How to sync data from one phone to another Xiaomi

Buying a new Xiaomi smartphone is always a joyous event, but it is often overshadowed by the need to tediously transfer all the accumulated information. You do not need to manually interrupt hundreds of contacts or re-download dozens of applications if you know the right tools. The MIUI and HyperOS ecosystem offers powerful built-in mechanisms for rapid cloning of the system.

There are several proven ways to do this, each with its own advantages depending on the amount of data and the state of the old device: You can use the Mi Cloud cloud service to seamlessly transfer settings or the Mi Mover utility to directly copy over Wi-Fi. The choice of method depends on how deeply you want to integrate into the manufacturer's ecosystem.

In this tutorial, we will take a look at all the details of the process so that you can start using the gadget immediately after unpacking. Competent synchronization will save your digital history and not lose any important file. Below are step-by-step algorithms for various scenarios.

Preparation of devices for information transfer

Before any data migration operation is initiated, it is critical to properly prepare both smartphones, make sure that both devices have at least 50-60% battery charge, as the process can be energy intensive, and check for free space on the receiving device, which should exceed the amount of files being transferred.

Both phones need to be connected to a stable Wi-Fi network if you plan to use cloud services or LAN transmission. For older Xiaomi models, you may need to upgrade to the current version to avoid conflicts of Android versions.

⚠️ Note: If you use two-factor authentication for a Google or Mi Account, make sure you remember your password or have access to your phone number to receive a confirmation code.

Remove temporary files and cache on your old device to speed up the process and avoid carrying digital debris, especially if you've been using your phone for several years without reinstalling the system, and clean up takes a couple of minutes, but saves time when copying.

Using the Mi Mover application for direct transmission

The fastest and most efficient way is to use the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on all of the brand’s modern smartphones, which creates a direct Wi-Fi connection between devices, bypassing the Internet channel, which ensures high speeds for transferring large amounts of data.

Run the app on both devices through the settings menu or find it in the tool folder. On the old phone, select the role of Sender and on the new one, Receiver. QR-code or connect to the network created.

Once the connection is established, the interface will suggest selecting data categories to transfer, so you can copy contacts, messages, call logs, photos, music, videos, and even installed applications with their data, the process is fully automated and does not require user intervention.

• 📱 On the old device, click "Send" and select all the necessary menu items.
• 📲 On the new device, confirm the request for data reception and wait for the process to end.
• 🔄 Do not turn off the screen or turn off the app during migration.

Transfer time depends on the amount of information: several gigabytes of photos can be copied from 10 to 30 minutes. Once completed, the new device will report on successfully transferred files. Applications will be installed in the background automatically.

Synchronization through the cloud service Mi Cloud

An alternative and deeper method is sync through a Xiaomi Account, which is ideal if the old phone is not already on hand or it is defective, but you have previously made backups. Data is stored on the company's servers and is available from any device after you log in.

To activate the function, go to the settings and find the Mi Account section. You need to log in and turn on the synchronization switches for the desired categories: contacts, notes, voice recorder, gallery and system settings. 5 GB of space is available for free to the user.

Once synced on the old device, the data will automatically be uploaded to the cloud with Wi-Fi, and on the new phone, just enter the username and password from Mi Account, and the system will prompt you to restore the data from the last backup, which allows you to recreate an exact copy of the working environment.

It is important to note that syncing the gallery in its original quality may require the inclusion of the Originals feature, otherwise the cloud will store optimized versions of the images to save space.

Transferring Contacts and Messages through Google Account

And remember, the basic tool of the Android ecosystem, Google account, is the most reliable way to save contacts and calendar events, because they are not tied to the phone brand, but to your email, and when you first turn on the new Xiaomi, the system will prompt you to log in to Google.

On your old device, make sure that your Google account settings are synced to contacts. The path usually looks like: Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. Make sure the slider opposite Contacts is active and blue.

SMS and MMS messages can also be saved if the device has Google Messages installed and the chat backup feature enabled. When installing apps on a new phone, the system will prompt you to restore a list of programs from the Play Market history.

• 📧 Sign in to the same Google account on the new device when you first set up.
• ☁️ Wait for the background synchronization of contacts and calendar to be completed.
• 📥 Install applications from the “Library” list in Google Play.

This method ensures that your contacts will stay with you even when you switch to a smartphone of another brand in the future. Google provides high reliability of data storage and encryption of personal information. It is a fundamental basis of mobile security.

Cloning WhatsApp and messengers

Messengers like WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber require special attention, as they store their correspondence history in their own secure storages. Simple file transfer is not enough, you need to create a special backup copy inside the application itself.

On WhatsApp, you need to go to chat settings and select "Backup." Select save on Google Drive for Android devices. Make sure the copy is created successfully and the current date and time is displayed.

⚠️ Note: When transferring WhatsApp to a new phone, the number must be active as it will come SMS Chat history won't be transferred unless you back up your old device in advance.

Once WhatsApp is installed on a new smartphone and the number is confirmed, the app will automatically detect a backup in the Google Drive cloud and prompt it to be restored.The process can take time depending on the size of the media database.

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For Telegram, you do not need to create backup copies - all chats (except secret ones) are stored on the server and will appear immediately after entering the phone number.

For Viber, the procedure is similar: back up to Google Drive in the app settings before resetting or moving, and when you first start on a new device, Viber will ask if you need to restore data from the backup found.

Solution and troubleshooting

Synchronization can cause technical difficulties related to software versions or network errors, and users often experience a situation where Mi Mover interrupts the connection in the middle of the process, in which case you do not need to start all over again, the application supports rebooting.

If you notice that some apps don’t open or don’t work properly after porting, try updating them via GetApps or Google Play. Older versions of programs may not be compatible with the newer version of MIUI or HyperOS.

If you have a problem with Mi Account authorization, try changing your password through the i.mi.com web interface. Sometimes you need to re-sign in to update security tokens.

• 🔌 Restart both smartphones if the data transfer is 99%.
• 📶 Make sure that your router does not include customer isolation. AP, cell-lock.
• 🗑️ Remove old unnecessary backups in the cloud if the space is out.

If nothing works, you can reset your network settings on both devices, which will clear the network cache and often solve the visibility problems of the devices on the LAN, and after the reset, you will need to re-enter your Wi-Fi passwords.

FAQ: Frequently Asked Questions

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The most reliable way is the combined one: use Mi Mover for apps and photos, and Google Account for contacts and calendar.