How to transfer the calendar from Xiaomi phone to Samsung: all working ways

The shift from Xiaomi to Samsung often involves moving data from contacts to photos, but one of the most insidious elements is the calendar: events, birthday reminders, work meetings, and personal tasks are easily lost if you don’t know the nuances of migration between the MIUI and One UI ecosystems. The problem is compounded by the fact that both manufacturers use their own synchronization services (Mi Account and Samsung Account), which are incompatible with each other directly.

In this article, we will discuss 5 Proven methods of transferring the calendar – from standard (via Google Account) to advanced (export to.ics file or use of third-party applications like My Backup Pro). Why events can be duplicated, how to avoid sync failures through Outlook, and what to do if repeated reminders disappear after the transfer. 12, POCO X5) and Samsung (Galaxy series) S23, A54, Z Flip5 et al.) on Android-based 13/14.

Before you start, make sure that both devices have the latest updates, which minimizes the risk of errors. Also, back up your calendar on Xiaomi (we’ll talk about this in the first way). If you’re using an Exchange or Outlook 365 corporate account, skip the introductory part and immediately go to the sync section through Microsoft.

Method 1: Sync through Google Account (most reliable)

It’s a universal method that works on 90 percent of Android devices, including Xiaomi and Samsung, and its main advantage is automatic synchronization in the background, without the need for manual export/import, but there’s a caveat: if you haven’t used the Google Calendar on Xiaomi before, you’ll have to move the data there first.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

1. On Xiaomi's phone: 📱 Open the Calendar app (standard from the MIUI). 🔄 Slip on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Calendar management. 🔗 Select Add an Account → Google and log in (or select an existing account). ☑️ Turn on the slider Synchronize the calendar. ⏳ Wait for the synchronization to be completed (may take up to 10 minutes).

On the Samsung phone:

• 📱 Open the Samsung Calendar (or Google Calendar if you prefer it).
• 🔄 Go to Settings. → Calendar management.
• 🔗 Add the same Google Account you used on Xiaomi.
• ☑️ Activate calendar synchronization.

⚠️ Note: If not all events are displayed on Samsung after synchronization, check out the update:

• 📅 In the Google Calendar on Xiaomi, have several calendars been created (for example, "Personal", "Worker.
• 🔄 Google’s Samsung account settings include sync for all calendars.
• 🕒 Events older than 1 year may not have moved – check your archiving settings in Google Calendar.

Check the internet connection on both phones|Make sure that Xiaomi has calendar sync enabled with Google|Use the same Google account on both devices|Update the Google Calendar app to the latest version|Do a data backup on Xiaomi-->

Method 2: Export calendars through Mi Account (if you don’t use Google)

If you only stored events in Mi Account (a standard Xiaomi account), the transfer will require additional actions. Unfortunately, Samsung does not support direct synchronization with the Mi Cloud, so you will have to use a workaround - export data to the.ics file.

Follow the instructions:

1. Exports with Xiaomi: 🌐 Open your browser on your PC or phone and go to i.mi.com. 🔑 Sign up with your Mi Account. 📅 Select the Calendar section → press three points → Exports. 💾 Save the file with the.ics extension to your device or to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).

Imports to Samsung:

• 📱 Download the.ics file on Samsung (for example, via Google Drive or by mailing yourself a copy of the file).
• 📅 Open the Samsung Calendar → three-point → Settings → Calendar management → Imports/Exports.
• 📤 Choose Import and specify the path to the.ics file.
• 🔄 Wait for the import to be completed and check for events.

⚠️ Note: When importing.ics on Samsung:

• 🔁 Repeated events (e.g. birthdays) can be imported as single events. To correct this, open each such event after import and manually set the repetition.
• 🎨 The colors of event categories can be reset – they will have to be reconfigured.
• ⏰ Reminders (notifications) are sometimes confused - check them out in every event.

Method 3: Sync with Microsoft Outlook (for corporate users)

If you use Outlook or Exchange to work, moving your calendar through your Microsoft Account may be the best solution, and this method is also suitable if you already have Xiaomi synced with Outlook through the Microsoft Outlook app.

Algorithm of action:

1. Xiaomi: 📱 Install Microsoft Outlook from Google Play. 🔑 Add yours. Outlook/Exchange account. 🔄 In the application settings, enable calendar synchronization. ⏳ Wait for full synchronization (may take up to a few minutes) 30 minute).

On Samsung:

• 📱 Install Microsoft Outlook or use the built-in Samsung Calendar.
• 🔑 Add the same one. Outlook/Exchange account.
• 🔄 Enable calendar synchronization in account settings.

💡 Useful tip: If you duplicate events after syncing, check if you add the same Outlook account twice (for example, through the Samsung Calendar and the Outlook app itself.

Google Account |Mi Account (Xiaomi) |Microsoft Outlook/Exchange| Application Party (e.g. My Backup Pro) | Manual export/import of.ics-->

Method 4: Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard methods fail, for example, because of synchronization errors or corporate policies, third-party utilities will come to the rescue, and we tested three of the most reliable solutions:

• 📱 My Backup Pro is a paid app with calendar backup, supports cloud storage and local export.
• 🔄 Calendar Backup & Restore is a free utility for creating calendar backups in.ics format.
• 🌐 SyncGene is a service for synchronizing calendars between different platforms (including iCloud, Google, Outlook).

Let’s look at the example of My Backup Pro:

1. Xiaomi: 📱 Install My Backup Pro from Google Play. 🔄 Launch the application and select Backup → Calendar. 💾 Specify the location of the save (for example, Google Drive or internal memory). 🔑 Create a password for the archive (optional, but recommended).

On Samsung:

• 📱 Install My Backup Pro and copy the backup file.
• 🔄 Choose Restore. → Calendar and specify the path to the file.
• 🔑 Enter your password (if you have set it).
• ⏳ Wait for the recovery to be completed.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party applications:

• 🔒 Check the reviews and app rankings on Google Play – some utilities may contain ads or collect data.
• 📜 Read the permissions requested carefully if the application requires access to the SMS Calls to back up your calendar are suspicious.
• 💾 Backups are saved to a safe place (like Google Drive or Dropbox) and not just for internal storage.

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If events are not displayed correctly after transfer to Samsung (for example, time is lost), check the time zone settings on your phone. Go to Settings → General → Date and time and turn on the option “Automatic time zone determination”.

Method 5: Manually transfer via.ics file (for a small number of events)

If your calendar has few events (up to 50-100), you can use manual export/import, which does not require synchronization of accounts and is suitable for one-time transfer.

Instructions:

1. Exports with Xiaomi: 📱 Open the calendar. MIUI → select an event → press it. 📤 In the editing menu, find the option Export or Share. 💾 Save the event in.ics format (e.g., on Google Drive or send it to your own mail).

Imports to Samsung:

• 📱 Open a.ics file on Samsung (for example, via Gmail or Files).
• 📅 The system will prompt you to open a file in the Samsung Calendar or Google Calendar – select the desired.
• ☑️ Confirm the import.

💡 Tip: To speed up the process, you can export events in packs by date. For example, in Google Calendar on Xiaomi, select a range of dates (week / month) and export them in one file.

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Manual export/import via.ics is the only way to move your calendar if you don’t have internet access or your Google/Microsoft services are blocked.

Frequent mistakes and their solutions

Even when following the instructions, users face typical problems, and we've collected some of the most common ways to fix them:

• 🔄 Sync freezes: Check your Internet connection (better use Wi-Fi). Reboot both devices. Google/Outlook Turn off and turn on calendar synchronization again.
• 📅 Repeated events missing: This is a known mistake when importing.ics. Solution: after importing, open the event on Samsung and manually set up the repetition. Or use Google's Transfer Calendar - it better preserves the repetition rules.
• ⏰ Reminders don’t work: Check notification settings in Samsung Calendar (Settings) → Notifications: Make sure that notifications are allowed for the Calendar application in the system settings.
• 🔒 Can't add an account. Google/Outlook: Check if two-factor authentication is enabled (if so, generate the app password). Update Google Play Services apps and Samsung Calendar.

⚠️ Note: If the calendar is unstable after transferring to Samsung (for example, the application crashes), try it:

1. Clear the Samsung Calendar cache in the app settings.
2. Delete and re-add the account with which the calendar is synced.
3. Update the One UI firmware to the latest version (some versions had calendar bugs).

FAQ: Answers to popular questions

Through export.ics:

• In Google Calendar or Mi Calendar, select the events you want (holding your finger on the event).
• Export them to the.ics file.

If there are many categories, the web version of Google Calendar will help to speed up the process - you can assign colors en masse.