How to transfer data from one Xiaomi to Redmi 10: the complete guide

Shifting data from Xiaomi’s old smartphone to the new Redmi 10 is a challenge that every user faces when buying a new device. Even if both devices run on MIUI, the process can cause complications from losing contacts to incorrectly synchronizing applications. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to transfer data, from standard Xiaomi tools to universal solutions that work on any Android device.

The Redmi 10 (Models 2021-2023) features MIUI 12.5+ support, which makes it easier to migrate through branded services, but if your old smartphone runs on an earlier version of firmware or you prefer alternative methods, you will find instructions for each case below.

Before proceeding, make sure that:

• 🔋 Both devices have enough battery power (minimum 50%).
• 📶 There is a stable Wi-Fi connection (for cloud-based methods).
• 📱 Redmi 10 has the latest version installed MIUI (Check in the settings → The phone. → Updating the system).

1.Share data via Mi Mover – official Xiaomi tool

Mi Mover is a built-in migration app available on all Xiaomi smartphones with MIUI 9 and later.

• 📞 Contacts, messages and call log.
• 📷 Photos, video and audio files.
• 📥 Applications (including their data, if supported).
• 📝 Notes and calendar.

To take advantage of the Mi Mover:

1. On Redmi 10, when you first turn on, select Transfer Data from the settings menu. If your phone is already configured, open the Mi Mover app manually.
2. On an old Xiaomi smartphone, launch Mi Mover and select I sender.
3. Scan it. QR-code from Redmi 10 screen or connect via the Wi-Fi hotspot created by the new device.
4. Select data types to transfer and confirm the start of the process.

⚠️ Note: If the old phone has data encryption enabled (Settings) → Lockdown and protection → Encryption, Mi Mover may not work properly. In this case, use alternative methods.

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2. synchronization via Mi Cloud – Xiaomi cloud storage

Mi Cloud is Xiaomi's proprietary cloud that automatically backs up your associated account data, an advantage of which is that you don't need to physically connect your devices, and the data is available even after you reset.

• 📌 Free available only 5 GB (for photos and videos may not be enough).
• 🔄 Contact and note synchronization occurs in the background, and for media files you need to run manual backups.

Instructions for transfer via Mi Cloud:

1. On your old smartphone, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Turn on sync for the desired categories (contacts, gallery, notes). To back up applications, click Backup and select data.
3. On Redmi 10, log in to the same Xiaomi account and wait until sync is complete (it can take up to 30 minutes).
4. To restore a backup, go to Settings → Additional → Restore and Reset → Restore from a backup.

⚠️ Note: If you used Google Account to sync contacts on your old phone, they may be duplicated in Mi Cloud. Before penos check the sync settings in Settings → Accounts. → Google.

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If Mi Cloud doesn’t find a backup, try updating the Cloud app on Google Play or rebooting both devices.

3. Using a Google Account is a universal method

If you prefer the Google ecosystem, you can migrate data through the company's services, which is suitable if:

• 🔄 You’ve already synced your data with your Google Account on your old phone.
• 📱 Redmi 10 has Google services installed (they are by default if the phone is not for the Chinese market).

What can be transferred:

• 📞 Contacts, calendar, tasks.
• 📧 Letters and settings Gmail.
• 📷 Photos and videos (via Google Photos).
• 🎮 Data of certain games (via Google Play Games).

Step-by-step:

1. On an old smartphone, check that sync is enabled: Settings → Accounts → Google → [Your account] → Account Sync Make sure all the right categories are marked.
2. To transfer photos, open Google Photos, click on the avatar → Photo settings → Backup and sync.
3. On Redmi 10, when you first turn on, select Copy Data and sign in to the same Google Account.
4. If your phone is already set up, go to Settings → Accounts → Google → [Your account] → Sync and update data.

⚠️ Attention: Free storage of Google Photos from June 2021 is limited to 15 GB per account (together with Gmail and Google Drive).If you have a lot of media, make sure to clear up space in advance or pay for an additional amount.

4. Data transfer via OTG cable or adapter

If you don’t have access to Wi-Fi or cloud services, you can use a direct connection via a USB OTG cable or a Type-C → Type-C adapter.

• 📁 Large file volumes (films, music, documents).
• 📱 Backup applications (e.g., through Titanium Backup for rooted devices).

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB OTG or Type-C adapter → Type-C (for Redmi 10 with connector) USB-C).
• 📱 File Manager (e.g., embedded Explorer or Solid Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Connect your old smartphone to Redmi 10 via an adapter. On the screen of your old phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. On Redmi 10, open the file manager and go to the section. USB-device.
3. Copy the files you need (for example, a folder) DCIM with a photo or download download to internal memory or SD-mapping.
4. To port applications, use backups in.apk format (can be created via APK Extractor).

⚠️ Note: Not all applications can be ported this way – some (e.g., banking or with a bank account) DRM-Protection requires re-installing from Google Play.

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Direct cable connection is the fastest way for large files, but is not suitable for transferring system data (contacts, SMS, settings).

5 Third-party applications: alternative solutions

If the standard methods don't work, you can use third-party applications, the most popular ones being:

• 🔄 SHAREit – transfer files over Wi-Fi Direct (speed up to 20 MB / s).
• 📲 Send Anywhere – 6-digit code generation for data exchange.
• 📱 Clone Phone (from Huawei) – supports the portability of applications and their data.
• 📁 Xender – an alternative to SHAREit with cross-platform transmission support.

Example of transfer via Send Anywhere:

1. Install the app on both phones from Google Play.
2. On an old smartphone, select files to transfer and click Send.
3. 6-digit code is generated or QR-Enter it on Redmi 10 in the Get section.
4. Confirm receipt of files.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications, disable mobile data on both devices to avoid wasting traffic.

6. Backup and reset: an extreme case

If none of the methods worked or you want to completely clean your old phone before selling, you can do a full backup and restore it to Redmi 10.

1. On an old smartphone, go to Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Select data for backup (system settings, applications, accounts) and click Create backup.
3. Save the copy file to the SD-map or copy to a computer.
4. On Redmi 10, go to the same section and select Restore from backup by specifying the path to the file.

⚠️ Note: Local backup does not include data from some applications (such as WhatsApp or Viber) and requires separate backup through the messaging settings.

After transferring the data, do not forget:

• 🔒 Sign out of Xiaomi and Google accounts on your old phone (if you plan to sell it).
• 🧹 Perform reset to factory settings (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Resetting settings).
• 📱 Check all data ported to Redmi 10 (especially contacts and apps).

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Local backup is the only way to migrate system settings (wallpaper, sounds, network settings), but it doesn’t work between different versions of MIUI (e.g., MIUI 11 to MIUI 14).

FAQ: Frequent questions about data portability to Redmi 10