Changing the ecosystem from iOS to Android is often perceived by users as a complex and even frightening process, with the risk of losing important contacts, photos and correspondence. However, modern smartphone manufacturers, including Xiaomi, have created powerful tools that make the transition from the iPhone to the Redmi Note 10 Pro as easy and fast as possible. Owners of the new model with a storage capacity of 128 GB can not worry about the place, since most multimedia files successfully migrate without loss of quality.
The main difficulty in migrating is not the technical side of the process, but the psychological barrier and the differences in the logic of operating systems. Google and Xiaomi made sure that the user feels comfortable immediately after turning on the device. In this article, we will discuss detailed methods of transferring information using official utilities and time-tested methods.
Preparing iPhone and new Xiaomi smartphone for migration
Before starting the procedure, make sure that both devices are ready to go. Charge your iPhone and Redmi Note 10 Pro to at least 60-70%, as the process of transferring a large amount of data can significantly consume battery power. Also make sure that both devices are on Wi-Fi and they are connected to the same network, or the new smartphone has enough charge to distribute Wi-Fi if you use a direct connection.
On the new Xiaomi device, when you first start up, the system will suggest you start setting up. If you are already logged in to the desktop but the data is not transferred, you better reset or find the Mi Mover app in the Tools folder. On the iPhone, you need to go to the App Store and download the Mi Mover app of the same name, which is the official tool that provides the most stable connection between iOS and MIUI.
⚠️ Note: Do not interrupt the data transfer process or switch to other applications during the migration, as this may cause the process to freeze or file damage.
It’s important to check that the iPhone has power-saving features disabled that can block the app’s background operation.The Apple smartphone screen shouldn’t go out during transmission, so in the Screen and Brightness settings, temporarily set autolock to “Never.”
Use the Mi Mover app for full synchronization
Mi Mover is the main tool for Xiaomi owners, allowing you to transfer contacts, messages, call history, photos, videos and even installed apps (if available on Android). Run the application on both devices. On Redmi Note 10 Pro, select Reciever and on iPhone, Sender.
Once the role is chosen, the devices will find each other. QR-the code or name of the network to be connected to. Wi-Fi Direct technology used by the application provides high speed transfer without using Internet traffic.
☑️ Check before launching the Mi Mover
Choose the categories you want: contacts, images, videos, music and documents. Note that apps that are unparalleled in Google Play won’t be ported, but their lists will be saved for manual search. The process can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours depending on the amount of data on your iPhone.
- 📲 Click “Send” on your iPhone and confirm the connection request on Redmi.
- 📂 Select data categories: photos, contacts, messages, calendar.
- ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed without blocking device screens.
- ✅ Check the presence of files in the gallery and contacts of the new smartphone.
When completed, Redmi Note 10 Pro will be presented with a report on the number of items transferred, and the system will automatically sort files into the corresponding folders, creating a structure familiar to Android users.
Transferring contacts and calendars through Google Account
If you plan to (long-term) use the Android ecosystem, the most reliable way to save contacts is to sync through Google Account.This method ensures that your phone book is accessible from any device, whether it is a tablet, computer or new smartphone. On iPhone, go to Settings → Contacts → Accounts.
Add a new account by selecting the Google logo, and enter your Gmail email details. After logging in, make sure the switch opposite Contacts is activated (burns green). iOS will ask if you want to save your existing contacts to Google's server - agree.
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To speed up the synchronization of contacts on the iPhone, you can temporarily turn off mobile Internet and leave only Wi-Fi to make data more stable.
On Redmi Note 10 Pro, when you first set up, enter the same Google account. If your phone is already set up, go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google and click Sync. After a few minutes, all numbers, email addresses and calendar notes will appear in the respective MIUI apps.
| Type of data | Mode of transfer | Synchronization time | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contacts | Google Account | 1-5 minutes | Tall. |
| Photo/Video | Mi Mover / Google Photo | Depends on the volume. | Medium/High |
| Messages (SMS) | Mi Mover | Quickly. | Tall. |
| Calendar | Google Account | Instantly. | Tall. |
Google’s cloud services not only allow you to transfer data, but also back it up. If you lose or break the Redmi Note 10 Pro, you can recover your entire phone book in a few seconds by simply logging in to your account on any other device.
