Changing a smartphone is always a little stressful, not so much with a new device as with the fear of losing important files, contacts and correspondence history. When a user moves from the Honor ecosystem to the popular Xiaomi (or Redmi) platform, they are faced with the task of migrating all digital luggage as painlessly as possible. Fortunately, modern technology allows them to make this process automated and fast, without requiring the owner to have deep technical knowledge or manual copying of each file.
In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods of transferring information, from built-in MIUI tools to third-party applications, learn how to save folder structure, migrate Wi-Fi passwords, and even set notifications to work correctly on the new shell. A competent approach to initial settings will save you hours of time in the future.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before you start any transfer process, you need to make sure both devices are in good working order and ready to go. Charge Honor and the new Xiaomi to a minimum. 60%, Active transmission of large amounts of data via Wi-Fi Direct or USB-The cable can be very energy-consuming, and check if there's space available on the target device, which should be more than the amount of information being transmitted by at least one person. 10-15%.
It is important to remove temporary files and cache on your old smartphone to speed up the process and not clog the new system with garbage. To do this, go to Settings → Memory → Clean up and follow the standard procedure.
Make sure both devices are Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled and screens are unlocked, and a stable connection is critical to the integrity of packets being transmitted, especially if it comes to gigabytes of photos and videos.
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Before you start the transfer, make a full backup of your old Honor to the cloud or computer in case of unforeseen errors during the migration process.
Using the Mi Mover application for portability
The most effective and official way to transition is to use the Mi Mover utility, which is designed specifically for the Xiaomi ecosystem, which allows you to flip contacts, messages, calls, photos, music, videos, documents and even some system settings. Unlike cloud services, it uses direct connection between devices, which provides high speed transfer without traffic restrictions.
On the new Xiaomi smartphone, the app is often preinstalled in the Tools folder. If it's not available, download it from Google Play or GetApps. The old Honor will need to install it. APK-file QR-code that appears on the screen of the new device.
The process is as follows:
- 📲 Run the application on both smartphones and accept the user agreement.
- 📶 On the new device, select “I am the receiver” and on the old one, “I am the sender».
- 🔗 Scan it. QR-code of the old phone's camera to establish a secure connection.
- 📂 Select data categories to copy and click “Start transfer».
☑️ Ready for Mi Mover
Transferring Contacts and Messages through Google Account
If you prefer classic methods or the amount of media transferred is small, synchronization through a Google account is a reliable solution.This method is ideal for transferring a phone book, calendar and notes. On Honor, make sure that contacts sync is activated in the Google account settings.
To activate, go to Settings → Akka accounts → Google and make sure the slider opposite the Contacts item is enabled. Press the sync button to let the data go to the cloud.
On the new Xiaomi, just add the same Google account when you first set up or in the settings menu. The system automatically pulls up all the saved numbers and calendar entries. As for SMS, standard synchronization does not save them, so you should use the built-in Mi Mover application or third-party utilities like SMS Backup & Restore for messages.
What to do if the contacts are duplicated?
Comparison of data transmission methods
The choice of migration method depends on your priorities: speed, data volume or convenience. Below is a comparative table of the main methods available for the Honor-Xiaomi bundle.
| Method | Speed. | Data types | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Mover | Tall. | All (including annexes) | Low. |
| Google Account | Medium | Contacts, Calendar | Very low. |
| Bluetooth | Low. | Files, Contacts | Medium |
| PC (Copying) | Depends on USB. | Media, Documents | Tall. |
As you can see from the table, Mi Mover is the most versatile solution, covering almost all types of user data without the need to use a computer.
Using Bluetooth is possible, but highly discouraged for large volumes due to the low speed of the protocol.Packing through a PC is convenient for archiving heavy video files, but won't take the structure of applications and system settings.
Features of the Honor applications on Xiaomi
Switching from EMUI (or Magic UI) to MIUI (HyperOS) can cause some nuances in the work of familiar applications. Embedded services Honor, such as Health, Gallery with the cloud or voice recorder, will not install on the new phone automatically, because they are tied to the system libraries of the manufacturer.
Instead, the system will offer to use analogues from Xiaomi or third-party solutions from Google Play. For example, Xiaomi voice recorder is able to recognize speech and has a convenient interface, and the gallery supports editing and cloud storage through the Mi Cloud.
Banking and instant messenger applications usually don’t have problems, but it’s worth checking the notification settings. MIUI aggressively manages memory and can “kill” background processes, which can cause messages to arrive with a delay. To avoid this, find the app icon in the list of running, click on the lock or select “No restrictions” in the battery settings.
⚠️ Attention: Applications related to Huawei ID Honor ID, You may not work properly or require re-authorization, untie old devices from the trusted list in your account in advance, so as not to block the entrance.
Set up notifications and energy saving
After data transfer, it is critical to properly configure the notification system, since the logic of MIUI is different from EMUI. By default, the system can limit the background activity of new applications, considering them to be “heavy” or unknown.
Go to Settings → Apps → Settings → Settings → Selected features and check autorun. Also on the Battery menu, you should turn off energy saving for important messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) by setting the “No Limits” mode.
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Proper auto-start configuration and no battery limitations are key to instant messaging on the new Xiaomi.
Don’t forget to customize the theme and fonts if you’re used to a certain visual style. MIUI Theme Store offers a huge variety of options, including those that mimic the interface of pure Android or iOS.
Solving problems in transfer
Sometimes the migration process can be interrupted or misfired, so if the transmission is suspended, try turning off Bluetooth on both devices, leaving only Wi-Fi, or vice versa, turning off Wi-Fi if the connection is established through the access point.
A common problem is the incompatibility of Android versions. If Honor is a very old version of the system, and Xiaomi is a fresh Android. 13/14, some old APK-You may not install your files, so download the current versions of the apps manually from Google Play.
⚠️ Note: Do not force the data transfer process to be interrupted by turning off the screen or closing the application.This can lead to file corruption or corrupting the contact database.
If photos are missing after transfer, check the DCIM folder through the file manager. Sometimes the gallery just doesn't update the index, and re-scanning the media files (through cleaning the Gallery app's cache) solves the problem.