Changing a mobile device is always an exciting process, especially when you need to save all the accumulated information, including contacts, photos and app settings. Honor smartphone owners who decide to switch to the more productive Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 Pro often face the question of how to copy the contents of memory as quickly and without loss. Modern technology allows you to perform this procedure in minutes using built-in tools or third-party utilities.
Data migration has become much easier in recent years, and you don't have to be a tech person, but there are a few things that are nuanced about the EMUI or Magic UI shells on an old device and MIUI on a new one, and understanding these differences can help you avoid common mistakes, such as missing messages or failing to sync Wi-Fi passwords.
In this article, we will take a closer look at the most effective portability techniques, focusing on Xiaomi’s standard app, which is the gold standard for this operation. You’ll learn how to get both smartphones ready for operation, what permissions you need to provide and what to do if data transfer is interrupted halfway.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before any copying procedure is started, it is critical to properly prepare both devices. 50-60%, As the active transmission of large amounts of data over Wi-Fi Direct can significantly consume energy, it is also recommended to make room on the Redmi Note. 10 Pro, if it has already been used to avoid conflicts when writing files.
Both smartphones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network, although current methods often create their own access point for direct transmission. Check that the Honor device has data transfer and geolocation enabled, as these modules are used to find neighboring devices on the local network. Be sure to unlock the screens of both devices before starting the process.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to interrupt the transfer process or switch between apps on smartphones while copying.This can damage the contact database files or messages, the restoration of which will require a complete reset of the settings.
There are several ways to solve the problem, each of which has its own advantages depending on the amount of information: if you have a lot of photos and videos, you better use a wired method or specialized software.
- 📱 Make sure that both devices have the latest security updates installed.
- 🔋 Connect both smartphones to a power source or make sure the battery is high.
- 📶 Check the stability of the Wi-Fi connection or the availability of free memory space.
Use the Mi Mover app for Honor
The most effective and recommended way is to use the official Mi Mover app, which is designed specifically for migrating from any Android device to Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. On the new Redmi Note 10 Pro, this app is often preinstalled in the Tools folder, but if it is not available, it can be downloaded for free from Google Play or GetApps.
On an old Honor device, you'll need to install Mi Mover manually. Once installed, run the app on both smartphones. On the new device, select "I'm a recipient" and on the old Honor, "I'm a sender." QR-code or connect through device search on the local network.
Once the device interfaces are successfully connected, the device interfaces sync up, and the Honor screen will show a list of data categories available for transfer, you can choose all at once or manually mark only the desired items, such as Contacts, Messages, Applications and Multimedia. The Mi Mover algorithm is optimized for data compression, which speeds up the process.
What if the Mi Mover can’t see the Honor device?
If the automatic search doesn’t work, try manually creating a Wi-Fi hotspot on the Redmi Note 10 Pro and connecting to it with Honor. Also make sure that the old device allows installation in the security settings from unknown sources if the application is not downloaded from the official store.> Transfer through Google Account and cloud services Alternative and often used method is synchronization through Google account. This method is ideal for transferring contacts, notes, calendar events and list of installed applications. On the Honor device, go to the settings, find the section "Users and accounts" and make sure that you will simply restore the login from your Google Note account from the first item. However, it is worth remembering that photos and videos, if they are not uploaded to Google Photos, will not be transferred this way, they will have to be copied separately. Honor device owners can also use the Honor Cloud or Huawei Cloud cloud storage if they have actively used these services. This will require installing the app on a new smartphone, logging in and downloading the files, especially for those who have large archives of documents in the manufacturer’s ecosystem. ☁️ Contacts and calendars are synced automatically when you log in to your Google account. 📸 It is better to upload photos to Google Photos or Google Drive in advance. 📝 Notes may require separate export if a proprietary application has been used. The choice of a particular method depends on your priorities: speed, data volume or having a stable Internet. Local methods such as Mi Mover work faster and do not consume mobile traffic. Cloud methods are convenient because they do not require both devices to be near at the time of setting up, but can be slow with a large amount of files. The table below compares the main characteristics of different migration methods, which will help you choose the best option for your situation. Method Speed Needs Internet Best for Mi Mover High No (Wi-Fi Direct) Full system copy, photos, Google apps Average Yes Contacts, calendar, Bluetooth settings Low No Multiple Contacts or Files USB-cable + If you plan to carry a few tens of gigabytes of photos and videos, using a cable and a computer can be the most reliable, albeit more time-consuming way. In this case, the files are simply copied from the internal Honor drive to the PC, and then to the Redmi Note 10 Pro. The transfer of multimedia and WhatsApp messages deserves special attention to the transfer of correspondence from messengers, in particular WhatsApp. Standard copying methods often do not affect chat history for encryption reasons. For WhatsApp, the best way to use the built-in backup feature on Google Drive on your old device is to use the new Redmi Note 10 Pro when you first install WhatsApp will offer to restore the backup. Make sure you use the same phone number and the same Google account. If you're using local backup, the database file will need to be manually moved to the appropriate folder through the file manager. For photos and videos that take up most of the memory, Mi Mover is perfect. It copies the original files in full resolution. When using cloud services, monitor the compression quality: in the settings of Google Photos, you can select the “Original” mode so as not to lose the quality of images taken on the Honor camera. ⚠️ Note: After transferring the data, check the gallery. Sometimes thumbnails may not be immediately updated, and the phone will waste charge on indexing new media files. Give the device time to complete this background process. Set up the new Redmi Note 10 Pro after transfer After successfully completing the data copy, your Redmi Note 10 Pro will require additional adjustment. MIUI system can offer to optimize the work of ported applications for its interface. It is also worth checking the notification settings, since they work more aggressively than in the stock Android or EMUI. Remember to re-authorize in applications that require increased security, such as banking customers and government services. Often, the MIUI system will require re-transferring from different devices, as the biometrics, so you will need to enter the device, or fingerprints, so you will need to connect to the device. An important step is to check the integrity of the data: open a few random photos, check for all contacts, and try to send a test message. If you've used Mi Mover, the folder structure may change, and some files may end up in new directories, which is easily solved through a standard conductor. Can I transfer data if the screen on Honor is broken? If the sensor doesn't work, but the image is there, you can try connecting it? USB-mouse-wise OTG-Adapter to control: If the screen is completely black, transfer is only possible through cloud services, if synchronization was enabled earlier, or through a connection to a PC in file transfer mode, if the phone was previously allowed to debug. USB What to do with the Mi Mover app after the transfer? After a successful migration, the Mi Mover app can be removed from both devices, as it is no longer required for daily work. It takes up minimal space, but its removal will help order in the list of applications. On the new device, it can remain in the system tool folder. Will passwords from Wi-Fi networks remain in the system toolbox? When using Mi Mover and selecting the appropriate item in the settings, passwords from stored Wi-Fi networks are transferred automatically. When synchronized through a Google account, this feature is also supported on Android 10 and above, but may require confirmation on the old device.