How to Transfer Data from Xiaomi to Samsung Galaxy A52: A Complete Guide with Step-by-Step Instructions

Moving from Xiaomi to the Samsung Galaxy A52 is not just a brand change, but also a migration of all your data, from contacts and photos to your call history and app settings. Many users experience problems with this transfer: messages are lost, accounts are not synced, and some files refuse to be copied at all. In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to transfer data from standard Samsung Smart Switch tools to manual copying through the cloud and even using a PC.

The Galaxy A52 is powered by Samsung’s One UI (shell), which has its own nuances when importing data from devices to MIUI. For example, a standard transfer through a Google account may not keep SMS history or Wi-Fi settings. So we’ll go into detail on each method, point out their pros and cons, and give unique recommendations for data portability without loss — including the rare cases when Xiaomi blocks exports due to regional restrictions.

1. Preparation of telephones before data transfer

Before you start migrating, you need to take a few critical steps, and if you skip them, you risk losing some data or running into synchronization errors.

On Xiaomi:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Update: Older versions of firmware may contain bugs when exporting data.
• 📱 Make sure the device has enough charge (at least 50%) to transfer data over cable or Wi-Fi Direct consumes a lot of power.
• 🔒 Turn off Application Protection in Settings → Confidentiality → Special permissions, if it's enabled, could block access to files.

On the Samsung Galaxy A52:

• 📥 Download Samsung Smart Switch from the Galaxy Store (preferably) or Google Play.The third-party version may be outdated.
• 🗑️ Free up at least 5-10 GB of storage. Data transfer creates temporary files that take up extra space.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone before you start the process, which will clear the cache and reduce the risk of crashes.

⚠️ Note: If your Xiaomi is linked to a Mi Account from a Chinese region, some transfer methods (e.g., via Mi Mover) may not work.

Method 2: Transfer over Samsung Smart Switch (recommended)

Samsung Smart Switch is an official Samsung app that is optimized for transferring data from devices to Android (including Xiaomi).

• 📞 Contacts, call logs, SMS/MMS
• 📷 Photos, videos, music and documents
• 📱 System settings (Wi-Fi, wallpaper, sound profiles)
• 🎮 Some application data (such as WhatsApp if it is installed on both devices)

Step-by-step:

1. Install Smart Switch on both phones (with Galaxy Store for Samsung A52 and Google Play for Xiaomi).
2. On Xiaomi, open the app and select Send Data → Wireless or Cable.
3. On the Galaxy A52, select Get Data → Android.
4. Confirm the connection (with the wireless method, the phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network).
5. Select the data types to transfer and wait for the process to be completed.

The speed of the transfer depends on the amount of data:

⚠️ Warning: If the transfer is interrupted, do not turn off the cable or close the application. Wait 2-3 minutes - Smart Switch usually resumes the process automatically.

Install Smart Switch on both phones | Charge devices at least 50% | Connect to one Wi-Fi network (for wireless method) | Free up space on Samsung A52| Disconnect energy-saving mode-->

3. Method 2: Transfer through a Google account (for contacts, calendar, mail)

If you only need to move contacts, calendar events, notes and email, the easiest way is to sync through a Google account, which is not suitable for photos, videos or messages, but ensures that basic information is safe.

Instructions:

1. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Enable synchronization for Contacts, Calendar, Gmail and other necessary services.
3. Wait for the synchronization to complete (check in the top notification bar).
4. On the Samsung A52, add the same Google account to Settings → Accounts and Backups.
5. Turn on synchronization – the data will automatically be downloaded to the new device.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Fast (synchronization takes 1-2 minutes).
• 🔄 Automatic update – new contacts will be added to both devices.
• 📱 No need for additional applications.

Disadvantages:

• 🚫 I can't stand it. SMS, Photos, music or application settings.
• 🔒 If Xiaomi used a local Mi Account to store contacts, they must first be exported to Google.

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If contacts are duplicated after sync, use the Contacts Optimizer app (available on Google Play) to clean up duplicate entries.

