How to transfer video from your computer to your Xiaomi phone: all working ways

Transferring video files from your computer to your Xiaomi smartphone (including Redmi models and the Xiaomi smartphone) POCO) It seems like a simple task, so far, you don't have any limitations on format, speed or volume. In 2026, users have at least 5 current modes of transmission, but each of them has nuances, from problems with the Internet to problems with the Internet. MTP-protocol when connected by USB This article will help you choose the best method depending on your situation, whether it is a transfer of files in instant messengers. 4K-10GB video or quick sending of a short clip via Telegram.

We tested all the methods on the current firmware MIUI 14/15 HyperOS and also took into account the features of Windows 10/11 Special attention was paid to the problem of “invisible files” when connecting Xiaomi to a PC through the Internet. USB — It arises due to default settings in new versions MIUI If you've ever seen a computer that can't see a phone or a video that can't play back after copying, here's a solution.

Transfer of USB-cable: classics with pitfalls

Cable connectivity remains the most reliable way, but in 2026 it was complicated by changes in the protocol. MTP (Media Transfer Protocol: Many Xiaomi users complain that when connected to a PC, the phone is either undetected or the video folders appear blank. MIUI.

To avoid problems:

• 🔌 Use the original cable from the kit (cheap analogues often do not support data transfer).
• 📱 On the phone when connecting, select File Transfer mode (MTP), Not "Only charging".
• 🔧 If folders are not displayed, turn on Settings → On the phone Version MIUI 7 times, then in Settings → Additionally. → For developers, activate the debugging by USB.
• 🖥️ On Windows, install Mi drivers PC Suite (download from the official website of Xiaomi).

If the video is not played on your phone after copying, check:

• 🎬 File format: Xiaomi supports no additional codecs MP4, MKV, MOV and AVI. For FLV or WMV I'll need a player. VLC.
• 📏 Resolution: Video with resolution above 4K (3840×2160) It can be slowed down on budget models (e.g. Redmi). 10A).
• 🔊 Codecs: If there is no sound, recode the file through HandBrake with settings H.264 (AVC) + AAC.

2. Wi-Fi transmission: wirelessly but with limitations

Wireless transmission is convenient for small files (up to 1-2 GB), but has 3 key limitations:

1. The speed depends on the Wi-Fi standard: 802.11n (2.4 GHz) up to 30 Mbit/s, by 802.11ac (5 GHz - up to 200 Mbit/s.
2. When the connection is broken, the transmission is interrupted (unlike the USB).
3. Some applications (such as Xender) compress video, losing quality.

The best ways to transfer over Wi-Fi:

For transmission via Mi Drop:

1. On the phone, open the Apps → Mi Drop.
2. Select Send. → Video and tag files.
3. Click Connect to your computer and scan. QR-PC screen code (opens at drop.mi.com).

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If Mi Drop doesn't find the device, check if the phone and PC are connected to the same Wi-Fi network. VPN and a computer firewall.

3. Cloud services: Slow but reliable

Cloud storage is suitable for backing up or transferring files between multiple devices, the main disadvantage is the speed limit (especially at free rates) and the limits on file size. For example, you can not download a file larger than 5 TB via Google Drive through a browser (although this is not relevant for video), and Mail.ru Cloud limits 2 GB per file.

Comparison of popular services for Xiaomi:

Instructions for Google Drive:

1. On PC, upload the video via drive.google.com (drop the files into the browser).
2. On your phone, open the Google Drive app, find the file and click Download (down arrow icon).
3. The video will be saved to the Download or Download folder.

⚠️ Note: When downloading videos to Mi Cloud via a mobile network (not Wi-Fi), Xiaomi automatically compresses files until resolution. 720p, even if the original 4K. To avoid quality loss, download videos only via Wi-Fi or use other services.

4. Messengers and social networks: fast, but with losses

Sending videos via Telegram, WhatsApp or VK — The fastest method, but it is only suitable for short videos (up to 1-2 minutes). All messengers use compression, which degrades the quality, and some (for example, WhatsApp) cut down to 16 minutes.

Comparison of instant messengers for video transfer to Xiaomi:

• 📌 Telegram: Max. size - 2 GB, no compression when sent as a File (not as a video).
• 💬 WhatsApp Max. size - 16 MB (2 minutes in) 1080p), compression.
• 📘 VK: Max. size - 200 MB, compression to 720p.
• 📱 WeChat: Max. size - 100 MB, compression to 480p.

How to send video via Telegram without loss of quality:

1. Open a chat with yourself (Saved Messages).
2. Press the paper clip. → File (not "Video!").
3. Select a file and send it. On your phone, download it through the message menu.

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The only messenger that doesn't compress video when sent correctly is Telegram. Use File mode, not Video mode, to avoid quality loss.

5. Specialized programs: for large volumes

If you need to move tens of gigabytes of video (like a home archive), standard methods will not work, and in such cases, programs optimized for transferring large files are used:

• 🖥️ AirDroid: Wi-Fi transfers up to 30MB/s, folder support. Minus - 200MB limit per file in the free version.
• 📲 Send Anywhere: Generating 6-digit code to transmit, no size limits.Speed depends on the Internet connection.
• 🔗 Resilio Sync: Synchronize folders between PC and phone over LAN or Internet. Suitable for regular backup.
• 📡 Feem: Works without the Internet (creates its own Wi-Fi network) Up to 50MB/s.

For AirDroid:

1. Install the app on your phone and PC (airdroid.com).
2. Sign up or sign in via Google/Facebook.
3. On PC in the web interface, select Files → Upload and drag the video.
4. The files will appear in the AirDroid folder on the phone.

⚠️ Note: When using Send Anywhere, do not close the app on your phone until the transfer is complete. If the process is interrupted, the file will have to be resent - restart is not supported.

6.Problems and Solutions: Why Videos Are Not Copyed or Played

Even after successfully migrating videos to Xiaomi, there may be problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If the video is not played in the standard Xiaomi player, try:

• 🎥 Install alternative players: VLC, MX Player or Kodi.
• 🔄 Reboot your phone (sometimes helps with codec failures).
• 📁 Move the file to internal memory (not to the SD-map – some players do not work with external drives.

7.Pre-transfer video optimization: how to save space

Video files take up a lot of space, especially in the 4K. Before migrating to Xiaomi (where memory is often limited), it is worth optimizing them:

• 📉 Reduced resolution: To view on a smartphone screen (usually FHD+) enough 1080p. 4K Justified for further installation only.
• 🎯 Change of codec: H.265 (HEVC) squeeze H.264, But not all phones support it. Check the specifications of the model.
• ⚡ Reducing bitrate: 5-8 Mbit / s will be enough for mobile viewing (instead of 20-50 Mbit / s in the original).

Instructions for HandBrake (free converter):

1. Download the program from handbrake.fr and install it.
2. Open the video in HandBrake, select Preset Fast 1080p30.
3. Video tab: install the codec H.264, bitrate 6000 kbps.
4. Audio tab: select AAC, bitrate 160 kbps.
5. Click Start Encode and wait until it’s finished.

- Codec: H.265 10-bit

- Preset: Slow

- RF (Quality): 22–24

This will reduce the file size by 30-50% compared to the H.264.-->

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