How to quickly and securely transfer data from Xiaomi phone: all ways 2026

Transferring data from a Xiaomi phone is a challenge that every user faces: Whether it’s vacation photos, important documents or app backups, choosing the right method saves time and nerves. In 2026, Redmi smartphone owners will have a chance to get their hands on the phone, POCO Mi has at least 5 proven ways to transfer files – from classic to traditional. USB-Cable to cloud services with artificial intelligence.

The main problem is that many users are lost in MIUI settings, especially when it comes to new models like Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+. For example, the Quick Transfer (formerly Mi Share) function works differently than in older versions of firmware. And USB connection now requires explicit permission in the Developer menu. In this article, current instructions are given the latest MIUI 15 and HyperOS updates, as well as comparing the speed and security of each method.

Transfer of USB-cable: classics with pitfalls

The most reliable way is to connect the phone to the computer via cable, but even here, Xiaomi users often face problems: the PC can not see the device, files are not copied or an error occurs. USB-device not identified.

90% of the time, it's the wrong connection mode, and Xiaomi's default charge mode is the one that blocks access to memory, to fix this:

• 🔌 Connect your phone to your PC with the original cable (cheap analogues may not support data transfer).
• 📱 On the phone screen will appear a notification Charging through USB — tap him.
• 🔄 Select File Transfer Mode (MTP) or PTP (photo).
• 🖥️ Open this computer - the phone will appear as a removable disk.

If the phone is still not identified:

1. Check if USB Debugging is enabled in Settings → About Phone → MIUI version (shap 7 times, then go back to Additional Settings → For Developers).
2. Install official Xiaomi drivers from the site mi.com (Tools section).
3. Try another one. USB-port (preferably) USB 3.0 - it's blue).

⚠️ Note: On models with HyperOS (for example, Xiaomi 14) the menu for developers is hidden deeper: Settings → The phone. → All parameters. → Assembly number (shap 5 times).

2.Fast transfer (Mi Share): how it works in 2026

The Quick Transfer (formerly Mi Share) feature allows you to send files between Xiaomi devices without Internet. In recent versions of MIUI, the algorithm has changed: you do not need to connect to one Wi-Fi network, and speeds up to 20 MB / s (versus 5 MB / s in older versions).

How to use:

1. Open the Files app on both phones.
2. Select files, click Share → Quick transfer.
3. On the second phone, tap Accept in the notification.
4. Confirm the transmission on both devices.

Features in 2026:

• 📱 Works between Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and even some devices. Oppo/Realme (If you have Quick Share installed).
• 🔒 Files are encrypted by protocol WPA3, shield.
• 📉 File size limit: 2 GB (previously 1 GB).
• 🔄 If the transmission is interrupted, it can be resumed without loss of progress.

⚠️ Warning: On Android 14 and HyperOS phones, Quick Transfer may conflict with Google Nearby Share. → Devices and exchanges → Nearby Share.

Enable Wi-Fi and Bluetooth on both phones

Turn off the power saving mode

Make sure there is enough space on both devices

Close background applications (especially messengers)-->

3. Cloud services: Mi Cloud vs Google Drive vs Telegram

If you want to transfer files over a distance or save a backup, cloud services are the best option. Xiaomi has its own Mi Cloud, but it is inferior to Google Drive in functionality.

* When using a Premium account.

How to upload files to Mi Cloud:

1. Open the Settings. → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Enable synchronization for the desired types of data (contacts, photos, notes).
3. For manual download, use the Files → Mi Cloud application.

Alternatively, Google Photos for Media Files:

• 📸 Automatic upload of photos in original quality (if there is space on Google Drive).
• 🔍 Easy search by face, place and object (using Google Lens AI).
• 📁 The ability to create a shared folder and invite other users.

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If you need to transfer a file urgently but the internet is slow, use Telegram: send the document to yourself in Saved Messages, then open the dialog on another device. Files up to 50 MB are sent instantly even with a poor connection.

