How to transfer data from iPhone to Xiaomi via the app: full guide

Moving from iPhone to Xiaomi smartphone is a critical step that requires careful preparation. Many users fear losing important data: photos, contacts, correspondence or notes. Fortunately, Xiaomi has developed a special application Mi Mover, which makes it easier to migrate between platforms. But how exactly does it work? What data can be transferred and what can not? And what to do if the process is interrupted?

In this article, we will break down the step-by-step instructions for transferring data from iOS to Android through the official application, as well as consider alternative methods and typical errors. SMS Xiaomi (it's possible, but it's nuanced!) and why some files might not be copied. Let's start with the device preparation, which is the most important step.

1. Preparing iPhone and Xiaomi for data transfer

Before migrating, several critical steps must be taken on both devices, and neglecting them can cause crashes or data loss.

On your iPhone, make sure that:

• 🔋 The battery charge exceeds 50%, the transfer process can take up to 1 hour, and the discharge during the data transfer will lead to a break in the connection.
• 📶 Wi-Fi is on and the device is connected to a stable network, and mobile internet is not recommended due to traffic restrictions.
• 🔒 The screen lock is off. If the iPhone locks during transmission, the connection will break.
• 📱 iCloud synced. Go to Settings → [Your name] → iCloud and make sure that all the data you need (contacts, photos, notes) is uploaded to the cloud.

On a Xiaomi smartphone:

• 📦 Delete unnecessary files. Free up at least 20% of memory, which will speed up the process and reduce the risk of errors.
• 🔄 Update to the latest version. Go to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 📲 Install Mi Mover.The app is pre-loaded to new Xiaomi devices.If it's not available, download it from Google Play.

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If Xiaomi already has important data, back up through Settings. → Additionally. → Backup and reset: Once transferred, files from the iPhone can overwrite existing ones.

Pay special attention to Wi-Fi networks. Both devices should be connected to the same access point. If you have a dual-band router (2.4 GHz and 5 GHz), choose a 2.4 GHz network, which is more stable for transferring large amounts of data.

2. Installation and configuration of the Mi Mover application

Mi Mover is Xiaomi’s official app for data migration between devices, which supports portability from iOS, Android and even some feature phones, but the functionality for iPhones is limited compared to Android devices.

To get started:

1. Download Mi Mover on the iPhone from the App Store, officially titled Mi Mover: Transfer Data (developed by Xiaomi Inc.).
2. Run the app on both devices. On Xiaomi, select "I'm a new user" and on iPhone, select "Send data."
3. Permissions. On your iPhone, allow access to Photos, Contacts, Calendar and Locations (required to create a local network).

After the launch on the screen Xiaomi will appear QR-Scan it with your iPhone, and that will establish a direct connection between the devices over a local area network. QR-code is not readable:

• 🔦 Check the brightness of Xiaomi’s screen (increase to maximum).
• 📵 Make sure your iPhone doesn’t have “Invert Colors” enabled (Settings) → Universal access → Display and text size).
• 🔄 Restart the application on both devices.

Important: Mi Mover creates a temporary local area network between devices, so don't interrupt the process or switch to other applications, which can cause a connection to break.

Selection of data for transfer: what can and cannot

Not all types of data are supported when migrating from iOS to Android, here is a complete list of what you can transfer via Mi Mover:

Pay special attention to messages. If you have actively used iMessage, their transfer will be incomplete:

• 💬 Messages will be saved as text files in a folder MiMover/Messages.
• 📎 Attachments (photos, videos, stickers) are not transferred.
• 🔄 WhatsApp or Telegram history doesn’t migrate – it needs to be exported separately.

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To fully transfer correspondence from instant messengers (WhatsApp, Viber, Telegram) use their built-in export functions. → chat → Chat history → Chat exports.

If it is critical to save all data, including apps and their settings, consider alternative ways to migrate (more on this in the next section).

4. Step-by-step data transfer process

When both devices are connected and data is selected, you can start transferring. Follow this instruction to avoid errors:

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Step 1: On your iPhone screen, select data types to transfer, and we recommend starting with Contacts and Photos, as these are the most time consuming.

