How to transfer data from iPhone 6 to Xiaomi smartphone: 5 proven ways

Switching from iPhone 6 to Xiaomi smartphone (be it Redmi Note 12, POCO X5 Xiaomi 14 is not just about changing the ecosystem, it's about moving all the important data, and contacts, photos, messages, notes, even apps, all of that needs to be moved without any loss or error. The main problem is that Apple and Android use different storage formats, and standard synchronization tools (such as iCloud or Google Account) do not always cope with the task on 100%.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to transfer data from iPhone 6 to Xiaomi, including official tools from Xiaomi and third-party solutions. We will focus on iMessage portability and call history – these are the most problematic types of data when switching from iOS to Android.

1. Preparing iPhone 6 for data transfer

Before you start the transfer, you need to properly prepare the iPhone 6, which will avoid crashes and data loss in the process.

First, update iOS to the latest available version for your model. iPhone 6 is iOS 12.5.7 (released in 2023). The update is important because new versions of iTunes and iCloud may not support outdated builds. → Mainstream → About this device.

Second, back up your iCloud or iTunes, which is insurance in case something goes wrong.

1. Connect to Wi-Fi.
2. Go to Settings. → [Your name] → iCloud → Backup copy in iCloud.
3. Click Create a backup copy.

Please note: iCloud’s free rate only provides 5GB – if more data is available, you’ll have to buy extra space or use a computer.

Third, turn off iMessage and FaceTime to avoid shipping issues SMS - To a new room:

1. Go to Settings. → Messages and disable iMessage.
2. B Settings → FaceTime disable this feature.

If you don’t, messages from other iPhones can go to iMessage instead of to iMessage. SIM-map.

⚠️ Note: If you are using two-factor authentication (2FA) through SMS, Before you transfer data, turn it off or add a backup number. Once you change your smartphone, the confirmation codes may stop coming to the old number.

2.The official way: Mi Mover by Xiaomi

Mi Mover is a proprietary application from Xiaomi, designed to transfer data from iOS to Android. It is pre-installed on all Xiaomi, Redmi and Android smartphones. POCO (starting MIUI The advantage of this method is that it supports most types of data, including contacts, messages, photos, videos and even some settings.

To use Mi Mover, follow the following steps:

1. On iPhone 6: Install the Mi Mover app from the App Store (it's called Xiaomi Mi Mover).
2. On Xiaomi: Open the Mi Mover app (you can find it in the Tools folder or through search).
3. On both devices, select iOS mode. → Android.
4. The iPhone will appear on the iPhone QR-Code – scan it with Xiaomi camera.
5. Select data types to transfer (we recommend leaving all ticks except for unnecessary applications).
6. Confirm the transfer on both devices and wait until it is completed.

The process can take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of data, and it is important that both smartphones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network and have a battery charge of more than 50%.

Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network.

iPhone has disabled "Do Not Disturb" mode

Xiaomi has enough free space (at least 20% more than the data on the iPhone)

Battery charge for both smartphones > 50%

The latest version of the Mi Mover is installed on the iPhone-->

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Mover is stuck in the Preparation phase, try restarting both devices and repeating the process. VPN transmission.

Among the limitations of the Mi Mover are:

• 🚫 Notes are not transferred (unless they are synced with iCloud).
• 🚫 Some apps (such as WhatsApp or Viber) require separate porting.
• 🚫 Call history is not always transferred (depending on version) MIUI).

3. Transfer via Google Account (for contacts, calendar and mail)

If you only need to move your contacts, calendar and email, the most reliable way is to sync through Google Account, which works smoothly and requires no additional applications.

Instructions:

1. On iPhone 6, open Settings → Post → Accounts. → Add an account → Google.
2. Enter your Google account details (or create a new one).
3. Enable synchronization for Contacts, Calendar and Mail.
4. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 10 minutes).
5. On Xiaomi, add the same Google account to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Add an account → Google.
6. Enable synchronization for the same data.

In a few minutes, all contacts and calendar events will be on Xiaomi, which is guaranteed to work even on older iPhones, as it uses the standard CardDAV and CalDAV protocols.

If no contact is made:

• 🔄 Check if synchronization is included in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.
• 📱 Reboot both devices.
• 🌐 Make sure your iPhone is off Traffic Savings for Google Contacts.

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If you have duplicate contacts after sync, use the Google Contacts app on Xiaomi: open the menu → Contact management → Combining and correcting.

4. Photo and video transfer: comparison of methods

Photos and videos usually take up the most space, so their transfer requires special attention. Consider 4 ways and their pros/cons:

The recommended way is Google Photos (if you have few photos) or direct Wi-Fi (if many).

1. Install the Google Photos app on iPhone 6.
2. Sign in to your Google account.
3. Enable Backup and Synchronization in the settings.
4. Wait for all the photos to be uploaded (it can take hours with a large volume).
5. On Xiaomi, install Google Photos and log in to the same account – photos will start downloading automatically.

