How to transfer data from ASUS to Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Why data transfer between Android devices of different brands requires a special approach

The transition from ASUS ZenFone or ROG Phone to Xiaomi smartphone (e.g. Redmi Note 13 or Xiaomi 14) is often accompanied by a problem of data migration. Despite the fact that both devices run on Android, manufacturers modify the system to suit their needs: ASUS uses the shell ZenUI, and Xiaomi – HyperOS (formerly MIUI).This means that standard tools like Google Account may not carry all settings, and proprietary utilities (e.g. Mi Mover) do not always recognize ASUS devices.

Closed backup formats add to the complexity of the backup formats: ASUS encrypts backups via ASUS Backup, and Xiaomi encrypts backups via Mi Cloud. Direct sharing between them is impossible without intermediaries. In addition, many users face limitations in cloud storage or slow Wi-Fi transfer speeds. In this article, we will look at all the current ways to transfer data in 2026, including little-known tricks to circumvent restrictions.

It is important to consider the Android version: new Xiaomi (for example, Xiaomi 14 Ultra) can be Android 14, while old ASUS models (like ZenFone 5) run Android 9 or lower.

Method 1: Transfer over Mi Mover (official solution from Xiaomi)

Mi Mover is a Xiaomi utility designed to migrate data from other Android devices, which supports transferring contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, apps, and even some settings. However, there are nuances: the utility does not always work correctly with ASUS devices due to the features of their firmware.

To use Mi Mover, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On Xiaomi go to Settings → The phone. → Data Transfer (Mi Mover).
• 🔄 Nana ASUS Download the Mi Mover app from Google Play (if it’s not in your area, use it). APK from the official Xiaomi website).
• 📶 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network or create an access point on Xiaomi.
• 🔗 Nana ASUS Select the role "Sender", on Xiaomi - "Receiver". Scan. QR-Xiaomi screen code.
• 📁 Select data types for transfer and confirm the transfer.

Make sure Xiaomi has enough free space | Charge of both devices > 50% | Disconnect VPN and firewalls |Use a stable Wi-Fi connection (not mobile internet)

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Limitations of the method:

• ⚠️ Wi-Fi passwords and some application settings (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) are not portable).
• ⚠️ Applications are portable without data (for example, saves in games or chats in messengers will have to be restored separately).
• ⚠️ In some models ASUS (for example, ROG Phone 3) Mi Mover can freeze during the scanning phase.

⚠️ Note: If the Mi Mover cannot see the device ASUS, Try to disable the Adaptive Battery in the settings ASUS (Settings → Battery. → Performance mode. This often solves the problem of detection.

Method 2: Use of Google Account (Universal Method)

Google Account Sync is the most reliable way to transfer basic data, but it has limitations, and it's suitable for contacts, calendars, Google Keep, photos (Google Photos) and some system settings, but it doesn't tolerate SMS, call logs, apps and their data.

Instructions:

1. On ASUS, go to Settings → Accounts → Google and make sure that sync is enabled for all the right categories (contacts, calendar, etc.).
2. Upload photos and videos to Google Photos (the app will automatically offer backup when you first start).
3. On Xiaomi, when you first turn on, select the “Restore from backup” option and log in to the same Google account.
4. Wait until the data is loaded (can take anywhere from 10 minutes to several hours depending on the volume).

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If you have a lot of photos, turn on the “Free Space” option in Google Photos (Settings → Free Space) before transferring them, which will delete local copies after uploading to the cloud, saving space on ASUS.

How to transfer something that Google Account does not support:

• 📩 SMS: Use it. SMS Backup & Restore (Saves Messages in the Reservations) XML Google Drive).
• 🎮 Game saves: For cloud-enabled games (such as Genshin Impact), link your account to a social network. For others, use Helium (requires root or PC).
• 🔑 Wi-Fi Passwords: Export them via WiFi Password Viewer (root required) or write them down manually.

