Changing your smartphone, especially the transition between the MIUI and OriginOS ecosystems, always raises questions about the safety of personal information. Users are often afraid of losing important contacts, messaging or photos taken over the years. However, modern tools allow you to migrate data quickly and safely without requiring deep technical knowledge.
The process of migrating from Xiaomi to Vivo has become much easier thanks to the development of standard Android protocols and proprietary utilities manufacturers. IT-You have to have both devices ready and choose the right method of synchronization.
In this article, we’ll take a look at all the ways you can use the built-in EasyShare app to Google’s cloud services, and we’ll take a look at the nuances of porting apps, Wi-Fi passwords, and system settings to make your new Vivo an exact digital copy of the old Xiaomi.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before starting the procedure, make sure that both smartphones are ready to work. Charge Xiaomi and Vivo to at least 60-70%, as the process of active data transfer can significantly consume battery power.
An important step is to update the operating systems. Outdated software may contain errors that will interrupt the connection or distort the transmitted data packets. Go to Settings → About Phone → Update the system on both devices and install available updates.
- 🔋 Connect both smartphones to a stable Wi-Fi network for cloud synchronization.
- 📱 Unlock the screens of both devices before you start searching.
- 🔌 Use original cables if you plan to connect wired.
On the old Xiaomi, make sure your contacts and notes are synced with your Google account or Mi Cloud.This will create an additional restore point in case a direct transfer through the app crashes.
Use the EasyShare (Vivo Mobile Assistant) app
The most effective and quick way is to use the proprietary utility EasyShare, which is preinstalled on all Vivo smartphones. APK-Find the file or find the app on Google Play, if it's available in your area.This method creates a direct Wi-Fi connection between gadgets without wasting mobile traffic.
Run the app on both devices. On Vivo, select "I am a new phone" and on Xiaomi, "I am an old phone." QR-code or find the device in the list of available networks. Direct Wi-Fi connection via EasyShare provides transfer speeds to 20-30 MB/s, which is much faster than Bluetooth.
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Once the connection is established, the app will suggest selecting data categories to transfer, you can select only contacts and messages, or copy everything, including images, videos, music and installed applications, a process that can take anywhere from 15 minutes to several hours depending on the amount of information.
⚠️ Warning: Do not exit the EasyShare app or block smartphone screens during transmission. Interrupting the process can damage photo archives.
Transfer through Google Account and Cloud Services
An alternative and often more reliable method is synchronization through the Google ecosystem, ideal for transferring contacts, calendar, Google Keep notes and passwords stored in Chrome, and when Vivo is first enabled, the system will prompt you to restore data from a Google Drive backup.
To implement this method on Xiaomi, go to Settings → Google → Sync and click Sync. Make sure the ticks are in front of the right items: Contacts, Drive, Calendar, Photos. This ensures that the current version of the data gets to the cloud.
- ☁️ Google Photos automatically saves high quality photos for free.
- 📧 Contacts are restored instantly after entering Google login.
- 🔐 Chrome passwords are synced with browser history.
On the new Vivo, when you first set up, type in the same Google account. The system will prompt you to select a backup to restore. Select the latest version from your Xiaomi. Once you have completed the basic setup, the apps will start downloading automatically in the background.
What to do if your contacts are not synchronized?
Migration of messengers: WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber
Special attention is required messengers, as their correspondence history is often stored locally or in specific clouds. For WhatsApp on Xiaomi, go to Settings → Chats → Backup and click “Backup on Google Drive”. Make sure that the backup is created successfully.
When you install WhatsApp on Vivo and log in to the same phone number, the app will automatically detect a backup on Google Drive and prompt you to restore chats. It is important to use the same Google account that the backup was made to. Telegram and Viber process is easier: the history is stored on servers, and after entering the number all chats will be downloaded automatically.
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For WhatsApp Business and the regular versions of WhatsApp, use different Google accounts for backup if you port both types of apps to avoid conflicts when recovering.
In the case of Viber, before removing the application from your old phone, make sure that the “Viber Backup” function is enabled in the application settings. On the new device, when you first start, the system will ask whether you need to restore the message history and media files from the cloud.
Comparison of data transfer methods
The choice of method depends on your priorities: speed, data volume or Internet availability. Local methods (EasyShare) are faster for large files, and cloud (Google) are more reliable for settings and contacts. Below is a comparison table to help determine the method.
| Parameter | EasyShare (Locally) | Google Account (Cloud) | Bluetooth |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed. | High (Wi-Fi Direct) | Depends on the Internet. | Very low. |
| Traffic. | No spending. | Traffic is wasted | No spending. |
| Data types | All (including APK) | Contacts, photos, settings | Contacts/files only |
| Difficulty | Medium | Low. | Low. |
| Recommendation | For a full copy of the phone | For basic setup | Contacts only |
Using Bluetooth to transfer large amounts of data from Xiaomi to Vivo today is impractical because of the extremely low transfer speed, a method that is only suitable for the emergency transfer of multiple contacts or documents when other methods are not available.
Solving Common Problems in Transfer
Sometimes the migration process can run into technical difficulties. Often users are faced with the fact that the application on Xiaomi does not see Vivo. In this case, try temporarily turning off mobile Internet on both devices, leaving only the Wi-Fi module active. Also helps to reboot the Wi-Fi router if the connection goes through it.
Another common problem is app installation errors: some apps from the GetApps store (on Xiaomi) may not be compatible with the Vivo shell or require an updated version of Google Play Services, in which case it is better to download the necessary programs from the Google Play Store on a new device.
- 🚫 “Not enough space” error: clear the app cache before transferring.
- 📶 Breaking the connection: bring the devices closer to each other.
- 🔒 Antivirus Block: Temporarily Disable Protection During Transmission.
⚠️ Note: If you use two-factor authentication, make sure you have access to your phone number or backup codes, as SIM-The card may temporarily not work in the new slot until the transfer is completed.
Completion of the setup and integrity check
Once the data transfer is complete, take your time to reset the old Xiaomi to factory settings. Use the new Vivo for 2-3 days, checking for all photos, documents and the availability of banking applications.
Pay special attention to the biometrics settings: fingerprints and facial recognition data are not transferred between devices for security reasons. You need to re-register your biometrics in Settings → Security on Vivo.
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The full migration cycle is considered complete only after successful authorization in all banking applications and verification of the operation of NFC-payment.
Only when the new system is fully operational can you begin cleaning the old device, ensuring that no important file is lost during the transition to the new platform.