How to Transfer Everything From One Phone to Another Xiaomi Redmi

Buying a new Xiaomi or Redmi smartphone is always accompanied by a pleasant anticipation, but the process of data transfer often causes users to panic. MIUI And HyperOS has built-in tools that make migration as easy and as fast as possible. IT-A specialist to transfer contacts, photos and apps to a new device in one session.

There are several proven ways to synchronize information, each with its own characteristics and advantages. The choice of a particular method depends on the amount of data, the speed of the Internet connection and the availability of a computer. In this article, we will discuss all the current options in detail so that you can choose the most convenient for your situation.

Before starting the procedure, it is important to prepare both smartphones, make sure that both devices are charged at least 50-60% so that the process is not interrupted halfway due to battery discharge, and check the availability of free space on the target device, as the amount of internal memory of the new phone must exceed the amount of data transferred.

Using the Mi Mover app for quick migration

The most efficient and quickest way to transfer information between Xiaomi devices is to use the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on most modern models and allows you to transfer data over a local Wi-Fi channel without using Internet traffic. Transfer speeds can reach tens of megabytes per second, which is especially important when copying large volumes of photos and videos.

To start the process, you need to open the application on both smartphones. On the old device, select the role of "Sender" (Old phone), and on the new Redmi - "Receiver" (New phone). QR-When you have a code or manual connection to a Wi-Fi network, you will automatically transfer selected file categories, and the process is fully automated and does not require constant user intervention.

⚠️ Warning: Do not disconnect or turn off smartphone screens during the active phase of large file transfers, as this may damage archives.

The application interface allows you to flexibly configure the data sample, you can only migrate system settings and contacts, leaving the media in the old place, or copy everything, including the history of calls and messages, and after the operation on the new device will be a report on the number of successfully transferred files.

Sync through Google Account and Cloud Services

An alternative and commonly used method is sync through Google Account, ideal for those who regularly change devices or want to have a backup of data in the cloud. When logging into your profile on the new Xiaomi, the phone will automatically prompt you to restore your contact list, calendar events, notes, and even the location of icons on your desktop.

To activate the feature, go to the settings menu of the old phone. Find the Accounts and Sync section and make sure the switches opposite the right Google services are activated. Press the Forced Sync button to make sure that all recent changes are saved on the company's servers.

• 📞 Contacts: saved instantly and accessible from any Gmail-enabled device.
• 📸 Photo and video: Requires the “Support” feature in the Google Photos app to save to the cloud.
• 📱 Applications: List of installed programs is automatically restored from the Play Market.

It is important to consider that recovering data from the cloud depends on the speed of your Internet connection. downloading several gigabytes of photos can take considerable time if you are using a 4G/5G mobile network with limited traffic.

Preparation of devices and compatibility check

Successful data transfer depends on the pre-preparedness of the gadgets, and before launching any migration tools, you need to make sure that the software of both devices is up to date. Outdated versions of MIUI may contain bugs that prevent the correct operation of data protocols.

Check the version of the operating system in the About Phone section. If updates are available, install them before the procedure begins. It is also worth freeing up space on the receiving device by deleting unnecessary system files or temporary data if the memory is full.

Special attention should be paid to application permissions. When you first run a Mi Mover or other tool, the system can request access to storage, contacts and location. Without these rights, the program will not be able to read the necessary data for transfer.

Transfer of multimedia and documents via PC

If wireless methods seem too slow or unstable, there's always a time-tested way to go through a computer. USB-cable, you can copy folders DCIM, Download and Documents to the hard drive and then transfer them to the new Redmi.This method provides maximum reliability and control over the process.

When you connect your smartphone to your computer, select USB File Transfer (MTP) mode, which displays the phone's internal memory as a normal removable drive, and copies of large 4K video files through the cable are much faster than through the air.

But there are limitations to this method, and you can only transfer raw data through direct file copying, like photos, music, documents, system settings, Wi-Fi passwords, game progress and widget placement, and it's just a backup method of user-generated content.

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Use the original cable from the kit or a quality analogue with support for high data rates, as cheap charging cables can operate in power-only mode without transferring files.

Solving common problems and errors

Users may encounter various technical difficulties in migrating, often due to incompatibility of Android versions or filename conflicts, and if the transfer is interrupted by a certain percentage, try to turn off mobile Internet on both devices and leave only Wi-Fi.

Sometimes the Mi Mover app may not see each other's devices, in which case make sure both phones are enabled with GPS (geolocation), as Android is a requirement for some nearby device detection features to work, and rebooting the Wi-Fi module also helps.

• 🔄 Connection Error: Reboot both smartphones and try to create a new access point again.
• 💾 Lack of space: The system will automatically skip files that do not fit, but it is better to clear the cache of messengers in advance.
• 🔒 Encrypted data: Some applications of banks may block the transfer of their data for security reasons.

If you are migrating data from your iPhone to Xiaomi, use the special “Move to iOS” app or the iCloud import feature available in the Mi Cloud settings. Direct cable connection between iOS and Android often requires additional adapters and does not guarantee full format compatibility.

⚠️ Note: Application data from banks and government services (Public Services, Sberbank) are often not automatically transferred for security reasons.

Final configuration and data integrity verification

After the main transfer process is complete, take your time to delete data from your old phone. Do a thorough review of the new device. Open the gallery and check if all the albums are in place, if there are any "broken" photos that do not open. Go to the phone book and make sure that the numbers are displayed correctly, not in the form of incomprehensible characters.

To transfer the history of correspondence to WhatsApp or Telegram, you often need a separate backup procedure inside the application itself before transferring. After installing the messenger on a new phone, follow the instructions on the screen to restore the history from the local backup or cloud.

Make sure all important passwords are saved. If you used Google Password Manager or Mi Cloud, check access to them. In modern versions of HyperOS, passwords from Wi-Fi and apps can sync automatically if you use the same Mi Account.

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Checking your new phone before cleaning your old phone is a critical step that will keep you from losing important information.

Only after you’ve made sure everything is working correctly can you reset your old device to factory settings, ensuring your personal data doesn’t fall into the wrong hands when disposing of or selling the gadget.