If you've opted for direct Wi-Fi, use apps like Send Anywhere or Xender, which allow you to send files without registration or size restrictions.

• 📱 Install the application on both devices.
• 📤 On iPhone, select files and click Send.
• 📥 On Xiaomi, enter a 6-digit code or scan QR.
• 📁 Files will be saved to the Download or SendAnywhere folder.

5. Postponement of messages (SMS, iMessage and call histories

Messages and call history are the hardest data to carry, and Apple doesn't provide official tools to export them, so you'll have to use workarounds.

For SMS iMessage has two reliable ways:

1. Through iTunes (backup copy) + Third-party software: Connect your iPhone 6 to your computer and back up to iTunes (or Finder on macOS Catalina and later). Install iMazing (paid) or iExplorer (free trial). Open a backup in the program and export messages to.csv or.txt. Transfer the file to Xiaomi and import through the Messages app (if supported) or SMS Backup & Restore.
2. Through email (manual export): Open the desired chat in Messages on iPhone. Press the message and select More → Export chat. Send it to your post office or Google Drive. On Xiaomi, save the file and open it in a text editor.

For call history, the same iMazing or iExplorer is suitable. The alternative is to manually enter important numbers (if there are few calls).

⚠️ Note: When you transfer iMessage through third-party programs, some attachments (photos, videos) may not be saved, chat messaging may also be disrupted.

If you need to migrate WhatsApp or Viber, use the built-in features of these apps:

• 💬 WhatsApp: Make a backup copy in Settings → chat → Backup, then install the app on Xiaomi and restore the data when you first run.
• 📞 Viber: Similar - Settings → Account. → Backup copy → Make a copy.

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Messages from iMessage are only transferred through a computer – they cannot be transmitted directly from the iPhone to Android due to the closed Apple ecosystem.

6. Transfer of applications and their data

Unfortunately, it is not possible to directly transfer installed applications from the iPhone to Xiaomi - iOS and Android use different file formats (.ipa vs.apk).

• 📥 Set up analogues: Find analogues of the usual iOS apps in Google Play, for example, instead of Apple Music - Spotify or YouTube Music.
• 🔄 Porting App Data: Many services (e.g. WhatsApp, Telegram, games) allow you to synchronize your progress through your account.
• 💾 Save documents: Files from Pages, Numbers or Keynote export to.pdf or.docx and transfer via the cloud.

To transfer game saves:

• 🎮 If the game supports cross-platform sync (e.g., via Facebook or Google Play Games), sign in to the same account on Xiaomi.
• 🖥️ For games without cloud-based saves (such as Minecraft), use iMazing to extract save files from your iPhone, then manually transfer them to the game folder on Xiaomi.

List of popular iOS applications and their analogues on Android:

7.Verification and cleaning after transfer

After the data transfer is completed, it is necessary to:

1. Check the integrity of the data: 📞 Contacts: Open Contacts on Xiaomi and make sure all numbers are in place (especially check groups and attached photos). 📷 Photos: View a few random shots in Gallery or Google Photos. 💬 Open a few dialogues in Messages and check that the story is not cut.
2. Remove duplicates: Use Xiaomi’s built-in tools: Contacts: Contacts → Contact management → Combine and fix. For photos: Gallery → Albums. → Duplicate (in) MIUI 14+).

Set up synchronization:

Google Contacts

Google Photo

If you find that some data has not been moved or corrupted, try:

• 🔄 Repeat the transfer in another way (for example, if Mi Mover failed, use Google Drive).
• 📧 Recover data from iCloud or iTunes backup (if any).
• 💬 Contact Xiaomi Support (via Settings) → The phone. → Feedback) if the problem is firmware.

⚠️ Warning: If you sell or transfer your iPhone 6 to another person, be sure to reset via Settings → Mainstream → Reset → Wipe out content and settings. This will delete all your data and untie your device from iCloud.

8. Frequent errors and their solutions

When transferring data from iPhone 6 to Xiaomi, users often face the following problems:

If none of these methods worked, try manually transferring the following via computer:

1. Connect your iPhone 6 to your PC and copy all files (photos, videos) to your folder.
2. Connect Xiaomi and transfer files to the appropriate folders (DCIM For photos, Downloads for documents).
3. For contacts, export them to.vcf via iCloud.com, then import them to Xiaomi.

If you have unresolved problems, check:

• 🔌 Cables and ports: Use the original Lightning cable for iPhone and USB-C For Xiaomi (if supported).
• 📶 Wi-Fi Network: Switch to 5GHz (if the router supports) – this will speed up transfers.
• 🔋 Battery Charge: If the charge is below 30%, connect both devices to charge.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions