How to transfer all data to your Xiaomi phone: full instructions

Changing your smartphone is always an exciting process, often overshadowed by the fear of losing important contacts, photos or correspondence history. Xiaomi device owners can breathe a sigh of peace, as the MIUI and HyperOS ecosystem offers powerful built-in tools for migration.

In this article, we will take a look at all the available methods, from using the Mi Mover app to cloud services, and learn how to avoid common errors that lead to data loss, and how to configure a new device to become an exact copy of the old one, but with increased performance.

Preparing devices before data migration

Before you start the copying process, you need to make sure that both the old and the new devices are ready to go. First of all, check the battery level on both gadgets. The optimal indicator is at least 60% of the energy, since the active transfer of large amounts of information can significantly consume battery life. If the charge is low, connect the devices to the power source.

It is also critical to ensure a stable connection. For the wireless method, both smartphones must be on the same Wi-Fi network, or one of the devices must be ready to create an access point. Make sure that the old phone has closed heavy applications that can slow down the processor or RAM. Make room for the new Xiaomi if it already has redundant files, although the system will suggest clearing the space when you first set up.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the data transfer process, even if it seems to be suspended. Interrupting during the copying phase of system settings can lead to incorrect operation of the new smartphone.

Take time to clean up the trash on your old device. Delete unnecessary screenshots, duplicate photos and cache of apps you no longer use. This will not only speed up the transfer, but also keep the new gadget's memory from clogging with outdated digital junk. Check if key apps on both devices are updated to the latest versions available in stores.

Using the Mi Mover app for quick migration

The most efficient and quickest way to transfer is to use the regular Mi Mover application, which is pre-installed on all modern Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO smartphones. This tool allows you to transfer contacts, messages, calls, system settings, applications and multimedia over a direct Wi-Fi channel without using the Internet, while transfer speeds can reach tens of megabytes per second.

To get started, open the app on both devices. On the new phone, select Recipient and on the old one, Sender. QR-You can either use the code or connect to the access point you've created. Once you've established the connection, you'll see a list of data categories that you can copy.

The Mi Mover can even copy data within applications if its internal structure allows, but banking and secure messengers may need to be reauthorized. The copying process is displayed as a progress bar with the remaining time. Do not turn off device screens during the active phase.

⚠️ Note: When transferring data from iPhone to Xiaomi via Mi Mover, some file formats (e.g., file formats, HEIC) It can be automatically converted to compatible JPG, which will take extra time.

Synchronization through Google Account and Cloud Services

The alternative to direct connectivity is cloud sync, which is ideal if you don’t have both devices on hand at the same time or your old phone is already sold/repaired. The focus is on Google Account, which stores contacts, calendar events, notes and passwords. When you first turn on the new Xiaomi, you just need to enter a login and password so that all this data is automatically pulled from the cloud.

For photos and videos, the best way to use Google Photos is to make sure that the old device has Autoupload and Sync enabled, so you can upload all media content to the cloud in original or compressed quality, and on the new phone, just log in to the same account, and your gallery will be filled with snapshots, which frees up the device's local memory.

Xiaomi ecosystem owners can use their own Mi Cloud, which allows you to sync not only contacts and photos, but also voice recordings, design themes and even the location of icons on the desktop. To activate this, go to the settings of your Mi Account and turn on the necessary sync points, which is especially convenient for maintaining the visual style of the interface.

Manual copying of files via computer and USB

For users who prefer complete control of the process, or when working with huge amounts of data (hundreds of gigabytes of video), the best way to do this is to use a manual method. USB-Connect your old phone to your PC in File Transfer mode» (MTP) and copy the folders. DCIM, Download, Documents and Music on your hard drive.

Then, connect the new Xiaomi and transfer the stored data to the appropriate internal memory directories, which ensures that no bytes of information are lost when the network is compressed or error-free, and you can audit the files on your computer by deleting the extra before downloading to the new device.

There is also the option of using a USB-OTG adapter. If you have a USB flash drive with the appropriate connector (or Type-C adapter), you can flip data from your old phone to a flash drive and then directly to the new Xiaomi, bypassing your computer, which is especially true in the field.

Transfer of WhatsApp and Telegram correspondence

Messengers require special attention, as their data is often stored locally or in specific cloud storage. For WhatsApp on Android, the standard procedure is to back up on Google Drive. Go to Settings → Chats → Backup Chats and click “Create.” On a new phone, select recovery from copy when you install the application.

Telegram works differently: all the correspondence history is stored on the messenger servers. You just need to install the application and log into your account by phone number. All secret chats (Secret Chats) are not synced automatically, because they are tied to a particular device, they will have to move through the export function, if this option is available in the current version, or start again.

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For WhatsApp, there is a hidden feature of local exporting via Mi Mover, which can be faster than downloading from the cloud if you have slow internet.

It is important to remember two-factor authentication. Before transferring, make sure you remember. PIN-The code you installed to protect the WhatsApp cloud, and without that code, it's impossible to restore your correspondence on your new device, even if you have a backup file.

Set up a new smartphone after the transfer

Once the data migration is completed, the work is not over. MIUI or HyperOS systems on a new device may require additional optimization. First of all, check the fingerprint scanner and face unlocking – biometric data for security purposes are never copied from the old device and must be configured again.

Go through the application list. Some programs, especially banking ones, may require re-entry or confirmation of the device via SMS. Check the notification settings, as in the new system they can be reset to factory ones. It is also worth reconfiguring desktop widgets if they are not automatically transferred.

Don’t forget to check for system updates. A new phone, even a recently purchased one, may have a version of software that requires security patches or stability improvements. Go to Settings → About phone and click on the system version to check for updates. This will ensure maximum security for your data just transferred.

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Full configuration of biometrics and verification of critical applications (banks, instant messengers) is a mandatory final stage of migration.

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