How to transfer all data from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi

Changing your smartphone is always stressful, not so much with getting used to a new interface as with the risk of losing important files. Samsung ecosystem owners who decide to switch to Xiaomi or Redmi devices often fear the difficulties in transferring information. However, modern technology allows you to migrate data almost completely automatically, preserving the structure of folders and even the location of icons on the desktop.

The process of transferring data from Android to Android has become much easier in recent years, if you used to manually rewrite phone numbers or search for contacts in export files, now a couple of clicks is enough. The key is to choose the right tool for migration, since standard methods may not carry over the specific settings of One UI or the history of correspondence in instant messengers.

In this article, we will look at all the current ways to transition, from using the branded Mi Mover app to Google cloud services, learn how to avoid common mistakes, what to do if the process freezes, and what data requires special attention. A deep understanding of the procedure will allow you to start using a new gadget immediately after it is turned on.

Preparing devices for data migration

Before the active transfer phase begins, both devices must be properly prepared, a critical step that can cause the process to be interrupted or files to be damaged, make sure that both the old Samsung and the new Redmi are at least 60-70% charged, the energy consumption of sending large amounts of data over Wi-Fi Direct is extremely high, and discharging the device in the middle of the process is unacceptable.

It’s also worth checking if there’s free space on the receiving device. The amount of free memory on Xiaomi should exceed the amount of data you plan to transfer. If 100 GB is occupied on Samsung and 64 GB is free on the new phone, the process will either not start or end in error.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to transmit data if one of the devices is connected to the network. VPN This can block the local connection between the phones, as they must be on the same local network or use a direct Wi-Fi connection.

Both phones should be unlocked and standby. The screens should not go out during connection settings, so in power saving settings temporarily increase the time before going to sleep, which will prevent the connection from breaking due to darkening of the display.

Using the Mi Mover app for full cloning

The most effective and recommended way is to use the official tool from Xiaomi, the Mi Mover app. It is pre-installed on most new devices of the brand, but if it is not available, it can be downloaded for free from Google Play or GetApps. The main advantage of this method is the ability to transfer not only media files, but also system settings, alarm clocks, calendar records and even app location.

The process starts with installing the app on both devices. On the new Redmi, it is often already built into the settings section or in the Tools folder. When you launch, the app will request permissions to access files, contacts and system settings — you must agree with all the points, otherwise the migration will be incomplete. Once you start on the old phone, select the role of Sender, and on the new one, Receiver.

Connection between devices is done by creating a temporary Wi-Fi hotspot. Xiaomi's new phone will create a network to connect to from the old Samsung. Unlike Bluetooth, this method provides high copy speeds, allowing you to pump gigabytes of data in minutes. Once connected, the interface will suggest selecting data categories to transfer.

• 📱 Contacts and Messages: Carrying the phone book, history SMS and MMS, blacklist.
• 🖼️ Multimedia: Copies all photos, videos, music and voice recordings from internal memory.
• 📲 Annexes: Installing APK-Program files, although logging into accounts inside them will have to be re-executed.
• ⚙️ System settings: Save Wi-Fi passwords, alarm settings and some interface settings.

⚠️ Note: Bank client applications and some secure programs (e.g. corporate email clients) may not be copied or require re-authorization with security checks.

Once you select the categories, you start copying. The progress bar will show you the approximate end time. It's important not to switch to other apps or lock your phone screens at that point. If the transmission is interrupted, Mi Mover usually suggests you resume it from the stop, but it's best to avoid situations that lead to failures.

Alternative method through Google Account

If you can't use third-party apps for some reason, you always have a strong backup option: sync through your Google account, a method native to Android, which guarantees the safety of your most important data: contacts, notes and calendar, but it has limits on the amount of files you can transfer and doesn't copy the desktop structure.

To implement this method on the old Samsung, you need to go to the settings, find the Accounts and Archiving section (or simply "Accounts") and select your Google account. Here you need to make sure that switches are turned on to synchronize contacts, calendar and other necessary data. After you turn on sync, click the "Sync" button to make sure that all data has gone to the cloud.

On the new Xiaomi, when you first turn on or in your account settings, you need to enter the same login and password. The system will automatically prompt you to restore data from the backup. This method is especially good for those who store photos in Google Photos, since media files will be downloaded automatically when you have the Internet, without taking up space during the initial setup.

It's worth noting that Google doesn't transfer files in arbitrary folders of internal memory unless they're standard media directories, so to transfer documents downloaded from a browser or stored in specific application folders, this method isn't suitable. It's ideal for the skeleton of your digital life, but the muscles (files) will have to be ported separately.

Transfer of multimedia and documents via PC

For users who have accumulated several hundred gigabytes of photos and videos, the most controlled method is the use of a personal computer, which allows not only to copy the data, but also to audit it, removing duplicates and unnecessary debris before downloading to the new Redmi.

Connect Samsung to your computer via USB-In the notification on the phone, select "File Transfer" mode" (MTP). Open the disk that appears in My Computer and copy the folders DCIM (Photos and video from the camera, Pictures (images from apps), Download (downloads) and Documents. After copying, turn off the old phone and connect the new one.

On Xiaomi, also select file transfer mode and paste the copied data into the appropriate directories in internal memory. Android folder structure is universal, so photos will immediately appear in the gallery and music will appear in the player. This method also makes it easy to transfer the contents of the microSD card if it was used.

When copying through cable, it is important to use a high-quality connection. Cheap cables can only support charging without providing data transfer. If the computer can't see the phone, try replacing the cable or using the cable. USB-Samsung may also need to confirm access to data on the lock screen.

Nuances of transfer of WhatsApp and Telegram messengers

Messengers require special attention, as they store their correspondence history in their secure databases. Telegram is the most convenient in this regard: all your chats, channels and media are stored on servers. Just install the application on a new phone, enter the phone number and confirmation code - the entire history of correspondence will be downloaded automatically.

WhatsApp is more complicated. To transfer your email history from Android to Android (from Samsung to Xiaomi), the best way to do this is to use the built-in backup feature on Google Drive. On your old phone, go to WhatsApp settings -> Chats -> Backup and click Backup. Make sure the copy is created on a Google account to be used on the new device.

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When you install WhatsApp on the new Xiaomi, the app will find the backup on Google Drive and prompt you to restore it. Make sure the phone number matches, otherwise it will not be possible to restore it.

Local portability is also possible if the cloud is crowded, in which case a local copy is created on the old phone, the file of which (msgstore.db.crypt) is manually copied to the WhatsApp/Databases folder on the new device before installing the application itself.

⚠️ WARNING: Two-factor authentication on WhatsApp can request code that came to the old SIM card. SIM-The card with the number associated with the account is active and is in the phone (or transferred to the new device) at the time of installation.

Problem Solving and Post-Mobility Optimization

Once the migration is complete, users often find that the new phone is slower than normal or discharges quickly, due to background file indexing and application optimization. Xiaomi with a MIUI or HyperOS shell takes time (usually 1 to 24 hours) to fully adapt to the new hardware and transferred data.

If you notice some apps not opening or crashing, try clearing their cache or reinstalling them manually from Google Play. Sometimes, when you transfer, permissions to access your microphone or camera may be lost. Check the settings section of Apps -> Permissions to make sure all necessary accesses are granted.

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After transferring the data, be sure to restart the new smartphone, which will trigger the final integration of all system components and migrated profiles.

It's also worth checking notifications. Samsung and Xiaomi have different energy saving algorithms. If notifications from email or messengers don't come in time, find the right app in the battery list and set "No Limits" or "Out-Start" mode, which will prevent the system from aggressively shutting down the background processes.