The transition to a new smartphone, especially when changing the manufacturer’s ecosystem, often causes a lot of questions and concerns. The process of migrating from Honor devices to current Xiaomi models, such as the Redmi 10 Pro, requires a careful approach due to the differences in the shells of EMUI and MIUI. Modern methods allow you to perform this procedure almost completely automatically, preserving the folder structure and most settings.
However, there are nuances related to Google services and features of messenger backup. Incorrect sequence of actions can lead to loss of media or the need to re-authorize in banking applications. In this guide, we will discuss all the steps, from basic preparation to fine-tuning the system after the transfer.
The focus will be on using the dedicated Mi Mover tool, which is a standard solution for the Xiaomi ecosystem, and we will also look at alternative ways through cloud storage and on-premise backups so that you have the most suitable option depending on the amount of information and Internet connection speed.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before the active transfer phase begins, a number of preparatory steps must be taken on both devices, which is a critical step, as it ensures the stability of the connection and prevents interruption in the middle. Make sure that both smartphones have at least 60% battery life, and ideally connect them to a power source.
On the Honor device, you should check the availability of free space and the relevance of system updates to avoid conflicts of versions of software when transferring data, and it is also recommended to clear the cache of system applications so as not to transfer junk files to the new Redmi 10 Pro.
- 🔋 Charge both smartphones to at least 60% or connect to a charger.
- 📶 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (preferably 5 GHz for high speeds).
- 💾 Free up space on the new Xiaomi if it already has temporary files.
- 🔒 Unlock the screens of both phones and allow access to files when requested.
It is important to determine the method of transfer. For large volumes of data (over 32 GB), using Wi-Fi Direct through the translation application will be much faster than cloud services. If you transfer only contacts and calendar, suffice will sync through your Google account.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to start the transfer process if one of the devices is power saving mode, which can cause the Wi-Fi Direct connection to break at the most inopportune time.
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Using the Mi Mover app to migrate fully
The most efficient way to transfer is to use the official Mi Mover app, preinstalled on the Redmi 10 Pro and available for download in the app store on the Honor device, which creates a direct connection between phones, bypassing the provider's Internet channel, which ensures high transfer speeds.
When you launch the app on your new Xiaomi smartphone, you need to select the role of “I’m a recipient”; on the old Honor device, you select the option “I’m a sender”. QR-code or connect to a manually created Wi-Fi network.
The interface allows you to flexibly customize the selection of categories. You can exclude system settings or applications that you do not plan to use on the new MIUI shell. The copying process is displayed as a progress bar with the remaining time.
- 📲 Download Mi Mover to Honor from Google Play or official website.
- 🔗 On Redmi 10 Pro, launch the app and select “I am the recipient».
- 📸 Scan it. QR-camera code of an old phone for pairing.
- ✅ Select all the necessary categories and click “Send».
It is worth noting that some system settings EMUI cannot be converted into a format MIUI In this case, the app will simply skip them by focusing on user-generated content: photos, videos, contacts and installed content. APK-file.
What to do if the Mi Mover is frozen?
Features of transferring WhatsApp and messengers
Transferring WhatsApp’s history across different Android ecosystems (especially Honor to Xiaomi) has its own peculiarities: the standard backup in Google Drive often works flawlessly, but sometimes there are version conflicts or file paths.
The most reliable method is to create a local backup on an old device and manually move the WhatsApp folder (or Android/media/com.whatsapp in newer versions of Android) to a new phone.However, starting with Android 11 and up, access to these folders is limited, so using the built-in migration function inside WhatsApp itself is a priority.
To successfully complete the procedure, make sure that on the new Redmi 10 Pro phone you sign in to your WhatsApp account with the same phone number. When you first start, the messenger will prompt you to recover a story from the Google Drive cloud.
| Method | Speed. | Reliability | Requirements |
|---|---|---|---|
| Google Drive | Medium | Tall. | Google account, Wi-Fi |
| Local backup | Tall. | Medium | File Manager, access to folders |
| Mi Mover | Tall. | Medium | WhatsApp installed on both |
If automatic recovery doesn’t work, you can try the Chat Transfer feature inside WhatsApp settings on your old phone before you switch, which will create a special file that you need to open on your new device.
