How to quickly transfer all data from one Xiaomi to another phone

Buying a new smartphone always brings mixed feelings: the joy of owning a fresh device and a slight anxiety about the migration of accumulated information. Owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem are in a winning position, as the company has developed powerful tools for seamless transition. Modern shells MIUI and HyperOS allow you to clone the device in just a few minutes, preserving the structure of folders, Wi-Fi passwords and the location of icons on the desktop.

Synchronization has become much easier with the advent of high-speed data protocols and cloud services, so you no longer have to manually rewrite contacts or search for old backups on your computer, and local transmission via direct device connection is faster and more reliable than cloud-based methods, especially with a large volume of photos and videos.

In this guide, we will look at all the migration options available, from the built-in application to advanced file system practices, and we will also touch on nuances that are often overlooked, such as porting data to banking applications and authenticating to instant messengers. Properly preparing an old device ensures that the new Redmi or Poco will work as a native already in the first hour of use.

Preparation of devices before the migration

Before you start any transfer tools, you need to perform a number of preparatory steps, which will help to avoid connection errors and interruption of the process halfway, make sure that both smartphones are charged at least 50-60%, as active communication modules quickly consume energy.

While Mi Mover tools are usually compatible between different versions of Android, the ideal scenario is either MIUI or HyperOS versions. Check for updates in the Settings → About Phone menu on both devices and install them if necessary.

It's also critical to free up space on the receiving device, and if you plan to move 100GB of data and only 50GB is available on the new phone, the process will end in error or require selective downloading, delete unnecessary temporary files or transfer them to an external medium in advance.

⚠️ Warning: Do not interrupt the data transfer process or block smartphone screens while working. Screen saver or go to sleep mode can break the Wi-Fi Direct connection, which will damage the data archive.

Using the Mi Mover application for direct transmission

The most efficient and quickest way is to use the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and other devices. POCO, But if it's not, you can download it. APK-file from the official GetApps store or Google Play. The principle of operation is based on the creation of a local Wi-Fi hotspot, which ensures high copy speed without using Internet traffic.

To get started, open the app on both devices. On the new phone, select Receiver and on the old one, Sender. QR-code or connect to the network you created manually, and once you have established the connection, you'll see a list of data categories that you can copy.

The interface allows you to flexibly customize your data selection, you can only migrate contacts, messages and call history, or copy the entire array of media and installed applications. Please note that some system applications and bank program data may not be copied for security reasons.

• 📱 Contacts and messages: Copyed with attachments MMS and the history of correspondence in the standard application.
• 📸 Media files: Photos, video and audio recordings are transferred in original quality without compression.
• 📲 Annexes: Installed APK-Files, but logging in to accounts often requires re-entry.
• ⚙️ System settings: Wi-Fi passwords, alarm clocks and display settings can be synchronized.

Sync with Mi Cloud and Google Account

Cloud technology offers an alternative scenario that is convenient because it does not require both phones to be physically present at the same time.Mi Cloud is deeply integrated into the MIUI shell, allowing you to store key data in encrypted form.

To activate sync, go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud. Here you can choose which data will be stored: gallery, voice recorder, notes or screen recording. Free 5 GB of space is available for users, which is enough for contacts and documents, but for photos and videos, you may need to expand the volume.

In parallel, Google sync works, and it's a standard Android mechanism that stores contacts, calendar events, Chrome passwords, and backup app data, and the combination of Mi Cloud and Google Account ensures maximum security even when you lose your device completely.

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Use the Advanced Sync feature in Google Photos to save media files in their original quality if the Mi Cloud cloud storage is crowded, which will free up space on your phone while retaining access to the archive.

Transfer of multimedia and files through Explorer

Sometimes automated systems may not work properly with large amounts of data or specific file formats, and in such cases, the manual method comes to the rescue through the built-in Explorer, which gives you complete control over which folders and files will be moved.

You can back up locally on an old phone and transfer the archive to a new one via Bluetooth or cable, but a more modern method is to use PC Sharing or FTP/Wi-Fi transmission on the same network, open Explorer on both devices, select the files you want and send them over the network.

Pay special attention to the DCIM (camera), Pictures (app screenshots and images) and Download folders. Also, be sure to check the MIUI folder, which often stores voice recorders and screencasts. When you manually copy the folder structure on the new device will remain completely intact.

Nuances of transfer of applications and messengers

The most difficult part of migration is often messaging apps like WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber. Unlike contacts, WhatsApp’s correspondence history is not stored in Google’s default cloud in a way that is easy to restore on an Android-to-Android transition without prior preparation.

To correctly port WhatsApp history, you need to go to Settings → Chats → Chats → Backup Chats and click “Backup.” Make sure the copy is saved to Google Drive, not locally. When you install the application on a new device and log in to the same phone number, the system will prompt you to restore the history from the cloud.

Bank and government services (Public Services, Sberbank, Tinkoff) require separate authorization. For security reasons, session data and biometrics are not transferred. You will have to re-enter logins, passwords and confirm login via SMS or push notification. SIM-map.

⚠️ Warning: Before resetting your old phone, be sure to log out of all Google and Mi Account accounts, and remove the device from the list of trusted banking apps in your security settings.

Completion of migration and initial setup

Once all the data is copied, don't rush to delete the information from the old device. Conduct a thorough review of the new smartphone. Check for all photos, contact integrity and important applications. Make sure alarms and reminders work correctly.

The Android system and MIUI shell may take some time to index files and optimize application databases. In the first hours of use, a new phone may run slower or heat up more — a normal process of adapting the system.

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The full data transfer cycle from Xiaomi to Xiaomi takes 15 to 40 minutes depending on the amount of information, with Mi Mover being the most reliable tool for all-click migration.

Only after successfully checking all the features on the new device can you start cleaning the old one. Do a full reset (Settings → About Phone → Reset) on the old device to delete personal data before selling or disposing of it.