How to Transfer Data from Meizu to Xiaomi Redmi Note: A Complete Guide to Comparing All Ways

The transition from the smartphone Meizu to Xiaomi Redmi Note is not only an update of hardware, but also the migration of personal data: contacts, photos, correspondence and settings. Many users have difficulty transferring information between devices of different brands, especially if they used proprietary solutions like Flyme. OS In this article, we will discuss all the current ways of data transfer, from official Xiaomi tools to universal solutions, and also tell you how to avoid typical errors that cause valuable files to be lost.

The Redmi Note (series 10, 11, 12 and newer models) is designed to support Mi Mover, which is designed to make migration easier. However, in practice, Meizu users often face compatibility issues. We tested 5 portability methods and found the most reliable one, which is shown in the comparison table below, and you will also learn how to transfer data without loss, even if the old phone has a broken screen or the sensor is not working.

If you've already tried to migrate files and you get an error like "Device not supported" or "Disabled to connect," don't rush to reset your settings. 90% of the time, the problem is solved by choosing an alternative method or pre-prepared both smartphones, starting with the simplest method, through your Google account.

1. Transfer through a Google account (the most universal way)

This method works on any Android device, regardless of brand, and requires no additional software. All data is synced through the Google cloud, but there are nuances: not all file types are automatically transferred, and the amount of free storage is limited to 15 GB.

What can be transferred via Google:

• 📇 Contacts (in full, including groups and notes)
• 📅 Calendar (events, reminders, tasks)
• 📧 Gmail emails and email settings
• 📱 System settings (Wi-Fi networks, wallpaper, language preferences)
• 🎮 Data from some games (if you support Google Play Games)

What's NOT tolerable:

• 🚫 Photos and videos (only if uploaded to Google Photos in advance)
• 🚫 Communications SMS/MMS (You need a separate backup)
• 🚫 Call logs
• 🚫 Installed applications (list only for quick installation)

Step-by-step:

1. On Meizu, open Settings → Accounts. → Google and make sure that sync is enabled for all the right categories.
2. Go to Settings. → System system → Backup and click Create Backup Now.
3. On Redmi Note, select Copy Data when you first turn on → From the cloud → Google and log in to the same account.
4. Select a backup with Meizu (by creation date) and wait for the recovery to be completed.

⚠️ Note: If Meizu used an informal launcher or firmware, the sync of contacts may not work properly. Before transfer, check if contacts are displayed in the web version of Google Contacts.

2.Use of Mi Mover (official solution from Xiaomi)

Mi Mover is a proprietary utility from Xiaomi for transferring data from other Android devices. It should automatically identify Meizu as the source, but in practice, errors often occur due to differences in firmware. 10/11/12 newer.

Advantages of Mi Mover:

• 🔄 Transfer of almost all types of data: contacts, SMS, Photos, videos, music, documents, call logs.
• 📲 Support for direct Wi-Fi connection (no cable or computer required).
• 🛠️ Restore installed apps (if available on Google Play).

Disadvantages:

• ⚠️ Often not seeing Meizu devices on older versions of Flyme OS (8.0).
• ⚠️ It can freeze when transferring large amounts of data (more than 20 GB).
• ⚠️ Cannot tolerate settings of some applications (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram).

How to use Mi Mover:

Charge both phones at least 50 times%|Install Mi Mover on Meizu (download) APK APKPure)|Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi network|Turn it off. VPN firewalls|Free up space on Redmi Note (at least 10% free space required)

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1. On Redmi Note, open Settings → The phone. → Mi Mover (or find the app in the menu).
2. Select I am a new user → Android.
3. On Meizu, run Mi Mover, select Send Data and scan. QR-Redmi Note screen code.
4. Select data types to transfer and confirm the start of the process.

If Mi Mover doesn’t see Meizu, try it:

• 🔌 Connecting phones through cable OTG (need an adapter USB-C → MicroUSB for the old Meizu).
• 📶 Switch to a mobile hotspot (sometimes helps with Wi-Fi issues).
• 🔄 Restart both devices and try again.

3. Transfer via OTG cable or adapter

If wireless methods don't work, the most reliable way is to connect directly through a cable.

• 🔌 adapter OTG (USB-C → USB-C or USB-C → MicroUSB, depending on the Meizu model).
• 📱 File Manager (e.g. Mi File Manager or Solid Explorer).

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Maximum speed (up to 480 Mbit / s at USB 3.0).
• 📁 Transfer any files, including hidden folders.
• 🔒 No risk of data loss due to communication breakdown.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect the adapter. OTG Redmi Note.
2. Connect Meizu to the adapter cable (MicroUSB/USB-C).
3. On Redmi Note, open the file manager and select the connected device (Meizu will appear as a removable drive).
4. Copy the right folders: /storage/emulated/0/DCIM — photo. /storage/emulated/0/Downloads — load. /storage/emulated/0/WhatsApp/Media — WhatsApp media.

