How to transfer all data from phone to phone Xiaomi: the complete guide

Shifting data from one Xiaomi smartphone to another can seem like a daunting task, especially if you’re doing it for the first time, but the manufacturer has provided several convenient ways to migrate from built-in tools. MIUI The main advantage of the phones Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO They are optimized for fast file sharing between devices in the same ecosystem.

In this article, we will discuss all the current methods: from automatic synchronization via Mi Account to manual copying over cable or via Wi-Fi Direct. SMS, Call logs, app settings, even messaging data, and for those who are switching from an iPhone or other Android device, we've prepared separate instructions tailored to different platforms.

Important: Before you start transferring, make sure that both phones have enough free space (especially if you use backup) and both devices are at least 50% charged, which will prevent malfunctions during the transfer process.

1. Automatic transfer via Mi Mover (official method)

Mi Mover is a proprietary application from Xiaomi, which is installed by default on all smartphones with a smartphone. MIUI 9 It allows you to transfer data directly over Wi-Fi without connecting to the Internet or a computer. Xiaomi/Redmi/POCO, and other Android devices (with limitations).

To use Mi Mover, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On your old phone, open the Mi Mover app (you can find it on the menu or search it). If it's not available, download it from Google Play.
• 🔄 Select the option "I'm a sender" in English).
• 📲 On the new phone, launch Mi Mover and select "I'm a receiver").
• 🔍 With the old phone scan the phone. QR-code that appears on the screen of the new device.
• 📋 Select data types to transfer: contacts, messages, photos, videos, audio, applications (not all applications are supported) or system settings.
• 🚀 Click "Start Transmission" and wait until it's done. Time depends on the amount of data (from 5 minutes to an hour).

Both phones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or create an access point on a new phone)

There is enough free space on the new phone (at least 20% more data transfer volume)

Mi accounts are the same on both devices (not necessarily, but simplifies the process)

Battery charge above 30% (recommended 50%+)

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Mi Mover does not transfer data from some applications (such as WhatsApp, Telegram or banking applications) due to security restrictions, they will require a separate backup, and the utility may not support older Xiaomi models (until 2017 release) – in this case, use alternative methods.

⚠️ Warning: If you see a "Disconnected" error during transmission, restart both phones and try again. Also check if the antivirus is blocking the transmission or if the transmission is not blocked by the antivirus. VPN.

2. Transfer via Mi Account (cloud backup)

If you have a Mi Account (which is created automatically when you first turn on a Xiaomi phone), you can use cloud storage to transfer data, a method that is convenient because the backup is stored on Xiaomi servers, and you can restore it to the new phone at any time — even after a few months.

Instructions for creating a backup copy:

1. On your old phone, go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Select “Mi Cloud Backup” and log in to your account (unless you’re logged in automatically).
3. Check the data types: System settings, Contacts, Messages, Call Logs, Notes, Photos and Videos (optional).
4. Click "Start backup" and wait until it's done. The speed depends on the speed of the Internet.

Now restore the data to the new phone:

1. On the new phone, when you first turn on, select “Restore from backup” and log in to the same Mi Account.
2. If the phone is already configured, go to Settings → The phone. → Backup and reset → Recovery from Mi Cloud.
3. Select the latest backup and confirm the recovery.

Cloud storage Mi Cloud provides 5GB for free.If you need to move more data (e.g. video files to the Internet) 4K), Consider buying an extra seat or using alternative methods.

Mi Mover (direct transmission)

Mi Cloud (cloud)

Google Account

Cable OTG/computer

Another way.

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3. Transfer through Google Account (universal method)

If you don’t want to depend on Xiaomi services or switch from another Android device (such as Samsung or Huawei), you can use Google Account. This way synchronizes basic data: contacts, calendar, mail, some app settings and even photos (via Google Photos).

How to transfer data via Google:

• 🔄 On your old phone, open Settings. → Accounts. → Google and select your profile.
• 📋 Enable synchronization for the desired categories: Contacts, Calendar, Gmail, Google Drive (for documents), Google Photos (for media files).
• 📱 On the new phone, when you first turn on, log in to the same Google Account and allow synchronization.
• 🔄 If the phone is already configured, go to Settings → Accounts. → Google → Sync your account and activate the necessary options.

Google Photos automatically uploads all photos and videos to the cloud (if Backup and Sync is enabled) and will appear in the Google Photos app on the new phone after you sign in. Please note that free storage is limited to 15GB on all Google services (including Gmail and Google Drive).

⚠️ Note: If the old phone used Mi Account to sync contacts, and not Google, then when you log into the new phone through Google contacts will not be transferred. VCF-File (via Contacts) → Settings → Export it and import it to a new device.

Cable transport (through the OTG computer)

If you don’t have Wi-Fi access or prefer a physical connection, you can transfer files over the cable. OTG (It's a method that's suitable for sending large amounts of data (tens of gigabytes) without speed limits.

Method 1: Direct connection via OTG

• 🔌 Buy it. OTG-plug-in USB-C (Micro-USB if you have an older model).
• 📱 Connect your old phone to your new one OTG. A notification will appear on the screen of the new phone "USB-plug-in".
• 📁 Open Explorer (or Mi File Manager) on your new phone, and a folder with the old device will appear.
• 📋 Copy the required files (photo from the DCIM, Video from Movies, music from Music, etc. in memory of the new phone.

