How to transfer data from your old phone to your new Xiaomi

Buying a new Xiaomi smartphone is always a pleasant excitement, but soon the euphoria is replaced by anxiety about the safety of all the accumulated information. Thousands of photos, important contacts, correspondence in messengers and app settings – all this must be carefully moved to a new device. Fortunately, modern technology allows you to do this as quickly as possible and without losing the quality of files, regardless of what your phone was before.

In this article, we will take a closer look at all the current ways to migrate data using the built-in tools MIUI and HyperOS. The transfer process can take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour if you have a very large amount of information. We will look at the methods for Android smartphone owners, and also touch on the nuances of the transition from iOS, so that each user can customize their device without unnecessary complications.

Before you start, make sure that both devices are at least 50-60% charged, as active file transfer can significantly consume battery power. It is also advisable to connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network or use the access point mode, which will be created automatically during the setup process, this will ensure maximum speed of transferring large amounts of data without using mobile traffic.

Preparing devices for data migration

The first step is to properly prepare both smartphones for the cloning procedure. On a new Xiaomi device, if it is already on and configured, you may need to perform a factory reset to run the initial setup wizard, which will suggest migrating data. However, in most cases, it is enough just to turn on the new phone and go to the stage of choosing a recovery method.

On the old device, you need to make room if the internal memory is filled critically, as temporary clipboards may require free space, it is also recommended to remove unused applications and clean the cache of junk files to speed up the process.

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Before starting the process, remove unnecessary videos and heavy files from both phones that you don’t plan to save to reduce latency.

It's important to check whether you have a Mi Account on both devices, or be prepared to create one in the process, which is a key element of the ecosystem that allows you to synchronize not only contacts, but also notes, voice recordings and even the location of icons on your desktop.

• 📱 Charge both smartphones to at least 60% for stable operation.
• 📶 Make sure you have a stable Wi-Fi connection on both devices.
• 🆔 Remember the password of your Google account and your Mi Account.
• 🗑️ Clear the cache and delete temporary files on your old phone.

Using the Mi Mover app for Android

The most efficient and fastest way to transfer data between Android phones is the proprietary Mi Mover app, which is preinstalled on all modern smartphones Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO In the Tools folder, if your old device doesn't have this app, you can download it for free from the Google Play Store or find the installation app. APK-file on the official website of the manufacturer.

The process starts with running the app on both devices, and on the new Xiaomi phone, you choose the role of "I'm a recipient" and on the old one, you choose the role of "I'm a sender." QR-code or connect through the created Wi-Fi hotspot. the transfer technology works directly between devices, bypassing cloud servers, which guarantees privacy and high speed.

Once the connection is established, the app will scan the contents of the old phone and suggest selecting data categories for transfer. You can only select contacts and SMS, or copy absolutely everything, including installed applications and their data. that some banking applications and secure services may not transfer their login data for security purposes, and they will have to be authorized again.

• 🚀 High speed up to 40 MB/s without using the Internet.
• 🔒 Local data transfers ensure complete privacy.
• 🔄 Option to select specific types of files for copying.
• 📲 Support for transferring not only files, but also system settings.

Synchronization through Google Account

A classic method that is ideal for those who want to have a backup in the cloud in case of loss of the device. When you first set up a new Xiaomi system will prompt you to log in to your Google account. Once you enter your login and password, you will automatically download contacts, calendar events, Google Keep notes and a list of installed applications.

For photos and videos, Google Photos is the best service to use. Make sure that the old phone in the Google Photos app has synced ("Download and sync"). Once you log in to the same account on the new Xiaomi, your entire library will appear in the gallery. This is especially convenient, as it frees up space on the device itself by storing the originals in the cloud.

⚠️ Attention: A free Google account only provides 15GB of space. If you have a lot of photos and videos, there may not be enough space and sync will stop.

It also saves passwords saved in Google’s password manager and search history, allowing you to instantly access all your Chrome browser sites on a new device without having to remember complex character combinations.

• ☁️ Automatic restoration of contacts and calendar when logging into your account.
• 📸 Seamless synchronization of photo albums through Google Photos.
• 🔑 Save all passwords and autocomplete data.
• 📱 Installation of a list of applications from the history of the Play Market.

Transferring data from iPhone to Xiaomi

Owners of Apple equipment should not worry, since Xiaomi has provided a special mode for migration from iOS. In the Mi Mover app on the new Xiaomi you need to select the option “Switch from iOS”.

The process is similar to porting with Android: scanning QR-But the list of data available for portability will be limited by the iOS operating system itself, and you can transfer contacts, photos, videos and calendar events. Apps and their data will not be transferred due to the closed Apple ecosystem, they will have to be installed again from Google Play.

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iOS does not allow you to transfer executable files of applications, so all programs (WhatsApp, Telegram, banks) will need to be downloaded and configured again on Xiaomi.

To do this, on the iPhone, in WhatsApp settings, select Chats → Backup and create it in iCloud. Then the new Xiaomi will offer to restore the history from the backup when installing WhatsApp, but this may require logging into the same Apple ID or using a special tool “Mi Mover” in chat mode, if it is available in your firmware version.

Working with cloud storage Xiaomi Cloud

Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers a powerful tool for those who have already used smartphones of this brand before. Xiaomi Cloud allows you to store backups of the system, including Wi-Fi settings, alarm clocks, screen locking and even widget placement. If you sign in to your Mi Account on a new device, the system will offer to restore the latest backup.

This is especially useful for restoring the interface settings, so you get a familiar MIUI or HyperOS shell with the same fonts, themes and gesture settings you're used to, which makes it feel like you're not holding a new phone, but just an updated version of the old one.

It is worth noting that the amount of free cloud storage Xiaomi is limited (usually 5 GB), so full backups with photos and videos to do problematic without buying a subscription.

Solving problems in transfer

Despite the automation of processes, there can sometimes be crashes. If the Mi Mover can't see the device, try turning off the VPN on both phones, as it can block the local connection.

If the process is stuck at a certain percentage (e.g. 99%), don’t rush to interrupt it immediately. Give the device 10-15 minutes, sometimes the system completes the background indexing of files. If you stop completely, it is better to restart the application and select a selective transfer, breaking the data into categories.

⚠️ Warning: Never turn off your phone screens while you are actively transmitting. Set a timeout setting to “Never” or “30 minutes” in your display settings so that the device does not go into sleep mode and break the connection.

Another common problem is the lack of space on the new phone. Always check the space before you start. If there is not enough memory, the application will suggest choosing only the most important thing, but it is better to clear the new smartphone of pre-installed garbage or temporary files.

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