Transferring all data from Android to Xiaomi Redmi 9C: a complete guide with pictures and life hacks

The transition to a new smartphone is always an exciting moment, especially when it comes to the budget but functional Xiaomi Redmi 9C. The main fear of users is to lose valuable data during the transfer. Contacts, photos over several years, correspondence in messengers, notes and even progress in games can be saved if you act according to a proven scheme.

In this article, we will discuss 5 ways to migrate data from any Android device to the Redmi 9C, including official Xiaomi tools and universal solutions. Particular attention will be paid to porting applications with saving logins - this is the most problematic part that is often missed in standard instructions, you will learn how to avoid typical sync errors through Mi Account and why it is sometimes better to use third-party services.

1.Preparation for transfer: what to do before the beginning

Before rushing to copy files, make sure both devices are ready for the procedure.Neglecting this step often results in data loss or incomplete synchronization.

On an old smartphone:

• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 50% – transfer can take up to 1 hour with a large amount of data.
• 📶 Connect to stable Wi-Fi (not mobile internet!) – this will speed up transfers and save traffic.
• 🔑 Make sure there is no lock on the device. OEM (In Settings → For developers. On Redmi. 9C This option must be enabled to transfer correctly through the Mi Mover.
• 📁 Free up space: If your old phone has less than 1GB of free space, some files may not be copied.

On the new Xiaomi Redmi 9C:

• 📱 Complete the initial setup before the request to transfer data (don’t miss this step!).
• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version through Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔐 Put the debugging on. USB (If you plan to use the cable: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) → return to → For developers.

⚠️ Note: If the old phone uses data encryption (included in Settings) → Security, disable it 24 hours before transfer. Otherwise, Mi Mover may not see some of the files.

2.Official method: transfer via Mi Mover (recommended)

Mi Mover is Xiaomi’s proprietary data migration tool optimized for Redmi 9C. It portes:

• 📞 Contacts, call log, SMS/MMS
• 📸 Photos and videos (including Google Photos albums)
• 🎵 Music and audio files
• 📄 Documents (PDF, DOC, XLS etc.)
• 🎮 Data from certain games (if supported)
• 🔧 System settings (Wi-Fi, wallpaper, sound profiles)

Step-by-step:

1. On Redmi 9C, select Data Transfer → With Android when you first turn on.
2. Download Mi Mover from Google Play on your old phone.
3. Run the app on both devices and select Me sender (old phone) and I receiver (new Redmi 9C).
4. Scan it. QR-code from the screen of a new phone or connect through a Wi-Fi hotspot created by Redmi 9C.
5. Select data types to transfer and wait for completion (time depends on volume).

⚠️ Note: If Mi Mover is stuck in the “Data Preparation” phase, check: Is it disabled? VPN And the ad blockers on both phones. MIUI (on the Redmi 9C Whether there is enough space on the new device (minimum reserve is 2 GB).

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3. Alternative method: transfer via Google Account

If Mi Mover doesn't work or you prefer cloud computing, Google Account is a reliable option.

• 📞 Contacts (automatically linked to your account)
• 📅 Calendar and reminders
• 📎 Notes (Google Keep)
• 📸 Photo/video (if autoload is enabled in Google Photos)
• 🎮 Save games (if Google Play Games are supported)

How to move:

1. On your old phone, open Settings → Accounts → Google and make sure that sync is enabled for all the data you need.
2. On Redmi 9C, select Restore from Backup → specify the same Google Account when setting up.
3. Select a backup (usually the latest) and wait for the download to complete.

Advantages of the method:

• ✅ No need for additional applications.
• ✅ Data is available on any device with the same account.
• ✅ Automatic update when data changes.

Disadvantages:

• ❌ Not tolerated. SMS/MMS call-book.
• ❌ Photos are uploaded in compressed quality (unless configured otherwise).
• ❌ Applications will have to be installed manually.

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If no contacts appear after synchronization, check Settings → Accounts → Google → Contact Sync – sometimes it turns off automatically after changing the device.

