How to transfer data from Meizu to Xiaomi: 5 proven ways

Why data transfer between Meizu and Xiaomi requires a special approach

The transition from Meizu to Xiaomi is not just a smartphone change, but a transition between two fundamentally different ecosystems. Unlike the transition within the same brand (for example, from Redmi to POCO), here you will find nuances with the compatibility of branded services, backup formats and even the structure of the file system. The main problem is that Meizu uses its own Flyme cloud, and Xiaomi works with the Mi Cloud – and these services are not synchronized automatically.

The second key is the firmware difference. Flyme OS (on Meizu) and MIUI (on Xiaomi) store system data (like SMS or notes) in different formats, which means that standard tools like Google Account will only carry basic data, but call history, application settings or data from proprietary utilities (like Meizu Pay or Mi Fit) will require manual intervention. In this article, we will discuss all the current methods of transfer, from automatic to manual, taking into account the specifics of both systems.

Important: If you’re using the Meizu 16s Pro or a newer model with the Flyme 9, as well as the Xiaomi 13/14 series or the Redmi Note 12 with MIUI 14+, some steps may differ due to changes in Android’s security policy.

Method 1: Automatic transfer via Mi Mover (recommended)

Mi Mover is the official app from Xiaomi, which can transfer data from most Android devices, including Meizu, it copies contacts, SMS, photos, videos, music, calendars and even some settings of system applications.

• 📱 It only works when Xiaomi is first turned on (or after resetting to factory settings).
• 🔌 Requires cable. USB-C — USB-C (Meizu adapter with Type-B).
• 🚫 Does not transfer data from third-party messengers (for example, WhatsApp or Telegram).
• 🔒 Meizu should be unlocked. OEM Unlock in the Developer Settings.

Step-by-step:

1. Turn on the new Xiaomi and get to the Data Transfer stage in the master setup. Select Mi Mover.
2. Download Mi Mover from Google Play.
3. Connect both phones with a cable. On Meizu, select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
4. Xiaomi will appear QR-Code - scan it with Meizu.
5. Select data types to transfer (we recommend leaving all checkmarks except for the "Application" - they may not work on the new firmware).
6. Wait until the process is complete (it can take up to 30 minutes depending on the amount of data).

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⚠️ Note: If Meizu has custom firmware installed (e.g. FlymeG), Mi Mover may not recognize the device.

Method 2: Transfer through Google Account (Universal)

This method is suitable if you do not want to use Mi Mover or you have problems with compatibility. Google syncs contacts, calendars, some application settings and even SMS (if backup is enabled in Google Drive).

• ☁️ Photos and videos are only transferred if they are uploaded to Google Photos (check your autoload settings on Meizu).
• 📱 Applications will migrate, but their data (e.g., save in games) will only be transferred if they support cloud sync.
• 🔄 On Xiaomi, when you first turn on, you need to select a recovery from Google backup.

How to set up:

1. On Meizu, go to Settings → Accounts → Google and make sure that sync is enabled for Contacts, Calendar, and Drive.
2. Open Settings → System → Backup and back up to Google Drive (enable Application Data and SMS).
3. On Xiaomi, when setting up, select Copy Data → From a backup and log in to the same Google account.
4. Select the latest backup with Meizu and wait for the recovery.

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If contacts are not displayed after the transfer, check Settings → Accounts → Google on Xiaomi, if contact sync is enabled. Sometimes rebooting the phone helps.

Limitation: This method does not tolerate:

• 📞 Call history (it can be exported separately through applications such as Call Logs Backup & Restore).
• 📁 Files from internal memory (only if they are manually uploaded to Google Drive).
• 🔐 Data from proprietary Meizu applications (e.g. Flyme Account or Meizu Wallet).

Method 3: Manual transfer via cable and PC

If the automatic methods don’t work or you want to transfer specific files (like music in FLAC or documents), use your computer as an intermediary, which guarantees 100% control over the data, but takes longer.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS/Linux.
• 🔌 Two. USB-cable (or one with a splitter).
• 📂 Copyware (e.g., Total Commander or Standard Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Connect Meizu to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Copy the folders you want from Meizu to your computer: DCIM for photos and videos. Downloads for downloads. Music, Movies for media files. Android/data for application data (but they may not work on Xiaomi).

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⚠️ Warning: Do not copy the folder Android/data In the whole, it can cause conflicts in applications on Xiaomi. Only transfer data from specific programs (for example, save games) if you are sure of their compatibility.

Method 4: Moving over cloud services (for large volumes)

If you have a slow Internet connection or a lot of data (for example, 100+ GB photo), use cloud storage as an intermediate link.

• ☁️ Google Drive (15 GB free).
• 📁 Yandex Drive (10 GB free, but faster downloads in Russia).
• 🌍 Mega (20GB free, but slower).
• 🔗 Telegram (you can send files to yourself in "Saved Messages" up to 2 GB at a time).

Algorithm of action:

1. On Meizu, upload files to the selected cloud (for example, through the Google Photos for Media app or Yandex Document Drive).
2. On Xiaomi, install the same cloud app and log in to your account.
3. Download files to a new phone or set up automatic sync (for example, for Google Photos).

Critical detail: If you transfer photos through Google Photos, make sure that the Xiaomi app settings include “Save Originals” (Settings → Save and Sync → Download Quality → Original).

Google Drive |Yandex Drive |Mega|iCloud | Other |Not using clouds-->

Method 5: Transfer data messengers and social networks

Branded tools (Mi Mover or Google Account) do not transfer data from instant messengers.

What to do if the data is not moved or damaged

Even if you follow the instructions correctly, you can have problems, and here are the typical scenarios and their solutions.

• 📱 Contacts are duplicated: Open Contacts → Settings → Combine the doubles on Xiaomi.
• 🖼️ Photos not displayed in the gallery: Reboot your phone or manually update your media base via Settings → Annexes → gallery → Warehouse → Clear the cache.
• 📞 Call history: Use the Call Logs Backup & Restore app (available on Google Play).
• 🔄 Mi Mover freezes 99%: Turn off the cable, restart both phones and repeat the process. If it doesn't work, use another transfer method.

If you have errors in the application operation on Xiaomi after the transfer (for example, they are constantly closed), follow the following steps:

1. Go to Settings → Applications → Application Management.
2. Find the problem app and select Warehouse → Clear the cache.
3. If the error persists, delete and install the application again.

⚠️ Note: If after transferring through Mi Mover to Xiaomi, some settings (for example, wallpaper or notification sounds) disappeared, this is normal - Flyme brand settings are incompatible with the user experience. MIUI. They're gonna have to be reconfigured.

1. battery charge on both phones (minimum 50%).

2. availability of free space on Xiaomi (must be at least 20% of the volume of data transferred).

3. compatibility of Android versions (on Meizu should be a version not lower than that on Xiaomi).-->

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving from Meizu to Xiaomi