How to transfer data from Google account to Xiaomi smartphone: all ways

Moving to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always exciting, but transferring data from a Google account can seem like a daunting task. Many users fear losing important contacts, photos or notes when changing devices. MIUI It is well-developed and there are several reliable ways to transfer data, from automatic synchronization to manual export.

In this article, we will analyze all the current methods of transferring information from Google Account to Xiaomi, Redmi or smartphones. POCO, including models 2023–2026 You'll learn how to save contacts, calendars, photos from Google Photos, documents from Google Drive, and mail and notes. MIUI 14/15 Possible problems with synchronization.

Important: If you use a Google Account (e.g., through Google Workspace), some features may be limited to the administrator, in which case additional settings will be required.

Preparation for data transfer: what to do before the start

Before you start the transfer, make sure your Google account is fully synced to the cloud, ensuring that all data is available for export.

• 📱 Update. MIUI to the latest version: go to Settings → The phone. → System Update: Older versions of firmware may not support new sync protocols with Google.

If you're transferring data from an Android device to Xiaomi, you can use the built-in Mi Mover tool (available on most models), but it only works when you first turn on a new phone, and if the phone is already configured, you'll have to use other methods.

⚠️ Note: If you are using two-factor authentication (2FA) in a Google account, prepare backup codes or a device for confirmation. When transferring some data (e.g. mail), you may need to re-enter the code.

2.Moving your contacts with Google to Xiaomi

Contacts are the most critical information you can't lose, and fortunately, it only takes a few minutes to transfer them from Google Contacts to Xiaomi.

Method 1: Sync through a Google account

This is the simplest method that does not require additional actions:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Synchronization.
2. Click Add Add Account → Google and log in.
3. Turn on the switch next to Contacts.
4. Wait until the synchronization is complete (it can take up to 5-10 minutes depending on the number of contacts).

After that, all contacts will appear in the standard Contacts app (com.android.contacts).If they do not appear, check if they are hidden in the display settings (in the Contacts app, click on three dots). → Display contacts → Choose your Google account).

Method 2: Export and import via file VCF

If sync is not working (for example, due to limitations of the corporate account), you can export contacts to the.vcf file:

1. On your computer, open contacts.google.com.
2. Select the necessary contacts (or press Ctrl)+A to pick all the things).
3. Press three points. → Exports → Google CSV (or vCard for.vcf format).
4. Save the file to your computer, then transfer it to Xiaomi (for example, via Google Drive or cable). USB).
5. On your smartphone, open the.vcf file – the system will automatically prompt you to import contacts.

⚠️ Note: When importing.vcf, duplicate contacts are not automatically deleted. To avoid chaos, make a backup of current contacts in Settings before importing. → System system → Backup → Local backups.

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3. Portability of photos and videos from Google Photos

Google Photos is one of the most popular cloud storage for media files, and you can transfer photos to Xiaomi in several ways, depending on the amount of data and Internet speed.

Method 1: Automatic download through the Google Photos app

If you want photos to automatically appear in the Xiaomi Gallery, follow these steps:

1. Install the Google Photos app from the Play Market (unless preinstalled).
2. Open the application and log in to your account.
3. Go to Settings → Backup and Sync and turn on the option.
4. Choose the quality of the download (Original or High).
5. Wait until sync is complete. All photos will be available in the Google Photos folder in the standard Gallery.

Please note: if you choose High Quality, the photos will be compressed to 16 MP resolution and the videos will be compressed to 16MP resolution. 1080p. Choose Original to maintain original quality, but it will take up more space in the cloud.

Method 2: Manual uploading via Google Takeout

If you need to download all photos at once (for example, to transfer to a memory card), use Google Takeout:

1. Go to takeout.google.com.
2. Select Google Photos (uncheck the boxes from other services).
3. Click Next and select the archive format (.zip or.tgz) and the maximum file size (recommended 2 GB for easy download).
4. Click Create Export and wait for the alert (can take anywhere from a few minutes to hours).
5. Download the archive to your computer, then transfer it to Xiaomi via USB cloud.

Important: Google Takeout creates archives with original metadata (date of shooting, geotagged) that will be saved when imported into the Xiaomi Gallery, especially if you sort photos by date or location.

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If you have a slow Internet connection but need to transfer photos quickly, use the Offline mode in Google Photos: open the desired albums, click on three dots. → Make it available offline, and then you can copy the files directly from the phone. USB.

4. Transfer files and documents from Google Drive

Google Drive is often used to store documents, tables, presentations and other files, and you can transfer them to Xiaomi either through synchronization or manually.

Method 1: Install Google Drive and access files

The easiest way is to install the official Google Drive app:

1. Download Google Drive from the Play Market.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Find the files you want and click on the three dots next to them.
4. Select Download – files will be saved in the Download folder.
5. For permanent access, enable offline access to important files.

If you need to work with Google documents Docs/Sheets/Slides, Install the appropriate applications (Documents, Tables, Presentations) that will allow you to edit files directly on your smartphone.

Method 2: Sync through Google Files

Google Files app (com.google.android.apps.nbu.files) can integrate with Google Drive and other clouds:

1. Install Google Files from the Play Market.
2. Open the app and go to the Cloud tab.
3. Connect your Google Drive.
4. Select the desired files and click Save on the device.

To automatically sync folders (for example, Downloads or Documents), you can use the Autosync for Google Drive application (paid, but with a trial period).

⚠️ Note: When downloading large files (>1 GB) on the mobile Internet, monitor traffic consumption. MIUI You can include a warning about exceeding the limit: Settings → SIM-maps and mobile networks → Traffic consumption warning.

