How to transfer all data from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro: 5 proven ways

The transition from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro is not only about changing the brand, but also the need to transfer all the important data: contacts, photos, messages, apps and even settings. Many users fear this process, considering it difficult or risky, but in fact, modern technology makes migration between devices easier than ever, the main thing is to choose the right method and follow proven instructions.

In this article, we’ll look at 5 ways to migrate data, from standard tools like Xiaomi and Samsung to universal solutions like Google Account or third-party apps, how to save all WhatsApp messages without loss, why some files can’t be copied, and what to do if the process is stuck in the middle, and how to avoid the common mistakes that 90% of users make when they first transfer.

Whether you’re changing your smartphone due to a breakdown, upgrade, or just for the sake of experiment, our instructions are suitable for any Samsung model (including the Galaxy). S23, A54 or the old Note and Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro-based MIUI 13/14. Let’s start with preparation, the most important stage that many people miss.

Preparation for transfer: what to do before the start

Data portability isn't just about copying files, but to make it work smoothly, you have to prepare both devices, or you run the risk of losing some information or getting into errors.

• 🔋 Charge both phones to at least 50% – transfers can take up to an hour, especially if you have a lot of high-resolution photos.
• 📶 Connect to a stable Wi-Fi network – mobile internet can be interrupted at the most inopportune moment.
• 🔐 Make sure that the screen lock is disabled on Samsung (PIN, pattern lock – some transfer methods require unlocked device.
• 🗃️ Check the space available on the Redmi 10 Pro – you need at least 20% more space to transfer than your data on Samsung.

Pay special attention to apps: not all of them can be transferred automatically, for example, banking applications (Sberbank, Tinkoff) or account-based games (Genshin Impact, Clash of Clans) will require re-authentication, but WhatsApp, Telegram and Viber can be migrated in their entirety, as we will discuss later.

⚠️ Note: If Samsung has enabled data encryption (Settings) → Biometrics and safety → Encryption, some portability techniques may not work. In this case, use Google Account or computer as an intermediary.

We also recommend backing up your Samsung through Settings. → Maintenance of the device → Backup and recovery. It'll take 5-10 minutes, but it'll save your data if something goes wrong. Now that both phones are ready, we'll move on to the portability method.

2. Method 1: Mi Mover is the official tool from Xiaomi

Mi Mover is an integrated application on Xiaomi that is specifically designed to transfer data from other smartphones, including Samsung.It supports the transfer of contacts, messages, photos, videos, music, calendars and even some applications (but not all!).

How it works:

1. On Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro, open the Mi Mover app (if not, download from Google Play).
2. Select I am a new user → Android.
3. On Samsung, download Mi Mover from the Play Market and launch it.
4. On Xiaomi, choose Send from another device, and on Samsung, Send to Xiaomi.
5. Connect both phones to the same Wi-Fi network or create an access point on Xiaomi.
6. On Samsung, tick the data for transfer and click Send.

It can take anywhere from 10 minutes to an hour, depending on the amount of data you have, don't use your phones during the transfer, it can interrupt the connection, and if the transmission is 0% or 100% down, try restarting the application or changing the type of connection (from Wi-Fi to a mobile hotspot).

Both phones are over 50% charged.

Samsung has turned off energy saving mode

Wi-Fi network stable (or mobile point enabled on Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has enough free space

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⚠️ Note: Mi Mover does not carry Wi-Fi passwords, app settings (such as Telegram themes) and some game data.

If Mi Mover can’t see your Samsung, try:

• 🔄 Reboot both devices.
• 📡 Turn on flight mode for 30 seconds, then turn off.
• 🔌 Connecting phones through USB-cable OTG-Adapter (if Wi-Fi is not working).

Method 3: Transfer through Google Account (most reliable)

If you've used a Google Account on Samsung, most of your data is already synced to the cloud, which is the most reliable method because it doesn't depend on the phone manufacturer and works even if the devices can't see each other on Wi-Fi.

• ✅ Transferred: contacts, calendars, notes (Google Keep), photos (Google Photos), some system settings.
• ❌ Not carried forward: messages SMS, Call history, apps (except those installed from the Play Market), download files.

Instructions:

1. On Samsung, check that sync is enabled: Settings → Accounts and archiving → Account management → Select Google → Account Sync Make sure all the necessary items (Contacts, Calendar, Drive, etc.) are included.
2. Wait until the synchronization is complete (may take a few minutes).
3. On Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro, when you first turn on, select Recover Data and log in to the same Google Account.
4. Choose which data to restore (contacts, applications, etc.).

