Buying a new smartphone, especially one as powerful as the Poco X3, is always a thrill, but it also brings the need to transfer all the data accumulated over the years. Owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem are in a favorable position, as the company has provided several effective ways of migration that allow you to save contacts, photos, call history and even placement of icons on the desktop.
There's a possibility that you need a computer or complex cloud storage manipulations to migrate, but the built-in MIUI and HyperOS shell tools are autonomous. We'll look at all the current methods, from using a proprietary Mi Mover app to classic Google account recovery. The choice of the specific method depends on the amount of data being transferred and the state of your old device.
In this article, we will take a closer look at each step of preparation and direct transfer, with a focus on the specifics of working with messengers and system settings. A competent approach will allow you to start using a new gadget immediately after turning on, without spending hours manually configuring each application. Remember that keeping your personal data safe is a priority, so follow the instructions carefully.
Preparation of devices before the migration
Before you start the transfer process, you need to make sure that both devices are ready to work in high load mode. Battery is the first critical parameter: the charge of both smartphones should be at least 50-60%, and ideally they should be connected to power sources throughout the operation.
The second important aspect is the availability of space: Check the amount of internal memory on the new Poco X3; it should exceed the amount of space occupied on the old device with a margin of about 10-15%. If you plan to transfer all photos and videos in their original quality, this reserve is necessary for temporary files and system logs of the migration process.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to interrupt the data transfer process even if the screen is gone or there is a feeling of freezing.Forced reboot may lead to the need to completely reset the new smartphone before the factory settings.
It’s also worth making sure that both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled. While Internet isn’t required to transmit data over the LAN, some services may request authorization or validation of application licenses in the background. Make sure both phones’ screens are unlocked and you’re in a confident signal reception zone if cloud sync is used.
☑️ Checklist for transfer preparations
Using the Mi Mover app for fast transfer
The most efficient and quickest way to migrate within the Xiaomi ecosystem is to use the pre-installed Mi Mover app.This tool creates a direct Wi-Fi connection between devices, which provides high data rates that far exceed those of Bluetooth or mobile Internet. On new models such as the Poco X3, the app is already built into the system and often is located in the Tools folder or available through the settings menu.
To get started, open the app on both smartphones. On the old device, select the role of "Sender" (Sender), and on the new Poco X3 — "Receiver: The system will offer scanning. QR-And then the code that will appear on the screen of the new phone, the camera of the old phone, and after a successful scan, the devices will connect to create a secure local communication channel.
The application interface allows you to flexibly configure what data will be transferred. You can choose only contacts and messages, or copy the entire array of media, including heavy video files and cached application data. It is important to note that the Mi Mover is able to transfer even passwords from Wi-Fi networks and system settings, which saves time.
- 📱 Select data categories: contacts, messages, call log, notes and dictaphone records.
- 🖼️ Multimedia: Photos, Videos, Music and Documents from Internal Memory.
- ⚙️ System data: settings, alarm clocks, blacklist and placement of icons on the desktop.
- 📲 Annexes: list of installed APK-Files (data within applications may not be transferred for security reasons).
Sync with your Google account and Mi Cloud
An alternative and often more reliable method is to use cloud services. Google's account is the main one for the Android operating system, and when you first turn on the new Poco X3, the system itself will suggest recovering data from the backup.
To do this, you need to go to your Google account settings and force sync to run your phone. Make sure that your synced items list includes contacts, calendar, Google Keep notes, and, importantly, app data. Google has 15GB of free storage, which may not be enough to make a full copy of your photos in their original quality.
Xiaomi device owners also have access to the Mi Cloud cloud. If the old phone was enabled sync with the Mi Account, then when you enter the username and password on the new device contacts, gallery and voice recordings will tighten automatically. However, it is worth remembering that free space in the Mi Cloud is limited to 5 GB, so for large photo volumes this method may require a paid subscription.
| Parameter | Google One / Drive | Mi Cloud | Local Mi Mover |
|---|---|---|---|
| Speed. | Depends on the Internet. | Depends on the Internet. | Very high (up to 40 MB/s) |
| Volume required | 15GB free of charge | 5GB free of charge | Depends on the phone's memory. |
| Type of data | Contacts, photos, settings | Photo, contact, system | Full copy + APK |
| Stability | Tall. | Medium | Tall. |
What to do if Google sync is suspended?
