Changing your smartphone is always accompanied by a slight stress, because you need not only physically rearrange. SIM-The owners of Honor devices, who decided to move to the Xiaomi ecosystem, often face the peculiarities of the interfaces. MIUI and EMUI, But with the technology that's available, you can migrate data as quickly as possible without losing important information.
The process of transferring data from Honor to Redmi 10 has become much easier thanks to the availability of specialized utilities from manufacturers and powerful Google tools. You do not need to be a technical specialist to copy contacts, photos, music and even placement of applications on a new device.
In this article, we will take a look at all the sync options available, from the official Mi Mover app to manually copying via your computer. We will focus on the nuances of transferring messengers, passwords and system settings so that your new Redmi 10 will become a full replacement for the old gadget in a matter of minutes.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before any copying process begins, it is critical to properly prepare both smartphones, and the batteries of both devices should be at least 50-60% charged, since the active transmission of large amounts of data over Wi-Fi can significantly consume energy. If the phone runs out in the process, the procedure will stop and you will have to start all over again, which is especially unpleasant when transferring heavy files.
Both smartphones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network if you plan to use cloud methods or wireless transmission.Make sure both devices have Bluetooth module and geolocation enabled, as some system services use these protocols to locate nearby devices and establish a secure connection.
⚠️ Warning: Do not start the transfer process if one of the smartphones has critical system updates that require a reboot.
Using the Mi Mover application for portability
The most effective and native way to switch to Xiaomi devices is to use the proprietary Mi Mover utility.This tool is designed specifically for migrating from Android smartphones of any brands, including Honor, and allows you to transfer contacts, messages, call log, photos, music, videos, documents and even installed applications.
To get started, you need to install the Mi Mover app on both smartphones. On the new Redmi 10, it is often already built into the system and is located in the Tools folder or available through settings. On the old Honor, you need to download the application from Google Play or the official Xiaomi website. After launching on the new device, choose the role of “I’m a recipient” (I’m a sender) and on the old one, you choose the role of “I’m a sender”.
The connection process is performed by scanning QR-The speed of data transfer via Mi Mover is usually much higher than through Bluetooth, since direct Wi-Fi connection between devices is created. You can choose specific types of data to copy, which allows you to avoid clogging your new phone with unnecessary garbage from your old one.
- 📱 Supports the transmission of contacts, messages and call history without distortion.
- 🖼️ Copys photos and videos in their original quality, storing the metadata of the shooting.
- 📲 Allows you to move the list of installed applications, although the data inside them may require a separate login.
- 🔒 Uses a local connection, which guarantees the confidentiality of data without access to the Internet.
⚠️ Note: When transferring apps from Honor to Redmi 10 some system applications Huawei/Honor Xiaomi will not be installed due to incompatibility of system libraries.
What if the Mi Mover can’t see the device?
Make sure both phones are enabled with GPS and Bluetooth. Sometimes it helps to restart the app or reboot both smartphones. Also check if the antivirus does not block the creation of a local network.> Google Ecosystem Sync through your Google account is a universal bridge between any Android devices. If you have previously used a Honor smartphone with Google services, then most of your information (contacts, notes, calendar, photos) is already stored in the cloud. When you first set up Redmi 10, just type the same email address and the system will prompt you to restore data from the backup. For photos and videos, it is best to use Google's photo, synchronize and complete the process ("Google it is better to synchronize, synchronize and complete the process.") Once you log in to the same Xiaomi account, all your photos will automatically appear in the gallery, taking up the minimum space on the internal drive thanks to the “Save space” function. Contacts and calendar events are synced instantly after adding an account in the Settings section. → Accounts and syncs: This is the most reliable way to avoid losing important phone numbers, as they are tied to a cloud profile, not a cloud profile. SIM-phone-card. 📧 Automatic synchronization of contacts, mail and calendar events. ☁️ Google Photos saves original images in the cloud with access from any device. 📝 Google Keep Notes and Drive Documents are available immediately after authorization. ⚙️ Recover Wi-Fi passwords and some system settings through Google backup. If wireless methods seem too slow or unstable, the classic way through the computer remains the gold standard of reliability. This method is especially relevant if you need to transfer gigabytes of video files or heavy archives. USB-cable and computer with Windows or macOS. Connect Honor to your PC, select mode USB «File transfer» (MTP) In the notifications, copy the folders you want (DCIM, Pictures, Download, Music) to your computer's hard drive. Then disable your old phone, connect Redmi 10 and move the files to the appropriate directories of the new device. ⚠️ Note: When copying through a computer, do not remove the abruptly cable while writing data. Always use the Safe Device Removal feature in the OS or pre-disable USB-debugging, if it was included. 💡When manually copying, create the same folder names on the new phone as you did on the old one (for example, DCIM/Camera), MacOS users will need to install additional software, as this OS does not see the Android device out of the box. It is recommended to use the free utility Android File Transfer or OpenMTP, which allows you to work with the file system of the phone as with a regular flash drive. The transfer of WhatsApp and Telegram messengers deserve special attention messengers, since their correspondence history is often stored locally or in specific clouds. 10, enter the phone number, and all chats, channels and groups will be downloaded automatically, since the history is stored on the messenger servers. WhatsApp is more complicated because the history of correspondence is tied to the Google Drive account (on Android). → chat → Backup chats and click on "Backup." Make sure you're using the same Google account that you'll be using on your new phone. When you first run WhatsApp on Redmi 10, the app will find the backup in the cloud and prompt you to restore the history. To recover WhatsApp history via Google Drive, both phones must use the same Google account and the phone number must be moved to the new device to receive SMS confirmation. 💡WhatsApp history is only restored from the cloud copy of Google Drive; local files without binding to a Google account will not help when changing your device. To make it easier to choose the best way to migrate data, we have prepared a basic method comparison table that will help you quickly navigate your priorities, whether it's speed, data volume or Internet availability. Method Speed Needs Internet What carries Mi Mover High No (locally) Everything (contacts, photos, apps, settings) Google Account Average Yes Contacts, calendar, photo (via Google Photos) Computer (USB) Very high No Files (photos, videos, music, documents) Bluetooth Low No Only contacts and small files Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Can you transfer data from Honor to Xiaomi without the Internet? Yes, it's possible. Use the Mi Mover app, which creates a direct Wi-Fi connection between phones, or connect both devices to your computer via a computer. USB-cables for manual file copying. Will the photos disappear after transferring to the new Redmi 10? No, if the process was successful. However, it is recommended that before resetting the old phone, make sure that the photos opened in the gallery of the new device. For security, always back up on your PC or in the cloud before any manipulations. Should I reset Honor to factory settings before selling? Definitely. After successfully transferring data to Redmi 10, perform a full reset (Settings → System → Reset) to Honor to delete all personal information before transferring the device to the new owner. Will passwords from Wi-Fi networks be transferred?