How to transfer data from Honor to Xiaomi: full instructions

Changing a smartphone is always an exciting but sometimes stressful process, especially when you need to transfer a huge amount of accumulated information. Honor device owners who switch to Xiaomi gadgets often face the question of compatibility of operating systems and transfer methods. Fortunately, both companies use an Android-based shell, which greatly simplifies the task of migrating content.

Modern tools allow you to copy almost everything from your contact list and call history to your Wi-Fi settings and the location of icons on your desktop. You don't have to manually reprint numbers or search for lost photos if you approach it correctly. In this article, we'll take a look at all the portable options available so that your new phone becomes a full copy of the old one right after you turn on.

The main advantage of switching between Android smartphones is that there are no rigid ecosystem constraints that are typical of iOS: you can use a wired connection, a local Wi-Fi network or cloud services. The choice of the specific method depends on the amount of data transferred and the speed of the Internet connection. Below we will discuss the most effective algorithms for actions.

Preparing devices for data migration

Before starting the synchronization process, a number of preparatory steps must be taken to ensure that the transfer of files goes without errors and connection breaks, and make sure that both smartphones are charged at least 60-70%, as the active operation of the communication modules quickly consumes energy.

It is also worth checking whether there is free space on the target Xiaomi device. If you plan to transfer the entire media library, the amount of free memory should exceed the size of the data being copied, it is recommended to remove unnecessary debris in advance or temporarily move heavy files to the computer.

Both devices must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network or in close proximity to each other for Bluetooth modules to work. Connectivity stability is a key success factor. Don't interrupt the process or switch to other applications while copying.

⚠️ Note: Do not attempt to transfer system files or banking application data through third-party cloners, which may result in security errors or malfunctioning of banking software on the new device.

Using the Mi Mover application for portability

The most reliable and official way is to use the Mi Mover utility. This is Xiaomi's own development, which is optimized for working with the MIUI shell and HyperOS. The application is preinstalled on most of the brand's new smartphones, but it can also be downloaded from the Google Play store or GetApps to the Honor device.

The process starts with running the program on both gadgets, and on the new Xiaomi phone you choose the role of Recipient, and on the old Honor you choose the role of Sender. QR-code or manual password entry devices create a secure communication channel.

The interface allows you to flexibly customize your data selection, you can only mark contacts and messages, or you can choose a full copy of the system, including your browser history and alarm settings, and the speed of transmission over Wi-Fi Direct is much faster than over Bluetooth.

• 📱 Contacts and Calls: Instantly Transfer Phone Books and Call Logs.
• 📸 Media Files: Photos, Videos and Audio Records are Copyed in Original Quality.
• 📲 Annexes: Installed APK-files are transferred, but data within games may require separate login.
• ⚙️ System settings: Wi-Fi passwords, alarm clocks and notes are saved.

Alternative ways to transfer via Google Account

If you can't use specialized software, the Google ecosystem comes to the rescue, a universal method that works on any Android smartphone, and when you first turn on the new Xiaomi, the system will suggest recovering data from the backup.

To do this, you need to go to the settings on your Honor device and perform forced sync. Go to the Settings menu → Accounts → Google and make sure that the checkmarks are against contacts, calendar and application data.

On a new phone, when you log in to the same Google account, all data will be automatically pulled in, ideal for contacts, calendar events and a list of installed apps, but photos and videos are better checked separately, as they can take up space in the Google Photos cloud.

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Use the “Copy Settings” feature when you first set up Xiaomi. The system itself will offer to download data from any Android device if you connect them with a Type-C to Type-C cable.

It is important to understand that Google Account does not transfer files from internal memory, such as downloaded documents or messenger cache, but will require manual transfer or cloud storage, but this is a basic level of migration that must be done anyway.

Hand-transfer of photos and videos

Media files often take up the bulk of a smartphone's memory. If you don't want to waste traffic or time on long syncs, you can use a direct connection. Connect both phones to your computer via a computer. USB-cables and copy folders DCIM Pictures from one device to another.

Another option is to use Wi-Fi Direct technology or create a local network. Xiaomi's file manager has a built-in file sharing feature (Mi Drop), which allows you to send files to other devices without the Internet. On Honor, a similar function can be performed by Huawei Share, but for cross-platform transfer it is better to use third-party file managers, such as Send Anywhere.

When you manually copy, keep a close eye on folder structure. Messenger photos (WhatsApp, Telegram) are often in separate directories. Remember to check the Download folder, where important documents can be stored.

Transfer of messages and call history

Keeping your email and call history is often critical for users.Standard Android tools don’t always make it easy to export SMS in readable form, but the Mi Mover app does a great job of doing that.

When choosing the type of data to transfer to Mi Mover, be sure to tick the Messages and Call logs. Once the process is complete on the new Xiaomi, you will see all the old SMS in the standard Messages app, and the missed calls will be in history.

For instant messengers, the situation is more complicated: WhatsApp requires you to back up Google Drive on an old phone and restore it on a new one. The internal history of Telegram chats is stored in the cloud, so it’s easy to log in. Viber and Signal require you to create a local backup before transferring.

⚠️ Note: Two-factor authorization in messengers may require confirmation via SIM-Make sure your card is yours. SIM-The card is installed in the new Xiaomi phone before the restoration of chat backups.

Solution (FAQ) and troubleshooting

Even with proven methods, there may be technical nuances, and users often find that the process hangs on a certain percentage or some apps don't open, which may be due to Android versions or data protection.

If the transmission is interrupted, don't panic. Just restart both devices, clear the transfer app cache and try again. Make sure that the power saving mode is not on both phones, which can limit the Wi-Fi module.

If you have problems with specific applications (like banking apps), you should install them again from Google Play or AppGallery, and cloning system applications sometimes leads to security certificate conflicts.

Frequently asked questions

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The perfect migration is a combination of Mi Mover for system and application, and manual control of media. Don't rely on one method 100%.

The final step is to check the integrity of the data: go through the gallery, the contact list and important applications. Make sure everything is running smoothly. Now your new Xiaomi is fully ready for everyday use, maintaining all important digital habits.