How to transfer all data from Honor to Xiaomi Poco: 5 proven ways

Switching from Honor to Xiaomi Poco is not just a hardware update, but also a migration of all personal data: contacts, photos, messages, and even app settings. Many users fear this process, fearing losing important information or spending hours manually restarting each file. In fact, it can take anywhere from 15 minutes to an hour to transfer data between Android devices of different brands — if you know the right tools and sequence of actions.

In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to migrate data from Honor to Xiaomi Poco, including official Xiaomi utilities, Google cloud services and alternative solutions for those who do not want to depend on the Internet connection. We will focus on the typical errors that cause users to lose data and show how to avoid them. If you have just unpacked your new Poco X6 Pro or Poco F6 and do not know where to start, this guide is for you.

Preparation for transfer: what to do before the start

Before you start migrating, make sure both devices are ready for the process, and neglect of preparation is the main cause of data port failures.

On Honor's phone (source):

• 🔋 Charge the battery to at least 50% – transfer can take up to 40 minutes with a large amount of data.
• 📶 Connect to stable Wi-Fi (if you use cloud methods) or check your mobile internet.
• 🔐 Make sure there is no lock from the manufacturer (e.g., the device is not locked, FRP-lock-up).
• 📁 Release me. 10-15% Memory – Some methods require the creation of temporary files.

On the Xiaomi Poco phone (receiver):

• 📱 Complete the initial setup before the Wi-Fi connection stage (don’t miss this step!).
• 🔄 Update the firmware to the latest version MIUI through settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🛠️ Install Mi Mover (if not preinstalled) from Google Play.

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If you have a custom firmware on Honor (for example, Magic). UI Some port methods may not work, in which case use manual porting via PC (method) №5).

Important: If you transfer data from Honor to Poco via an OTG cable, check the compatibility of the connectors. Current Poco models (like the Poco X6) are equipped with USB-C, and older Honor (until 2020) can have a Micro-USB.

2. Method 1: Mi Mover – official solution from Xiaomi

Mi Mover is a proprietary utility from Xiaomi designed to wirelessly transfer data between Android devices. It supports the transfer of contacts, messages, photos, videos, audio files and even some application settings. The main advantage is that it does not require root rights and works without a PC connection.

How to transfer data via Mi Mover:

1. On Xiaomi Poco, launch the Mi Mover app (if not, download from Google Play).
2. Select the option “I am a new user” (or “This is a new phone” depending on the version).
3. On Honor, install Mi Mover and select "I'm an old user."
4. Scan it. QR-code from the Poco screen to Honor or connect via the Poco Wi-Fi hotspot.
5. Select the data types to transfer (contacts, media files, applications) and confirm the start of the process.

The speed of the transfer depends on the amount of data:

Install Mi Mover on both phones | Connect both devices to the same Wi-Fi | Charge phones at least 50% | Free up memory on Honor (minimum 1 GB) | Disable VPNs and firewalls

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Mi Mover does not port data to some apps (such as WhatsApp or Telegram) due to the limitations of their developers.

Method 3: Transfer through Google Account (Cloud)

If you're a Google user, this is going to be the easiest way to do this, and it's going to be the easiest way to transfer contacts, calendars, notes, photos, and some app settings, and the main thing is that the data syncs automatically, so you don't have to connect your phones to each other.

Step-by-step:

1. On Honor, go to Settings → Accounts → Google and make sure that sync is enabled for all the data you need (contacts, calendar, Google Drive).
2. Run the sync manually by clicking "Sync Now".
3. On Xiaomi Poco, log in to the same Google account when you first enable it.
4. During the setup process, select “Restore Data from Backup” and specify the last backup.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not tolerated. SMS/MMS (use SMS Backup & Restore from Google Play).
• ❌ Applications are not portable – only their settings (if supported).
• ❌ Photos and videos are synced only if they were uploaded to Google Photos.

