How to copy all data from your phone to your Xiaomi phone

Buying a new smartphone always brings mixed feelings: the joy of owning a fresh gadget and the slight fear of having to transfer all the information. Owners of Xiaomi and Redmi devices can breathe a sigh of relief, as the MIUI ecosystem (and the new HyperOS) offers powerful built-in tools for migration. The process of changing the device is no longer an excruciating procedure with manual copying contacts or finding lost photos.

In today's world, digital hygiene and data security are the first, so manufacturers are adopting increasingly smart synchronization algorithms. IT-A specialist to move to a new machine 15-20 We will analyze all the current ways, from using a branded application to cloud services, so you can choose the most convenient option for your situation.

Before you start, it's worth noting that the choice of method often depends on the operating system of your old phone. Whether it's Android of a different brand or even an iPhone, you have workable ways to solve the problem. The main thing is to ensure a stable connection to Wi-Fi and charge both devices to at least 50% so that the process does not interrupt halfway due to battery discharge.

Using the Mi Mover app for quick migration

The most effective and preferred way for Xiaomi app owners is to use the native Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on most of the brand’s smartphones and is specifically designed to clone data between devices running MIUI. It can transfer not only media files, but also folder structure, system settings and even the location of icons on the desktop.

The process starts quite simply: both devices need to open the app, and if the old phone does not have it (for example, this device is a different brand), it can be downloaded from Google Play or scanned. QR-The code that will appear on the screen of the new phone, and after you start up, you select the role of the device: "I send" on the old gadget and "I receive" on the new one.

⚠️ Note: When transferring data via Mi Mover, both phones must be on the same Wi-Fi network or connected directly to each other via the access point being created. Do not switch between applications during the process, so as not to break the connection.

Once the connection is established, the system will suggest selecting data categories to transfer, you can copy everything at once or selectively mark the desired items, such as gallery, contacts, messages and installed applications. The transfer speed depends on the amount of data and the quality of the wireless module, but it is usually much higher than using Bluetooth.

Synchronization through Google account

For users who already have experience with Android, the most common way is to sync through a Google account, which is ideal because it does not require additional software installation and works at the operating system level. When you first turn on a new Xiaomi smartphone, you will be prompted to log in to your account, after which the system itself will offer to restore data from the last backup.

Google’s cloud stores contacts, calendar events, notes, Chrome passwords, and installed app lists. It’s important to understand that the application files themselves (cache, logins inside games) may not be saved if the developer hasn’t used cloud saves, but the basic phone setting and phone book will be restored automatically.

To make sure that all the important data is stored on the old device before you switch, check your sync settings. Go to the settings menu, find the account section and make sure that the switches opposite the desired services are active.

• 📱 Open the settings on your old phone.
• 👤 Go to Accounts and Synchronization.
• ☁️ Select your Google account and click Sync.
• ✅ Make sure that the checkmarks are in front of Contacts, Calendar and Disc.

Once logged in on a new device, the recovery process can take anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours, depending on the number of apps and internet speeds, a great option for those who want a clean system with a basic dataset without copying any junk from an old phone.

Transferring data from iPhone to Xiaomi

iPhone owners who choose to switch to Xiaomi often worry about losing their digital lives. Fortunately, the Mi Mover app supports cross-platform portability, allowing you to transfer basic data from iOS. To get started, you will need to install the app on your iPhone through the App Store and follow the instructions on the screen.

With iOS, you can migrate contacts, call history, messages, photos, videos, and even some settings, but you should consider the limitations of the iOS operating system: apps purchased from the App Store will not automatically install on Android, since these are different ecosystems. You will have to re-download analogues from Google Play.

Multimedia is a special focus, and photos and videos can take the longest time to copy because of the volume, and it is recommended to do this overnight or when the phones are not actively used, and make sure that the iPhone is allowed to access the local network for the Mi Mover app, otherwise it will not see the new phone.

Critically, WhatsApp and Viber have different architectures on iOS and Android. Directly migrating your correspondence history through standard Mi Mover tools may not work or require the use of paid third-party snails on your PC. WhatsApp is better to use the built-in “Chat Transfer” feature inside the app itself when you first set up.

Backup on Xiaomi Cloud

The manufacturer’s branded cloud, Xiaomi Cloud (or Mi Cloud), is another powerful tool in the user’s arsenal, allowing you to create full backups that can be deployed on any device of the brand, which is especially useful if you change gadgets often or want to have insurance in case of breakage.

To create a backup, you need to go to your Mi Account settings and select Cloud, where you can set up automatic copies of contacts, messages, notes, voice recorders, and even alarm schedules. Unlike Google, Xiaomi Cloud can save screenshots and some system settings specific to the MIUI shell.

Free storage is limited (usually 5 GB), but for text data and contacts, it is more than enough. Photos and videos are better synced through Google Photos or Yandex.Disk, so as not to waste precious space. Once you create a backup on a new phone, just log into your Mi Account and click "Recover from the cloud".

⚠️ Note: Mi Cloud account region must match. If you have backed up your account with Russia region, your account with China or Europe may not show up. Check your region settings in your Mi Account profile.

Transfer of media files via PC and cable

When it comes to gigabytes of high-resolution photos and videos, wireless methods can be too slow. In such cases, the good old-fashioned method of copying through a computer remains the most reliable. By connecting both phones to a PC in turn, you can manually transfer DCIM, Pictures, Download and Music folders.

When connecting your phone to your computer, be sure to select USB File Transfer (MTP) mode, otherwise your computer won’t see the device’s internal memory. This is a good way to immediately clean up the file system by removing unnecessary debris before downloading to your new smartphone.

For advanced users, it is possible to use the adb command line to clone partitions, but for the average user, this is unnecessarily complex and risky. Simply copying folders through Windows Explorer or macOS ensures that your personal archives are safe without the risk of damaging system files.

• 💻 Connect your old phone to your PC with a cable USB.
• 📂 Copy folders with photos and documents to the hard disk.
• 🔄 Turn off your old phone and connect your new Xiaomi.
• 📥 Move the stored data to the corresponding folders of the new device.

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Use a USB 3.0 cable and a USB 3.0 port on your computer for maximum copy speed of large files.The cables included are often just for charging (USB 2.0), which is a significantly slows down process.

Frequent problems and their solution

Despite the fact that processes are fine, there may be some failures, such as the Mi Mover app may not see a device if one of them is power saving or aggressive battery optimization, so you should temporarily disable these functions and restart the application.

Another common problem is the lack of space on the new device. Before you start migrating, always check the free amount of memory. If there is more data than the available space, the process will stop and you will receive partially transferred data, which can lead to errors in the system.

If neither of these methods works correctly, you might consider using third-party PC software like AnyDroid or MobileTrans, which are often paid but have advanced functionality for complex cases, such as selectively transferring only WhatsApp or specific databases.

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The most reliable way to fully clone Xiaomi’s system on Xiaomi is Mi Mover. To move from other platforms, it is better to combine a Google account for contacts and manually transfer media files.