Buying a new smartphone is always a thrill, especially if it’s a modern model from Xiaomi with a bright screen and a powerful processor. However, euphoria often gives way to mild stress when you realize that the old device has thousands of photos, important contacts, correspondence in messengers and customization of familiar applications. You do not need to manually rewrite numbers or re-download each file – modern technology allows you to do it in minutes.
In this article, we will take a look at all the current ways to migrate data to ensure that your transition to Xiaomi Redmi goes as smoothly as possible and without losing information.We will look at both the built-in MIUI tools and Google cloud services, and also pay attention to the nuances of password transfer and banking applications.
Before you start the process, make sure that both devices are at least 50-60% charged, as active file transfers can significantly consume energy, and check that the new device has free space to exceed the amount of data being transferred.
Preparing devices for synchronization
The first and most important step is to properly prepare both smartphones, and on an old device, you need to make sure that all the data is accessible and not corrupted. If you haven't done a backup in a long time, now is the best time to check the gallery and contact list.
On the new Redmi, when you first turn on, you will be asked to choose a language and connect to a Wi-Fi network. Be sure to use a stable Wi-Fi connection, as the transfer of large amounts of data over the mobile Internet can be slow or interrupted due to traffic limits.
Sign in to your Google account on a new device. This is a key point, because Google is the primary store of your digital identity in the Android ecosystem. Without logging in, many features will not be available, and contacts and calendars will not be automatically synchronized.
⚠️ Warning: Do not start the transfer process if one of the devices is power-saving mode. It can limit background processes and interrupt file transfers halfway.
Also make sure that both phones have Bluetooth and geolocation (GPS) enabled, as some transmission methods use these modules to detect devices and establish a secure communication channel.
Using the Mi Mover app for quick migration
The most efficient and quickest way to transfer data to Xiaomi devices is the Mi Mover app, which is pre-installed on all MIUI-enclosed smartphones and allows you to transfer contacts, messages, call history, apps, music, videos and photos.
Run the app on both devices. On the new phone, select "I'm a recipient" and on the old phone, "I'm a sender," and the app automatically creates a Wi-Fi hotspot or prompts you to scan. QR-link-code.
Once you connect, you'll see a list of data categories that you can transfer, you can select all of them at once, or you can select only the right items, and the transfer speeds with Mi Mover are much faster than with cloud services, because the data goes directly between devices over a local channel.
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We need to focus on the application portability, but we're not. APK-The software files will be copied, the authorization inside them (logins and passwords) often is not saved for security reasons.
Synchronization through Google account
If you don’t want to install additional apps or your old phone doesn’t support Mi Mover, the classic Google sync method is a great solution, ideal for saving contacts, calendar events, notes and installed app lists.
On your old device, go to the settings and find the Accounts or Users and Acca section. Select your Google account and click Sync. Make sure the switches opposite Contacts, Calendar and Google Photos are active.
On the new Xiaomi Redmi, it is easy to log in to the same account, automatically pulls up all saved contacts and calendar events, and photos and videos will appear in the gallery if you have Autoboot and Sync enabled in the Google Photos app.
| Type of data | Google's method | Mi Mover Method | Speed. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contacts | Automatically. | Full clone. | Instantly. |
| Photo/Video | Through the cloud (spending traffic) | Direct transmission | Depends on the Internet. |
| Annexes | Just the list (downloads again) | APK files + data | Medium |
| SMS messages | Not always (depends on OS) | Complete transfer | Quickly. |
The advantage of Google’s method is that it doesn’t require physical proximity of devices after setting up, so you can set up a new phone even if the old one is already sold or lost, so you need to know the password from your account.
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Use Google Photos in High Quality mode to get unlimited storage for photos in a compressed but high-quality format, freeing up space on your device.
Hand-over of multimedia and heavy files
Sometimes automated systems may not work properly with very large files or specific folders, and in such cases manual copying through a computer or using a file manager comes to the rescue.
Connect your old phone to your computer through USB-cable and select file transfer mode (MTP). Copy the folders. DCIM (Photos and video from the camera, Download and Music on the hard drive PC.
Then plug in the new Redmi and move those folders to the appropriate internal memory directories. Android folder structure is universal, so the files will fall into place and be immediately visible in the gallery and player.
For users who prefer wireless methods, the Explorer app with FTP or transferring files via Nearby Share (the analogue of AirDrop for Android) will be a great solution, which allows you to quickly transfer several heavy video files without cables.
What to do if your computer can’t see your phone?
Nuances of transfer of messengers and banking applications
Special attention is required by messengers such as WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber. Telegram stores the entire history of correspondence on its servers, so simply enter a phone number, and all chats will appear instantly.
WhatsApp is more complicated, because you need to back up your Google Drive on your old device in advance, and when you install WhatsApp on your new phone, the system will prompt you to restore a copy from the cloud.
⚠️ Note: WhatsApp backup is tied to a specific phone number and Google account. Make sure you sign in to the same Google account on the new device that the copy was made to.
Banking applications and government services (Public Services) do not store data when transferring for security reasons, you will have to re-identify, enter passwords and possibly confirm login via SMS or push notification from the linked number.
Some banks require re-binding the device, which may take time. SIM-The card is active and accepts SMS so as not to block access to accounts.
Completion of customization and optimization of the new Redmi
After all the data has been moved, don’t rush to delete the information from your old phone. Use the new Xiaomi for at least a couple of days to make sure that all contacts are in place, photos open and apps work correctly.
Pay attention to battery life in the early days. MIUI should learn about your usage patterns to optimize power consumption. The first 24-48 hours may be higher than normal due to background file indexing and application updates.
Check notification settings. On newer versions of Android and MIUI, notification permissions for some apps may be disabled by default. Go to Settings → Notifications and Status bar to set priorities.
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The full cycle of adaptation of the new smartphone takes about 3-5 days of active operation, after which the system is fully optimized for your habits.
Now your new smartphone is fully ready to go, and you've saved all the important memories and settings, and you've got a more powerful and modern gadget.