Changing the ecosystem from iOS to Android often causes users to worry about losing personal information, photos and important contacts. The transition to the Redmi Note 10 Pro is a significant step that opens up new customization and functionality, but requires competent training. Modern tools allow data migration almost completely automatically, minimizing manual labor and time costs.
The process of transferring information from the iPhone to Xiaomi has become much easier thanks to the introduction of specialized utilities from the manufacturer. You do not need to be a technical specialist to copy media files, call history and messages. The main thing is to understand the logic of the Android file system, which is different from the closed structure of iOS.
In this article, we will take a closer look at all the current synchronization methods, including cloud services, local Wi-Fi connection and wired methods. We will focus on the nuances that are often overlooked, such as transferring two-factor authentication and passwords. Proper preparation of devices before starting the procedure guarantees the success of the operation.
Preparing devices before data migration
Before any transfer operation is started, it is critical to properly prepare both devices: Make sure your iPhone is at least 60 percent charged and the Redmi Note 10 Pro has a full battery charge.
The amount of data on the new smartphone should be sufficient to accommodate all the information from the old device. If you plan to transfer several hundred gigabytes of photos and videos, make sure that Xiaomi’s internal memory is not full of system files.
⚠️ Note: Before starting the transfer, it is strongly recommended to back up your iPhone data via iTunes or iCloud.This will allow you to recover information in case of unforeseen errors during migration.
Don’t forget to update the operating system on both smartphones to the latest available versions. On iPhone, go to Settings → Main → Software Update, and on Xiaomi in Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version. Up-to-date software provides better compatibility of data protocols.
☑️ Checking the readiness of devices
Using the Mi Mover application for portability
The most efficient and native way to transfer data is to use the proprietary Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on most Xiaomi smartphones and allows you to transfer contacts, messages, photos, music and even some system settings. For the iPhone, the app version is available in the App Store.
The process starts with installing the app on an iOS device, and when you start, you have to select the role of the device: on the iPhone, click "I send" and on the Redmi Note 10 Pro, "I am the recipient." QR-code or connect to a Wi-Fi network to establish a connection.
The application interface allows you to flexibly configure the types of data you transmit, you can choose only contacts and calendars, or run a full copy of media files, and the speed of transfer depends on the amount of data and the stability of the wireless connection between devices.
- 📲 Download Mi Mover from the App Store on iPhone.
- 📡 Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network or use an access point.
- 📂 Select file types to transfer in the application interface.
- ⏳ Wait for the process to be completed without turning off smartphone screens.
What if Mi Mover can’t see the iPhone?
Sync with Google Account and iCloud
An alternative and often more reliable method is cloud sync. Because the Redmi Note 10 Pro runs on Android, it is deeply integrated with Google services. Contacts, email and calendar from the iPhone are easiest to transfer by syncing them with a Google account.
On iPhone, go to Settings → Contacts → Accounts and add your Google account. Turn on the Contacts toggle to copy to the Google cloud. After that, on the new Xiaomi, you just need to log into the same account when you first set up or in the settings menu.
For photos and videos, Google Photos is the best option. Install the app on your iPhone, log in to your account and enable autoload. All your media files will appear in the new smartphone gallery automatically after you log in.
| Type of data | Synchronization method | Speed. | Reliability |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contacts | Google Account | Instantly. | Tall. |
| Photo/Video | Google Photos / Mi Cloud | Depends on the Internet. | Tall. |
| Communications | Mi Mover | Medium | Medium |
| Annexes | Google Play Store | Depends on size. | Tall. |
Transfer of multimedia and documents via PC
If the data is in the tens of gigabytes, wireless methods can be too slow, and the best solution is to use a personal computer as an intermediary, connect your iPhone to your PC and copy photos and videos through a standard Explorer or Photos app.
After downloading data from iOS devices, connect Redmi Note 10 Pro in file transfer mode (MTP). Create a folder on an internal drive, for example, Import_from_iPhone, And you can move all the files there, and it takes longer, but it's a stable process.
Documents downloaded from Safari are usually in the Files folder on the iPhone, and can also be transferred to a PC, and then to related directories on Android, such as Downloads or Documents. Android folders are more open-sourced, giving more freedom to organize.
⚠️ Note: When copying video via PC, make sure that the file formats are compatible with Xiaomi player. HEIC (photo) may require conversion or installation of an additional codec, although MIUI It usually works automatically.
Using a USB-C to Lightning cable (if there is an adapter) or a USB-Lightning + USB-C bundle allows you to connect phones directly through the file manager, but this method requires support for the MTP protocol on the iOS side, which is limited to Apple.
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Use high-quality cables to transfer large files. Cheap cables can only support charging or have low data rates, which will significantly increase copying time.
Message transfer nuances and call history
Transferring SMS and call history is one of the most difficult tasks when switching between different OSes. Standard Android tools often cannot read the messaging database from iOS due to differences in encryption and storage structure.
Mi Mover claims to support messaging, but in practice, success depends on the iOS version and access rights. If the automatic port fails, you can use third-party utilities on your PC, such as iMazing or AnyTrans, which are able to export SMS to readable formats.
iPhone call history is stored locally and does not sync with iCloud in the way that it can be easily imported into Android, and users often have to put up with losing their call history or manually keeping it if it is critical.
For instant messengers, the situation is different. WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber have their own built-in backup mechanisms. WhatsApp on iPhone you need to make a backup in iCloud, and then when installed on Xiaomi, choose recovery from iCloud, although this path is sometimes thorny due to the binding to Google Drive on Android.
- 📞 Call history rarely moves entirely between iOS and Android.
- 💬 WhatsApp requires backup in iCloud before changing phone.
- 📱 Telegram syncs all chats automatically through the cloud.
- 🔒 iMessages won’t arrive on Android until disabled on iPhone.
Completion of configuration and installation of applications
After the successful data transfer, the final setup of the Redmi Note 10 Pro begins. You need to re-authorize in all applications. Remember that passwords from the iCloud keychain will not automatically go to Google Password Manager without using third-party browsers or manual export.
Most popular apps are available on the Google Play Store. Find them by name and install them. Paid apps purchased from the App Store will have to be repurchased, as licenses do not cross between Apple and Google stores.
Pay special attention to the notification settings. In MIUI, the system aggressively manages energy, so for important messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, mail) you need to manually allow work in the background. Go to Settings → Applications → [Application Name] → Autorun and turn on permission.
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Don’t forget to turn off iMessage on your iPhone before retrieving it. SIM-cards, otherwise SMS Other iPhone users may still be coming to an old phone instead of a new Xiaomi.
Check the basic functions: camera, microphone, speakers and fingerprint sensor. Make sure all contacts are displayed correctly, without duplicates that often occur with multiple synchronization. Clear duplicates in the Contacts app.