Method 2: Using a computer (Windows/Mac)

• 💻 Connect your old phone to your computer through USB-cable and select the "File Transfer" mode" (MTP).
• 📂 Copy all the folders you need (DCIM, Downloads, Pictures, etc.) on the computer.
• 🔄 Turn off your old phone and connect the new one, too. MTP.
• 📤 Transfer the copied files from your computer to your new phone.

1. Reboot both devices.

2. Install Mi drivers PC Suite (official software from Xiaomi).

3. Use another USB-port (preferably) USB 3.0 for speed).

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The advantage of this method is that you have 100% control over the files you're transferring, and you can select only the folders you want and avoid duplication. SMS, Call logs and application settings will not be transferred in this way - they will require a separate backup.

5.Moving from iPhone to Xiaomi (features and limitations)

If you're moving from iPhone to Xiaomi, the data transfer process has its nuances. Apple uses a closed ecosystem so not all data can be exported directly.However, Xiaomi offers a special Mi Mover app that supports partial migration from iOS.

Step-by-step:

1. On the new Xiaomi phone, when you first turn on, select “Data Transfer from iPhone” (or install Mi Mover from the App Store on your iPhone).
2. On your iPhone, open the App Store, find and install the Mi Mover app.
3. Run Mi Mover on both devices and select Send Data on your iPhone and Get Data on Xiaomi.
4. On the iPhone, enter the code that appears on the Xiaomi screen.
5. Select data types to transfer: Contacts, Photos and Videos, Calendar: SMS, Notes and data from apps (such as WhatsApp) are not portable!
6. Wait until the transfer is complete. The time depends on the amount of data (from 10 minutes to an hour).

Critical information: Mi Mover does not transfer data from iCloud directly. If your photos and contacts are stored only in iCloud, first download them to your iPhone: for photos, turn on Settings → [Your name] → iCloud → Photo Photo → Download and save originals.

To transfer music from iPhone to Xiaomi, use iTunes (export songs in format) MP3) or cloud services like Google Play Music (if you have a subscription), the alternative is manual copying via a computer (see section 4).

6. Data transfer from messengers and social networks

Many users face the problem of transferring chats, media files and settings from messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber) and social networks (Instagram, VK). Unfortunately, there is no universal solution – each service has its own backup rules.

WhatsApp:

• 📱 On your old phone, open WhatsApp. → ⋮ → Settings → chat → Backup copy.
• 💾 Backup Google Drive (Android only) or iCloud (iPhone only).
• 📲 On your new phone, install WhatsApp, log in to the same account and restore chats from backup.

Telegram:

• ☁️ All chats and media files in Telegram are stored in the cloud, so just log in to your account on a new phone.
• 📁 To transfer local files (uploaded to the gallery), copy the Telegram folder from the internal memory of the old phone to the new one.

Viber:

• 🔄 On your old phone, go to Settings. → Account. → Backup and create a copy in Google Drive.
• 📱 On the new phone, install Viber, log in to your account and restore data.

⚠️ Note: If you use two-factor authentication in messengers, disable it before perenosom or save backup codes. Otherwise, you may lose access to your account!

7. Transfer of applications and their data

Transfer of the applications themselves (APK-Files between Xiaomi phones are possible, but application data (e.g. save in games, setups in programs) are not usually transferred automatically:

Method 1: Backup through Mi Cloud

• On your old phone, go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
• Enable the option of "App Backup" (not all apps are supported).
• On the new phone, restore the backup from the Mi Cloud.

Method 2: Using Titanum Backup (requires Root)

• 🛠️ Install Titanium Backup (Root rights required).
• 📦 Backup all applications and their data.
• 📤 Transfer the backup file to the new phone and restore the data.

Method 3: Manually for individual applications

• 🎮 For gaming: Many games (e.g. Clash of Clans, Brawl Stars) are linked to a Google Play Games account or social media. Just log in to the same account on your new phone.
• 📊 For financial applications (e.g. SberBank Online, Tinkoff): data is not portable due to security. Just install the app again and log in to your account.
• 📅 For calendars and notes: If they are synced with a Google Account or Mi Account, they will automatically appear on the new phone.

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Most modern applications store data in the cloud (Google, Mi Account, developer accounts). Before perenosom, check the sync settings in each application that is important to you!

8. Post-transfer validation and optimization

After the data transfer is complete, follow a few steps to make sure that everything goes well and the new phone is working optimally:

• 🔍 Check contacts: open the Contacts app and make sure all numbers are in place. If contacts are duplicated, use the Unify function.
• 📷 Check your media files: open the Gallery and make sure all photos and videos are in place. If some files don't open, try restarting your phone.
• 📱 Update apps: Go to Google Play → My apps and games. → Update and install the latest versions.
• 🔋 Optimize the battery: after transferring the data, go to Settings → Battery → Optimize the battery and set up energy saving modes.
• 🧹 Clear the cache: some ported applications may not work smoothly. Go to Settings → Annexes → Manage applications, select the problem app and click Clear cache.

If after the transfer the phone began to brake or overheat, try the following steps:

• 🔄 Reset the device.
• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary files through Cleanup (Settings) → Cleanup).
• 🛠️ Update. MIUI Up to the latest version (Settings) → The phone. → Updating the system).

If you have moved data from your iPhone, check your notification settings - some apps (like WhatsApp or Instagram) may not show default notifications on Android. → Notifications and set them up manually.

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If the new phone doesn’t have enough space after transferring, transfer the photos and videos to a memory card (if supported) or to the cloud (Google Photos, Mi Cloud, Yandex Drive).

FAQ: Frequent questions about data portability to Xiaomi