How to transfer information from Honor to Xiaomi: the complete guide

Changing your smartphone is always stressful, not so much with getting used to a new shell as with the risk of losing important data. Owners of Huawei and Honor devices often face additional difficulties due to the lack of Google services on new models, making the process of migrating to Xiaomi from MIUI or HyperOS unobvious. However, modern technology allows you to transfer contacts, photos, messages and even app placement in minutes.

In this article, we will look at all the current synchronization methods, from embedded utilities to cloud storage. Data transfer is a critical step that requires attention, but with the right approach, it is painless, you will learn how to avoid losing media files and how to configure a new gadget so that it becomes an accurate digital copy of the old one.

Don't rely on just one method, especially if the amount of information is large, and combining methods like using Google Contact Account and Mi Mover for heavy files will give you the best result. Let's take a step-by-step look at how to prepare for the procedure and what tools will be most effective in your case.

Preparing devices for data migration

Before running any cloning programs, you need to do basic training for both smartphones. Make sure that both devices have at least 60% battery charge, as the process of transferring large amounts of data can be energy-intensive. It is also highly advisable to connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network, unless you plan to use a direct connection through the access point that creates one of the phones.

Clear the cache on your old device and remove unused apps so you don’t overload your new phone with digital trash.This is the perfect time to review the gallery and delete blurred photos or duplicates. Check that Xiaomi has enough free memory space to receive all the files.

⚠️ Warning: Do not start the transfer process if one of the devices is power-saving mode, this can interrupt the connection at the most inopportune time and damage the contact database.

Update the system software on both devices to the latest available version. Manufacturers often release patches that improve the stability of communication modules and transmission protocols. For Honor, this is done through Settings → System and updates, and for Xiaomi through the MIUI update menu.

Using the Mi Mover app for full cloning

The most effective and native way for owners of Xiaomi equipment is to use the official Mi Mover application, which is designed specifically for migration from Android to Android and is able to recognize the structure of competitors’ files. The app is pre-installed on most new models, but if it isn’t, it can be downloaded from GetApps or installed. APK-file.

Run the program on both devices. On the new Xiaomi, select the role "I am the recipient" (Receiver), and on the old Honor - "I am the sender" (Sender). QR-code or find the device in the list of available Wi-Fi networks, and once connected, the phones will create a secure transmission channel.

• 📱 Select data types to transfer: contacts, messages, call log, applications, images, videos, music and documents.
• 🔒 Make sure the screens of both devices are on and don’t go out during the process so that the connection doesn’t break.
• 📂 Applications will be copied, but some of them (especially banking) will require re-authorization for security reasons.

The speed of transfer depends on the size of the files and the quality of the wireless module. High-resolution photos and 4K video can be transmitted for the longest time. Once the process is complete, the new phone will suggest restructure the desktop so that the icons stand up in the same way as on the old device.

Synchronization through Google Account and Cloud Services

If the direct transfer of applications causes errors, the most reliable method is sync through Google Cloud. This is especially true for Honor owners without Google services, since data can still be stored in the cloud if the account was added earlier. On the new Xiaomi, you just need to enter the same login and password when you first set up.

To activate sync on your old device, go to Settings → Users and Accounts → Google. Here you need to make sure that the checkmarks are in front of Contacts, Calendar, Notes and Chrome. After clicking the sync button, the data will fly to the searcher's servers.

On the new smartphone, Xiaomi will offer to restore a backup when you log in to Google.It is important to note that apps removed from the Play Store or incompatible with the new processor will not be restored, which is ideal for preserving digital identity, but is not suitable for transferring heavy media files if you have a limited data plan.

Transferring Multimedia through Computer and Cable

When it comes to hundreds of gigabytes of photos and videos, wireless methods can be too slow. USB-You can make your cable and your computer your best friends. Connect Honor to your PC, select file transfer mode (MTP) In notifications and copy folders DCIM, Pictures, Download and Music on hard drive.

Then connect Xiaomi and move the files to the appropriate directories. Android folder structure is standardized, so the photos are automatically determined by the gallery after copying to the DCIM/Camera folder.This method guarantees maximum speed and no loss of quality, since the files are not compressed during transfer.

Use a file manager, such as the built-in Explorer or Total Commander, to check the integrity of the data. Make sure that hidden folders (starting from a dot) such as.WhatsApp or.Telegram have also been copied if you care about the history of correspondence and the files received.

⚠️ Note: When copying through a computer, do not remove the abruptly cable (sharp). Always use the "Safe Device Removal" command in the computer's operating system to avoid damaging the file table.

Message transfer nuances and call history

SMS and call logs are the most difficult data to transfer between different ecosystems without specialized software. Android tools often ignore these types of data when sharing across platforms. Mi Mover is better at this, but sometimes requires manual confirmation.

If the automatic port didn’t work, you can use third-party utilities like SMS Backup & Restore. Create a backup on your old phone, save the file to Google Drive or locally, then install the app on your new phone and restore the data from the created file.

• 📞 Call history can only be transferred with contacts or through a full backup system.
• 💬 Messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) have their own backup mechanisms that do not depend on the system.
• 🔐 For WhatsApp, be sure to backup Google Drive through chat settings within the app itself before switching.

Once you have restored your SMS to your new device, you may need to reboot your messages to be correctly displayed in the standard Messages app. Don't be alarmed if the process takes a few minutes - the system needs to index the database.

💡

Expert advice: Before you transfer your SMS, clear inbox of advertising mailings and confirmation codes, which will speed up the process and save the new phone from thousands of unnecessary messages.

Transfer of correspondence in messengers: WhatsApp and Telegram

Modern messengers store their correspondence history in the cloud or locally, and their transfer requires special attention. Telegram is the simplest: just enter a phone number, and all chats (except secret ones) will be downloaded automatically. Secret chats are tied to the device and cannot be transferred.

For WhatsApp, the situation is more complicated. On Honor, go to Settings → Chats → Backup Chats and click Backup on Google Drive. Make sure you use the same Google account that will be on Xiaomi. When you first launch WhatsApp on your new phone, it will offer to restore the story from the cloud.

If you use local backup, you will have to manually move the folder. WhatsApp/Databases from the old phone to the new one via a computer or Mi Mover, placing it in the root of the internal memory or on the computer. SD-map.

💡

Key point: Without first backing up in the Google Drive cloud, it’s almost impossible to restore WhatsApp history to a new device.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)