How to transfer data from iPhone to Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro: 5 proven methods

Switching from iPhone to Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro is a responsible step that requires careful preparation, and many users are afraid of losing important data, such as photos, contacts, messages or notes, and fortunately, migration can be made smooth and painless if they know the key nuances. In this article, we will analyze all the current ways of data transfer – from official Xiaomi tools to universal cloud services.

Poco's Feature M3 The pro is that he works on MIUI — But not all of them are equally effective for Apple users, such as the standard Mi Mover application often does not recognize iCloud backups, and direct transmission over Wi-Fi can be interrupted due to differences in protocols. We tested 5 working methods and identified their pros and cons – from the fastest to the most reliable.

If you've never switched from iOS to Android before, it's important to understand that some data (like your call history or notes) will have to be manually transferred, but photos, videos and contacts can be moved automatically, so you can choose the right tool.

1.Preparation of iPhone and Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro to data transfer

Before you start migrating, make sure both devices are ready to go, which will save time and prevent errors.

On the iPhone, you need:

• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 50% – transferring data can take up to an hour.
• 📶 Connect to stable Wi-Fi (if you use cloud services).
• 🔐 Disable Find iPhone in Settings → Apple ID → iCloud → Find an iPhone.
• 📱 Update iOS to the latest version (relevant for compatibility with the MIUI).

At Xiaomi Poco. M3 Pro follow the following steps:

• 🔄 Reset your smartphone to factory settings (if it’s new) or clear your memory of unnecessary files.
• 📥 Install the latest updates MIUI In Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔌 Prepare the cable. USB-C → Lightning (or adapter) for direct connection.
• 📂 Release at least 10-15 GB of memory – temporary migration files take up a lot of space.

Note: If you use two-factor authentication on Apple ID, temporarily disable it or prepare backup codes. Some portability methods (e.g., via iCloud) may require re-entering the password.

⚠️ Warning: Do not delete data from your iPhone before the transfer is complete! even if the process seems successful, check the integrity of files on Poco M3 Pro – sometimes photos or contacts are mistransferred.

2. Method 1: Transfer through cable (the fastest method)

Direct iPhone Connection to Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro cable is one of the most reliable ways, it works even without the Internet, and it's suitable for moving large amounts of data (photos, videos, music).

You'll need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → Lightning (or adapter) USB-A → USB-C + standard cable from iPhone).
• 📱 Mi Mover app (pre-installed on Poco) M3 Pro).
• 🔋 Charging of both devices is not less than 60%.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your iPhone to Poco M3 Pro cable.
2. On Xiaomi, open Mi Mover (you can find it in the Tools folder or through search).
3. Select "I am a new user" → "iOS".
4. On the iPhone will be a request for trust device – confirm (Confide).
5. In Mi Mover, mark data types for transfer (contacts, photos, videos, calendars).
6. Click "Start" and wait until it is completed (may take). 20-40 minute).

The cable supports data transfer (not just charging)

iPhone has disabled "Do Not Disturb" mode

Xiaomi has enabled developer mode (optional, to eliminate errors)

At least 20% of the memory is available on both devices-->

Pros of the method:

• ⚡ Fast – data is transferred directly, without intermediate servers.
• 🔒 Security – Files are not uploaded to the cloud.
• 📁 Support for most types of data (except notes and call history).

Cons:

• 🔌 Original or certified cable is required (cheap analogues may not transmit data).
• 📵 Sometimes Mi Mover “hangs” during the preparation stage – in this case, restart the application.

⚠️ Note: If your iPhone is not detected after you connect, try another cable or port. M3 Pro USB-Debugging should be enabled (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to activate the developer mode).

Method 2: Transfer over iCloud (convenient, but not for all data)

iCloud is a universal backup tool, but porting data to Android through it has limitations, and it’s suitable for contacts, calendars, photos and notes, but doesn’t support apps or message history.

How to transfer data:

1. On iPhone go to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud and enable synchronization for the desired data (contacts, photos, calendars).
2. Wait for the backup to be completed (check in Settings) → iCloud → Backup copy).
3. On Poco. M3 Open your browser and go to iCloud.com.
4. Sign in with Apple. ID and manually export the data: 📇 Contacts: highlight all → Settings (cogs) → Export vCard → Save the file and import it to Google Contacts. 📅 Calendars: Export in.ics and add to Google Calendar. 📷 Photos: select folders and download archives (or use Google Photos to sync).