Transferring the history of WhatsApp correspondence and messengers
The transfer of the correspondence history to WhatsApp deserves special attention, since standard methods of copying applications often do not save the database of messages. To successfully migrate chats, you need to use the built-in backup function of the messenger itself, not just the system.
On an old device, open WhatsApp, go to Settings → Chats → Chat Backup. Press Backup and wait until the process is complete. It is critical that the backup is created on Google Drive, which is linked to your main account. The local copy on the phone when transferred to the new device may not be found automatically.
When you first install WhatsApp on the new Poco X3 and log in to the same phone number, the app will find a backup in the cloud and prompt you to restore the history. This process can take time depending on the size of the database. For Telegram users, it is easier: just enter the phone number, and all chats (except secret ones) will be downloaded from the servers instantly.
⚠️ Two-factor authentication on WhatsApp requires input PIN-If you forgot this code and didn't link the email to restore it, you won't be able to access the history of the correspondence on the new device.
Some users prefer to use the “Chat Transfer” feature inside WhatsApp settings, which creates a new feature. QR-This method works faster than the cloud and doesn't require a lot of traffic to load, but both phones need to be close by and have a stable connection.
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Tip: Before you move WhatsApp, make sure the new phone has the same Google account number that you backed up on, and changing your account will make the backup invisible to the app.
Transfer of passwords, banking applications and authenticators
Modern smartphones store a huge amount of sensitive data, and their transfer requires special care. Passwords stored in the Chrome browser or in the Google password manager are synchronized automatically when you log in to your account.
Banking applications are not transferring your authorization data for security reasons. Sberbank, Tinkoff and other financial institutions will require login and password re-entry, as well as confirmation of the transaction via SMS or push notification on the old device (if it is still active), in some cases, you may need to call the bank to unlock access from the new device.
A particular challenge is authentication applications like Google Authenticator or Microsoft Authenticator, which are not synced through the cloud by default. To transfer tokens, you need to use the export function inside the authenticator application itself on the old phone (usually this is the same as the original token). QR-code in the Account Transfer settings that is scanned by the new device.
- 🔐 Browser passwords: synced automatically through a Google account.
- 🏦 Banks: Require full re-entry and identity verification.
- 🛡️ Authentifiers: require manual export of codes through QR-code.
- 📱 Two-factor protection: make sure that SIM-card is active to receive SMS.
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Security comes first: No application will automatically transfer your banking access, it's designed to protect your funds. Be prepared to re-sign in to all financial services.
Completion of the setup and verification of data integrity
Once the main dataset has been moved, don’t rush to delete the information from the old phone. Do a thorough review of the new Poco X3. Check the phone book: are all numbers in place, are the names and attached photos of contacts correctly displayed. Often contacts are duplicated (one with SIM, others with Google), and they will need to be combined.
Go through the gallery and make sure all albums, including hidden and protected ones, are moved correctly. Check alarm clocks, calendars and notes are the little things that can cause discomfort on the first working day. It's also worth checking the call settings: is there a lost mode "Do not disturb" and whether the vibrations are working.
If you used Mi Mover to port apps, they may require an additional update through Google Play Market. APK-to work on a new version of Android or MIUI You need to update them. Go to the app store and update all the programs to the latest versions.
What to do if you have lost SMS after transfer?
Can I interrupt the transfer and continue later?
Do I need to reset my old phone before selling it?
In conclusion, switching to the Poco X3 from another Xiaomi smartphone is a smooth process that, when approached correctly, takes 15 minutes to an hour. The main thing is to take your time in the preparation stage and carefully monitor the process of synchronizing critical data.