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

Why Data Transfers Between Brands Aren’t as Easy as It Seems

Transition from ASUS Xiaomi is not just a change of gadget, but a migration between two different ecosystems with unique chips and limitations. ASUS ZenFone or ROG Phone, then MIUI Xiaomi may seem too intrusive, but the problem isn't even the shell, it's how to save all your data, from WhatsApp emails to alarm clock settings.

In 2026, users have at least 5 working ways to transfer, but none of them is universal. ASUS, And moving through a Google Account can eat up a piece of media, and in this article, we'll look at each method with nuances, warnings, and life hacks that will save you hours of nerves.

We will pay special attention to data transfer from ASUS ZenFone 10 or ROG Phone 7 Xiaomi 14/13T — These models have specific limitations due to different hardware and Android versions. 6 or ROG Phone 3), Some steps may be different – we will tell you about this too.

Method 1: Mi Mover is Xiaomi’s official tool (but not without pitfalls)

Mi Mover is a proprietary application from Xiaomi for data migration from other Android devices. It is pre-installed on all new Xiaomi, Redmi and other smartphones. POCO, But here's the problem: not all models ASUS It's compatible with it. ROG Phone 6/7 Often faced with a connection error due to custom firmware.

To make the transfer go smoothly:

• 📱 Make sure you're on ASUS installed stock firmware (without root rights or custom Recovery).
• 🔌 Use the original cable USB-C — USB-C (Cheap Chinese analogues may not transmit data).
• 🔋 The charge of both phones should be at least 50% - at a discharge below 20%, the process will be interrupted.
• 📶 Turn off mobile internet and Wi-Fi on both devices (Mi Mover creates its own hotspot).

Step-by-step:

1. On Xiaomi, when you first turn on, select “Import data from another device" → "Android".
2. Nana ASUS Download Mi Mover from Google Play (if it’s not in your area, use it) VPN).
3. Connect your phones with a cable and follow the instructions on the screen. ASUS A request for permission to transfer data will appear – confirm.
4. Select data types to transfer (contacts, messages, photos, videos, applications). Applications will be transferred without data - for example, saving in games or settings of messengers will have to be restored separately.

Disable Bluetooth on both phones|Remove passwords/fingerprints from the lock screen|Close all background applications|Check the space available on Xiaomi (you need at least 20% of the data portable)

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If Mi Mover can't see yours ASUS:

• Try rebooting both phones.
• Turn it on. ASUS File Transfer mode (in the notification curtain when connecting the cable).
• If used ROG Phone, turn off Game Genie mode in settings.

Method 2: Transfer through Google Account (most reliable, but incomplete)

Google Account Sync is a classic that works on 99% of Android devices, plus the fact that data is stored in the cloud and can be restored even a month after you buy Xiaomi.

What is carried over Google:

• 📇 Contacts (if stored in a Google account, not in your phone’s memory).
• 📅 Calendar (events from Google Calendar).
• 📧 Mail (letters from Gmail).
• 📷 Photos and videos (if you have autoloaded in Google Photos).
• 🎮 Some app settings (e.g., game progression if they support Google Play Games).

What's NOT tolerable:

• 💬 Communications SMS/MMS (Unless you use third-party apps like SMS Backup & Restore).
• 📱 System settings (wallpaper, sound profiles, gestures).
• 🎵 Music and downloads (if not in Google Drive).
• 🔐 Wi-Fi passwords (they will have to be re-entered).

Instructions for transfer:

1. Nana ASUS Open the settings. → Accounts. → Google and make sure that sync is enabled for all the data you need.
2. On Xiaomi, when you first turn on, select “Recover Data” and log in to the same Google account.
3. Select a backup (usually the latest) and wait for the recovery to complete.

Mi Mover|Google Account|Cable OTG|Third-party applications (e.g. ShareIt)|I can't stand it, I'm setting it up again.

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If the data is not recovered:

• Check what's on. ASUS Autoloaded to Google Photos (settings) → backup).
• Make sure that Xiaomi has enough space to recover (e.g., photos from Google Photos in their original quality take up a lot of memory).
• Try to manually sync data: on Xiaomi go to Settings → Accounts. → Google → Sync and click "Sync Now".

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Method 3: Cable OTG + File Manager (for those who like to control the file)

If you don’t trust cloud services and want to manually choose which files to transfer, use a cable. OTG (adapter USB-C — USB-A) And it's a file manager. It's a portable method:

• 📸 Photos and videos in original quality (including folders) DCIM, Pictures, Downloads).
• 🎵 Music and podcasts.
• 📄 Documents (PDF, Word, Excel).
• 🎮 Preserve games (if you know where they are stored).

What you need:

• Cable OTG or adapter (e.g, USB-C to USB-A flash-drive).
• File Manager on both phones (we recommend Solid Explorer or FX File Explorer).
• flash drive or external SSD (if there is much data).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the flash drive to ASUS through OTG-cable.
2. Open the file manager and copy the folders you want to use to your flash drive: /storage/emulated/0/WhastApp/ (WhatsApp) /storage/emulated/0/Android/data/ (data) /storage/emulated/0/Download/ (load)
3. Turn off the flash drive. ASUS And connect to Xiaomi.
4. Copy files into internal memory or SD-card (if supported).

