How to Move to Xiaomi’s New Phone Fast: A Complete Guide

Buying a new Xiaomi smartphone is always accompanied by a pleasant anticipation, but inevitably there is a question of the safety of accumulated over the years of using data. Contacts, photos, correspondence and settings of applications – all this must be carefully transferred to not start digital life from scratch. Modern technology allows you to make this process as painless and fast as possible, taking only a few tens of minutes even with a large amount of information.

In this guide, we’ll take a look at all the migration options available, from using the built-in Mi Mover app to Google’s cloud services, learn how to properly prepare both devices, what nuances exist when you switch from Android or iOS, and how to avoid common mistakes that can cause files to get corrupted or lost.

Whether you’ve bought the Xiaomi 14 or the more affordable Redmi Note, the portability principles remain similar, although the MIUI and HyperOS shell interfaces may differ slightly. The main thing is to act consistently and not interrupt the connection of devices until all operations are completed. Below we will describe in detail each step to make your new gadget immediately “own”.

Preparing the old and new device for migration

Before any manipulations are initiated, it is critical to make sure that both smartphones have sufficient battery power, the optimal solution is to connect them to power sources or make sure that the charge level is at least 60%. The process of copying a lot of data, especially through Wi-Fi Direct, can be energy intensive, and discharging one of the devices in the middle of the procedure will lead to a failure and the need to start over.

You also need to check for space on your new phone, and the amount of memory you have available should exceed the amount of data you plan to transfer. If you move from a 64GB device to a 128GB phone, you should have no problem, but you will need to clean up beforehand when switching to a smaller internal storage model.

Be sure to update the operating system on both devices to the latest available version. In the settings, go to About Phone and click on MIUI or HyperOS to check for updates. This ensures file formats are compatible and eliminates known data system bugs.

Using the Mi Mover app for full cloning

The most effective and native tool for owners of Xiaomi equipment is the Mi Mover app. It is pre-installed in the system, but if it is not, it can be easily downloaded from the GetApps store or Google Play. This tool allows you to transfer contacts, messages, call history, multimedia, system settings and even placement of icons on the desktop.

To start the process, open the app on both devices. On the new phone, select "I am the recipient" and on the old one, "I am the sender." QR-The code that you need to scan with your old phone's camera, the devices will create a direct Wi-Fi connection that doesn't require Internet access.

In the old phone interface, you'll see a list of data categories to transfer. You can select everything at once or only mark specific items, like only gallery and contacts. Once you confirm the selection, you'll start copying, the progress of which is displayed as a percentage. The latency depends on the size of the files: a few gigabytes of photos can be copied for 10-15 minutes.

• 📲 Allows data to be transferred between Android and iOS devices, although the functionality may be limited.
• ⚡ Uses Wi-Fi Direct technology for high speed transfer without the consumption of mobile traffic.
• 🔒 No Internet connection, all data is transferred locally between gadgets.
• 🔄 Keeps the folder and album structure in the gallery, making it easier to navigate after moving.

Sync through Google Account and Cloud Services

An alternative and often more reliable way is to use the Google ecosystem: If the old phone was synced, when you type in your Gmail account on the new device, the system will automatically prompt you to restore the backup, which includes the list of applications, passwords saved in the manager, and system settings.

For photos and videos, Google Photos is the best option. Make sure that the old device in the app has Autoboot and Sync enabled. Once you have finished downloading on the new phone, just log in to the same account and the entire library will be available in the cloud or downloaded to memory if necessary.

The messenger data port is worth noting. WhatsApp and Telegram have their own built-in backup mechanisms. In WhatsApp chat settings, select Backup and create it on Google Drive. When you install the app on a new phone and log in to the same number, the system will prompt you to restore your correspondence history from the cloud.

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For maximum reliability, back up WhatsApp immediately before you move, even if auto-save is enabled, ensuring that the most recent messages are not lost.

If you have tariff-driven traffic, it’s better to connect to Wi-Fi, as the amount of data you download can be calculated in gigabytes.

Transferring data from iPhone (iOS) to Xiaomi

The transition from iOS to Android used to be a challenge, but now the Mi Mover app and Google services have made it much easier, and the main limitation is that some Apple system data, such as iMessage messages or notes, cannot be converted to Android.

To transfer contacts, calendar and photos, the easiest way to use a Google account is to use it. On your iPhone, go to Settings → Passwords and Acca, add a Google account and enable synchronization of the desired items.

For media and files, you can use the Move to iOS app backwards (which is not possible) or use cloud storage like Google Drive or Dropbox installed on your iPhone, upload files there, and then download them to your new phone.

⚠️ Note: When you move from your iPhone, apps purchased from the App Store are not automatically portable; you will have to re-search their counterparts in the Google Play Store.

Comparison of data transfer methods

To make it easier for you to choose the right method, we have prepared a comparative table of basic methods, each of which has its advantages depending on the specific situation, type of data and technical equipment of the user.

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The combined approach often gives the best result: use Mi Mover for fast transfer of “heavy” files and applications, and Google Account for saving contacts and passwords.

Transfer of files via computer (USB)

If wireless methods seem too slow or unstable to you, the classic way through a PC remains the "gold standard" of reliability. USB-cable by selecting file transfer mode MTP noticeably.

Copy DCIM (photo and video), Download, Documents, and other important directories onto your computer’s hard drive. Then plug in the new Xiaomi and transfer those folders to the appropriate internal memory sections, a method ideal for moving large amounts of video into 4K.

For more advanced users, there is the option of using the ADB command line, but for most cases, standard copying through Windows Explorer or Finder macOS will be quite enough.

Security settings and final checks

Once the data is transferred, don't rush to reset your old phone. For a few days, actively use the new device, checking banking applications, two-factor authentication and access to important services.

Pay special attention to the biometrics settings, register fingerprints and facial data in the Settings → Passwords and security section, which will ensure that your data is protected on the new device from the very first day of use.

⚠️ Note: Do not delete data from your old phone until you have made sure that all critical applications are running on the new device, especially banking customers and enterprise instant messengers.

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