How to transfer data from Xiaomi to Poco X3 Pro: 5 proven ways

Introduction: Why porting data to Poco X3 Pro requires a special approach

Moving from one Xiaomi smartphone to another — like the Redmi Note 9 or Mi 10T to the Poco X3 Pro — seems like a simple task. However, even within the same ecosystem, there are nuances that can turn the process into a headache. The main problem is that the Poco X3 Pro runs on custom MIUI for POCO firmware, which differs from standard MIUI in optimizations and limitations. This means that some standard portability methods (such as through Mi Account) may not work properly or require additional steps.

In this article, we will discuss 5 current ways to transfer data – from the official Mi Mover tool to manual copying via PC – taking into account the features of the Poco X3 Pro. Particular attention will be paid to porting applications without losing data (which is critical for games and messengers) and bypassing typical errors such as “insufficient space” or “incompatibility of MIUI versions.” If you move from Android 10 to Android 11/12, some methods will require preliminary preparation – we will also talk about this.

Before you start, check:

• 🔋 Charge of both smartphones (minimum 50% – transfer can take up to 1 hour).
• 📶 A stable Internet connection (for cloud-based methods) or OTG-cable (for direct transfer).
• 📂 Free space on Poco X3 Pro (data taken up by the 10-15% more when transferred).

Method 1: Mi Mover is the official tool of Xiaomi

Mi Mover is a built-in application for data transfer between Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO devices. It supports contact, message, photo, video, music and even some system settings. However, there are two pitfalls on the Poco X3 Pro:

1. The application may not be in the default list (it must be installed from the Mi App Store).
2. When migrating from devices to Android 10 and below, sync errors are possible due to differences in MIUI versions.

Step-by-step:

1. On both smartphones, open Settings → About Phone → Mi Mover (if not, download from the Mi App Store).
2. On the old phone, select “I give” and on the Poco X3 Pro, “I accept.”
3. Scanner. QR-Scan the code from the old one on the new device (will appear after selecting the option).
4. Select data types for transfer (we recommend that you uncheck the "Applications" - they will be transferred without data).
5. Confirm the transfer and wait until the connection is completed (do not interrupt the connection!).

Install Mi Mover on both devices|Shut down. VPN firewalls|Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network|Close background applications (especially messengers)|Check the free space on Poco X3 Pro (minimum 2 GB)-->

⚠️ Warning: If the Mi Mover is stuck in the Preparing data phase, try turning off Fast Charging in the battery settings. X3 Pro due to optimizing energy consumption.

Method 2: Transfer through Google Account (for contacts, calendar, and email)

If you only need to migrate contacts, calendar events, notes and email, the most reliable way is to sync through Google Account, which works independently of the MIUI version and smartphone model, but has a limitation: it does not tolerate media, messages or applications.

Instructions:

1. On your old smartphone, open Settings → Accounts → Google.
2. Make sure that sync is enabled for Contacts, Calendar and Gmail.
3. On Poco X3 Pro, add the same Google Account to Settings → Accounts.
4. Turn on sync and wait until it is completed (may take up to 10 minutes).

To transfer photos and videos via Google:

• 📸 Install Google Photos on your old smartphone.
• 🔄 Enable "Backup and Synchronization" in the application settings.
• 📲 On Poco. X3 Log in to the same account – photos will appear in the app automatically.

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If contacts are duplicated after sync, use the Contacts Optimizer app from Google Play, which automatically combines repeated entries, saving all numbers and emails.

⚠️ Note: If your old phone used Mi Account to back up contacts, export your contacts to Google before syncing with your contacts. VCF-file (Contacts) → Settings → Exports? This will prevent data conflict.

Method 3: Direct Transfer over OTG Cable (for large data volumes)

If you have tens of gigabytes of photos, videos or music, the quickest way is to connect your old smartphone to Poco. X3 Pro as well. USB-It's gonna take a storage device. OTG-cable (or Type-C adapter) → Type-C, if both phones are modern:

• ⚡ Transmission speed to 40 MB/s (against) 5-10 MB/s on Wi-Fi).
• 📁 Full control over the copied files (you can select only the desired folders).
• 🔒 No risk of loss of quality (important for the RAW-photo 4K).

How to transfer data:

1. Get Poco on. X3 Pro to the old smartphone through OTG-cable.
2. On your old phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
3. On Poco X3 Pro, open Explorer (or Files) – the old smartphone will appear as a removable disk.
4. Copy the right folders (DCIM, Download, Music, etc.) to internal memory or SD-mapping.

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 Applications and their data are not transferred (only media files and documents).
• 🔌 Quality cable is required – cheap cables can cause errors "USB-device not recognized".
• ⏳ For 64 GB of data will be required 20-30 minutes (depending on the speed of the cable).

Method 4: Transfer applications with data (for games and instant messengers)

The hardest part of switching to a new smartphone is migrating apps with their data, such as in games (Genshin Impact, PUBG Mobile or messaging apps (WhatsApp, Telegram) are important to save progress, chats and media files. Standard methods (like Mi Mover) are only portable. APK-files and data is lost:

For games:

• 🎮 Use the built-in account binding (Google Play Games, Facebook, Mi Account). For example, in Genshin Impact, link progress to email in game settings.
• 🖥️ For emulators (e.g. BlueStacks), copy the folder with the game data (Android/data) through OTG-cable.

For messengers:

• 💬 WhatsApp: Backup your Settings → chat → Backup, then restore on the new phone after installation.
• 📥 Telegram: data is stored in the cloud, just log in to your account. For local chats, copy the Telegram folder through the Telegram folder OTG.

For all applications (advanced method):

1. Install MyBackup Pro on both phones.
2. On your old smartphone, create a backup (Backup → Apps + Data).
3. Move the backup file to Poco X3 Pro (via OTG or cloud).
4. On the new phone, restore the data from the file.

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To transfer these applications, be sure to use specialized tools (such as MyBackup Pro or built-in messenger functions). APK-The files will cause loss of progress!

Method 5: Manual transfer over PC (for full control)

If you want to have complete control of the process or you have errors in other methods, manual computer transfer is the most reliable option.

• 💻 PC Windows/macOS.
• 🔌 Two. USB-cables (preferably original).
• 📂 Enough free space on the hard disk (temporary storage for data).

Instructions:

1. Connect your old smartphone to your PC in File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Copy all the necessary folders on the PC: DCIM (Photo/video) Download (downloads) Pictures (social media images) WhatsApp (backups of chats) Android/data (game-play)
3. Turn off your old phone and connect the Poco X3 Pro.
4. Move the copied folders to the appropriate directories on the new device.
5. For apps: Reinstall them from Google Play, then copy the data from the Android/data folder (root rights or ADB required).

⚠️ Note: When copying a folder Android/data Poco X3 Pro without root permissions, the data may not be restored. In this case, use Titanium Backup (requires an unlocked bootloader).

Typical errors and their solutions

Even when following instructions, users often encounter problems. TOP-5 Errors in transferring data to Poco X3 Pro and ways to correct them:

If neither method worked, try resetting the network settings on both devices (Settings). → SIM-maps and networks → Network resets.This often solves connection problems when migrating over Wi-Fi Direct or Mi Mover.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data portability to Poco X3 Pro