⚠️ Note: If the power saving mode for your Google account was turned on on on Honor, the sync may not work correctly. Before transferring, turn off all restrictions for Google services in the battery settings.

Method 3: OTG Cable – Quick Transfer without Internet

If you don’t have stable Wi-Fi or don’t want to depend on cloud services, cable OTG (Or an adapter, it's the best solution, and it allows you to transfer files from photos to app backups at speeds limited only by the capacity to move files. USB-port.

What you need:

• 🔌 Cable USB-C → USB-C (If both phones are modern, or Micro-USB → USB-C adapter-wise.
• 📱 Honor should be enabled file transfer mode (MTP).
• 🛠️ Files from Google or any file manager (e.g. Mi File Manager on Poco).

Instructions:

1. Connect Honor to Poco via OTG cable.
2. On Poco, select File Transfer (MTP) in the notification bar.
3. Open the file manager on Poco and go to the section "USB-"Reserve" (this is the memory of Honor).
4. Copy the right folders (DCIM for photos, downloads, etc.) to internal memory or SD-Poco map.

⚠️ Note: Some folders on Honor may be hidden (e.g., with app backups). To see them, in the file manager, enable the display of hidden files in the settings.

Advantages of the method:

• ⚡ Maximum speed - up to 480 Mbit / s (USB 3.0).
• 🔒 Security – data is not transmitted via the Internet.
• 📁 Ability to selectively copy only the necessary files.

5. Method 4: Manual transfer over PC (for large amounts of data)

If you have more than 50GB of data, or want to make a full backup before you reset Honor, computer transfer is the most reliable option, a method that takes longer, but ensures that all files are safe.

What you need:

• 💻 Computer with Windows, macOS or Linux.
• 🔌 Two. USB-cable (or one with a splitter).
• 🛠️ Backup program (optional: Titanium Backup for Android with root rights).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Honor to your PC and select File Transfer (MTP) mode.
2. Copy all important folders (DCIM, Pictures, Music, Documents) to the hard drive of your computer.
3. To transfer SMS and call logs, use programs like SMS Backup & Restore (save the backup to your PC).
4. Connect Xiaomi Poco to your PC and transfer the copied files to the appropriate folders.
5. To recover SMS, install SMS Backup & Restore on Poco and import backup.

To transfer applications and their data (if you have root rights):

adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f /sdcard/backup.ab


adb restore /sdcard/backup.ab

These teams create a full backup of apps on Honor and restore them to Poco (ADB and USB debugging are required).

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Transferring over PC is the only way to save game data (such as progression to Genshin Impact or Call of Duty Mobile) if it is not tied to a cloud account.

6. Method 5: Transfer of data messengers (WhatsApp, Telegram, Viber)

Messengers store data separately from the main system, so you need special tools to transfer it. Let's take a look at the three most popular applications.

WhatsApp:

• 📱 On Honor, back up your Settings → chat → Backup copy.
• 🔄 Install WhatsApp on Poco and sign in to the same account.
• 📥 When you request, restore chats from Google Drive or local backup.

Telegram:

• ☁️ All chats and media files are automatically synced to the Telegram cloud.
• 📱 Just install Telegram on Poco and log in to your account – the data will be downloaded by yourself.

Viber:

• 🔄 On Honor go to Settings → Account. → Backup and save data to Google Drive.
• 📱 On Poco, install Viber, log in to your account and restore the backup.

⚠️ Note: WhatsApp does not allow you to transfer chats between devices on different OSes (for example, from Android to iOS). → Poco transfer works without problems.

7.Typical mistakes and how to avoid them

Even with proven methods, users face problems, and here are the most common mistakes and solutions.

If some applications are not working properly after transferring to Poco:

• 🔄 Reinstall them through Google Play.
• 📥 Check the permissions in Settings → Annexes → Permits.
• 🔋 Perform a soft reset (reboot) of the phone.

8. FAQ: Answers to frequent questions