Changing a smartphone is always stressful, not so much with getting used to a new interface as with losing accumulated digital history. When a user moves from the Huawei ecosystem to Xiaomi devices, they often fear losing important contacts, correspondence or settings. Fortunately, modern technology allows you to automate this process, making it fast and safe for the owner of the gadget.
The Phone Clone app (or its Mi Mover analog) creates a local Wi-Fi network through which information is transmitted directly, bypassing cloud storage servers, which guarantees high speed and privacy, since your data does not leave the perimeter of two physical devices.
In this article, we will discuss each step of the procedure in detail so that you can safely transition to the new Xiaomi, retaining all the familiar surroundings. We will look at the nuances of the setting, possible errors and ways to eliminate them, ensuring you a comfortable start with the new device.
Preparing devices for synchronization
Before the active copying phase begins, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps that are often ignored by users, which leads to failures. First of all, make sure that both the old Huawei and the new Xiaomi have a battery charge of at least 50%, and it is better to connect them to a power source for the duration of the procedure.
It is also critical to check for free space on the receiving device: If you plan to transfer a full clone of the system, the amount of free memory on Xiaomi should exceed the amount of data on Huawei, it is recommended to delete unnecessary cached files in advance or temporarily move heavy videos to the computer.
- 📱 Make sure both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, even if the transmission is direct.
- 🔋 Connect both smartphones to a charger or power bank for voltage stability.
- 📶 Turn off the "Energy Saving" mode on both devices so that the system does not interrupt the background activity process.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to use public Wi-Fi networks (cafes, airports) to create a hotspot between phones. IP-addresses and interconnection.
Don’t forget to unlock the screens of both devices before launching the app. Android’s security system can block file transfers if the smartphone goes into sleep mode during operation.
Installation and configuration of Phone Clone
On new Xiaomi models with MIUI or HyperOS shell, the migration app is often already built into a system called “Mi Mover.” However, for compatibility with Huawei, it is better to use a universal solution or official application from Huawei if it is available in AppGallery or Google Play. In most cases, Xiaomi has a “Mi Mover” pre-installed, which is great at taking data from other brands.
If you use Huawei’s Phone Clone, you’ll need to install it on both devices. On Xiaomi, you can do this through the GetApps store or download it. APK-After installation, run the application on both gadgets.
The interface will suggest selecting the device role. On the old Huawei, select “This is the old phone” and on the new Xiaomi, “This is the new phone,” and the system will immediately start searching for available pairing devices.
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Data connection and selection process
After choosing the role of the device, Xiaomi will create a Wi-Fi hotspot. QR-code that needs to be scanned by the camera or through the application interface on Huawei, an alternative is to manually search the device in the list of available Wi-Fi networks if the scan does not work.
Once the connection is established, Huawei will display a list of data categories available for transfer, you can select specific file types or copy everything at once, and the system will analyze the amount of data and the time it takes to complete the operation.
| Type of data | Description | Time-effect |
|---|---|---|
| Contacts and SMS | Textual information, weighs little | Instantly. |
| Photos and videos | Heavy media files, gallery | Long (depending on volume) |
| Annexes | Installation Packages (APK) | Middle-Average |
| System settings | Wi-Fi passwords, alarm clocks | Quickly. |
Please note that porting apps may not retain their internal authorization for security reasons.You may need to re-enter your usernames and passwords after migrating to Xiaomi.
Why are some apps not portable?
Nuances of WhatsApp and messengers transfer
The topic of instant messengers deserves special attention, as it is the most sensitive part of a user’s digital life. WhatsApp has its own backup system, which is tied to a Google Drive account or local storage.
When using Phone Clone or Mi Mover, WhatsApp will be transferred as normal. APK-However, the correspondence history may not automatically tighten if the correct sequence of actions is not performed. It is recommended to make a local backup in the settings of the messenger on Huawei before transferring.
- 💬 Go to Settings. → chat → Backup chats on your old phone and click “Backup».
- 📂 Make sure that the copy is created on Google Drive if you plan to use this method.
- 🔑 When you first start WhatsApp on Xiaomi, be sure to log in to the same account and agree to restore from a copy.
⚠️ Note: Two-factor authentication on WhatsApp can request code sent over the Internet SMS. Make sure that SIM-The card with your number is installed in the new Xiaomi phone before the start of the correspondence recovery.
Telegram and Viber are simpler: they store their history in the cloud, just install the app and log in, and all chats will be automatically downloaded, except for secret chats on Telegram that are tied to the device.
Possible mistakes and ways to solve them
Despite the fact that the process is fine, sometimes there are failures, and the most common problem is the disconnection of the connection in the middle of the process. This often happens if one of the devices locks the screen or goes into power saving mode, in which case the process will have to start again, but the files that have already been transferred are usually not duplicated, but new ones are added.
If you encounter a “Not enough space” error, even though memory seems to be there, check the hidden system partitions. The MIUI shell can take up more space than pure Android on Huawei, in which case it is worth transferring data selectively, leaving heavy videos on the old device or transferring them through the cable to the PC.
Another common difficulty is the incompatibility of Android versions. If Huawei has a very old version of the system, and Xiaomi has the latest Android 14, some old apps may simply not install. APK-files, and you will have to search for their modern counterparts manually.
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If the transmission is stuck on 99%, Don't panic. Often completes file indexing. 10-15 minutes before the compulsory closure of the application.
Completion of migration and initial setup
Once the progress bar reaches 100%, do not rush to disconnect the devices immediately. Give Xiaomi a few minutes to finalize the indexing and install the ported applications in the background. Only after the appropriate notification appears, you can complete the utility.
The first hours of using a new smartphone can be accompanied by increased battery consumption and heating, which is a normal reaction of the processor to the initial adjustment of indexing media files and optimizing applications for the new hardware, after a day or two, the device stabilizes.
Check the key features: calls, internet, cameras and NFC. Make sure all contacts are displayed correctly and photo albums are formed correctly. If you used the customization cloning feature, your wallpaper and icon layout should repeat the usual pattern with Huawei.
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A successful migration is considered complete only after checking the health of all critical applications and services on the new device.