4.Bluetooth transmission: when justified

Bluetooth is the slowest method (speeds up to 1-2 MB / s), but it helps when there is no cable or Wi-Fi.

How to turn on:

1. On both phones, activate Bluetooth in the notification panel.
2. On the sending device, select the file → Share → Bluetooth.
3. Select the target phone from the list.
4. Confirm reception on the second device.

Features on Xiaomi:

• 🔵 Bluetooth 5.3 (on new models) and 5.0 (on older models).
• 📱 Nana POCO F5 You can transfer files in the background (without interrupting music).
• 🔋 Bluetooth consumes minimal power – suitable for low charge transmission.

⚠️ Warning: HyperOS phones may have an error when transferring over Bluetooth Failed to send a file.Solution: restart both devices or update the firmware.

5. Wi-Fi transmission to a computer (FTP or Mi Drop)

If USB-The cable is lost, and there are many files, so you can organize transmission over the local network. FTP-server or application Mi Drop.

Method 1: FTP-server (without root)

1. Install the FX File Explorer or Solid Explorer app from Google Play.
2. Open the side menu. → Remote access → Launch. FTP-server.
3. Remember the address of the form ftp://192.168.x.x:2221.
4. On the computer, open Explorer → Connect the network disk and enter the address.

Method 2: Mi Drop (official decision)

• 📱 Install Mi Drop from the Mi App Store (or APKCombo).
• 🖥️ On PC, open in your browser http://midrop.xiaomi.com and scan. QR-phonecode.
• 📎 Select files and confirm the transfer.

The advantages of Wi-Fi:

• 🚀 Speed to 10-15 MB/s (in) 5 faster than Bluetooth).
• 🔌 No cables required.
• 📂 You can transfer entire folders without compression.

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For maximum speed, connect your phone and computer to the same 5 GHz network. At 2.4 GHz, the transmission speed will be lower due to interference from other devices.

6. Transfer via OTG-storage or memory card

If you need to transfer data to another phone without a computer, it will help. OTG-This method is universal and works even on phones with a broken screen (if the sensor reacts).

Instructions:

1. Buy it. OTG-adapter (stands) ~200 rubles) or use a memory card.
2. Connect the flash drive to the phone via the adapter.
3. In the Files application, select the desired data → Copy → OTG-drive.
4. Turn off the flash drive and connect to another device.

Advice:

• 💾 For large volumes (video, backups) use microSD UHS-I (recording speed up to 90MB/s).
• 🔋 OTG-Power Consume Your Phone – Charge Your Phone Before Copying.
• 🔒 If files are confidential, encrypt them before copying (for example, to an archive with a password).

Supported formats:

7. Special cases: transmission from a locked phone

If the screen of the Xiaomi phone is locked (forgot the password or pattern lock), but you need to urgently copy the data, there are several ways out:

• 🔐 Mi Account: If your phone is tied to your Xiaomi account, you can unlock it through your phone https://account.xiaomi.com (Find Device function).
• 🖥️ ADB: If previously included debugging USB, Connect your phone to your PC and use the commands: adb shell rm /data/system/gesture.key (Delete the pattern lock, but not the data).
• 📱 Recovery Mode: Some models (Redmi Note 10 and older) can be connected OTG-flash drive to recovery and copy files from internal memory.

Important:

• 🚨 After 5 failed attempts to enter a password, the Xiaomi phone is locked for 24 hours (on HyperOS – for 30 minutes).
• 🔧 Fastboot (fastboot erase userdata) will delete all data without recovery.
• 💡 If BitLocker was enabled on the phone (on some models for the EU market), data cannot be extracted without a password.

⚠️ Note: On phones with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip (e.g. Xiaomi) 13T Pro) a Fastboot reset may result in a bootloader being blocked, in which case authorization via the Mi Unlock Tool will be required.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data transfer with Xiaomi