How to transfer data from Xiaomi phone to Redmi Note laptop: the full guide 2026

Introduction: Why and how to transfer data between Xiaomi devices

Moving from Xiaomi to Redmi Note (or vice versa) is always a matter of storing important information. Photos, contacts, messages, notes, and even app customizations are all lost if you don’t prepare in advance. But the good news is that Xiaomi’s ecosystem offers several built-in tools for seamless data transfer, as well as universal solutions that work on any device.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to transfer data – from official Mi Cloud and Mi Mover services to manual methods through cable and third-party applications. You will learn which method is the fastest, which saves the most data types, and how to avoid typical errors (for example, loss of photo quality or duplicate contacts). MIUI.

If you just bought a new Redmi Note 13 Pro+ or Redmi Note 12 Turbo, but are afraid of losing data from the old Xiaomi Mi 11 or POCO F5 – this is the guide for you. We will also consider how to transfer data from Android to Windows (if your Redmi Note laptop is running this OS), and what to do if devices can not see each other.

1. Official method: Mi Mover (lossless and fast)

Mi Mover is a proprietary application from Xiaomi, specially designed for data migration between devices on MIUI. It supports transfer of almost all types of files: contacts, SMS, photos, videos, audio, calendars, notes, Wi-Fi settings and even some application data (for example, call histories), the main advantage is that you do not need to connect to the Internet (data is transmitted over a local Wi-Fi Direct network).

How it works:

• 📱 Install Mi Mover on both devices (available in Settings) → The phone. → Data transfer or through Google Play).
• 🔄 On the old phone, select "I give" and on the new one, "I receive".
• 📶 Connect to a single Wi-Fi network or use an access point (if Wi-Fi is not available).
• 📁 Select data types to transfer and confirm the start of the process.

The speed of the transfer depends on the amount of data: for example, 30 GB of photos and videos will be transferred in 20-40 minutes. Important: do not interrupt the process - if the battery runs out or the connection disappears, you will have to start again.

Charge both devices at least 50 times%|Free up space on your new phone (at least 10% more data is transferred)|Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network|Turn it off. VPN firewalls|Close all background applications-->

Limitations of Mi Mover:

• ⚠️ Does not transfer data of some third-party applications (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram – they need separate backups).
• ⚠️ On Redmi Note (if we are talking about RedmiBook) Mi Mover does not work – only between smartphones.
• ⚠️ Demands. MIUI 9 or newer (on very old models may not be supported).

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If the Mi Mover is stuck in the connection phase, try restarting both phones and turning on the plane mode for 10 seconds, often solving the device detection problem.

2. Cloud transfer via Mi Cloud (for backups)

Mi Cloud is Xiaomi’s cloud storage that automatically syncs contacts, notes, photos and other data, and if you’ve used it on an old phone, it takes only a few minutes to migrate to the new Redmi Note, and the main advantage is that the data is available from any device, including RedmiBook laptops via the web version.

Step-by-step:

1. On your old phone, go to Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud.
2. Make sure that synchronization is enabled for the desired data types (contacts, gallery, etc.).
3. On the new Redmi Note, log in to the same Xiaomi account.
4. In the same Mi Cloud settings, enable synchronization – the data will start to load automatically.

Important: the free tariff of Mi Cloud gives only 5 GB. If you have more data, you either have to buy additional space (from 100 GB for ~ 300 rubles / year), or use another method. Also note that photos are uploaded in a compressed format (unless you include the option “Original quality” in the settings).

Less than 5GB|5-20 GB|20–50 GB|More than 50GB-->

⚠️ Note: If you use Mi Cloud to transfer photos to a RedmiBook laptop, download them via the web version (i.mi.com) in packets no more than 1 GB. When downloading a large number of files, the server can block them from the Internet. IP 24-hour.

3. Manual transfer via USB cable (for large volumes)

If you don’t have Wi-Fi access or data takes up tens of gigabytes, the most reliable way to connect your phone to a RedmiBook laptop (or other PC) is via a remote phone. USB-You can use the cable and copy files manually, and this is a universal method that works even if the devices are different. MIUI.

