How to transfer a photo from the Xiaomi Redmi phone to a flash drive: all ways

Contents

• Method 1: Through OTG-adapter (without computer)
• Method 2: Using a card reader on a PC
• Method 3: Through a File Manager MIUI
• Method 4: Using the "Conductor" application
• Method 5: Automatic synchronization with the cloud
• Solving problems when copying
• Frequent questions

Transferring photos from Xiaomi Redmi to a flash drive seems like a simple task, but in practice users are faced with nuances: the phone does not see the drive, the files are not copied completely or the process takes too long. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways to throw photos - from the classic connection through the OTG Automatic synchronization with the cloud.

Feature of Redmi smartphones (including Note models) 12 Pro+, Redmi 10C, Redmi 9A etc.) - its own shell MIUI, And that sometimes blocks access to external media by default, and we'll take those things into account and give you unique recommendations for how to do this. MIUI 14/13, Which you can’t find in the standard instructions.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Battery charge – when copying a large amount of data (for example, 10)+ GB photo: the phone discharges faster.
• 📱 Version. MIUI — Older versions (below 12.5) may not support exFAT for flash drives >32GB.
• 🔌 Type of flash drive – Xiaomi officially supports FAT32, exFAT and NTFS (but with reservations).

Method 1: Transfer through OTG-adapter (without computer)

The fastest method is to connect the flash drive directly to the phone through OTG-It's a adapter. USB-drives (such as SanDisk Ultra, Kingston DataTraveler) and microSD cards in the adapter.

What you need:

• 🔌 OTG-Type-C or Micro-USB adapter – depends on the Redmi model).
• 💾 A flash drive formatted in FAT32 exFAT.
• 📲 Phone with unlocked access to files (in MIUI may require permission).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect. OTG-The phone adapter, and the flash drive, and the screen will show a notification "USB-drive-in".
2. Tap on the notification and select "Use as" USB-storage device" (in MIUI 14 may be called "Open Files").
3. The file manager will open. Go to the folder. DCIM → Camera (camera photos are stored here) or Pictures (downloaded images).
4. Select files (clutch your finger in one photo) → mark the others) and click "Copy".
5. Return to the root directory, select your flash drive (usually called the "Fast Drive "USB-drive) and press "Insert".

⚠️ Note: If the phone can’t see the flash drive, try formatting it into FAT32 via the computer. MIUI 13+ There's a recognition bug NTFS-drives with a capacity of more than 64 GB.

The speed of the copy depends on the USB version:

• USB 2.0 (Older Redmi models 7/8): ~5-10 MB/s.
• USB 3.0 (Redmi Note 10 Pro and later): up to 40 MB/s.

To speed up the process, use flash drives with support UHS-I (For example, SanDisk Extreme).

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OTG-Adapter is the most versatile method, but requires the purchase of an adapter (cost from 100). ₽).

Method 2: Copying through a card reader on a PC

If you don't. OTG-You can use a computer as an intermediary, and this is more reliable for large amounts of data (e.g., 50 transfers).+ GB photo).

Equipment required:

• 🖥️ Computer with USB-port (Windows/macOS/Linux).
• 🔌 Card reader or adapter for microSD (if flash drive in memory card format).
• 📱 USB-Type-C Cable (or Micro-USB for old Redmi).

Instructions:

1. Connect your phone to your PC via cable. In the Xiaomi notification curtain, select "File Transfer" (MTP).
2. On your computer, open "This Computer" (Windows) or "Finder" (macOS) - the phone will appear as a removable disk.
3. Go to the Internal Storage folder → DCIM → Camera (or Pictures).
4. Copy the photo to your desktop or in a separate folder.
5. Connect the flash drive to the PC and transfer the files to it.

⚠️ Note: macOS may require Android File Transfer (official software from Google) without which the Mac will not see the Xiaomi file system.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Faster than OTG (especially on PCs SSD).
• 🔄 You can edit the photo before copying (short, rename).
• 🛡️ No restrictions. MIUI file-access.

