How to transfer data from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi 9C: 5 Proven Methods

Switching from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi 9C — Not only is it a change of operating system, but it's also a need to transfer all the important data, and contacts, photos, notes, music, even messaging from messengers, all of these things need to be saved and migrated to the new device correctly, and many users have difficulty: Files are not copied, contacts are duplicated, and some data is lost altogether. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of transfer, including official tools from Apple and Xiaomi, as well as third-party solutions for complex cases.

Feature of Redmi 9C It runs on Android 10 (Go Edition) with a shell. MIUI, So, for example, Apple's standard Move to iOS app won't help here, because it's only designed to migrate from Android to iPhone, so you'll have to use alternative methods, which we'll talk about in detail below.

It is important to note that certain data (e.g., call history or SMS) It's not possible to transfer directly because of the different architectures of the systems, but for most files -- photos, videos, documents -- there are reliable solutions. If you're planning a full transition, start by backing up your data on your iPhone to avoid wasting time.

1.Preparation for the transfer: what to do on the iPhone

Before you start migrating, you need to prepare both devices. Let's start with the iPhone.

• 🔄 Update iOS to the latest version, which ensures compatibility with modern portability tools. → Mainstream → Update of the PO.
• ☁️ Sync your data with iCloud. Go to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud and enable backup for contacts, photos, notes and other important data.
• 🔌 Connect your iPhone to Wi-Fi. Transferring large amounts of data (like photo libraries) will require a stable Internet connection.
• 🔒 Turn off two-factor authentication for Apple ID (Some portability services may request passwords repeatedly, which will complicate the process.

Also check the space on your iPhone, if it's less than 10 percent of the total, the system can block backups, make room by removing unwanted apps or moving photos to iCloud.

⚠️ Note: If you use iCloud Drive to store documents, make sure all files are uploaded to the server. Open the Files app and wait until sync is complete (the cloud icon must disappear next to the files).

To speed up the process, you can connect your iPhone to charge, and backing up to iCloud and synchronizing data drains the battery faster than usual.

2. Method 1: Transfer via Google Account (contacts, calendar, mail)

The easiest way to migrate to basic data is to use a Google account, which is suitable for transferring:

• 📇 Contacts from the Phone Book
• 📅 Calendars (events, reminders)
• ✉️ Mail (if you use Gmail or Yahoo)

Step instructions:

1. On iPhone, open Settings → Contacts → Accounts. → Add an account and select Google.
2. Enter your Google account details (or create a new one) and make sure the switches next to Contacts and Calendars are active.
3. Wait until the synchronization is complete. The time depends on the number of contacts (usually 5-15 minutes).
4. At Xiaomi Redmi. 9C Log in to the same Google account through Settings → Accounts. → Add an account. Data will be automatically downloaded.

If the contact did not appear on Redmi 9C, check:

• 🔄 Synchronization in Settings → Accounts. → Google → Synchronization of the account.
• 📱 Contacts app – sometimes you need to manually update the list (pull down for updates).

⚠️ Note: If you have previously used iCloud to store contacts, they may be duplicated after syncing with Google.To avoid this, export contacts from iCloud to.vcf via iCloud.com web before adding a Google account.

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If you have a lot of duplicate contacts after transfer, use Contacts Optimizer (available on Google Play), which automatically finds and combines repeated entries.

3. Method 2: Transfer photos and videos via Google Photos

Google Photos is the most convenient way to migrate media files, offering 15GB of free cloud storage (common with Google Drive and Gmail), enough to carry thousands of photos.

Step-by-step:

1. Download the Google Photos app from the App Store on your iPhone.
2. Open the app and log in to your Google account.
3. Click on profile avatar → Photo settings → Backup and Sync → turn on the function.
4. Select download quality: Original quality - retains resolution but takes up space in the cloud. High quality - compression up to 16 MP for photos and 1080p for video (unlimited storage until June 2021, now also counted at 15 GB).

Wait until the download is complete. The time depends on the amount of data and the speed of the Internet.

On the Redmi. 9C Install Google Photos from Play Market and log in to the same account. All photos and videos will appear in the app.

If you have more than 15GB of media, consider the following options:

• 💾 Buy extra space on Google One (from 100GB per user) ~139 ₽/month).
• 📁 Transfer files in parts, delete downloaded from the iPhone after each step.
• 🔌 Use direct cable transfer (described in the next section).

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Google Photos is the most versatile way to transfer media files, but requires a stable Internet connection. For large libraries (over 50 GB), it is better to combine the cloud with a cable connection.

Method 3: Direct Cable Transfer (Photo, Video, Music)

If you don't have fast internet or data is more than 50 GB, cable is the best solution.

• 🔌 Lightning adapter → USB-C (or OTG-cable 9C, Because it has a microUSB connector).
• 💻 Computer (Windows/Mac) free-riding USB-port.

Instructions:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and unlock it. In the window that appears, select Trust this computer.
2. On Windows, open Explorer, on Mac, File Manager, and your iPhone will appear as a removable disk.
3. Go to the Internal Storage folder → DCIM (You can copy the files to your computer.
4. Turn off your iPhone and connect Redmi 9C Allow access to files on your phone (notification will appear).
5. Transfer previously copied files to the Internal Storage folder → DCIM → Camera on Redmi 9C.