⚠️ Warning: Don’t copy the entire Android folder, which can lead to conflicts in these applications, it is better to transfer only user files (music, documents) and then install the applications again through Google Play.

For transfer SMS Call logs and use separate applications:

• 📱 SMS Backup & Restore (Saves Messages in the Reservations) XML).
• 📞 Call Logs Backup & Restore.

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If the adapter OTG You can use the memory card as a stash, copy the data from Meizu to a microSD, paste it into a Redmi Note, and transfer the files.

4. Cloud services: Google Photos, Yandex Drive, Mail.ru Cloud

If you have slow Internet or little space on your devices, cloud services are a good alternative, and we tested three popular solutions and compared them in speed and reliability:

How to transfer data via Google Photos:

1. On Meizu, install the Google Photos app and log in to your account.
2. In the settings, enable Backup and Synchronization.
3. Wait for the download to complete (you can speed up by connecting to 5 GHz Wi-Fi).
4. On Redmi Note, install Google Photos, log in to the same account and wait for sync.

For transfer of contacts in format VCF:

1. On Meizu, export contacts: Contacts → Settings → Exports/imports → Export to device.
2. Send the.vcf file to your post office or Telegram.
3. On Redmi Note, open the file and import contacts.

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Cloud services are the slowest, but most versatile way, and they're good if you don't have a cable. OTG Or Mi Mover doesn't work. Just check if there's enough free space for all the files!

5. Computer Transfer (for power users)

If you have a laptop or PC, you can copy data from Meizu to your computer and then to the Redmi Note, which takes longer, but guarantees 100% control over the processes.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Two. USB-cable (or one with splitting).
• 📂 File Manager (e.g. Total Commander or Finder on Mac).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Meizu to your computer in File Transfer mode (MTP).
2. Copy the desired folders (DCIM, Downloads, WhatsApp, etc.) to the hard drive.
3. Disable Meizu, connect Redmi Note and transfer files back.
4. For transfer SMS and call using programs: 📱 Droid Transfer (paid but with trial version). 📞 Moborobo (free but requires driver installation).

⚠️ Note: When connecting Redmi Note to your computer for the first time, you may need to unlock Debugging USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (Press 7 times, then return to Additional → For developers).

To port applications and their data (for example, saves in games) use:

• 🔄 Titanium Backup (requires root rights).
• 📦 App Backup & Restore (works without root, but does not store application data).

6. Transfer data from a broken Meizu (if the screen is not working)

If the Meizu screen crashes or doesn’t respond to touches, but the phone turns on, there are three ways to save data:

Method 1: Connecting to the TV on the HDMI

• 📺 Buy an adapter. USB-C → HDMI (or microUSB → HDMI old-model).
• 🔌 Connect Meizu to the TV and control with the mouse OTG-adapter.
• 📁 Copy files to a flash drive or to the cloud.

Method 2: Controlling through ADB (for advanced users)

1. Install Android SDK Platform-Tools on your computer.
2. Connect Meizu to your PC and execute the commands: Adb devices adb pull /sdcard/DCIM C:\Meizu_Backup\Photos
3. Repeat for other folders (Downloads, WhatsApp, etc.).

Method 3: Removing the memory card

• 🔧 If Meizu has a microSD slot, remove the card and paste it into the Redmi Note.
• 📱 If you don't have data on the map, but the phone is turning on, try connecting it to your computer in blind mode: Remember the sequence of gestures to unlock. Connect to your PC and try unlocking the screen from memory. If you can, copy the data.

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If Meizu doesn’t turn on at all, but you’ve previously backed up your data via Flyme Cloud, try recovering data on another Meizu device (from friends or a service center) and then migrating it to Redmi Note.

Comparison of all methods: which one to choose?

We tested all ways to transfer data from Meizu to Redmi Note 11 (64 GB of memory) and made a rating for reliability and speed:

Critical nuance: if Meizu used data encryption (Flyme Encryption), transfer via cable or ADB In this case, the only option is to unlock the device and disable the encryption before copying.

Recommendations for the choice of method:

• 🔹 If you need to move everything fast → use the cable OTG.
• 🔹 If only the contact and SMS → Mi Mover or Google Account.
• 🔹 If Meizu doesn't turn on → ADB or HDMI-adapter.
• 🔹 If there's not enough room for the Redmi Note → Cloud services (with pre-cleaning).

⚠️ Important: The backup file should be called msgstore.db.crypt14 (Rename if you need to).