How to Flip All Files from Xiaomi to Xiaomi: The Complete 2026 Guide

Why Standard Copying Methods Don’t Always Work

Transferring data between Xiaomi smartphones only seems like a simple task – in practice, users face a lot of pitfalls. Some methods slow down when transferring large files, others require a stable Internet connection, others completely refuse to work due to differences in the versions of MIUI. For example, trying to send 20 GB of photos via Bluetooth can stretch for hours, and cloud services like Google Drive limit download speeds at free rates.

Another common problem is the loss of quality in transmission. Many people don’t know that some methods (such as sending via messengers) automatically compress images and videos. And if you transfer data from the old Redmi Note 8 Pro to the new Xiaomi 14 Ultra, the difference in screen resolution can play a cruel joke: files optimized for the old device will look blurry on the new one.

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to transfer files between Xiaomi smartphones without loss of quality and at maximum speed, including the little-known MIUI 14/15 chips. You’ll learn how to bypass the volume restrictions, which settings need to be changed in advance and why it’s sometimes easier to use a computer than direct transmission.

Method 1: Mi Share is the fastest method for Xiaomi

Mi Share (formerly Mi Drop) is Xiaomi’s proprietary file-sharing technology for MIUI devices. It works via Wi-Fi Direct, which provides speeds of up to 10-15 MB/s (3-5 times faster than Bluetooth), the main advantage is the absence of file size restrictions and maintaining original quality.

To use Mi Share, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On both smartphones, open the Files app (folder icon)
• 🔍 Select files to transfer (hold your finger on the file) → mark the rest)
• 📤 Press Share. → Mi Share
• 🔄 On the second phone, confirm receipt (notification will appear)

If Mi Share doesn’t appear in the sharing menu, check:

• 🔧 Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled on both devices
• 📱 Is the firmware up to date MIUI 12+ (The older versions may not work)
• 🔒 Are there any restrictions on settings → Connections and sharing → Mi Share

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⚠️ Note: If the transmission is interrupted 50-70%, Try turning off the power saving mode on both smartphones. Xiaomi aggressively limits background activity when battery power is low.

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Method 2: Direct USB-C cable – reliability without internet

If you need to move tens of gigabytes of data (e.g., backup of Mi Cloud or a scalable device). RAW-Photos, the best option is to connect directly through USB-This method works even without the Internet and is independent of versions. MIUI. The transmission speed reaches 40-60 MB/s (in) 4 faster than Mi Share).

You'll need:

• 🔌 USB-C — USB-C cable (or adapter for older models with Micro-USB)
• 📱 Both smartphones with support OTG (All Xiaomi models after 2018)
• 🔧 Enabled Mode File Transfer (MTP)

Instructions:

1. Connect your phones with a cable (on the old device, select File Transfer mode)
2. On the new smartphone, open the notification USB-connection → File transfer
3. Use any file manager (e.g. Solid Explorer or standard Files)
4. Copy data from the folder of the old phone in memory of the new

⚠️ Note: When transmitting via cable, do not remove the plug until the copy is completed - this can damage the file system. USB.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Maximum speed (up to 60 MB/s per UFS 3.1)
• 🔒 There is no risk of data breaches (unlike cloud services)
• 📁 Files of any size and format are supported

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Straight. USB-Connection is the only way to transfer files larger than 4GB without compression (e.g. video to a computer). 4K or backups of applications).

Method 3: Cloud Services – When there is no cable at hand

If you don't have cable or phones in different places, cloud storage will come to the rescue. Xiaomi offers its own service, Mi Cloud, but it has a limitation: only 5 GB is available for free. For large volumes, it is better to use Google Drive, Mega or Yandex Disk.

Comparison of cloud services for Xiaomi:

How to transfer files via Google Drive:

1. On your old phone, open Google Drive → Press + → Download
2. Select files and wait for the download to complete.
3. On your new phone, log in to the same Google account → download files

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If you need to transfer a lot of small files (for example, photos), archive them in ZIP before downloading – this will speed up the process by 2-3 times.

Cons of cloud services:

• ⏳ Long loading with slow internet
• 🔒 Risk of leakage of confidential data
• 📉 Compression of photo/video when downloading (in Google Photos)

Method 4: Computer as a mediator for complex cases

If the direct transmission is not working (for example, due to different versions of Android or a damaged connector), you can use a PC or laptop as an intermediate, this method is universal and is suitable even for older models like the Redmi 4X.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your old Xiaomi to your computer via USB (select File Transfer Mode)
2. Copy the data to a folder on a PC (for example, to a desktop)
3. Turn off the first phone, connect a new one.
4. Transfer files from PC to new smartphone

To speed up the process:

• 🖥️ Use it. USB 3.0 (Blue connector - speed higher in 5-10 once
• 📂 Archive files in RAR/7z before copying
• 🔧 Disable the antivirus during transmission (it can slow down the process)

⚠️ Note: When copying the NTFS-disk (e.g., external disk) HDD) Files larger than 4GB may not be copied. Format the drive in exFAT if you plan to work with large videos.

Method 5: Bluetooth and NFC – When There’s Nothing Else

If you don't have any cable or Internet, you'll have Bluetooth or NFC, which is extremely slow at 1-3MB/s, but sometimes they're the only way out, like sending a few photos or contacts.

How to send files via Bluetooth:

1. Turn on Bluetooth on both phones
2. Connect the devices (enter the same one) PIN-code, if required)
3. Select files in the manager → Share → Bluetooth
4. Confirm reception on the second phone

Limitations:

• 🐢 Speed in 10-20 less than the Mi Share
• 📵 Maximum file size – usually 50-100 MB
• 🔋 The battery goes down fast.

For NFC (small files up to 1MB only):

• 📱 Put your phones back to each other.
• 🔄 Enable Android Beam in your settings NFC
• 📄 Select a file and wait for the sound signal

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Bluetooth and NFC should only be used to transfer contacts, small documents or 1-2 photos.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even with proven methods, users often encounter problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions:

• 🚫 "Lack of space" - clear the memory on the receiving device or transfer files to the SD-card (if supported).
• 🔄 "Files are not copied" - check the file system format (on Xiaomi with the file system). MIUI 13+ may not work FAT32 file-wise >4GB).
• 🔌 "Phone is not identified by USB" — Try another cable or port, turn on the Debugging USB.
• ⏳ "Transmission's stuck on 99%" — Don’t interrupt the process, wait. 10-15 If it doesn't work, reboot both devices.

Pay special attention to file formats. For example, if you are transferring videos to MKV or MOV, make sure that the new smartphone supports these formats. Xiaomi with a Snapdragon processor may have problems playing files encoded in H.265 (HEVC) - they will have to be converted.

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Before mass transfer of files, check them for viruses using Dr.Web or Kaspersky. Some malicious files can block copying.

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