How to transfer all data from iPhone to Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

The transition from iPhone to Xiaomi smartphone is not just a change of gadget, but a complete migration of digital life: contacts, photos, correspondence, notes and even app settings. Many users fear this process, fearing losing important data or spending hours on manual transfer. In fact, full transfer of information takes from 20 minutes to an hour, if you know the right tools and sequence of actions.

In this article, we will look at all the current migration methods, from official Xiaomi solutions to universal methods using cloud services and PCs. We will focus on the hidden nuances: why some photos may not be transferred, how to save WhatsApp’s history, and what to do if iCloud blocks exports, and you will learn what data can not be transferred directly (for example, passwords from iCloud Keychain) and how to circumvent this restriction.

Spoiler: The most reliable way is to use a combination of cloud backup and direct cable transmission, but if you don't have a computer on hand, wireless methods will do, and the main thing is never to start transferring if your iPhone is less than 20% charge: interruption of the process can lead to loss of some data without the possibility of recovery.

1.Preparing iPhone for data transfer

Before migrating, you need to get your iPhone to a "clean" state to avoid sync errors. Start with updating iOS to the latest version: old firmware may not support modern data protocols. Go to Settings → Mainstream → Update and install all available updates.

Check out the cloud services:

• 📱 Make sure iCloud Drive, Contacts, Photos and Notes are included in Settings → [Your name] → iCloud. Without it, some of the data just isn't exported.
• 🔒 Disable two-factor authentication for the App Store at the time of portability (it can be returned later.
• 📁 At least release him. 1-2 GB of storage on the iPhone. The transfer creates temporary files, and if there is a shortage of space, the process can be interrupted.

⚠️ Warning: If you used iTunes for backups, don't connect your iPhone to your PC until the transfer is complete.Automatic backup can block files you need to migrate.

The final step is to get rid of Apple. ID Services that do not support Android:

• 🎵 Log out of Apple Music in Settings → Music.
• 📺 Deactivate Apple TV+ and other subscriptions to Settings → [Your name] → Subscriptions.
• 📍 Turn off Find My iPhone in Settings → [Your name] → Find it. → Find an iPhone.

2.The official way: Mi Mover app from Xiaomi

Mi Mover is Xiaomi’s proprietary tool for migrating data from iOS to Android, which supports transferring contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, calendars and even some application settings, the main advantage is that you don’t need a computer, transferring it directly over Wi-Fi.

How to use:

1. Download Mi Mover on Xiaomi from Google Play (usually preinstalled).
2. On your iPhone, install Mi Mover via the App Store (it’s called Xiaomi Migrate).
3. Run the app on both devices and select “I am the sender” on your iPhone and “I am the recipient” on Xiaomi.
4. Scan it. QR-code from the screen Xiaomi on the iPhone.
5. Select the data to transfer and wait until it is completed (it can take up to 30 minutes).

Limitations of Mi Mover:

• 🚫 Does not transfer passwords from iCloud Keychain and data from certain applications (for example, BankID).

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⚠️ Warning: If the Mi Mover is stuck in the Prep phase, restart both devices and try again, most often due to unstable Internet connection or background processes on the iPhone.

3. Transfer through Google Account: a universal method

If Mi Mover is not working, or if you prefer cloud-based solutions, syncing with Google Account is the most reliable option, and it works even without a direct connection of devices and allows you to transfer:

• 📇 Contacts (including groups and tags).
• 📅 Calendars and reminders.
• 📝 Notes (if saved in Google Keep).
• 📎 Google Drive files (if they were previously downloaded there).

Instructions:

1. On iPhone go to Settings → Post → Accounts. → Add an account → Google.
2. Enter your Google account details (or create a new one).
3. Enable synchronization for Contacts, Calendars and Notes.
4. On Xiaomi, add the same account to Settings → Google Accounts and enable automatic sync.

To transfer photos and videos, use Google Photos:

• 📤 Install the app on your iPhone and enable autoboot in the settings.
• 📥 On Xiaomi, open Google Photos, log in to the same account and wait for media files to download.

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The advantage of the method is that data is stored in the cloud and available on any device.+ GB photo will need to buy additional space.

4. Cable and computer transfer (for large amounts of data)

If you have tens of gigabytes of photos, videos or music, wireless methods can take too long or not be able to handle the volume, and in this case, direct transmission through the cable is the optimal solution.

