Changing your smartphone is always stressful, not so much with buying a new gadget as with the fear of losing accumulated information. ASUS owners who decide to move to the Xiaomi ecosystem often face the question: how quickly and without errors to transfer all their files, contacts and settings? Fortunately, modern Android operating systems provide powerful tools for migration, making this process as transparent as possible for the user.
The process of cloning data can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of internal memory you have, and it's important to understand that switching between different manufacturers (from ASUS ZenFone to Redmi or Poco) requires the use of universal methods or special intermediary applications.
Before you start, make sure both devices are at least 60 percent charged. Using Mi Mover requires installing the app on both smartphones, even on an old ASUS. Prepare a stable Wi-Fi connection, as transferring large amounts of data over the mobile Internet can be not only slow, but also expensive. In this article, we will break down each step in detail.
Preparing devices for data migration
The first step is to properly prepare both smartphones. On an ASUS device, you need to clear the cache and delete unnecessary files to speed up the transfer process. Check for system updates in the Settings menu → System → Software Update, as new patches often improve the stability of Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct, which are critical for file transfer.
On the new Xiaomi, when you first turn on, the system will suggest you set up the device. If you've already set up the phone, the best thing to do is to reset to factory settings for a clean migration, although this isn't always necessary. For most methods, you'll need a Google Account, which should be active on both gadgets.
Note the amount of free memory on a new device. If you move from ASUS to 64 GB and you were occupied by 100 GB to 128 GB, some of the data will have to be manually filtered. Decide in advance what applications and media files you really need to avoid clogging the memory of the new smartphone with garbage.
Use of the official Mi Mover app
The most effective way is to use Xiaomi’s native tool, the Mi Mover app, which is designed to transfer data from any Android device, including ASUS, to Mi, Redmi and Poco smartphones. The app can transfer contacts, messages, call history, photos, videos, music, documents and even some system settings.
The process starts with installing the app on both phones. On the new Xiaomi, it's often built into the system and is in the Tools folder. On ASUS, you need to download it from Google Play. Once you start, select the role of the device: on the old phone, click "I send" and on the new one, "I receive."
What if the Mi Mover can’t see the device?
Make sure that both phones are on GPS And Bluetooth, sometimes manually running scans helps. QR-And make sure that none of the devices are in power saving mode.> When the devices connect over a temporary Wi-Fi network, you'll see a list of categories to transfer. Here you can select specific types of data. Apps will be copied, but their data (logins, game progress) will only be saved if the apps support backup to the cloud or if they are Google system services. The transfer speed depends on the speed of the Wi-Fi modules in both smartphones. Once completed, Xiaomi will receive a report on the number of transferred objects. If some files are not copied, the application will suggest you try again only for them. Google Account Sync A classic method that works seamlessly on any version of Android. The essence of the method is that ASUS uploads data to the Google cloud and Xiaomi downloads it back. It's the perfect way to transfer contacts, calendar, notes and installed app lists. On an old device, go to Settings → Accounts → Google. Make sure to tick against all the items you want to save: Contacts, Calentar, Chrome, Drive. Press the sync button to get the data to the cloud immediately. It takes only a couple of minutes even if the Internet is slow. Type of data Synchronization Google Mi Mover Manual method Contact Automatic Yes Yes Yes (VCF) Photo/Video Through Google Photo Yes Through PC Applications List (download again) Yes (APK + Data) No Communication (SMS) No (no third-party utilities) Yes No On the new Xiaomi, when you first set up, type in the same email and password. The system will ask what to restore from a backup. Select the last restore point from the backup. ASUS. The phone will start quietly downloading apps from the Play Market in the background while you’re using the device, and it’s worth noting that this method won’t transfer photos and videos unless you have Autoboot and Sync enabled in the Google Photos app. Check this setting in advance so that your library does not get lost when changing. SIM-dump. Transferring media through your computer if your photos and videos are larger than yours 20-30 GB, wireless methods can be too long or too unstable, and in this case, the most reliable option is to use the computer as an intermediate buffer. ASUS PC-only USB-cable and select file transfer mode (MTP). Copy the folders. DCIM (Photos and video from the camera, Pictures (images from messengers), Download and Music in a separate folder on the hard drive of the computer. Wait for the copy to end, then safely remove the device. ⚠️ Warning: When copying large files, don't turn off the cable abruptly.This could damage the file system or lose some of the data in the last file to be copied.Use only original or quality cables.Now connect Xiaomi to your computer. Create a similar folder structure or simply drag the contents to the root of internal memory. Once the cable is turned off, the Mi file manager will automatically scan the memory and add new media to the gallery. While the data is on your computer, you can delete duplicates, blurry images or old screenshots so you don't clog your new smartphone. This is a great opportunity to start using Xiaomi from scratch. Posting and call history The hardest part of migration is to get a new smartphone. SMS and call log, as Google does not sync by default SMS So, the best way to do that is to go back to the Mi Mover app, which specializes in this data, and if for some reason you can't use Mi Mover, you can use third-party tools like this. SMS Backup & Restore. Install the app on ASUS, Backup and save the file to Google Drive. On Xiaomi, install the same app and recover data from the cloud. 💡For full cloning of WhatsApp, use the built-in backup function in the messenger itself (Settings) → chat → Backup), select Google Drive.On the new phone, just confirm recovery on the first run.Call history is usually carried along with contacts if they are synced with Google, but sometimes manual import via the Contacts app may be required» → Contact management → Import/export: Choose the source "Phone" or «SIM», If the data is stuck there, then after transfer, check for a few random dialogs in the SMS Make sure the dates and numbers are displayed correctly. In rare cases, changing the encoding or version of Android may cause problems with displaying long SMS, But this is solved by updating the Messages app. Problem solving and transfer errors During migration, users often face typical problems, such as a process that can freeze at 99% or break at half. MIUI Or HyperOS, which kills the background transfer process. To avoid this, on both phones, in the battery settings, find the transfer application (Mi Mover or Google Services) and set the No Limits mode. It is also recommended to turn off the lock screen for the transfer time, setting the value “Never” in the display settings. ⚠️ Warning: Do not try to interrupt the process if the transfer is frozen in the first 5 minutes of waiting. Forced reboots can lead to broken files. Another problem is the absence of some applications after the transfer. This is normal if the application was installed outside the Play Market (for example, the application was installed from the Play Market, APK-This program will have to be installed on Xiaomi manually, downloading the installers again. 💡The main difficulty in transitioning from ASUS Xiaomi is not the data itself, but authorization in banking applications and instant messengers that require confirmation by the user. SMS or re-entering the system. Frequently asked questions (FAQ) Will Wi-Fi and app passwords be saved after the transfer? Wi-Fi passwords will be saved if you use a Google account to sync. Passwords inside apps (banks, social networks) are not transferred for security purposes - you will have to re-enter them on a new device. Can I transfer the data if the screen is on ASUS broken? Yes, if the sensor is partially working or connected USB-If the screen is completely black, but the phone is turning on, you can try connecting to it from your computer in mode. MTP, But to start Mi Mover will require a working display or connection through HDMI-Adapter, should I take it out? SIM-map ASUS before the start, SIM-You can not remove the card, but to activate the new Xiaomi and receive the card. SMS-The confirmation codes are going to be used in the new phone. SIM-map to Xiaomi before setting up to confirm the number. What to do if Mi Mover writes "Connection error"? Try turning off mobile internet on both phones, leaving only Wi-Fi. Also make sure that on the old one ASUS In the date and time settings, it is automatic to determine, since time desynchronization often blocks the connection.