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If your computer can’t see your phone, try another cable or turn on Developer Mode on Redmi and select Configuration. USB → MTP customized.

Method 3: Using the MIUI file manager

In the firmware MIUI There's a built-in file manager that supports external drives, and it's less functional than third-party applications, but it doesn't require you to install any additional software.

How to transfer the photo:

1. Open the Files app (the folder icon on the desktop).
2. Go to the "Images" or "Category" section → Photo Photo".
3. Select the necessary files (long press → ticks).
4. Press "More" (three dots) → "Copy".
5. Go back to the root directory, select "USB-storage device” (if the flash drive is connected through OTG) or "SD-card" (if a memory card slot is used).
6. Click "Insert" and wait for the copy to finish.

Features MIUI File Manager:

• 🔍 No selective copying function by date (you will have to manually select photos).
• 📁 Not supportive. ZIP-Archiving on the fly (unlike Solid Explorer).
• 🔄 Maybe hanging out when you copy. 1000+ files - divide into batches by batch 200-300 photo.

Method 4: Third-party file managers (Solid Explorer, FX)

If the built-in manager MIUI Seems awkward, install an alternative from Google Play.The best options for Xiaomi Redmi:

• 📂 Solid Explorer – supports dual-panel mode and cloud storage.
• 🔍 FX File Explorer – Free, with built-in FTP-server.
• 🛡️ MiXplorer – does not require root rights, works with encrypted archives.

Instructions for Solid Explorer:

1. Install the application and give access to the storage.
2. In the left panel, select "Internal Memory" → DCIM".
3. In the right panel, tap "USB-OTG" (if the flash drive is connected) or "SD-map".
4. Select the photos in the left panel and drag them to the right (or use the Copy button).

Advantages of third-party managers:

• 🔄 Packet renaming of the photo (for example, according to a template) IMG_202605{number).
• 📊 Sorting by EXIF-Data (date of shooting, camera model).
• 🔗 Sync with Google Drive directly from the app.

⚠️ Attention: B MIUI 14+ Some managers (for example, ES The conductor may not see USB-Drives due to security restrictions. Use Solid Explorer or MiXplorer.

Method 5: Automatic synchronization with the cloud + flash-drive

If you need to transfer photos regularly, set up automatic upload to the cloud, then download the archives to a flash drive (16/32 GB).

Options for cloud services:

• ☁️ Google Photos – 15 GB free, automatic sorting by album.
• 🌐 Mi Cloud – 5 GB from Xiaomi, integration with MIUI.
• 📦 Yandex Disk – 10 GB free, convenient for users from Russia.

How to set up autoload in Google Photos:

1. Install the Google Photos app from the Play Market.
2. Open it and log in to your Google account.
3. Tap on the profile avatar. → "Photo settings" → "Backup and synchronization".
4. Turn on the switch and select High Quality (free) or Original (counted from 15GB).
5. Connect your phone to Wi-Fi – photos will start to load automatically.

To download the photo on the flash drive:

1. On PC, open photos.google.com.
2. Select an album or date → "More. → Download".
3. Unclaw the downloaded ZIP And transfer the files to the flash drive.

Pros of the method:

• 🔄 A backup photo is always at hand.
• 📱 Does not load the phone's memory.
• 🌍 Access to photos from any device.

Cons:

• ⏳ Loading a large volume (10)+ GB may take hours.
• 🔒 Risk of data leakage (if the account is hacked).

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Cloud sync is the best option for those who often lose or change phones, but remember to periodically download the originals to physical media!

Solving problems when copying photos

Even with the right actions, mistakes can occur, and let's look at the typical situations and how to fix them.

If the flash drive is detected but not opened:

1. Connect it to your PC and check for viruses (like Dr.Web CureIt!).
2. Try opening it through another file manager (e.g., file manager, FX File Explorer).
3. If the flash drive is password protected, use USB Flash Security (only for supported models).

⚠️ Note: If you have a file corrupt error when copying, it's likely a problem in the USB drive file system. Format it in exFAT with a 32 KB cluster size (via Disk Management in Windows).

Frequent questions