5. Postal, calendar and notes transfer

Mail, calendar events and notes are also linked to a Google account, and they are usually easy to move. MIUI.

Gmail mail

To receive emails on Xiaomi:

1. Install the Gmail app from the Play Market.
2. Log in to your account.
3. Enable notifications: Settings → Notifications → Gmail.

If you prefer the standard Mail app from Xiaomi, add a Gmail account through Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Add an account → IMAP. Use the following parameters:

Incoming mail server: imap.gmail.com (port 993, SSL/TLS)


Outbound mail server: smtp.gmail.com (port 465, SSL/TLS)

Google Calendar

To synchronize the calendar:

1. Install Google Calendar or use the standard Calendar app from MIUI.
2. Add your Google account to Settings → Accounts and synchronization.
3. Turn on calendar sync.

If events don’t show up, check if they’re hidden in calendar settings (open the app). → press three points → Settings → Calendar management).

Google Keep Notes

Google Keep is not fully integrated with Google MIUI, But notes can be moved:

1. Install Google Keep on Xiaomi.
2. Sign in – all notes are synchronized automatically.
3. To export to other formats (e.g..txt or.docx), use the web version of keep.google.com.

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If you use a Google Workspace corporate account, the administrator may restrict sync on new devices, in which case request access or use manual data export.

6. data transfer via Mi Mover (only when first enabled)

Mi Mover is Xiaomi’s proprietary tool for quickly transferring data from one device to another.It only works when you first turn on a new smartphone, so it’s important not to miss this step.

To take advantage of the Mi Mover:

1. Turn on the new Xiaomi and follow the instructions before the Data Transfer stage.
2. Select Transfer from Android.
3. On your old phone, install the Mi Mover app from the Play Market.
4. Open Mi Mover on your old phone and select I sender.
5. On the new phone, select I Receiver and scan QR-code.
6. Confirm the connection on both devices.
7. Select data to transfer (contacts, messages, photos, apps, etc.) and click Transfer.

Mi Mover supports the transfer of the following types of data:

• 📞 Contacts (including call history)
• 📸 Photographs and videos
• 💬 Communications (SMS and MMS)
• 🎵 Music and audio files
• 📁 Documents
• 📱 Installed applications (without data, only APK)

⚠️ Note: Mi Mover does not transfer data from some applications (such as WhatsApp or Telegram), they will require separate backup, and porting from iPhone is not supported - you need to use Move to iOS in the opposite direction.

• Both phones are connected to the same Wi-Fi network (or turn on the Access Point on the old phone).
• On the old phone, data transfer over Wi-Fi Direct is allowed.
• Turn it off. VPN Firewalls that can block the connection.

7. Alternative methods: third-party applications

If standard methods do not work (for example, due to limitations of the corporate account), you can use third-party applications.

Application of CLONEit

CLONEit is one of the most popular applications for data transfer between Android devices.

• 📞 Contacts, messages, call history
• 📸 Photographs, videos, music
• 📁 Documents and APK-file
• 🎮 Data from some games (for example, Clash of Clans)

How to use:

1. Install CLONEit on both devices.
2. On the old phone, select the sender, on the new one, the receiver.
3. Connect via Wi-Fi Direct or QR-code.
4. Select data for transfer and confirm the transfer.

Send Anywhere appendix

Send Anywhere is convenient for transferring large files (such as WhatsApp backups):

1. Install the app on both devices.
2. On the old phone, select files and click Send.
3. Create a 6-digit code or QR-code.
4. On the new phone, enter the code or scan the QR.

The advantage of Send Anywhere is that there are no restrictions on the size of files (unlike mail or instant messengers).

Backup via Titanium Backup (for root)

If your old phone has root access, you can back up all apps and data using Titanium Backup:

1. Install Titanium Backup on your old device.
2. Make a backup of all applications and system data.
3. Transfer the backup file to Xiaomi.
4. Install Titanium Backup on your new phone and recover the data.

⚠️ Note: Using Titanium Backup requires an unlocked bootloader and root rights on both devices.Incorrect recovery of system data can lead to a bootloop ( looped restart) of the phone.

8. Frequent problems and their solutions

When you transfer data from your Google account to Xiaomi, you may experience errors, and let’s look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Contacts are not synchronized

If the contact does not appear in the phone book:

• 🔄 Check if synchronization is included in Settings → Accounts and synchronization → Google → Contacts.
• 📱 Make sure that the Contacts app selects the correct account to display.
• 🔧 Clear the app cache Contacts: Settings → Annexes → Application management → Contacts → Clear the cache.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and wait for the sync to re-sync.

Problem 2: Photos are not uploaded in Google

If the photos are not synchronized:

• 📡 Check your internet connection (preferably Wi-Fi).
• 🔋 Make sure that Google Photos Settings enable Backup and Sync.
• 📱 Free up space on the device: if Xiaomi has less than 10% of free space, sync may be suspended.
• 🔄 Update the Google Photos app to the latest version.

Problem 3: Google Account Authentication Error

If an error occurs when adding an account:

• 🔑 Make sure you enter the correct password (pay attention to the register).
• 📱 Check date and time on your phone: Incorrect settings can block authentication.
• 🔧 If used 2FA, Enter the code from Google Authenticator or SMS.
• 🔄 Restart your phone and try again.
• 🌐 If nothing helps, try adding an account via the web version: open myaccount.google.com in your browser and log in.

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If you encounter an error called “Can’t sync your account,” try removing your Google account from your settings and adding it again, which sometimes helps to reset temporary sync failures.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions