which helps stabilize communication in the noisy air.
Set up the new Xiaomi after the transfer
After successful data cloning on Xiaomi, a number of steps need to be taken to optimize the work: the system can begin background file indexing and application optimization, which in the first hours can cause the case to heat up and increase battery consumption.
Check biometric security. Fingerprints and facial data are not transferred between devices for security reasons. You will have to re-register your biometrics under Settings → Passwords and Security.
- 🔒 Reconfigure Pin Codes and Graphic Keys to log in.
- 📲 Check the work. NFC And the bank cards, re-tied.
- 🎨 Set up the theme as fonts and icons may be displayed differently.
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Full Honor cloning on Xiaomi is possible without data loss, but requires pre-production and stable connection. The main tool is Mi Mover, the alternative is Google services.