• 🖥️ Computer (Windows or Mac).
• ⚡ Lightning-to-USB cable for iPhone and USB-Type-C for Xiaomi.
• 📂 iTunes (for Windows) or Android File Transfer (for Mac).

Step-by-step:

1. iPhone data export: Connect your iPhone to your PC and open iTunes (or Finder on your Mac). Create a local backup in File → Devices → Backup. Use Windows or Image Capture (Mac) to retrieve individual files (photos, videos).

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• Connect Xiaomi to your PC in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
• Copy folders with media files into internal memory or on the SD-map.
• For contacts and messages, use programs like iMazing or Syncios (paid, but support direct format conversion).

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If Xiaomi is not defined as a Mac drive, install the Android File Transfer from Google’s official website. Windows 11 may require a Mi driver. PC Suite (download on Xiaomi website).

5. Transfer of applications and their data

Unfortunately, it is not possible to directly transfer installed applications from iOS to Android, because the architectures of the systems are too different.

• 📲 Save application lists for re-installation.
• 🔄 Transfer data of certain applications (for example, WhatsApp, Telegram, games).
• 💳 Restore purchases in games and services (if linked to an account).

How to move WhatsApp:

1. On iPhone, make a backup chat in WhatsApp Settings → chat → Backup copy.
2. Install WhatsApp on Xiaomi and sign in to the same account.
3. When you request, restore the history from Google Drive (if the backup was downloaded there) or through a local file (Windor and manual copying are required).

Transfer of games and saves:

• 🎮 If the game supports cross-platform accounts (for example, through Facebook, Google Play Games or Game Center), just sign in to Xiaomi – progress will pick up automatically.
• 💾 For games without cloud storage (such as Genshin Impact), use manual file transfer through the Android/data or Android/obb.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Apple Music or Apple Pay) are not analogous to Android. Find a replacement in advance: YouTube Music or Spotify will suit Apple Music, and Google Pay or Mi Pay will suit Apple Pay instead of Apple Music.

6. Transfer of passwords and browser data

One of the most painful things about the transition is the loss of saved passwords, and fortunately, there are ways to export them:

From Safari to Google Chrome:

1. On iPhone, open Settings → Passwords (the device password will be required).
2. Click on “Export Passwords” and save the file (Face Confirmation will be required). ID/Touch ID).
3. Send the file to Xiaomi (e.g., via Telegram or Google Drive).
4. On Xiaomi, import passwords to Google Chrome through Settings → Passwords. → Imports.

From iCloud Keychain:

• 🔐 On Mac, open the Keychain (Programs) → Utilities).
• 📄 Export passwords to.csv file via File → Export elements.
• 📱 On Xiaomi, import them into Google Password Manager or Bitwarden.

To transfer bookmarks and browser history:

• 🌐 In Safari, export bookmarks to HTML-file via Settings → Safari → Bookmarking exports.
• 📁 Import them to Google Chrome on Xiaomi via Settings → Bookmarks → Imports.

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Never store exported passwords in cloud services without encryption. Use Google Drive with file encryption enabled or send them via Telegram Secret Chat, Signal.

7.Check and final setup Xiaomi

After transferring the data, be sure to check:

• 📞 All contacts appear in the phone book (including groups and tags).
• 📷 Do you open photos and videos (especially in format)? HEIC — If not, set it up. HEIF Viewer from Play Market).
• 💬 Is the history of correspondence in messengers preserved.
• 🎵 Are music and podcasts played (check the licenses for tracks from Apple Music).

If something's missing:

• 🔄 Repeat the transfer for a specific type of data (e.g. only contacts).
• 📧 Check the Spam folder in Gmail – sometimes contacts are imported there.
• 🛠️ Use specialized programs (MobileTrans, Dr.Fone) to recover.

Set up Xiaomi for maximum convenience:

• 🔋 Enable battery optimization for frequently used applications in Settings → Battery → Optimizing the battery.
• 📶 Activate automatic switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data in Settings → Wi-Fi → Additionally.
• 👆 Set up control gestures in Settings → Display. → Full-screen gestures (similar to iPhone).

FAQ: Frequent questions when transferring from iPhone to Xiaomi