Method 3: Transfer over cloud services (Google Drive, Mi Cloud, Dropbox)

Cloud storage is a universal way to transfer data, which works even if you don't have a cable or your phones aren't protocol compatible. We'll look at three options: Google Drive, Mi Cloud, and Dropbox.

4.1. Google Drive Transfer (for photos, videos, documents)

Google provides 15GB of free space, which is usually enough for multimedia and documents.

1. On Xiaomi, open Google Photos and enable Backup and Sync.
2. Wait for all photos and videos to be uploaded (check in the Library → Devices).
3. On the Samsung A52, log in to the same Google account and wait for sync.

4.2. Transfer over Mi Cloud (for notes, SMS, records)

Xiaomi’s Mi Cloud allows you to back up almost all of your data, including:

• 📝 Notes from Mi Notes
• 💬 SMS and MMS
• 📞 Log of calls
• 📁 System settings (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth)

Instructions:

1. On Xiaomi, go to Settings → Mi Account → Mi Cloud → Backup of your device.
2. Create a new backup (the process will take 10–30 minutes).
3. On the Samsung A52, open your browser and go to i.mi.com, log in.
4. Download the files you want (SMS can be exported in.xml format and then imported via SMS Backup & Restore).

⚠️ Note: Mi Cloud has a free storage limit of 5GB. If the backup weighs more, you will have to buy extra space or use another method.

5. Method 4: Manual transfer via computer (for large amounts of data)

If you have more than 50GB of data or want to migrate files selectively, the best option is to use a PC (Windows, Mac or Linux), which takes longer, but gives you complete control over the process.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with USB-port.
• 🔌 Two cables: USB-Type-C for Samsung A52 and USB-MicroUSB/Type-C For Xiaomi (depending on the model).
• 📂 Copyware (e.g., Total Commander or standard Windows Explorer).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your PC and enable File Transfer (MTP) mode (in the notification curtain).
2. Copy the right folders: DCIM — Photos and videos. Download - uploaded files. WhatsApp/Media — WhatsApp media. Android/data — Data from certain applications (e.g. games).

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Insert the copied files into the corresponding folders on the new phone.

Advantages of the method:

• 📊 Full control over the data transferred.
• 🔄 You can transfer files in parts (for example, today photos, tomorrow music).
• 🛡️ Minimum risk of data loss.

Disadvantages:

• ⏳ Longer than other methods (depending on speed) USB-port).
• 🔌 Requires a computer and cables.
• 📁 Not all application data can be transferred (e.g. game saves are sometimes encrypted).

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Manual transfer via PC is the only way to guarantee the structure of folders and metadata files (date of creation, photo tags, etc.).

6. Method 5: Transfer through third-party applications

If standard methods don't work (for example, because of firmware incompatibility), you can use specialized applications. We tested three of the most reliable ones:

Recommendations for use:

• 🔗 For both the Clone Phone and Xender, both phones must be connected to the same Wi-Fi network or use Hotspot.
• 📲 Send Anywhere can be used even without the Internet – just generate a 6-digit code on Xiaomi and enter it on Samsung. A52.
• 🚫 Avoid low-rated apps (less than 4.0) – they may contain malicious code.

7. Frequent problems and their solutions

Even when following the instructions, users often encounter errors, and we have compiled the TOP-5 problems and ways to solve them:

1. Smart Switch doesn't see Xiaomi over Wi-Fi. Solution: 🔄 Reboot both phones. 📶 Connect to a 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi network (5 GHz may not be supported). 🔌 Try cable transfer.
2. Not tolerated. SMS Or a call log: 📱 Use it. SMS Backup & Restore for export/import messages. 🔄 In Smart Switch on Xiaomi, enable permission to access SMS appliance.

The photos are moved but not displayed in the Samsung Gallery.

Decision:

• 🖼️ Move the files to the folder DCIM/Camera.
• 🔄 Restart your phone or update the gallery manually (pull down in the Gallery app).

⚠️ Note: If you are moving to Samsung A52 Some apps (such as Mi Fit or Xiaomi Community) are missing and need to be re-downloaded from Google Play, and their data (such as training history) is not automatically transferred, but must be restored via your Mi Account.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions