Changing your smartphone is always an exciting process, with the desire to learn a new device faster, but the fear of losing important data often slows down this moment.Switching from Samsung to Xiaomi requires a careful approach to migrating user information, especially if your schedule has hundreds of meetings, birthdays and deadlines.
Fortunately, the Android ecosystem provides powerful tools to automate this process, making it as easy as possible to transfer contacts and events, and in this article, we’ll take a closer look at all the synchronization options available so you can start using the new gadget without losing any important recording.
Many users mistakenly believe that to transfer data, you need to manually interrupt each date, but modern technology allows you to do this in minutes.We will look at both standard methods through a Google account and specialized utilities from manufacturers, which are often ignored.
Preparing devices for data migration
Before you start directly copying information, make sure both smartphones are ready to go. On a Samsung device, check that all your events are actually stored in your phone's memory or on your phone. SIM-map, not lost in local calendar applications.
Make sure that both devices are Bluetooth enabled and connected to a stable Wi-Fi network. The data rate is directly dependent on the quality of the Internet connection, especially if you plan to use cloud services for sync.
It’s also worth checking out the space on the new Xiaomi, although the calendar takes up negligible memory compared to photos or apps. Charge both phones to at least 50% so the process doesn’t get interrupted in the most interesting place because of battery drain.
⚠️ Warning: Do not attempt to start a transfer if one of the devices is power-saving, as it may limit background synchronization and interrupt the connection.
To make a successful operation, you’ll need to know the password of your Google account, which is a key element in the Android ecosystem. If you’re using a corporate email or Samsung account, remember or write down their logins and passwords in advance.
Synchronization through Google account
The most reliable and time-tested way is to use Google's built-in sync. On an old Samsung, go to settings, find the Accounts section, and select your Google profile. Make sure the switch opposite Calendar is active and blue.
Once sync is enabled, click on the three dots in the corner of the screen or the "More" button and select "Sync." This action will force all local changes to the corporation's servers, making them available to any device where the login is made.
On the new Xiaomi, the process looks similar: when you first turn on your phone, the system will prompt you to enter your account information. If the phone is already configured, just add an account through the Settings menu → Accounts and sync.
It is important to understand that automatic synchronization can take some time depending on the number of events in your schedule. Don't panic if events don't appear instantly - give the system a few minutes to process the data.
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If there are too many events, enable sync only for the right year or period in your account settings to speed up the initial download process.
Use of the Mi Mover app
Xiaomi has developed its own utility, Mi Mover, which makes it much easier to switch from other Android platforms.This app is pre-installed on new phones, but it can also be downloaded from the Google Play store to Samsung.
Run the app on both devices. On Xiaomi, select Receiver, and on Samsung, Sender, and the system will create a temporary Wi-Fi network that the old phone will need to connect to to start the transfer.
In the list of available data to transfer, be sure to tick the "Calendar" box, and you can also select contacts, messages and images to complete the migration in one fell swoop.
| Parameter | Samsung (Sender) | Xiaomi (Recipient) |
|---|---|---|
| Annex | Mi Mover (from Play Market) | Built into the system |
| Type of connection | Wi-Fi Direct | Creates an access point |
| Speed. | High (up to 20 MB/s) | High (data reception) |
| Support for formats | .vcf,.vcs | Native format MIUI |
Once the process is complete, a success notification will appear on the screen of the new smartphone, and calendar data will be automatically distributed to the corresponding applications in the MIUI or HyperOS system.
☑️ Check before launching the Mi Mover
Manual export and import via file
If automatic methods don't work for some reason, you can always use manual methods. On Samsung, open the Calendar app, click on the menu and select "Calendar Management" or "Import/Export."
Select the option "Export" and specify the format.vcs or.ics. the file will be saved in the internal memory of the phone, after which it must be transferred to Xiaomi in any convenient way: via Bluetooth, messenger or USB-cable.
On the receiving device, find the received file through the file manager and click on it. The system will prompt you to open the file using the Calendar application and import the events contained in it.
⚠️ Note: When importing a file manually, events can be added as separate entries rather than as a synchronized calendar, so this method is best used as a backup.
This method is especially useful if you need to migrate data from one particular calendar without affecting the rest, for example, if you have a work and personal calendar and you want to migrate only one of them.
Delaying events from Samsung Calendar
Samsung owners often use Samsung's proprietary Calendar app, which can store data locally or in a Samsung account.If events are stored only in the app, they are not synced with Google automatically.
To solve this problem, open your calendar settings on Samsung and check where new events are saved. If you select Phone or Samsung Account, change this to your Google account.
Once you change your priority account, the system will suggest moving existing events. Confirm the action, and all the records will be copied to the Google structure, from where they will easily be transferred to Xiaomi.
What if the events disappear after the account change?
Some versions of the One UI shell offer a direct export feature for all calendars to a single file, ideal for creating a full backup before selling an old device.
Solving and synchronization conflicts
Sometimes users experience a situation where events on Xiaomi are not displayed correctly or duplicated, which often happens if the new phone has already signed in to the same Google account and the old data is mixed with the new one.
To eliminate duplicates, you can use the web version of Google Calendar. The web interface settings have a "Restore Calendar" feature that allows you to roll back changes 24 hours, a week or a month.
Also worth checking the display settings in the Xiaomi calendar app, make sure that the calendar filter does not hide the desired event categories, often solved by simply updating the page or restarting the app.
If the problem is that date or time formats are incompatible, check the region and time zone settings on both devices. The time zone should be set to automatic mode to correctly display the meeting times.
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The most common cause of problems is time desynchronization, so always check if you have an automatic date and time setting.