How to copy Huawei features on Xiaomi: from the interface to branded chips

The transition from Huawei to Xiaomi is often accompanied by nostalgia for the familiar interface. EMUI Many users want to keep familiar gestures, designs, or even branded apps like Huawei Health or Petal Search. MIUI Xiaomi has its own philosophy, and direct transfer is not always possible.

In this article, we will discuss legal and technical ways to adapt Xiaomi to the habits of the user of Huawei, from visual themes to system tweaks.

• 🎨 Set up MIUI, make her look like EMUI (Icons, fonts, animations)
• 📱 Transfer data from Huawei to Xiaomi without loss (contacts, messages, photos)
• ⚙️ Replay key Huawei features on Xiaomi (e.g., Knuckle Gestures or Multi-Screen Collaboration)
• ⚠️ Avoid common mistakes in migration between ecosystems

It is important to understand: full copying is impossible due to differences in firmware, but up to 70% of the functionality can be restored using third-party applications and hidden settings. MIUI. Let's start with the obvious: visual adaptation.

1. How to do. MIUI similar EMUI: themes, icons and animations

Visually. MIUI and EMUI Huawei has a minimalist design with an emphasis on light tones and smooth transitions, and Xiaomi often uses bright colors and more “playful” elements, MIUI Supports deep customization.

To bring Xiaomi’s interface closer to Huawei:

1. Download the Huawei theme. EMUI Style" from the official Theme (available for MIUI 12+). The alternative is the Pure Black theme for minimalism.
2. Install a pack of icons EMUI Icons via Settings → Screen. → Icon style. Popular options: 📱 EMUI Icons Pack (Play Market) 🎨 Huawei Style Icon Pack (APKMirror)

Settings → Special facilities → Delete animations

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For advanced users: if your Xiaomi supports ADB, You can change the system fonts on Huawei Sans (instruction below).

2. Data transfer from Huawei to Xiaomi: contacts, messages, photos

The most reliable way to migrate data is to use Xiaomi’s official Mi Mover app, which supports the transfer of contacts, messages, photos and even some settings over Wi-Fi Direct.

Step-by-step:

Install Mi Mover on both phones|Connect to one Wi-Fi network|Select “I am the sender” on Huawei and “I am the recipient” on Xiaomi|Follow the instructions on the screen|Wait until it is completed (may take up to 30 minutes)

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If the Mi Mover does not recognize Huawei (on older models), use alternative methods:

• 📞 Contacts: Export to.vcf via Contacts → Management → Export to Huawei, then import to Xiaomi.
• 💬 Communications: Annex SMS Backup & Restore (Saves in the XML And it's restoring it to a new device).
• 📷 Photos: Google Photos or physical cable transmission (folder) DCIM).

⚠️ Note: When you transfer through a Google Account, some data (such as Huawei Notes notes) may not sync.Use Huawei Cloud to back up, then manually transfer files.

3.Reproducing Huawei’s branded features on Xiaomi

Some Huawei chips are unique, but they can be emulated on Xiaomi with third-party apps or hidden features. MIUI.

3.1 Knuckle Gestures (on-screen tapping)

On Huawei, you can take screenshots or run apps with a double knuckle tap. On Xiaomi, there's no similar one, but there are workarounds:

• 📲 Install Knock On (Play Market) to unlock with double tap.
• 🖼️ For screenshots, use Settings → Buttons and gestures → Screenshot with three fingers.

Multi-Screen Collaboration (PC collaboration)

Huawei offers wireless integration with Windows laptops. On Xiaomi, a similar feature is called Mi Share, but it is less functional.

• 💻 Microsoft Your Phone (supports notifications and file transfers).
• 🔗 AirDroid (full control of your phone with PC).

Mode "Ultra Battery Saver" (charge savings)

V EMUI There's an aggressive economy mode that leaves only basic functions. MIUI closest analogue - Settings → Battery → Extremely long-term work to enhance the effect:

1. Turn off background activity for all applications in Settings → Annexes → Permits → Auto-start.
2. Install Greenify to force hibernation of unnecessary processes.

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If you’re missing out on Huawei Health’s branded app, try Mi Fitness (from Xiaomi) or Google Fit. They support most fitness trackers and have similar functionality.

4.Moving Huawei Apps to Xiaomi: What Works and What Doesn't

Some Huawei apps can be installed on Xiaomi, but not all will work properly due to Huawei Mobile Services dependencies (HMS).

To establish APK Huawei applications:

1. Download the file from Huawei’s official website or a trusted source (such as APKMirror).
2. Allow installation from unknown sources in Settings → Applications → Special Access → Install unknown applications.
3. Install. APK and at the first start, provide all necessary permissions.

⚠️ Note: Apps like Huawei Health may not sync with Huawei wearables on Xiaomi due to lack of availability HMS For fitness trackers, use universal apps like Notify & Fitness.

5.Camera setup: How to bring Xiaomi closer to Huawei

Huawei cameras are famous for photo processing, especially in Night Mode and Portait modes. Xiaomi also offers powerful cameras, but the algorithms are different.

Comparison of key parameters:

• 📸 Night mode: Huawei is used on the Internet RYYB-Sensor (increased light sensitivity). On Xiaomi, turn on camera settings → Night mode. → Advanced and increase exposure time manually.
• 🎨 Color rendering: Huawei has more saturated colors. In Xiaomi, select the profile of Camera Settings → Colour → Bright.
• 🔍 Zoom: Huawei uses hybrid zoom. on Xiaomi, turn off digital zoom in Settings → zoom → Only optical.

For advanced users: Install GCam (a modified version of Google Camera) with settings for your Xiaomi model. 4PDA or XDA Developers.

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Xiaomi and Huawei cameras use different processing algorithms, so 100% But the right settings and GCam can reduce the difference to 30-40%.

6.Performance Optimization: How to Make Xiaomi as Fast

Huawei is known for optimization EMUI for smooth operation even on weak chipsets. MIUI They are often criticized for background processes, but it is correctable.

Checklist for Xiaomi acceleration:

Turn off animations in "Settings" → Special facilities"|Limit background activity in "Settings" → Battery → Optimizing the battery"|Remove unnecessary system applications through ADB|Enable "Performance Mode" in "Settings" → Additionally. → Performance mode"|Use a Light Launcher (Nova Launcher or Lawnchair)

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For deep cleaning:

1. Install. SD Maid (delete cache and junk files).
2. Turn off Miui Analytics in Settings → Memory. → Auto Start (Savings Resources).
3. If the phone is rooted, remove the bloatware with Titanium Backup.

Performance comparison after optimization:

7. Frequent Mistakes When Switching from Huawei to Xiaomi and How to Avoid Them

Many users face problems after migration, and here are the most common solutions:

• 🔋 Fast battery discharge: In the first 2-3 day-day MIUI indexes files, that's okay. If the problem persists, check Settings. → Battery → Using the battery and disabling voracious apps.
• 📶 Bad network signal: Xiaomi sometimes worse catches network due to energy savings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks → High data transfer speed.
• 🔊 Silent sound in dynamics: B MIUI The default is the Smart Sound Assistant. Turn it off in Settings. → Sound.
• 📱 Gestures not working: Go to Settings → Display. → Full screen gestures and choose a style MIUI (not Android).

⚠️ Note: If you have transferred data through Huawei Backup, some files may not open on Xiaomi due to different versions of Android. Use generic formats (e.g..jpg instead of.heic).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions