How to transfer all data from Honor to Xiaomi

Changing a smartphone is always an exciting process, often overshadowed by the fear of losing important contacts, photos or settings of familiar applications. Honor device owners who move to the Xiaomi ecosystem face the need to correctly transfer information so that the new gadget immediately becomes a working tool. Fortunately, modern operating systems and specialized utilities make this process as automated and safe as possible for the user.

The main difficulty may be the lack of Google services on older Honor models, which requires a special approach to synchronizing cloud data before migrating. In this article, we will discuss in detail all possible ways of transferring from the official Mi Mover application to manual copying through your computer, which will allow you to choose the most suitable option.

Before starting the procedure, it is recommended to make sure that both smartphones are charged at least 50-60%, since active data transfer can significantly consume battery power. Also check the availability of free space on the target Xiaomi device, so that all the information with Honor is guaranteed to fit into the new memory.

Preparing devices for data migration

Successful transfer of information depends on the correct pre-preparedness of both gadgets. The first step is to update the operating system on both devices to the latest available version, since older versions of firmware may contain errors in the wireless modules responsible for transferring files. On the Honor device, you should go to Settings → System and updates and check for updates.

If your Honor used a Google account, make sure your contacts, calendar, and notes sync is successful. For devices without Google services, it’s important to check sync status with Huawei’s cloud or local storage to avoid losing important entries from the organizer.

⚠️ Note: Do not start the transfer process if there are notifications on the Honor screen about critical system errors or memory shortages, this may interrupt the transfer of files in the middle of the process.

On a Xiaomi smartphone that will receive data, it is better to reset to factory settings if it has already been used, avoiding application version conflict and file duplication by providing a clean file system structure for new data. A clean installation ensures that old cached data does not interfere with new programs.

Using the Mi Mover application for automatic transfer

The most efficient and quickest way to migrate is to use the proprietary Mi Mover utility, developed specifically for Xiaomi and Redmi devices, which allows you to transfer contacts, messages, call history, photos, videos, music, documents and even installed applications along with their data. To start, you need to download and install Mi Mover on both smartphones through the official app stores.

Once the program is running, Xiaomi will select the Receiver role on the device and Sender on Honor, and the devices will create a direct Wi-Fi connection with each other, for which Honor will scan. QR-The transmission speed of this connection is much higher than that of standard Bluetooth or mobile Internet.

• 📱 Select the type of data to copy: contacts, messages, gallery, applications, system settings.
• 🔒 Make sure both phones are on and the Mi Mover app is active in the background.
• ⚡ Do not switch to other applications during transmission so as not to break the Wi-Fi Direct connection.

It is important to note that Mi Mover does not port login data to banking apps and instant messengers for security reasons, you will have to re-enter WhatsApp, Telegram and banking accounts using SMS confirmation codes. However, the history of correspondence in some instant messengers can be saved if you select the appropriate option in the settings of the application itself before migrating.

Synchronization through Google Account and Cloud Services

If the data is small or you only need to transfer contacts and calendar, the most reliable method is synchronization through Google Account. This method is universal and does not depend on the model of the sender phone. Honor needs to open the settings of the Google account and force to start synchronization of all selected items, making sure that the status of “Last sync” has been updated.

When you first set up Xiaomi, the system will prompt you to log in to your existing Google account. Once logged in, all contacts, calendar events and notes (if you used Google Keep) will automatically be uploaded to the relevant apps. Photos and videos saved in Google Photos will also be available immediately after you log in to your profile, without taking up space in the device's internal memory.

For users who are actively using Huawei Cloud storage, there is an option to upload data from there. However, direct integration of Huawei Cloud with Xiaomi is not available, so you will either have to use the cloud web interface to download files to your PC or install the Huawei Mobile Services app on Xiaomi, which may be less stable.

Manual file transfer via computer and USB

When automated methods fail or you need to transfer heavy files, such as videos to a computer 4K Or archives with documents, the most reliable is the "old-fashioned" method using a PC. Connect Honor to the computer through a computer. USB-cable, select file transfer mode (MTP) In notifications and copy the required folders (DCIM, Download, Documents on the hard drive.

Then plug Xiaomi in and copy the data to the appropriate directories. Android folder structure is standardized, so photos are better placed in the DCIM/Camera folder, and music is better placed in Music, which will allow Xiaomi media services to automatically index files and display them in the gallery and player.

When working with a file system, it is important to be careful with system folders.Never copy folders with Android, System or Data names from the root of an old device to the root of a new one, as this can lead to access rights conflicts and errors in the operation of the MIUI or HyperOS operating system.

• 💾 Use the cable. USB 3.0 and port USB 3.0 on your computer for maximum copy speed.
• 📂 Backup important documents in a separate folder on your PC before recording to a new phone.
• 🔍 After copying, check the integrity of the files by opening a few random photos or videos.

Transfer of messages and call history

SMS messages and call logs are some of the most difficult to carry because they are stored in local databases, and standard file copying tools won't help. The best solution is again the Mi Mover app, which has a dedicated module for messaging and call logs.

If Mi Mover is not possible, you can use third-party utilities such as SMS Backup & Restore. Honor needs to back up SMS and logs by saving the backup file to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox) or sending it to your own mail. Xiaomi needs to install the same application and restore data from the created copy.

⚠️ Attention: When recovering SMS via third-party apps, the process can take a long time and the phone may temporarily stop responding to touch.

After the procedure is completed, be sure to check that the numbers in the call log are displayed correctly and are linked to contacts. Sometimes the phone book is re-indexed, which occurs automatically some time after the new smartphone is turned on.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

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The key to success is to take your time and check for all the data on the new Xiaomi before cleaning up the old Honor.

When you complete the migration process, take your time to delete data from your old Honor device. Use Xiaomi for a few days to make sure that all contacts are in place, alarms ring and photos are displayed in the gallery. Only after you have full confidence in the new system can you start cleaning the previous gadget.