4. transfer via memory card or OTG-accumulator

If you don’t have Wi-Fi access or data is more than 10GB, physical media is the best choice. 9C Supports microSD up to 512 GB and work with OTG-Adapters (require adapter) USB-C → USB-A).

Instructions for microSD:

1. Insert the card into an old phone and copy files to it through the File Manager (DCIM, Downloads, Pictures, etc.).
2. Remove the card and paste it into Redmi. 9C (The slot is located under the cover, combined with SIM-card).
3. Open Files → Device → Select a memory card and transfer the data to internal memory.

For OTG-storage device):

1. Connect the flash drive to the old phone via OTG-Adapter and copy files.
2. Unplug and connect to Redmi 9C (use the original USB-C! cable).
3. In the Notifications menu, click USB-accumulator → Pass the files.

5. Data-saving application portability (advanced method)

Standard methods do not carry application data (for example, save in games, setup messengers).

Method 1: Swift Backup (requires root)

• 🔧 Install Swift Backup on both phones.
• 📲 On an old device, create a backup (Create a backup copy) → Select applications).
• 💾 Transfer the backup file to Redmi 9C (via cloud).
• 🔄 Restore the data on the new phone (Restore) → specify the file).

Method 2: through Helium (no root, but limitations)

• 📱 Install Helium on both devices.
• 🔗 Connect your phones to one Wi-Fi and follow the instructions in the app.
• ⚠️ Not all apps (for example, WhatsApp does not carry data).

Method 3: Manual transfer for individual applications

• WhatsApp: Backup in Settings → Chat → Backup → Restore on your new phone after installation.
• Telegram: Data is synced automatically through the cloud when you log in to your account.
• Games: Use the Google Play Games or Facebook binding (in the game settings).

⚠️ Note: When transferring WhatsApp data via Google Drive, make sure the new phone uses the same phone number and Google Account!

6. data transfer from phones of other brands (Samsung, Huawei, etc.)

If you are upgrading to the Redmi 9C from a Samsung, Huawei or other brand device, the standard tools (Mi Mover) may not work.

For Samsung:

• Use Smart Switch to export data to your PC, then transfer it to Redmi 9C via Mi Mover.
• Or export contacts to.vcf via Contacts → Settings → Import/Export.

For Huawei:

• Download Huawei Backup and create a backup on your memory card.
• Connect the card to Redmi 9C and recover data through the File Manager.

For the iPhone:

• Use Move to iOS backwards: first transfer data to Android via Google Account, then to Redmi 9C.
• Or export your photos/contacts via iCloud.com to your PC and then upload to your new phone.

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When transferring from iPhone to Xiaomi Redmi 9C, be sure to turn off iMessage in the Apple ID settings, otherwise SMS may not come to the new number!

7. Post-transfer validation and optimization

After the migration is complete, follow these steps to make sure that everything goes well:

1. Contacts: Open Contacts and check that all numbers are displayed (including those linked to Google/SIM).
2. Photo/Video: Go to the Gallery and make sure all albums are in place (especially Screenshots and WhatsApp Images).
3. Appendices: Check the operation of key programs (messengers, banking applications).
4. Settings: Make sure Wi-Fi networks, sound profiles and wallpapers are moved.

If something is missing:

• 🔍 For contacts: import them from the.vcf file (if you have made a backup copy).
• 🖼️ For the photo: check the folder DCIM/.thumbnails — Sometimes the miniatures are not copied.
• 📱 For apps: reinstall them from Google Play and log in again.

Optimize the Redmi 9C after the transfer:

• 🧹 Clear the cache: Settings → Annexes → Clear the cache.
• 🔋 Calibrate the battery: discharge the phone to 0% and charge to 100% without interruptions.
• 🛡️ Set up application permissions: Settings → Confidentiality → Permits.

FAQ: Frequent questions about data portability to Xiaomi Redmi 9C