You can use iCloud for Android (unofficial) to automate the process, but it doesn't guarantee stable operation.

Important: Photos in iCloud are stored in format HEIC, It's not supported by many Android apps. JPEG through settings → Photo Photo → iPhone formats.

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If you have a lot of photos, use Google Photos to automatically sync. Install the app on your iPhone, enable backup, and then log in to the same Poco account. M3 Pro – All photos are automatically downloaded.

Method 3: Use Google Account (for contacts and calendars)

If you only need to migrate contacts, calendars and email, the easiest way to sync them is through a Google Account, which doesn’t require cables or additional apps.

Instructions:

1. On iPhone, add Google Account: Go to Settings → Passwords and accounts → Add an account → Google: Enter your Gmail (or create a new account).

• 📇 Contacts
• 📅 calendars
• 📧 Posts (optional)
• At Xiaomi Poco. M3 Sign in to the same Google Account when you first enable or in Settings → Accounts. → Google.
• Wait for automatic synchronization (can take up to 10 minutes).

This is ideal for those who already use Google, but it has limitations.

• 🚫 No photos, videos, messages or applications are transferred.
• 🔄 iCloud contacts can be duplicated with Google contacts – check them after syncing.

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Syncing through Google Account is the easiest way to transfer contacts, but it's not suitable for multimedia files or apps. Use it as an addition to other methods.

5. Method 4: Migration apps (alternative to Move to iOS)

There are specialized applications that make it easier to transfer data from iOS to Android, one of the most popular is Copy My Data (available on the App Store and Google Play), which works on Wi-Fi and does not require cables.

How to use Copy My Data:

1. Install the app on both devices.
2. On iPhone, select Send Data, on Poco M3 Pro — "Receive Data".
3. Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network.
4. On your iPhone, mark files for transfer (contacts, photos, videos) and click "Send".
5. On Xiaomi, confirm the data reception.

Other useful applications:

• 📱 SHAREit – fast transfer of files over Wi-Fi Direct (up to 20 MB / s).
• 🔄 Send Anywhere – One-time code generation for secure transmission.
• 📎 Xender – Supports application transfer (APK-file).

⚠️ Warning: When using third-party apps, turn off battery optimization for them on Poco M3 Pro (Settings) → Annexes → Permits → Battery optimization, otherwise transmission may be interrupted.

Method 5: Manual transfer (for full control)

If you have to migrate the sample data, or the previous methods didn't work, you have to manually transfer it, and it takes longer, but it gives you complete control.

What can be transferred manually:

• 📸 Photo and video: Connect your iPhone to your computer and copy files via Windows or Image Capture (Mac). M3 Pro via cable or cloud (Google Drive, Yandex Drive).
• 🎵 Music: Use iTunes to export songs in format MP3. Upload files to Xiaomi in the Music folder.
• 📝 Notes: Send yourself notes by mail or export to PDF. Copy text in Google Keep or OneNote.
• 💬 Messages: Make an iPhone backup in iTunes. Use iMazing or iExplorer for export SMS format CSV.

There is no one-size-fits-all solution to porting apps — Android and iOS use different formats (.apk vs. ipa).

• 🔍 Find App Analogues in Google Play.
• 📥 Install APK-manual files (if there are backups).
• 🔄 Move application data (such as saving games) over the cloud or Helium (requires root rights).

7. Checking data after transfer and correcting errors

After the migration is complete, be sure to check the data integrity on Xiaomi Poco M3 Pro. Frequent problems and their solutions:

🔍 Contacts missing?

• Check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Sync.
• Import your contacts again through Google Contacts → Settings → Imports.

🖼️ Photos won't open?

• Install the app HEIC to JPG Converter for converting formats.
• Check the files on your computer – they may be corrupted during transmission.

📱 Applications are not working?

• Update them through Google Play.
• Clear the cache in Settings → Apps → [App name] → Storage → Clear the cache.

If the data is not fully transferred, repeat the process in another way, for example, if Mi Mover can not cope with the photo, try Google Photos or manually transfer via computer.

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Always check the data on the target device immediately after transfer. some files (especially video format) MOV) It can not be played on Android without additional codecs.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data transfer from iPhone to Xiaomi