How to transfer your account information to another Xiaomi phone

Buying a new smartphone is always accompanied by a pleasant sense of anticipation, but the process of transferring information from an old device often turns into a real stress test. Owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem are in a better position, as the company has developed powerful tools for seamless migration. The right approach allows you to copy not only contacts and photos, but also the location of icons, Wi-Fi passwords and even the history of calls in minutes.

There are several proven ways to do this, each with its own characteristics: you can use the built-in Mi Mover app, Google cloud services or manual copying through your computer, and the choice of method depends on the amount of data, the speed of the Internet connection and whether you are switching from Android or iOS to Redmi or Poco.

In this article, we will take a look at all the preparation and transfer steps so that you can start using the gadget as soon as you remove it from the box. The fastest and most reliable way for Xiaomi devices is to use a local Wi-Fi connection through the Mi Mover app, which does not consume mobile traffic. Let’s look at how to prepare for the procedure to avoid losing important information.

Preparing the old and new device for migration

Before you start any data operations, you need to make sure that both devices are ready to work. First of all, check the battery power: both smartphones should have at least 50-60% charge, since the process of transferring large amounts of data can be energy intensive. If one of the phones runs out at a critical moment, the process can be interrupted, which will require a repeat of the procedure.

Make sure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. Even if you don’t plan to use cloud services, these technologies are essential to discover devices and create an access point. It’s also recommended to make room on the new phone by deleting temporary files or unnecessary apps so that internal memory doesn’t run out at the most inopportune moment.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to port data if one of the devices is in power saving mode.This mode may restrict the operation of background processes and Wi-Fi module, which will lead to a connection error or extremely low file transfer speeds.

If you are switching from an iPhone, make sure the device has the latest version of iOS installed and the smartphone itself is connected to a stable network. For Android users, it is important to check that the old device does not have aggressive antivirus or memory cleaners that can block the transmission application.

Using the Mi Mover app for fast transfer

The most effective tool is the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed, built into the MIUI and HyperOS shells, which ensures maximum compatibility. On the new phone, launch the app and select the role of "I'm the recipient" (or "New device"), and the system will create a Wi-Fi hotspot that you need to connect to from your old phone.

On the old device, also open Mi Mover, accept the terms of use, and select "I am the sender." Scan. QR-code that appears on the screen of a new smartphone, or find the device in the list of available networks. Once the connection is established, you will be asked to select data types to copy.

The interface allows you to flexibly customize the sample, you can only transfer contacts and messages, or copy everything, including music, videos and documents. Once you select, click the "Send" button and wait for the process to be completed. The speed depends on the amount of data, but usually ranges from 10 to 40 MB/s.

Sync with your Google account and Mi Cloud

An alternative and often more reliable way is to use cloud services. If you've used Android before, chances are your contacts and calendar are already saved to your Google Account. Simply enter your username and password on your new device the first time you set up, and the data will automatically be pulled from the cloud.

For users of the Xiaomi ecosystem, the Mi Account is critical, allowing you to synchronize not only contacts, but also notes, voice recorders, alarm settings and even the location of icons on your desktop. Sign in to your account in the settings menu, and the system will prompt you to restore data from the backup.

It is important to understand the difference between on-premises and cloud backups. Local is stored in your phone’s memory, cloud is stored on your company’s servers. For complete security, it is recommended to have both copies. Enable autosynchronization in the Settings menu → Mi Account → Sync so that new data is saved automatically.

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Tip: Before selling or disposing of an old phone, be sure to log out of Mi Account and Google Account, and remove the device from the list of trusted in your account security settings.

Manual transfer of multimedia and documents

Not all files are convenient to transfer through sync applications, especially if you are talking about gigabytes of high-resolution video. In such cases, it is more effective to use the computer as an intermediary. Connect the old phone to the PC in file transfer mode (MTP) and copy the DCIM, Pictures and Download folders to the hard drive.

Then plug in the new smartphone and move the files to the appropriate directories, which ensures that the original quality of photos and videos is not compressed by the compression algorithms of messengers or cloud services, and you have full control over the structure of the files.

For those who prefer wireless methods, you can use the protocol. FTP Or apps like Send Anywhere. FTP-server through the file manager on one phone and connect to it from another by entering the address in the browser or Explorer bar. This allows you to transfer files at high speed without installing additional software on the computer.

⚠️ Note: When you manually copy folders of system applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) through a computer, newer versions of these applications may not recognize old settings files due to changes in the encryption structure. Better use the built-in backup function inside the apps themselves.

Features of the transition from iOS and other Android

Switching from iPhone to Xiaomi has become much easier, but has its limitations. Apple's Move to iOS app doesn't work backwards, so use Mi Mover, which has a special version for iOS.It can transfer contacts, photos, videos and calendar events, but can't transfer purchased apps or iMessage message history.

When switching from other Android smartphones (Samsung, Honor, Realme), the Mi Mover also works perfectly. However, if the old device has a heavy custom shell, some system settings may not be correctly interpreted to MIUI.

Passwords are worth special attention. If you used a Google password manager or a third-party solution (for example, 1Password, Bitwarden), make sure that it is installed and authorized on the new device, which will save hours of manually configuring access to sites and services.

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Full data portability from iOS is only possible for basic content (photos, contacts), applications and their data (save in games, correspondence) will have to be restored again through the iCloud cloud or within the applications themselves.

Solving and completing the setup

After the transfer is complete, it may take some time for the new phone to index files and install all applications in the background. Don’t be afraid if the battery runs out faster than usual in the first hours – the system performs optimization.

Check the key functions: calls, internet, camera. If contacts are displayed incorrectly (for example, instead of number names), go to the Contacts app, select the display settings and make sure that sync with the correct acca-un (Google or Mi) is selected.

Be sure to check for system updates on your new device. Often, after the first turn on, a fresh security update or Android version is available, which will improve the stability of the data you just moved.