Method 3: Direct transmission via cable (without PC)

If you don’t have a computer at hand, you can transfer data directly through the OTG-cable USB-C to USB-C. It works for large amounts of data (photos, videos, music) and works even without the Internet. But it can't handle applications or system settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Buy it. OTG-adapter (if on the ASUS plug-in USB-C, Xiaomi is called Micro-USB or vice versa).
2. Connect ASUS to Xiaomi via cable. On Xiaomi, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. Nana ASUS notice "USB-Connection. Select File Transfer.
4. On Xiaomi, open Files (or any file manager) and copy the folders you want (DCIM, Download, Music, etc.) to internal memory or SD-map.

⚠️ Attention: Some models ASUS (For example, ZenFone 8 blocks access to system folders through the MTP. In this case, use a file manager with root rights (for example, the root file manager, FX File Explorer or transfer data via PC.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Speed: 10 GB of data transfer takes ~15-20 minutes (vs. hours over Wi-Fi).
• 🔒 Security: Data does not pass through the cloud or third-party servers.
• 📁 Flexibility: Only the right folders can be selectively copied.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Applications and their data are not portable.
• ❌ Purchase required OTG-Adapter (if there is no suitable cable).
• ❌ On some firmware ASUS It may not be possible to display internal memory.

Method 4: Transfer over a computer (most reliable)

Using a PC or laptop is the most universal way, as it allows you to bypass the restrictions. MTP-This method is suitable for transferring any data, including application backups (if they support exporting).

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 Two. USB-cable (or one with a splitter).
• 📂 File Manager (e.g., Total Commander or Standard Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Connect ASUS to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Copy all the necessary folders (DCIM, Download, WhatsApp, etc.) to the hard drive of the computer.
3. Disable ASUS and connect Xiaomi, also selecting MTP mode.
4. Transfer the data to Xiaomi.
5. Use the application transfer APK Extractor (extracts) APK-file ASUS) And install them on Xiaomi manually.

Additional opportunities:

• 🔧 For transfer SMS Use Super Backup & Restore (saves data in the XML On PC, then restore to Xiaomi).
• 🎵 For music and playlists, iTunes (if you use it) or Poweramp (exports playlists to a file) are suitable).
• 📱 For a full backup (including system settings), use Titanium Backup (requires root rights).

Method 5: Cloud Services (for selective transfer)

If you only need to transfer certain types of data (like photos or documents), cloud services are the most convenient method, which does not require cables or PCs, but depends on the speed of the Internet and the amount of free storage.

The best services for transfer:

• 📷 Google Photos: Free 15GB (compressed quality) or paid for original resolution. Automatically sorts photos by date and person.
• ☁️ Google Drive: Suitable for documents, archives and application backups (e.g, SMS Backup & Restore is here to stay SMS).
• 📁 Mi Cloud: Xiaomi's proprietary (5GB) cloud is convenient for syncing contacts and notes, but does not support automatic porting from the user's home. ASUS.
• 🎵 Yandex.Disk or Mail.ru Cloud: 10–100 GB free of charge when registering. Suitable for temporary storage of large files.

How to move data through the cloud:

1. On ASUS, upload files to the selected service (for example, through the Google Photos or Yandex.Disk application).
2. On Xiaomi, log in to the same account and download files.
3. For automatic synchronization (such as contacts), enable the appropriate options in your account settings.

⚠️ Note: When you upload photos to Google Photos in Original Quality mode, they take up space in your cloud storage (15 GB per account). If space is not enough, turn on the option “High Quality” (unlimited storage, but compression up to 16 MP for photos).

What to do if the data is not transferred?

Sometimes the data transfer ends in an error or some files are lost, and these are common problems and solutions.

If nothing helps:

• 🛠️ Reset network settings on both devices (Settings) → System system → Reset → Resetting Wi-Fi, Mobile Network and Bluetooth).
• 📱 Update the firmware to ASUS Xiaomi up to the latest version.
• 🔄 Try another method (e.g. if Mi Mover doesn't work, use a cable) + PC).

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If you are transferring data from ASUS ROG Phone to Xiaomi, turn off the gameming mode (Armoury Crate) – it can block background processes, including file transfer.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data portability from ASUS to Xiaomi