Instructions:

1. Connect the old Xiaomi to your laptop via cable (preferably original).
2. On your phone, select the file transfer mode: USB for file transfer (MTP).
3. Open this computer on your laptop - the phone will appear as a removable disk.
4. Copy the folders you need (DCIM for photos, Download for downloads, etc.) to your hard drive.
5. Turn off your old phone, plug in a new Redmi Note, and transfer the data back.

Advantages of the method:

• 🔹 There are no limits on volume (except for free space on the laptop).
• 🔹 The original quality of the files is maintained.
• 🔹 You can selectively copy only the right folders.

⚠️ Note: RedmiBook laptops with Windows 11 may require the installation of Mi drivers PC Without them, the phone may not be identified or displayed as "Unidentified Device".

4.Move to RedmiBook laptop via Mi PC Suite

Mi PC Suite is a desktop application from Xiaomi that allows you to manage your phone from a computer: transfer files, install applications, create backups and even respond to SMS. The program is free and supports all Xiaomi and Redmi models.

How to use:

1. Download and install Mi PC Suite from the official website.
2. Connect your phone to your laptop via USB (enable USB debugging if required).
3. In the program, select the Files section and copy the necessary data to the hard disk.
4. For backup contacts and SMS, use the Backup section.

The advantages of Mi PC Suite:

• 🖥️ Convenient interface with preview of photos and videos.
• 📱 Supports backup and recovery SMS, contacts, call logs.
• 🔄 You can control your phone from a laptop (install/remove applications).

Cons:

• ❌ Slower than manual copying through a conductor.
• ❌ Sometimes it hangs with a lot of data.
• ❌ Does not tolerate application settings (system data only).

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Mi PC Suite is the best choice if you want to not only transfer files, but also control your phone from a laptop (for example, for mass installation of APK or memory cleaning).

5. Data transfer WhatsApp, Telegram and other messengers

Standard methods (Mi Mover, Mi Cloud) don't carry the history of chats from instant messengers. WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber and other applications need separate backups. Let's look at two ways:

Method 1: Backup on Google Drive (for WhatsApp)

1. On your old phone, open WhatsApp. → ⋮ → Settings → chat → Backup copy.
2. Click Create a copy and wait until it is completed (the file will be saved to Google Drive).
3. On the new Redmi Note, install WhatsApp, log in to the same account and restore chats.

Method 2: Local backup (for Telegram)

1. In Telegram, go to Settings → Data and Memory → Export Chat History.
2. Select chat rooms for export and save the file to your phone or laptop.
3. On the new device, import the file through the same settings section.

⚠️ Note: WhatsApp backup in Google Drive does not work on phones without Google services (for example, on Chinese firmware). MIUI). In this case, use the local backup: copy the folder /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases transfer it to a new phone (rename the file from the msgstore.db.crypt14 at msgstore.db).

6. Transfer data to a RedmiBook laptop with macOS or Linux

If your Redmi Note is running on macOS or Linux, the data transfer process is a little different. The main problem is that there are no MTP drivers on these systems by default.

For macOS:

• 🍎 Install Android File Transfer (official software from Google).
• 🔌 Connect the phone through USB and allow file transfers.
• 📁 Copy the data in the Finder as a removable disk.

For Linux (Ubuntu/Debian):

sudo apt install mtp-tools gvfs-mtp


sudo modprobe usb-storage

After packet installation, the phone must be identified in the file manager (for example, Nautilus or Dolphin).

Alternatives for both systems: use SFTP/SSH (e.g., via the Termux app on your phone) or cloud services (Google Drive, Dropbox).

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions, you can have problems, and here are the most common ways to fix them:

⚠️ Note: If files are copied very slowly when transferred via cable (speed) < 1MB/s), check the cable for damage. USB 3.0 (usually blue) on a laptop will speed up the process by 5-10 times.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions