How to quickly and safely move notes from Xiaomi to your computer

Xiaomi smartphones have long been an integral part of the daily lives of millions of users, and the built-in Mi Notes app is one of the most convenient tools for fixing ideas, to-do lists and important information. However, sooner or later, it becomes necessary to transfer this data to the computer: whether it is backup, printing, editing in more powerful programs or simply freeing up memory on the phone.

The process of porting may seem trivial, but in practice users face a number of nuances, from the limitations of synchronization through the Mi Cloud to problems with file formats. In this article, we will discuss 5 working methods for exporting notes, from official solutions to workarounds for complex cases.

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Method: Synchronization through Mi Cloud (official method)

Xiaomi’s most reliable and recommended way is to use the Mi Cloud cloud service, which automatically backs up notes and allows them to be exported in.zip or separately, but there are limitations to the method: the amount of free storage (5 GB) and the need to link a Mi Account.

To move the notes:

• 📱 Open the Mi Notes app on your smartphone and make sure sync is enabled: Settings → Synchronization → Mi Cloud.
• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com from your computer and log in with the same account.
• 📄 In the Notes section, select the required entries and click Export (the formats.txt or.html are available).
• 💾 Save the archive to the hard drive.

Important: If notes are not displayed in the cloud, check if the sync in your phone settings is disabled (Settings → Accounts → Mi Cloud → Notes). Also make sure that the Mi Notes app version is updated to the latest (current for 2026 – 3.6.5 and above).

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If the notes contain images or attachments, export them one at a time – they may not appear in the archive correctly.

Method: Transmission through USB-cable (for notes in file format)

Not everyone knows that notes in Mi Notes are stored on the phone as separate files, found in /storage/emulated/0/miui/notes and copied directly to the PC, a method that is suitable for users who have no sync with the cloud or no Internet access.

Instructions:

1. Connect your smartphone to your computer through USB-cable (recommended original from Xiaomi for stable transmission).
2. On your phone, select the file transfer mode: USB for file transfer (MTP).
3. Open Explorer on PC and go along the way: This PC → [Name of your Xiaomi] → Internal Memory → miui → notes
4. Copy files with the.mnt (notes) and.mnd (attachments) extensions into any folder on your computer.

You need to convert to.mnt files, and use online services like MNT Viewer or the Mi Notes Exporter app (available on GitHub).

3. Method: Sending notes by email or messengers

If you only need to transfer a few notes, the easiest way to send them is via email or messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp), which requires no additional programs and works even on stripped-down versions of MIUI (for example, on Redmi Go or Poco C-series).

How to do this:

• 📧 Open the note in Mi Notes and click Share (three-dot icon).
• 📩 Select Email or the desired messenger from the list.
• 🔗 Send a note to your email or saved messages (Telegram allows you to download files directly).
• 🖥️ On your computer, open a letter or chat and save the attachment (.txt or.html format).

Critical detail: When sent via messengers, long notes (more than 10,000 characters) can be cropped.

4. Method: Backup through ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (for example, on custom firmware or after resetting), you can extract notes via Android Debug Bridge (ADB).This method requires installing ADB Tools on your computer and turning on the developer mode on the phone.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on USB Debugging on your smartphone: Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version (click 7 times to activate Developer Mode). Then: Settings → Additional → Developers → Debugging on USB.
2. Connect your phone to your PC and confirm your trust in your computer.
3. Open the command prompt (Windows) or terminal (macOS/Linux) and execute: adb backup -f notes.ab com.miui.notes A backup request will appear on the phone - confirm by entering a password (if required).
4. Copy the note.ab file from your computer and unpack it with Android Backup Extractor.

Warning: ADB may not work on newer versions of MIUI 14+ due to security policy changes, so try an alternative command:

adb shell "run-as com.miui.notes cat /data/data/com.miui.notes/databases/notes.db" > notes.db

This will extract a note database in.db format that can be opened through SQLite Browser.

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5. Method: Use of Third-Party Applications

If Xiaomi's built-in tools don't suit you, you can use alternative note-taking apps with export function.

• 📝 Google Keep: Syncs with Google account, allows you to export notes to Google Docs.
• 📒 Evernote or OneNote: Supports uploading to.enex or.pdf.
• 🔄 Notion: Imports notes from Mi Notes via.csv or.md.

To move the data:

1. Install one of the apps (like Google Keep) and log in.
2. In Mi Notes, select a note → Share → Google Keep.
3. On your computer, open keep.google.com and export notes to the desired format.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, notes may lose original formatting (such as lists or highlights in bold). 1-2 note-book.

Comparison of methods of note transfer

To choose the best way, evaluate its pros and cons depending on your tasks:

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For most users, the best solution is a combination of Mi Cloud (for mass export) and email (for individual notes).

Mi Cloud

USB-cable

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you move notes, you're going to see some common mistakes.

1.Notes are not synchronized with Mi Cloud

• Check your internet connection and the status of Mi Cloud servers (sometimes crashes).
• Update the Mi Notes app to the latest version in Google Play or App Gallery.
• Perform Forced Synchronization: Settings → Synchronization → Update.

2..mnt files are not opened on PC

• Use Mi Notes Exporter (available on GitHub) or online converters.
• Install Notepad++ with a plugin for.mnt files (instructions on the XDA Developers forums).

3.Pictures are lost when exported

• In Mi Cloud, download notes one by one – so the attachments will be saved correctly.
• For mass export, use ADB (method 4) – it saves all media files.

⚠️ Warning: If you plan to reset your phone to factory settings, be sure to check that all notes are exported.After reset, the data from the Mi Notes is deleted irrevocably, even if the sync was enabled earlier.

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