How to transfer data from Honor phone to Xiaomi Redmi 9

Changing your smartphone, especially switching to a different manufacturer’s platform, always raises a slight concern for the safety of personal information. Users who change Honor to the new Xiaomi Redmi 9 often fear losing contacts, photos or correspondence history.

The migration process has become much easier with the introduction of customized tools from the manufacturers themselves. Unlike earlier versions of Android, where you had to manually copy files through a computer, today it takes a few minutes to transfer safely, the main thing is to prepare both devices correctly and choose the right method of synchronization.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to transition, including the branded Mi Mover app, Google cloud services and manual copying. You will learn how to avoid losing any important files and quickly configure your new Redmi 9 to your own needs.

Preparing devices for data migration

Before you start any manipulations, you need to make sure that both smartphones are ready to work. Charge Honor and Xiaomi Redmi 9 to at least 60%, as the transfer process can require significant energy resources.

Make sure both phones have Wi-Fi enabled. While some methods work through the hotspot, a stable connection to the router will provide better speeds and interrupt transmissions when large amounts of information are available. Turn off power saving mode on both devices so that the system does not “sleep” at a critical moment.

⚠️ Warning: Do not start the process if there are notifications on the Honor screen for critical system updates. interrupting downloads or installing updates during migration may lead to software errors.

An important step is to clean up unnecessary debris on your old phone. remove duplicate photos and unused apps to speed up the process. This will also help avoid transferring system "junk" that may conflict with the MIUI shell on the new device.

Using the Mi Mover app for full cloning

The most effective tool for switching to Xiaomi is the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on Redmi 9 and available for download in the Honor app store, and allows you to transfer contacts, messages, photos, videos, music and even some system settings.

Run the app on your new phone and select the role "I'm the recipient." QR-On the old Honor, run the Mi Mover, accept the terms of use, and click "I'm the sender." Scan the code with the camera of the old device to create a secure communication channel.

Once connected, the interfaces sync up, and you'll see a list of data categories. Select all the items you need: contacts, gallery, documents, and apps. Note that the apps themselves may not migrate if they're not compatible with the Redmi 9 version of Android, but their shortcuts will be saved.

Press the send button and wait for the process to be completed. The speed of the transfer depends on the amount of data and the quality of the wireless connection. At this time, do not switch to other applications or block smartphone screens.

⚠️ Attention: If the transmission is 99% interrupted, don't panic. Often the system just checks the integrity of the files.

Synchronization through Google Account

Google’s ecosystem is the gold standard for personal data retention. If you have signed in to a Google account on Honor, your contacts, calendar, and notes may already be in the cloud. When you first set up Redmi 9, just type in the same email address.

To force sync on your old device, go to the settings, find the Accounts section, and select Google. Make sure the switches opposite Contacts, Calendar, and Google Drive are active, then press the sync button. This ensures that the backup is up to date at the time of the move.

On the new Xiaomi, when you first set up, the system will offer to restore data from the cloud. Select the last available recovery point. This method is ideal for basic data, but it will not transfer files from internal memory, such as downloaded music tracks or documents in the Downloads folder.

It is worth noting that photos uploaded to Google Photos will also be available immediately after you log in, but make sure that the old phone has a High Quality or Original Quality setting, depending on your space needs.

Hand-over of multimedia files

Sometimes, automatic methods can't handle large volumes of video or specific file formats. In these cases, the classic method of copying through a computer or a direct connection comes to the rescue. Connect Honor to a PC via a PC. USB-cable and select file transfer mode MTP.

Copy DCIM (camera photos and videos), Pictures (sic and social media images) and Download folders onto your computer's hard drive. Then plug Redmi 9 and move the data to the appropriate directories. Android folder structure is universal, so the files will fall into place.

The alternative is the use of OTG-cable, if you have one. USB-So you can actually flip the data directly, bypassing the computer, which is especially useful if you don't have a PC, but it takes longer to copy.

When you manually copy, pay attention to the path to files. Some apps create their own folders at the root of internal memory. If you're transferring music, put it in the Music folder so that the Xiaomi player automatically finds it.

Saving WhatsApp and Viber correspondence

Messengers require special attention, as their databases are not always correctly ported by standard means. For WhatsApp, be sure to back up to Google Drive within the app itself. Go to Settings → Chats → Backup and click Create.

If you install WhatsApp on Redmi 9 and log in from the same phone number, the system will offer to restore your message history from the cloud. Accept this action. Importantly, the phone number must be the same, otherwise you will not be able to restore it.

For Viber, the procedure is similar: back up your account settings before you switch. When you first start up on your new device, Viber will find the file and prompt you to restore the chats. If that doesn't happen, make sure that the new phone has the same Google account installed.

⚠️ Note: Local WhatsApp backups (no cloud use) when migrating over Mi Mover may not work if the structure of Android folders has changed.Always rely on Google Drive for mission-critical correspondence.

Set up a new smartphone Xiaomi after the transfer

After successful data migration, Redmi 9 may require additional configuration. MIUI has its own features, different from the Magic UI shell on Honor. First, check the permissions for applications: some programs may not work correctly without enabling autorun rights.

Go through your contact list and check if your names and photos are right. Sometimes, when you import from other Android devices, your contacts may be duplicated. Use the built-in “Joint Duplicates” feature in the Contacts app to clean up your mess.

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Enable Extended Cleanup in the Security app after data transfer, which will delete temporary files left over from the migration process and free up space.

Remember to set up biometrics. Your fingerprint and facial data will need to be re-entered, as this information is stored in a secure module of each particular phone and is not transferable for security purposes.

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It takes about 2-3 days of active use to fully adapt to the new interface.

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