⚠️ Note: When transferring WhatsApp, make sure the phone number is active and able to receive SMS for confirmation, since without a confirmation code, it is impossible to log into the account on a new device.
Synchronize contacts, calendar and Google services
The basic Android infrastructure is built around a Google account, unless your Honor contacts are saved on a Google account. SIM-The card and not in the memory of the phone, and synchronized with Google, the process of transition to Redmi 10 Pro will take a few minutes.
When you first set up your new smartphone, you just need to type in the same Gmail address, and it automatically tightens your contacts, your calendar, your Google Keep notes, and your reminders, and it's the cleanest way to migrate, and it doesn't leave any extra garbage in the system.
For users who are actively using the Honor (HiCloud) cloud, the situation is a little more complicated: You will need to install the HiCloud app or go through the browser to a new phone to upload contacts in.vcf format and then import them into Google or phone contacts.
- 📧 Sign in to your Google account when you first set up Redmi.
- 🔄 Enable contact and calendar synchronization in account settings.
- 📥 Export Contacts from Honor Cloud in a Format VCF if necessary.
- 📂 Import the file VCF via the Contacts app on Xiaomi.
Remember that photos saved in Google Photos will also appear on the new device automatically, provided that sync is enabled, which eliminates the need to manually copy gigabytes of media files.
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If the contacts are maintained on SIM-Use the function "Import with the card" SIM-Maps" in the Contacts on Xiaomi app to transfer them to your phone's memory and Google account for security.
Solving problems with Google services on Honor
Owners of new Honor smartphones released after the imposition of sanctions may face the lack of pre-installed services Google (GMS), which creates additional difficulties when transferring data, as standard Android mechanisms may not work properly.
If your Honor doesn’t have a Play Market store, you’ll need to install basic Google services first through the GBox or GSpace app, or use the “Phone Clone” method from Google. Huawei/Honor, However, it is best to transfer to Xiaomi using the method of using QR-code when you initially set up Redmi, when the system prompts you to copy data from another Android device.
In case the automatic methods do not work due to the lack of GMS on the source, the only reliable option is to manually transfer media files through the computer or use the “Send nearby” function (if it works between different brands), and for contacts – export to the file.
On Redmi 10 Pro, you will need to reconfigure Mi Pay or use alternative methods of contactless payment, since card data is not transferred between different payment systems for security purposes.
⚠️ Note: When transferring from devices without Google services, make sure you remember passwords from all important accounts, as automatic login through stored data in the browser may not work without syncing Chrome.
Completion of customization and optimization of Redmi 10 Pro
Once the data transfer is successfully completed, the MIUI (or HyperOS) shell has different energy-saving and permission management features than EMUI. The first thing to do is check all mission-critical applications.
Xiaomi’s system aggressively saves battery life, so instant messengers and email clients can avoid notifications in the background. You need to manually go to the battery settings for each important application and select “No Limits” mode.
It's also worth checking the permissions. Unlike other manufacturers, MIUI can request permissions to start a startup separately. Go through the list of installed applications and make sure that the navigators, trackers and instant messengers have the necessary rights.
- 🔋 Set up auto-run for WhatsApp, Telegram and mail.
- 🔒 Check access to microphone and geolocation for maps and voice recorder.
- 🎨 Customize the theme as old Honor themes won’t fit.
- 🧹 Remove duplicate applications if they appeared after the migration.
The final touch is to check the integrity of the files, open the gallery and file manager, make sure that all the photos are displayed correctly and the videos are played without errors. If some files are corrupted, you may need to repeat them through the file. USB-cable.
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After the migration, be sure to go to the battery settings for each messenger and select No Limits mode to ensure you receive notifications.