To transfer music, use the Music folder on Redmi. 9C. Please note that MIUI You may not display some audio files in a standard player. VLC Poweramp from Play Market.

⚠️ Attention: If Redmi 9C not defined as a removable disk, turn on File Transfer mode (MTP) connection settings USB. To do this, pull the notification curtain down and select the appropriate item.

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5. Method 4: Transfer messages and notes through third-party applications

Standard means to transfer SMS/MMS And you can't take notes from an iPhone to an Android phone. You'll need specialized apps:

5.1. Transfer SMS assisted iSMS2droid

This Android app allows you to import messages from an iTunes backup:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and back up to iTunes (or Finder on Mac).
2. Download. iSMS2droid on the Redmi 9C Play Market.
3. Find the backup file on your computer (usually along the way %APPDATA%\Apple Computer\MobileSync\Backup\ Windows).
4. Copy the file. 3d0d7e5fb2ce288813306e4d4636395e047a3d28 (base SMS) on the Redmi 9C.
5. Open up. iSMS2droid, select the copied file and press Convert. Messages will appear in the standard Messages app.

5.2. Transfer of Notes via iCloud → Google Keep

For notes from the app Notes on iPhone:

1. Export notes from iCloud: Go to iCloud.com → Notes: Select all notes (or needed) and click on the Export icon (as a box with an arrow.

Unclose the file on your computer. Notes will be in.txt or.html format.

Open Google Keep on Redmi 9C and manually create new notes by copying text from files.

Alternatively, use the Notion or Evernote app to sync notes between platforms.

6.Method 5: Complete transfer via Mi Mover (official solution from Xiaomi)

Xiaomi offers its own migration solution, the Mi Mover app, which supports portability.

• 📇 Contacts
• 📷 Photos and videos
• 🎵 Music
• 📄 Documents.
• 📱 Some system settings

Limitations:

• ❌ I can't stand it. SMS, notes and annexes.
• ❌ Requires iPhone with iOS 9.0+ redmi 9C s MIUI 9+.
• ❌ It only works with Wi-Fi Direct (without internet).

Instructions:

1. Install Mi Mover on Redmi 9C (preset in the settings → Additionally. → Mi Mover).
2. Download Mi Mover from the App Store on iPhone.
3. Open the app on both devices. 9C Select I'm New, on iPhone I'm Old.
4. Scan it. QR-Redmi screen code 9C iPhone.
5. Select the data to transfer and wait for the process to be completed.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Mover is stuck in the connection phase, check: Both devices are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or use Hotspot on Redmi). 9C). The iPhone has disabled the mode of the aircraft and VPN. On the Redmi. 9C Wi-Fi Direct is enabled in the settings.

Mi Mover may not recognize files that are protected DRM (For example, purchased music from iTunes or movies from Apple TV). This data will have to be transferred manually through a computer.

7. Application portability: what you need to know

Unfortunately, it is not possible to directly migrate installed applications from iOS to Android due to differences in system architecture.

• 🔍 Find analogues in Google Play. Most popular apps (such as WhatsApp, Instagram, Spotify) have versions for Android.
• ☁️ Recover app data through the cloud, such as WhatsApp: back up chats in iCloud, then install the app on Redmi. 9C Telegram: All messages are synced through the cloud automatically when you first log in.
• 💰 Move purchases. Some services (e.g. Netflix, Spotify) link subscriptions to an account, not a device. Just log in to your Redmi profile. 9C.

List of popular applications and their analogues for Android:

To transfer game progress (for example, in Clash of Clans or PUBG Mobile) use the Google Play Games or Facebook account binding. Go to your iPhone game settings, link your profile to the social network, then log in to Redmi. 9C via the same account.

8. Frequent errors and their solution

When you move data, you often have some problems, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

• 🚫 Mi Mover Connection Error: Check that both devices are disabled VPN You can also try rebooting your router or using Hotspot with Redmi. 9C.
• 🔄 Photos are not uploaded to Google Photos: Make sure that mobile backup is enabled in Google Photos settings (if you use them). 4G). Also check if the storage limit is exceeded.
• 📱 Redmi 9C Not defined as a removable drive: Try another cable or port USB. Some PCs require a driver to be installed. MTP (download from Xiaomi website).
• 🔒 Requests Apple's password ID When copying photos: Unlock your iPhone and click Allow in the window that appears. If the request appears repeatedly, turn off Two-Factor authentication temporarily.

If none of these methods worked, try alternative services:

• 🌐 Send Anywhere – transfer files to a direct link.
• 📤 SHAREit – wireless transfer between devices.
• 💾 Yandex Disk or Mail.ru Cloud – for users from Russia.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party services (e.g. SHAREit), disable Mobile Data on both devices to avoid additional traffic waste.

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If the data transfer is delayed or interrupted, break it down into stages, such as moving contacts and notes first, then photos, and music and documents at the end.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions