How to transfer data from Honor to Xiaomi 11T: 5 proven ways

Moving from Honor to Xiaomi 11T is not just a brand change, but also a migration of all personal data: contacts, photos, messages and even app settings. Many users fear that when you migrate, information will be lost or structured incorrectly, especially if you are moving between the ecosystems of Huawei/Honor and MIUI. However, the process can be made as smooth as possible if you prepare in advance and choose the best method.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to transfer data, from classic cable use to cloud services and specialized applications, and pay special attention to the nuances that arise when you switch from Honor (with Magic UI or EMUI firmware) to Xiaomi 11T (with MIUI 12.5+).

Before you start, check two key points: free space on the Xiaomi 11T (at least 10-15 GB for a full migration) and battery charge of both devices (at least 50%).

1. Preparation of devices before data perenosom

The first step is to prepare both smartphones. Honor needs to check the firmware version (current versions of Magic UI 4.0+ or EMUI 10+ support most portable methods without errors). On Xiaomi 11T, it is important to update MIUI to the latest version through Settings → About Phone → System Update.

Also, perform the following actions:

• 🔋 Charge both phones to 70% or connect to a power source during transfer.
• 📁 Make room for Xiaomi 11T: delete unnecessary files or transfer them to a memory card (if supported).
• 🔒 Make sure that the screen lock is disabled on Honor (or remember the password – it may be required to confirm the transfer).
• 🌐 Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network (for wireless methods).

If you use a Google account on Honor, sync your data in advance: go to Settings → Accounts → Google and enable sync for Contacts, Calendar and Photos (via Google Photos) to create a backup that can then be restored to Xiaomi 11T.

2. data transfer via cable (the most reliable way)

Using a USB cable (preferably original or certified) is the fastest and most stable method, as it eliminates data loss due to unstable Wi-Fi or cloud service limitations. Xiaomi 11T will suit a cable with a USB-C connector at both ends (or an adapter if Honor has a microUSB connector).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect both phones to the cable. On Xiaomi 11T, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. On Honor, tap the USB option in the notification panel to transfer files.
3. On Xiaomi 11T, open the Mi Mover app (pre-installed in MIUI). If it's not, download it from Google Play.
4. Select I receive data on Xiaomi and I send data to Honor (if using Huawei Phone Clone).
5. Scanner. QR-Xiaomi code 11T Reads the code from the Honor screen (or enter) PIN-manually).
6. Select data types to transfer: contacts, messages, photos, videos, applications (not all applications can be migrated due to ecosystem differences).
7. Confirm the transfer and wait for the completion (time depends on the amount of data).

⚠️ Note: If Honor is working on EMUI 9.0 or older, Mi Mover may not recognize the device, in which case use an alternative application called ShareMe (formerly Mi Drop), which supports cross-platform transmission.

Check the integrity of the cable (no damage)

Enable USB debugging on Honor (Settings → Developers)

Turn off the screen lock on both devices

Close the background applications (especially messengers)

Connect to charging (for long-term transmission)-->

3. Wireless transfer over Wi-Fi (without cable)

If you don’t have a cable, you can transfer data over Wi-Fi using ShareMe (from Xiaomi) or Huawei Phone Clone applications, a method that is convenient but requires a stable connection and can take longer for larger volumes (for example, 4K video files).

Instructions for ShareMe:

1. Install ShareMe on both devices from Google Play (or AppGallery for Honor).
2. On Xiaomi 11T, select Receive, on Honor, Send.
3. Scanner. QR-Honor code reads code from Xiaomi screen (or connect manually through device search).
4. Select files to transfer (you can mark the folders in their entirety, for example, DCIM for a photo).
5. Confirm sending. Transfer speed depends on the Wi-Fi standard (on Xiaomi 11T supports Wi-Fi 6, which speeds up the process).

⚠️ Note: When you transfer data via the Huawei Phone Clone, some data (such as notes or calendar events) may not be ported correctly due to different formats. EMUI and MIUI. Use additional synchronization via Google.

Advantages of the wireless method:

• 🔌 No cable is needed (convenient if lost or damaged).
• 📡 Large files are supported (up to 10 GB per session in ShareMe).
• 🔄 You can interrupt and resume transmission (unlike the cable method).

