How to transfer data from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi Note 10: 5 proven ways

Moving from an iPhone to a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 is not only about changing the ecosystem, it's also about migrating all the important data. Contacts, photos, notes, music, even app settings, all need to migrate wisely to keep a single byte of information intact. Fortunately, manufacturers have devised several ways to do this, but each has its own nuances.

The main problem is that iOS and MIUI (Xiaomi's firmware is different, and if everything is synchronized through iCloud in the Apple ecosystem, Xiaomi relies on Mi Account and Google services, so there's no one-size-fits-all solution, you'll have to combine methods or choose the best one for your needs.

In this article, we'll look at 5 working ways to migrate data, from standard tools to tricky workarounds, how to save even your call history, Wi-Fi settings, and passwords that are usually lost when you change platforms, and how to avoid common mistakes that cause users to lose some files.

Preparation for transfer: what to do before the start

Before migrating data, there are several critical steps that need to be taken, and neglecting them can lead to loss of information or malfunctioning of new devices.

First, update the firmware on both devices. On your iPhone, check the relevance of iOS in Settings. → Mainstream → Update. On Redmi Note 10, go to Settings → The phone. → Update: Older versions may not support modern data protocols.

Second, make room for both smartphones, because moving large amounts of files requires temporary free space, especially if you're using a wired connection. On your iPhone, check the space available in Settings. → Mainstream → iPhone storage, on Xiaomi - in Settings → Warehouse.

• 📱 Back up your iPhone with iCloud or iTunes (on macOS, Finder) and it's crash insurance.
• 🔋 Charge both devices to at least 50%. Data transfer can take up to 1-2 hours, and discharging in the process will interrupt the operation.
• 📡 Connect to stable Wi-Fi. Wireless transmission methods require a good signal, otherwise files may get corrupted.
• 🔐 Turn off the screen lock while you're porting. Some methods (like Move to iOS backwards) require constant access to the device.

⚠️ Note: If you used iCloud Photos with storage optimization, download the full-size originals to your iPhone before transferring. → [Your name] → iCloud → Photo and select Download and save originals.

It’s also worth checking format compatibility, for example, notes from Apple Notes won’t open in the standard Xiaomi app — they’ll have to be converted to.txt or transferred via Google Keep. And music from Apple Music won’t be copied directly — only if files were uploaded to the device’s memory (not streaming).

2. Method 1: Use the official Mi Mover app

Mi Mover is a Xiaomi-branded tool designed to transfer data from other devices, including iPhones, and supports contact, message, photo, video, and even some apps (if they are on Google Play), the main advantage of which is that it does not require a computer and works directly over Wi-Fi.

To use Mi Mover, follow the following steps:

1. On Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 go to Settings → Memory. → Data Transfer (Mi Mover).
2. Select I Recipient (if you transfer data to Xiaomi).
3. On your iPhone, scan it. QR-code that appears on the Xiaomi screen, or enter PIN-plug-in.
4. Select the types of data to transfer (contacts, media files, messages, etc.).
5. Confirm the start of the transfer and wait for the process to be completed.

The speed of the transfer depends on the amount of data and the stability of Wi-Fi, which is transmitted in an average of 10 GB in 20-40 minutes, but this method has limitations:

• 🚫 Applications and their data (for example, saves in games) are not portable).
• 🚫 Notes from Apple Notes are not supported.
• 🚫 Calendars are only transferred if they have been synced with Google Calendar.

⚠️ Note: If the iPhone enabled the function Find iPhone (Settings) → [Your name] → Find an iPhone, you need to turn it off before using the Mi Mover, otherwise the connection may be interrupted.

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Method 3: Transfer through Google Account (for contacts, calendars, mail)

If you need to move contacts, calendars, notes, and email, the most reliable way to do this is to sync through Google Account, which works even if you don't have a computer, and the data will automatically update on the new device.

Instructions for transfer:

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

• Contact: Settings → Contacts → Accounts → Google → Synchronization of contacts.
• Calendars: Settings → Calendar → Accounts → Google → Synchronization of calendars.
• Mail: Add an account to the Mail app.
• On Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, add the same Google Account to Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Add an account → Google.
• Enable automatic synchronization in your account settings.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Data is automatically updated when changes are made.
• ✅ It works for all Android devices, not just Xiaomi.
• ✅ Supports two-way sync (if you add your account back to your iPhone).

However, there are also disadvantages:

• ❌ Photos and videos are not synced (you need to use Google Photos separately).
• ❌ Notes from Apple Notes are not portable (only if they were exported manually).
• ❌ Communications SMS/iMessage unsupported.

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If you already had a Google Account on your iPhone but your contacts didn’t sync, try manually exporting them through iCloud.com (File) → Export vCard and import to Google Contacts.

Method 3: Transfer photos and videos via Google Photos or cloud services

Media files are usually the largest amount of data you need to migrate, and the most convenient way to do that is to use cloud services like Google Photos, iCloud or Mi Cloud, and let's look at each option in detail.

4.1. Google Photos (recommended method)

Google Photos allows you to upload an unlimited number of photos and videos in compressed quality (up to 16 MP for photos and photos). 1080p for video) or in original quality (due to space in Google Drive).

How to move:

1. Install Google Photos on your iPhone from the App Store.
2. Sign up under your Google Account.
3. Enable autoboot in the application settings.
4. Wait until the download is complete (may take several hours for large libraries).
5. On Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, install Google Photos and log in to the same account.
6. Download the files to your device (or leave them in the cloud to save space).

