Owners of the Xiaomi ecosystem often face the need to migrate data when buying a new device or creating a backup on a tablet. Synchronization allows not only to copy files, but also to ensure that they are continuously updated between gadgets in real time.
The process of configuring communication between devices can seem complicated only at first glance. Modern shells MIUI and HyperOS offer built-in tools that make the procedure as transparent as possible. In this article, we will examine all the available methods, from cloud services to local cable transfer.
The choice of method depends on whether you need to transfer all the contents one time or constantly synchronize individual folders. For full synchronization in real time, you must use a single Mi Account on both devices. Without authorization in one profile, automatic data exchange will not work.
Preparing devices for synchronization
Before you start setting up software settings, you need to make sure that the hardware is ready. The basic requirement is to have a stable connection to the Internet if you plan to use cloud technologies. For local transfer, the speed of the Wi-Fi router or the quality of the cable will play a crucial role.
Both smartphones should have sufficient battery power, as the process of transferring large amounts of data can be energy-consuming, it is recommended to connect the devices to the power source or make sure that the charge exceeds 50%, and also check the availability of free space on the target device where the files will be downloaded.
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Use a 5GHz Wi-Fi network to speed up the transfer of large files, as it provides higher bandwidth compared to the 2.4GHz standard.
Make sure both phones have the latest available system updates. Xiaomi developers regularly release patches that improve the stability of the sync service. Older versions of the firmware may contain errors that prevent the correct exchange of data between devices.
Use of the Mi Cloud cloud service
The most versatile way is to use the branded Mi Cloud, which allows you to synchronize contacts, messages, notes, voice recordings and a gallery, and to start work, you need to log into the same Mi Account on both smartphones through the settings menu.
Once authorized, you go to the cloud management section and activate the desired data categories, the system automatically starts downloading information from the first phone and uploading it to the second, the speed of the process depends on the amount of data and the speed of the Internet connection.
- 📱 Open Settings and click on the top line with the account name.
- ☁️ Select Mi Cloud and log in if it is not done automatically.
- 🔄 Activate switches opposite data types that (contacts, photos, notes).
- 📲 On the second phone, repeat the login and wait for the loading to end.
It is important to consider the limits of free storage, which is 5 GB. If your photo archive is large, the cloud can fill up quickly, in which case it makes sense to purchase an extended tariff or use selective synchronization, leaving heavy video files locally.
⚠️ Note: When you enable gallery sync, old photos can be deleted from the device if they are already uploaded to the cloud and the settings are on "Storage Optimization." Always check for originals before clearing memory.
Transfer data through the Mi Mover application
Mi Mover is the perfect tool for one-time migration from one phone to another, which creates a direct Wi-Fi connection between devices, allowing data to be transmitted at high speeds without using the Internet. The application is pre-installed on the system, but it can also be downloaded from the Google Play store.
Run the program on both smartphones. On the old device, select the role of "Sender", and on the new device, select the role of "Receiver". QR-code that will appear on the screen of the old gadget, or you can choose a device from the list of available networks.
Once the connection is established, the system will suggest selecting data categories to transfer, you can only transfer contacts and calls, or copy the entire data set, including the installed applications and their settings, the process is fully automated and does not require user intervention.
| Type of data | Transmission speed | Demands the Internet. | Keeps the folder structure |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contacts | Instantly. | No. | Yes. |
| Photo/Video | Tall. | No. | Yes. |
| Annexes | Medium | No (APK only) | Partially. |
| System settings | Quickly. | No. | Yes. |
The Mi Mover feature is the ability to port even to devices of other brands, if they are installed on the corresponding version of the application, but full compatibility of interface settings is guaranteed only within the ecosystem of Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO.
☑️ Check before launching the Mi Mover
Synchronize your contacts and calendar through Google
Google’s account, which is the foundation of the Android operating system, is not to be ignored. Google syncs are often more reliable for contacts, calendars and notes than third-party solutions, especially if you plan to switch to a smartphone from another manufacturer in the future.
To activate this mechanism, open your Google account settings on your first phone, make sure that the sliders opposite Contacts, Calendar and Keep are on, and send the data instantly to the search giant's servers.
On the second phone, you just add the same Google account, and the system automatically prompts you to recover data from the cloud, which works in the background and uses almost no battery in active use.
To check sync status, you can go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google. This shows the time of the last successful sync for each service. If the data has not been updated for a long time, you can click on three dots in the corner and select Sync.
⚠️ Note: When you delete a contact on one device, it will automatically delete in all other devices where sync with this Google account is enabled.
Local backup and recovery
For users who don’t trust cloud storage or have limited internet, there is a local backup method.The built-in Security app or settings section allows you to create a complete system image on an internal drive or a backup. SD-map.
The backup file you create can then be transferred to a second phone in any convenient way: via Bluetooth, USB-Once the file is transferred to the new device, a recovery procedure is started, which returns all settings and applications to their original state.
Where is the local backup stored?
This is a good way to replicate even the layout of desktop icons and Wi-Fi passwords, but it requires both devices to have roughly the same version of the MIUI shell, otherwise compatibility conflicts may arise.
Solving and eliminating errors
In the process of synchronization, users can face various difficulties, most often problems are associated with an unstable network connection or lack of memory. If the process hangs on a certain percentage, try to interrupt it and start again, having previously restarted both devices.
Sometimes the system requires unlocking the screen to confirm the action.Make sure both phones do not have Do Not Disturb or power saving mode on, which can limit background network services activity.Disabling battery optimization for system applications often helps solve the communication breakdown problem.
If sync doesn't start, check the date and time on the devices. A time difference of even a few minutes can cause security certificates to fail and the server will refuse to accept the data. Set up automatic time synchronization over the network.
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If the synchronization is interrupted constantly, try changing the synchronization. DNS-server in Wi-Fi settings at 8.8.8.8 (Google) or 1.1.1.1 (Cloudflare), this often solves problems with accessing sync servers.
In rare cases, cleaning the cache of the Google Play or Mi Cloud app helps. Go to the application management, find the process you want, and select Clear the cache. Don't confuse it with cleaning the data so you don't lose your current settings.