Photo and video migration: cloud or cable?
iPhone owners often face the problem of the HEIC photo format, which is the default image format used in iOS to save space, but does not always show correctly on other devices without converting.When using Mi Mover, the conversion occurs automatically, but the quality can be compressed. For maximum quality, it is better to use Google Photos or transfer via computer.
Install Google Photos on your iPhone from the App Store. Sign in to your account and enable Autoboot and Sync. The app will upload all your photos and videos to the cloud in original or optimized quality (depending on Google’s tariff settings). On the Redmi Note 10 Pro, just log in to the same account and the entire library will be available.
What to do if the photos are not uploaded?
The alternative for PC owners is to connect both phones to a computer, copy the DCIM folder from an iPhone (via iTunes or Windows Explorer) and take it to the root of Xiaomi's internal memory, a method that is most reliable for transferring terabytes of video at the original 4K resolution.
Don’t forget that the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a Dolby Vision-enabled screen and a high refresh rate, so your older videos may look even better after porting. Check the MIUI gallery settings to enable high-resolution photo display.
Transfer of correspondence WhatsApp and other messengers
The most painful issue when switching from iOS to Android is WhatsApp correspondence history. The transfer is officially possible, but requires strict conditions. On iPhone, make sure you have a backup in iCloud (WhatsApp → Settings → Chats → Copy Backup).
However, the standard method of recovering from iCloud on Android doesn’t work directly due to differences in file systems.For Xiaomi, there is an official utility or built-in feature when you initially set up the phone.If the phone is already set up, you’ll need a factory reset to activate the migration wizard, which will prompt you to migrate data from iOS, including WhatsApp.
⚠️ Note: The process of transferring WhatsApp via cable or official Xiaomi utility completely erases the chat history on the new phone, if it was there, and replaces it with data from the iPhone.
For other messengers, such as Telegram or Viber, the situation is simpler. Telegram stores the entire history on the server, just enter the phone number and confirmation code. Viber allows you to back up to Google Drive (you need to install the Google Drive app on your iPhone, log in to your account and make a Viber backup there).
- 📱 Install WhatsApp on the new Redmi Note 10 Pro.
- 🔢 Sign in using the same phone number as on your iPhone.
- 🔄 Follow the on-screen instructions to detect a local copy or use the Lightning-USB-C cable (if supported by the customizable wizard).
- 💬 Wait for the recovery of message history and media files.
If the automatic transfer didn’t work, you can use paid third-party software on your PC, but it’s less secure in terms of data privacy.The official cable path when you initially set up MIUI remains the most reliable.
Configure the MIUI interface after switching from iOS
After transferring data, the iPhone user may feel unaccustomed due to the lack of a home button and other navigation principle. Redmi Note 10 Pro offers flexible control settings. Go to Settings → Desktop → Navigation System. Here you can choose gesture control (analogue of iPhone) or the classic three buttons.
For the most similarity to iOS, you can change the theme. In the Themes app on your desktop, find the Profile or Search section and type in “iOS” or “iPhone.” There are many quality themes that change icons, notification curtains and even lockscreen, making them almost identical to Apple’s interface.
You also need to configure the Floating Window and the Sidebar, which are the features of MIUI. They allow you to run apps on top of others, which is much more convenient than implementing multitasking in iOS. Activate this feature in Settings → Special features → Sidebar.
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MIUI allows you to fully customize the appearance and behavior of the system, turning Android into a hybrid, convenient for a former iPhone user.
Don't forget to check notification settings. Unlike iOS, Android is more strict about the background of apps. Go to Settings → Apps → Application Management, find important messengers, and select "No restrictions" in Battery, which ensures that you don't miss any messages.