4.2. iCloud (if files are already downloaded)

If you’ve used iCloud Photos, you can download files to your computer and then transfer them to Xiaomi:

1. Go to iCloud.com from your computer and log in to your account.
2. Open the Photos section and select the necessary files.
3. Click on the download icon (cloud with a down arrow).
4. Connect Xiaomi to your computer and copy files to your folder DCIM or Pictures.

Mi Cloud (limited support)

Xiaomi offers its own cloud service, Mi Cloud, but it doesn't have an official iOS app, but you can use the web version:

1. Upload files from your iPhone to your computer (via iTunes, iCloud or AirDrop).
2. Go to i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
3. Upload files to Mi Cloud.
4. On Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 files are automatically synced (if the option is enabled in Settings). → Mi Account → Mi Cloud).

⚠️ Note: If you use Google Photos in Original Quality mode, please note that space on Google Drive is limited. If you exceed the limit, downloading new files will stop. Check the free space at drive.google.com.

5. Method 4: Wireless transfer via computer (for large volumes)

If you have tens of gigabytes of data (e.g. video in the video) 4K Or a large music library, wireless methods can be too slow, and in this case, it's more reliable to use a wired connection through a computer.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows or macOS.
• 🔌 Lightning cables→USB (for iPhones and USB-C→USB (For the Redmi Note 10).
• 📂 Enough free space on the hard disk (preferably 1.5-2 times more than the amount of data transferred).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect your iPhone to your computer and unlock it. In the window that appears, select Trust this computer.
2. On Windows: Open This Computer and Find the Apple iPhone Device. Go to the Internal Storage folder → DCIM (You can copy the files to your computer.

macOS

• Open the Photo Program (if you need to transfer media files) or Finder (to access the file system).
• Export files to the folder on the Mac.
• Connect Xiaomi Redmi Note 10 to your computer. In the phone settings, enable File Transfer (MTP) plug-in.
• Copy files from your computer into folders DCIM (Photo/video, Music (music) or Downloads (other files) on Xiaomi.

Advantages of this method:

• ✅ Maximum speed (up to 40-60 MB / s when used) USB 3.0).
• ✅ There are no limits on the volume (except for free disk space).
• ✅ Only the necessary files can be selectively copied.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Computer required (cannot be made directly between phones).
• ❌ Applications and their data are not portable.
• ❌ You need to manually sort files by folder.

Method 5: Transfer of messages, notes and other data

Communications (SMS/iMessage), Notes, call histories and Wi-Fi passwords are the most difficult data to transfer when you change platforms.

6.1. Communications (SMS/iMessage)

Message portability is only possible through the side of the program, as neither Apple nor Xiaomi provide built-in tools for this, and one reliable way is to use iMazing (paid) or Backuptrans:

1. Install the program on your computer and connect your iPhone.
2. Export messages to.csv or.xml format.
3. Import them to Xiaomi through the same program or manually (e.g., through Google Drive).

Notes (Apple Notes) → Google Keep or Mi Notes)

Notes from Apple Notes are not synced directly with Xiaomi.

1. Open the note on your iPhone and click Share → Seal.
2. Make a gesture to "spread your fingers" in the preview - it will open PDF-note-book.
3. Save it to Files or send it to the post office.
4. On Xiaomi, open a file and copy the text to Google Keep or Mi Notes.

6.3 Wi-Fi call history and passwords

This data cannot be transferred by standard means, but there are alternatives:

• 📞 Call history: Export it via iTunes (backup) and use programs like iExplorer to extract logs. Xiaomi doesn't import history, but you can save it as a file.
• 🔑 Wi-Fi Passwords: On iPhone, you can view them in Settings → Wi-Fi → [Click on i next to the network. rewrite them manually or take a picture.

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To carry messages and notes, you will need to use third-party programs or manual methods, and neither Apple nor Xiaomi have built-in tools for this.

7.What to do after the transfer: setting up Xiaomi Redmi Note 10

Once the data is transferred, you need to set up the new smartphone correctly so that everything works correctly.

• 🔄 Update all apps on Google Play (many of them may have updates to add to your app). MIUI).
• 📱 Set up the display of contacts: Go to Contacts → Settings → Display contacts and select Google (if synced through your account).
• 🎵 Transfer music to player: If you have copied files manually, open the Music app and update the library in the settings.
• 📸 Open the Gallery and wait for the indexing of new files (can take 5-10 minutes).
• 🔒 Set up lock: It is recommended to use a fingerprint or face unlock (Settings) → Screen lock and password).

It is also important to optimize the battery after the transfer:

• Go to Settings. → Battery and productivity → Battery mode and select Balanced.
• Turn off auto-run of unnecessary applications in Settings → Apps → Auto-run.
• Enable Adaptive Charging in Settings → Battery and productivity → Battery settings to extend battery life.

⚠️ Note: If photos in the Xiaomi Gallery are displayed incorrectly after transfer (for example, there are no previews), try clearing the app cache: Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache.

8. Frequent mistakes and how to avoid them

When migrating data from an iPhone to a Xiaomi Redmi Note 10, users often face typical problems, and here are the most common ones and ways to solve them:

Another common mistake is to lose data when resetting your settings. If you decide to make a hard reset on Xiaomi after the transfer, make sure that:

• 🔹 All files are already backed up to internal memory (not just the cloud).
• 🔹 You have disabled the factory protection (Settings) → Google → Delete your account if you plan to sell your old phone.
• 🔹 Backed up new data on Xiaomi (Settings) → Additionally. → Backup and reset).

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If after transferring to Xiaomi, the sound in the videos recorded on the iPhone disappeared, install the application MX Player and select the software decoder in playback settings.

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