Step 2. Click "Start the transfer." Xiaomi will have a progress bar with an approximate completion time. Don't close the app or lock the screen!

Step 3: Wait until it's done. Depending on the amount of data, it can take anywhere from 10 minutes to a few hours.

• 📸 Photographs: ~500 files per minute.
• 📞 Contacts: ~2000 contacts in 2-3 minutes.
• 💬 Communications: ~500 SMS 5 minutes.

Step 4: Once completed, Xiaomi will have a data transfer report.

• 📂 MiMover folder in internal memory (there should be photos, videos, messages).
• 📇 Contacts app - if all numbers are in place.
• 📅 Calendar Appendix – Are events synchronized.

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If the transfer is interrupted, don't panic. Run Mi Mover again and select only the data that hasn't been copied. The application won't duplicate the information that has already been transferred.

Note: If photos are not displayed after transfer to Xiaomi, check:

⚠️ Attention: Files in format HEIC (Standard photo format on iPhone) not supported by Android by default. Xiaomi automatically converts them to JPEG, But sometimes it fails. To fix it, download the app from Google Play. HEIF Image Viewer.

5. Alternative methods of data transfer

If Mi Mover failed or you need to migrate data it doesn’t support (like apps or music), use alternative methods.

1.Move over Google Account

The most reliable way to contact, calendar and mail:

1. On iPhone, add Google Account to Settings → Passwords and accounts → Add an account → Google.
2. Enable synchronization for Contacts, Calendar and Gmail.
3. On Xiaomi, log in to the same Google account – the data will be automatically uploaded.

2.Photo and video transfer via Google Photos

• 📱 Install Google Photos on your iPhone.
• 🔄 Enable autoboot (Settings) → Backup and synchronization).
• 📲 On Xiaomi, log in to the same Google account and download files through the Google Photos app.

3. Transportation of music through computer

Mi Mover does not support transferring music files.

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and copy your music via iTunes or Finder.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your computer in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Transfer the files to the Music folder on your smartphone.

4.Mobilization of WhatsApp and other messengers

For correspondence from messengers:

• 💬 WhatsApp: Export chats through Settings → chat → Chat history → Chat export (send yourself to the post office).
• 📌 Telegram: Use the “Data Export” function in the settings.
• 🔵 Viber: Backup to Settings → Account. → Backup copy.

Typical errors and their solutions

Even with proper preparation, users face problems, and here are the most common mistakes and ways to correct them:

The “Not enough memory” error occurs when Xiaomi has less free space than the amount of data being transferred.

1. Delete unnecessary files or applications.
2. Move some of the data (for example, only contacts), then make room and continue.
3. Use it. SD-card (if Xiaomi supports memory expansion).

⚠️ Note: If Mi Mover is stuck in the Preparation phase, restart both devices and try again. If the problem recurs, update the app to the latest version or use an alternative method (e.g. Google Account).

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

1. Copy data from your iPhone to your PC via iTunes or Finder.
2. Connect Xiaomi to your computer and transfer files manually.

7. What to do after data transfer

Once all the data has been successfully transferred, there are a few important steps to take to fully migrate to Xiaomi:

1. Set up a Xiaomi account

• 📱 Create or sign in to Mi Account (Settings) → Xiaomi account).
• 🔄 Enable synchronization for Contacts, Notes and Photos.
• 🔐 Set up Find Device (similar to Find My iPhone) to protect against loss.

2. Personalize the system

• 🎨 Install wallpaper and themes through Themes (preinstalled app).
• 🔔 Set up notifications in Settings → Notifications.
• 🔋 Activate Battery Mode to Save Charge.

3. Install the necessary applications

Since Mi Mover does not tolerate apps, download them again:

• 📱 Open Google Play and log in to your account.
• 🔍 In the "Library" section, find previously installed applications.
• 📥 Set priority: instant messengers, banking applications, social networks.

4.Verify backups

Make sure all data is in place:

• 📂 Open Files and check the MiMover folder.
• 📇 Start Contacts and Sync with Google Account.
• 💬 Open messengers and restore chats from backups.

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After transferring the data, reset your iPhone if you plan to sell or transfer it to another user. → Mainstream → Removing or resetting iPhone → Erase content and settings.

8. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)