4.Move over cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud)

Cloud storage is a one-stop solution that works even if you don’t have physical access to both devices at the same time, but there are limitations to this method: Google Drive’s free tariff only provides 15GB, and it’s not suitable for porting apps.

How to transfer data via Google Drive:

1. On Honor, open Google Drive and click + → Download.
2. Select files (photos, videos, documents) or create an archive with contacts through Contacts → Export (save in.vcf format).
3. After downloading, log in to the same Google account on Xiaomi 11T.
4. Download files via Google Drive or import contacts through Contacts → Settings → Import.

The alternative is Mi Cloud (Xiaomi Cloud):

• 📱 Register your Mi Account on Xiaomi 11T.
• 🔗 On Honor, upload data to Mi Cloud via the web version (cloud.mi.com) or app (if available).
• 📥 Xiaomi. 11T Synchronize data through Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud.

⚠️ Note: When using Mi Cloud, keep in mind that photos in the original resolution take up space in the cloud. If you have a limited rate (for example, 5 GB), pre-compress files or use Google Photos with the option High Quality (unlimited storage for compressed photos).

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If you are porting photos and videos, use Google Photos with the “Original Quality” setting only for the most important files. The rest is uploaded in “High Quality” mode, which will save space in the cloud without noticeable loss of quality.

5. Transfer of applications and their data

Move it yourself. APK-Application files with Honor on Xiaomi 11T You can use a cable or a cloud, but their data (such as saving in games or setting up instant messengers) requires a separate approach. Most applications link data to an account (for example, WhatsApp to a phone number, Telegram to a cloud storage).

Methods of transferring data applications:

For transfer APK-files (if the app is not available on Google Play for your region):

1. On Honor, use the file manager to copy the APK from /data/app (root rights required) or use the APK Extractor app.
2. Move the APK to Xiaomi 11T via cable or cloud.
3. Install APK by allowing installation from unknown sources (Settings → Applications → Special Rights → Install Unknown Applications).

⚠️ Note: Some apps (such as Huawei AppGallery or Petal Maps) won’t work on Xiaomi 11T Because of the limitations of Google Mobile Services. Look for analogs on Google Play.

6. Transfer SMS, call history and notes

Standard methods (such as Mi Mover) do not always correctly transfer SMS and call history due to differences in the EMUI and MIUI databases.

Modes of transfer:

• 📱 SMS Backup & Restore: Creates a Backup SMS In.xml format on Honor, which can then be restored on Xiaomi 11T.
• 📞 Call Logs Backup & Restore: similarly saves call history.
• 📝 Google Keep or Mi Notes: export your notes to.txt or sync them through your Google account.

Instructions for SMS Backup & Restore:

1. Install the app on Honor and create a backup.
2. Copy the backup file (e.g., sms-20231015.xml) to Xiaomi 11T.
3. Install the same app on Xiaomi 11T and recover the data (Restore).

⚠️ Note: If you use Dual Apps on Honor, this data will not be automatically transferred. 11T through settings → Annexes → Dual Apps.

7. Post-transfer validation and optimization

After the data transfer is complete, perform the information integrity check and optimization of Xiaomi 11T:

What needs to be done:

• 🔍 Check Contacts: sort by group, remove duplicates (use the option to Combine and Fix in Google Contacts).
• 📷 Open the Gallery and make sure all photos and videos are displayed (sometimes folders) DCIM/Huawei You may not be able to see it immediately – restart the device).
• 🎵 Check the music: if files are transferred but not displayed in the player, update the media library through Settings → Annexes → Music. → Warehouse → Clear the data.
• 🔋 Optimize the battery: after transferring a large amount of data, go to Settings → Battery → Optimize and start the process.

If some data is not transferred:

• 🔄 Repeat the transfer for a specific file type (e.g., only Downloads).
• 🌐 Use alternative methods (e.g. for music – YouTube Music with track downloads).
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi (if Mi Mover is a problem) or Huawei (if Honor is the error).

⚠️ Warning: After the transfer, do not reset Honor to factory settings for 24 hours.Make sure all data is duplicated and available on Xiaomi 11T. This will prevent the loss of information if something goes wrong.

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After transferring the data, be sure to check the key functions: calls, SMS, Internet access and account synchronization, which will help identify problems early.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data transfer from Honor to Xiaomi 11T