How to transfer information from one shaomi to another: 5 proven methods

Buying a new Xiaomi smartphone is always a joyous event, but it is often overshadowed by the need to transfer the accumulated data over the years. Owners of the MIUI ecosystem are in a favorable position, as the system offers many built-in tools for synchronization.

The data migration process has been made much easier with the release of new versions of the Android operating system and the HyperOS shell. Now you can transfer contacts, photos, call history and even the location of icons on the desktop in minutes. The main thing is to choose the method that suits your situation: the presence of Wi-Fi, Internet speed or internal memory.

In this guide, we will take a look at all the current ways, from the official Mi Mover app to cloud services, you will learn about the nuances of transferring passwords from Wi-Fi and authorization data in applications. Preparation for the process will take a little time, but the result is worth it: your new gadget will become a full copy of the old one, saving all the important points.

Preparation of devices for data transfer

Before you start any migration tools, you need to properly prepare both smartphones. Make sure that both the old and the new are charged at least 60-70%. Active data transfer can significantly consume battery power, and a sudden disconnection of one of the devices will cause a failure or loss of files.

Free up space on a new device if it's not new. Although modern Xiaomi smartphones have large amounts of memory, it's best to check the available space in advance. Go to Settings → About phone → Memory and estimate the free volume. It should exceed the size of the data you plan to transfer.

⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to transfer data over an unstable Bluetooth connection or intermittent Wi-Fi. This can damage archives and make it impossible to unpack them on a new device.

It is also critical to update the software on both devices to the latest available version. MIUI and HyperOS. Go to Settings. → The phone. → Version. MIUI/HyperOS And check for updates. Compatibility of firmware versions ensures that you don't read system files.

Mi Mover Method: The Official and Fastest Way

The most effective tool for owners of Xiaomi equipment is the built-in Mi Mover application, which allows you to transfer data directly over Wi-Fi Direct, without consuming traffic from a mobile operator and without depending on the speed of a home router. Transfer speeds can reach 20-30 MB / s, which allows you to transfer 100 GB of data in about an hour.

To get started, find the app on both devices, usually in the Tools folder or in Settings → Advanced Settings → Mi Mover. If the app is removed, it can be downloaded for free from the GetApps store. Run the program on both smartphones.

On the new device, select the role of “I am the recipient” and on the old one, “I am the sender.” The receiver smartphone will create a Wi-Fi hotspot. You will need to find this network in the list of available connections on the old phone and enter a password that will appear on the screen of the new gadget. After the connection, select the type of data to transfer.

• 📱 Contacts and Messages: Carrying the phone book, history SMS and MMS, blacklist.
• 🖼️ Multimedia: Photos, videos, music and voice recorder files are transmitted in original quality.
• ⚙️ System settings: Wi-Fi passwords, alarm clocks, notes, and even app shortcuts.
• 📲 Appendices: Installed by itself APK-Program files, but the data inside them (logins, game progress) may not be saved without a Google account.

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If the process is frozen at 99%, don't panic. Often the system completes the background indexing of files. Wait 5-10 minutes before forced closure of the application.

The Mi Mover copies installation files, but additional authorization is often required to keep the progress in games or settings of banking applications, and some secure applications (banks, government services) may not be automatically migrated for security reasons.

Synchronization through Google Account and Cloud Services

If you can't use direct phone connections, Google's cloud infrastructure comes to the rescue, a classic method that works on any Android smartphone, perfect for keeping contacts, calendars and notes, but limited by the amount of free storage available.

On your old device, make sure that sync is enabled. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. There should be a checkbox next to Sync. Click on three dots in the corner and select Sync Now. Wait until the process is over by checking the last sync time.

On the new Xiaomi, when you first turn on or through settings, add the same Google account. The system automatically prompts you to restore data from the backup. You can choose which apps and settings to download. This method is good because it “links” your data to the account, not to a specific hardware.

Also worth mentioning is Mi Cloud. If you’ve been using Xiaomi services extensively, your photos, voice recordings and notes may have already been saved there. Go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud and check status. On the new phone, just log into your Mi Account, and the data will be automatically pulled up.

Using a PC to back up large volumes

When it comes to hundreds of gigabytes of photos in the RAW-video format or collections 4K, And wireless methods can be too slow, and in this case, good old-fashioned cable. USB And the computer becomes best friends, and this technique also allows you to create a physical copy of the data on your hard drive, which is a good practice of digital hygiene.

Connect your old smartphone to your computer with a cable. On your phone screen, select USB File Transfer (MTP) mode. Open My Computer on your PC, find the device, and copy the DCIM (camera), Pictures, Download, and Music folders to a separate folder on your computer.

Then disconnect the old phone and connect the new one. Copy the saved folders into the corresponding directories of internal memory of the new device. For contacts and SMS, you can use Mi PC Suite (or its current counterparts, since official support for the old version has been discontinued), or simply export the contacts to a.vcf file and reload it as a regular document.

⚠️ Note: When copying through a PC, the folder structure may break. After transfer, be sure to check the gallery and file manager to make sure all files are read correctly.

It also allows you to sort out the garbage before you transfer it, so while the files are on your computer, you can delete duplicates, blurred photos and unnecessary screenshots by uploading only really valuable information to your new smartphone, which will help the new device run faster from the first days of use.

Deploy WhatsApp, Viber and Telegram

Messengers have a special place in users’ lives, and losing correspondence is unacceptable. Fortunately, modern versions of WhatsApp and Viber have built-in backup mechanisms that are tied to Google Drive or iCloud, but there are local ways.

For WhatsApp on your old phone, go to Settings → Chats → Chat Backup. Click Backup and wait until you complete. Make sure the copy is created on the Google account you're going to use on your new phone. When you install the app on your new device, it will prompt you to restore the history from the copy you found.

Viber works similarly: More → Settings → Account → Backup Viber. Once installed on a new device, type in the same phone number and the app will prompt you to recover data. Importantly, the phone number should be active and available to receive SMS with a confirmation code.

Telegram is a simpler service, because it's a cloud-based messenger. You don't have to create any backups. You just need to install the app, enter your phone number and password (if you have two-factor authentication installed), and all chats, channels, and media (unless you have cache restriction enabled) will be automatically loaded.

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Key point: To restore WhatsApp and Viber SIM-The card must be inserted into the phone (any) to receive the SMS code, and the Google account must be the same as the old device.

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