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Where to find important data on ASUS:

If Xiaomi doesn't see the flash drive:

• Check that OTG-The cable is good (try another one).
• Include in the settings Xiaomi option "Debugging by" USB" (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press → Additionally. → For developers).
• Format the flash drive into FAT32 exFAT (NTFS not always maintained).

Method 4: Third-party applications (ShareIt, Xender, Send Anywhere)

If you don't have a cable. OTG or Mi Mover refuses to work, you can use third-party applications to transfer files over Wi-Fi:

• 📲 ShareIt (fast but with advertising).
• ⚡ Xender (supports large files).
• 🌐 Send Anywhere (you can transfer data via web browser).
• 🔗 LocalSend (open source) without advertising).

How to transfer data via Send Anywhere (we recommend this option due to lack of advertising):

1. Install Send Anywhere on both phones.
2. Nana ASUS Select files to transfer and click "Send".
3. Select the transfer method: “No connection” (direct Wi-Fi) or “Through key” (enter 6-digit code on Xiaomi).
4. On Xiaomi, confirm receipt of files.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No need for cable or internet.
• ✅ Transmission speed to 10-20 MB/s (depends on the Wi-Fi module).
• ✅ You can selectively transfer files.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Applications are not portable (files only).
• ❌ Large volumes (for example, 50 GB photos) can be transmitted in hours.
• ❌ Some applications (e.g. ShareIt) collect user data.

1.Reboot both phones.

2. Turn on the plane mode and leave only Wi-Fi.

3. Use 5 GHz network instead of 2.4 GHz (if supported).

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Method 5: Transfer WhatsApp and other messengers (separate history)

Messaging is the most valuable thing on a phone, and transferring it requires special attention. WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber store data in encrypted databases that can’t be easily copied.

How to Move WhatsApp From WhatsApp ASUS Xiaomi:

1. Nana ASUS Open WhatsApp → ⋮ → Settings → chat → Backup and backup in Google Drive.
2. Install WhatsApp on Xiaomi and sign in to the same account.
3. When you offer to restore chats, confirm (make sure that Xiaomi has the same phone number and Google Account).

If the backup copy is not restored:

• Make sure that Xiaomi has enough space in Google Drive.
• Make sure that both phones have the same number.
• If the copy is old, create a new one. ASUS and try again.

For Viber:

• Make a backup copy of the ASUS: More. → Settings → Account. → Backup.
• Transfer the backup file (viber.bup) to Xiaomi.
• Install Viber on Xiaomi, log in to your account and recover the data from the file.

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What to do after the transfer: customizing Xiaomi for yourself

Data portability is only half the battle, and now you need to set up Xiaomi to work as conveniently as yours. ASUS. Here's what's worth doing first:

1. disable unnecessary MIUI functions:

• 🚫 Remove Advertising: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → Additionally. → Special facilities → Get the rights → Turn off "Advertising" and "Recommendations".
• 🔔 Disable notifications from system applications: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Systemic → Select unnecessary notifications (e.g. Mi Video, Mi Music) and disable notifications.

2.Tune gestures and navigation:

• If you are used to gestures on ASUS, Turn them on to Xiaomi: Settings → Display. → Full screen mode → select "Gesturals" MIUI" or "Android gestures".
• Turn off vibration when touching: Settings → Sound and vibration → Vibration on touch.

3. Move the network settings:

• Wi-Fi Passwords: Use the WiFi Password Viewer app ASUS, to export a list of networks, or manually rewrite passwords.
• APN For mobile Internet: if Xiaomi does not catch the network, check the settings APN In Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Access points (APN).

4. Optimize the battery:

• Turn off auto-run of unnecessary apps: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Auto-start.
• Enable "Adaptive Charging" (to save the battery): Settings → Battery → Battery settings.

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Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even if you do everything according to the instructions, you can have problems. Here are the most common mistakes and solutions.

1 Mi Mover can't see the phone ASUS

• 🔌 Check the cable – it should support data transfer (not all charging cables are suitable).
• 🔄 Reboot both phones and try again.
• 📱 Nana ASUS Turn on "Developer Mode" and activate "Debugging by USB".

2. Applications not to be transferred

• Mi Mover only carries the APK-files, but not application data. To keep your game progress or settings up, use Google Account or built-in app backup features.
• Some applications (such as banking) cannot be ported due to security limitations.

3. Photos and videos not recovered from Google Photos

• Make sure that Xiaomi has enough space to download the originals (not the compressed versions).
• In the settings of Google Photos on Xiaomi, turn on “High Quality” or “Original Quality” (depending on your tariff).

4. WhatsApp does not restore backup

• Make sure that Xiaomi has the same phone number and Google Account as you do on your phone. ASUS.
• If the copy is old, create a new one. ASUS and try again.
• Make sure that Xiaomi has enough space in Google Drive.

5. Xiaomi brakes after data transfer

• Give me a phone. 10-15 minutes of file indexing.
• Check if the background transfer processes are running (for example, Google Photos can sync in the background).
• Reboot your phone – this often solves the problem.

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FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions