How to Transfer a Calendar from Xiaomi to Xiaomi: The Complete Guide 2026

Changing Xiaomi doesn’t have to mean losing important data — especially when it comes to a calendar with meetings, reminders and personal events. Many users are faced with the problem of how to transfer all the records from the old device to the new one without losing any details? It turns out that Xiaomi has several built-in mechanisms for this, but not all of them are equally reliable.

In this article, we’ll look at 4 proven ways to move your calendar between Xiaomi phones, from standard Mi Account sync to manual backup, and learn what’s right for your model (be it the Redmi Note 12 or Xiaomi 14 Pro), how to avoid common errors, and what to do if events don’t show up on a new device, and how to restore the calendar if something goes wrong.

Why Standard Synchronization May Not Work

On paper, it's simple: you connected to Mi Account, and the data is automatically transferred, but in practice, users often find that the calendar on the new Xiaomi is empty, despite the successful login.

• 🔄 Disabled calendar synchronization in account settings (by default it is not always active).
• 📱 Different versions MIUI on old and new devices – in some firmware synchronization algorithms differ.
• 🌐 Regional restrictions: If devices are tied to different regions (e.g., global and Chinese), data may not be docked.
• ⏳ Synchronization delay: sometimes data is not updated immediately, but after a few hours.

Another trap is duplication of events: if you have used multiple accounts (like Google and Mi Account at the same time), the new phone may have repetitive entries, and to avoid this, you should clear your calendar cache or disable unnecessary sources before transferring.

Method 1: Transfer via Mi Account (the fastest method)

If both your Xiaomi phones are tied to the same Mi Account, this method will take no more than 5 minutes, the main condition is that calendar synchronization should be enabled on the old device.

How to check and enable synchronization:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Mi Account.
2. Make sure that the slider opposite the Calendar is active (green).
3. Click Sync manually if the data hasn’t been updated for a long time.

Now on the new phone:

• 📱 Sign in to the same Mi Account when you first enable or through Settings → Accounts.
• 🔄 Wait for automatic synchronization (can take up to 10 minutes).
• 🔍 Check the calendar: events should appear in the Calendar app (date icon).

Sign in to one Mi Account on both phones |

Enable calendar synchronization in settings|

Update MIUI to the latest version (if available) |

Check your Internet connection (Wi-Fi or mobile data)-->

⚠️ Warning: If the new phone has a calendar empty even after syncing, try restarting the device or clearing the Calendar app cache (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Calendar → Clear the cache).

This method works on all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO models with MIUI 12 and later. On older versions (for example, MIUI 11) errors can occur, in which case it is better to use alternative methods.

Method 2: Synchronize with Google Calendar (Universal)

If you don’t trust Mi Account or use multiple brands of Android devices, Google Calendar is a reliable alternative, even for transferring data from Xiaomi to smartphones from other manufacturers (such as Samsung or Realme).

Instructions for the old phone:

1. Open Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your Gmail account (or add a new one).
3. Activate the synchronization for the calendar.
4. Wait until the process is complete (check in Settings → Accounts → Google → Account Management → Synchronization).

On the new phone:

• 📧 Log in to the same Google account.
• 📅 Open Calendar and select Google Calendar as your data source.
• 🔄 Update the data manually by pulling the screen down.

Important: If you used only Mi Account on your old phone, not Google Calendar, events will not automatically transfer, in which case export the data to the file first (see Method 3).

Method 3: Manual export and import calendar (for power users)

If sync through accounts is not available for some reason (for example, there is no Internet or you want to make a backup), you can manually transfer the calendar through the.ics file. This method is universal, but requires more action.

Exports on old phone:

1. Open the Calendar app.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
3. Go to Import/Export → Exports.
4. Select a period (e.g. All events) and confirm the export. The file will be saved in the Download folder.

Import on the new phone:

• 📁 Copy the.ics file to a new device (via Bluetooth, wired connection, or cloud).
• 📅 Open the calendar. → Settings → Imports/Exports → Imports.
• 📂 Select the copied file and confirm the import.

This is suitable for Xiaomi models on MIUI 10 and later. On older versions, the menu may look different - for example, export may be in Settings → Additional.

Method 4: Using third-party applications (Outlook, Samsung Calendar, etc.)

If Xiaomi’s built-in tools don’t suit you, you can use third-party services, such as Microsoft Outlook or Samsung Calendar, which support import/export events and synchronization between devices.

How to transfer your calendar through Outlook:

1. On an old phone, export the calendar to a.ics file (as in Method 3).
2. Upload the file to outlook.live.com through the Calendar → Import section.
3. On the new phone, add Outlook account to Settings → Accounts and enable calendar sync.

Advantages of this method:

• 🔒 Security: Data is stored in Microsoft’s cloud with encryption.
• 📱 Cross-platform: works on iOS, Android and Windows.
• 📊 Additional features: reminders, integration with mail and tasks.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, check if your Xiaomi model supports sync with the selected service. MIUI China may be restricted from adding Google or Microsoft accounts.

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If you’re switching between different smartphone brands frequently, set up calendar sync via Google or Outlook in advance, eliminating the need to manually transfer data every time you change your device.

How to check that all events have been transferred correctly

After you move the calendar, it's important to make sure that no data is lost.

1. Check the number of events: Open the calendar on the old and new phone and compare the total number of records (you can use the filter by date).
2. Check for recurring events: they are often lost or duplicated, and make sure that birthdays, weekly appointments, and anniversaries are displayed correctly.
3. Test event: Create a new record on your old phone and check if it will appear on the new one (if account sync is used).

If you notice the gaps:

• 🔄 Try re-synchronization (turn it off and enable it in your account settings).
• 📥 Use an alternative transfer method (for example, if Mi Account fails, try Google Calendar).
• 📧 Export events manually and import them again.

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The most common mistake when moving a calendar is ignoring data validation. Always check the records on both devices, especially if you use multiple accounts (Mi, Google, Outlook) at the same time.

What to do if the calendar is not moved or events are gone

Sometimes, even after all the manipulations, the calendar on the new Xiaomi is left blank.

If nothing helps, try resetting your calendar settings:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management → Calendar.
2. Click Warehouse → Clear the data (this will delete all local events!).
3. Re-sync through Mi Account or Google.

In extreme cases, you can use a backup copy of MIUI (if it was created before changing the phone).

1. Copy the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder from your old phone to your new one.
2. Open Settings → Additional → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
3. Restore the data from the backup by selecting the desired date.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions

Here we’ve collected answers to the most popular questions about calendar transfer between Xiaomi phones.