For photos and videos, check Google Photos separately:

1. Open the app on Samsung.
2. Go to Settings → Backup and Synchronization.
3. Make sure all media files are uploaded to the cloud.
4. On Xiaomi, install Google Photos and wait for the files to load.

If you have a lot of photos (over 10GB), keep in mind that free Google storage is limited to 15GB. The alternative is to use Yandex Drive or Mi Cloud (but the latter only supports photos, not all file types).

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If you are using two-factor authentication (2FA) Google, check backup codes before transferring or add a phone number to restore.

Method 3: Transfer over a computer (for large amounts of data)

If you have tens of gigabytes of photos, videos or documents, the fastest way is to use a computer (Windows, Mac, or even Linux) as an intermediary.

• 📱 You have an old Samsung model (like the Galaxy). S5), which does not support modern modes of transfer.
• 🔌 Wi-Fi is unstable and transmission is constantly interrupted.
• 🔒 You want complete control over which files to copy.

You'll need:

• 🖥️ Computer with USB-port.
• 🔌 Two. USB-cable (from Samsung and Xiaomi).
• 📁 External drive (flash drive or hard drive) if there is little space on the computer.

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Samsung to your computer via USB. In the phone menu, select File Transfer (or MTP).
2. Open this computer (Windows) or Finder (Mac) and copy the folders you want: DCIM — Photos and videos. Downloads - downloads. WhatsApp/Media — WhatsApp media. Android/data — Data from some applications (but not all!).

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Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro

Copy files to the new phone into the appropriate folders.

For contacts and messages, you can use specialized programs:

⚠️ Note: When copying a WhatsApp folder, don’t just port it to Xiaomi – first make a backup in WhatsApp itself (Settings) → chat → Backup, otherwise messages will not be restored!

If you don’t have a computer at hand, you can use it. OTG-adapter:

1. Connect the flash drive to Samsung via OTG.
2. Copy the files you need on her.
3. Connect the flash drive to Xiaomi and transfer the data.

5. Method 4: Transfer WhatsApp and other messaging apps without loss

One of the most common questions when changing phones is how to migrate WhatsApp history with all the messages, photos and videos? Officially, WhatsApp doesn't support direct porting between Samsung and Xiaomi, but there are workarounds.

Option 1: Through Google Drive (only if you have a Google Account linked to Samsung):

1. On Samsung, open WhatsApp → ⋮ → Settings → chat → Backup copy.
2. Click Create a copy and wait until it is completed (may take up to 30 minutes).
3. Install WhatsApp on Xiaomi, log in to the same account and restore chats from Google Drive.

Option 2: Local copy (if Google Drive is not used):

1. On Samsung, back up manually (Settings) → chat → Backup copy → The file will appear in the folder. /sdcard/WhatsApp/Databases.
2. Copy this folder to a computer or flash drive.
3. Install WhatsApp on Xiaomi, but don’t sign in!
4. Move the Databases folder to the same location on Xiaomi.
5. Sign in to WhatsApp – the app will offer to restore chats from a local copy.

For other messengers:

• 📱 Telegram: All chats and media sync to the cloud automatically – just sign in to your Xiaomi account.
• 💬 Viber: backup is created in Settings → Account. → Backup and saved to Google Drive or to your device.
• 🗨️ Signal: only supports portability via Signal Desktop (you need to connect both phones to your PC).

6. Method 5: Transfer applications and their data

Unfortunately, not all apps can be migrated from one Android device to another.

• ✅ Portable: Apps from Google Play (the list of installed programs can be restored through a Google account).
• ❌ Not transferable: application settings, game saving (if not linked to an account), data of some banking programs.

How to transfer the list of applications:

1. On Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro, when you first turn on, select Restore Apps and log in to your Google Account.
2. The system will offer to install the same applications that were on Samsung.
3. Select the ones you need and click Install.

For games and applications with authorization:

• 🎮 If the game supports account binding (Google Play Games, Facebook, your own authorization system), just log in to it on Xiaomi – progress will recover.
• 💰 For banking applications (Sberbank Online, Tinkoff) will require re-authorization (sometimes with confirmation of the SMS or).
• 📱 Some apps (like Stepmer or Health) don’t carry history — their data is tied to a particular device.

If you need to move APK-Application files (for example, for games that are not in the Play Market):

1. On Samsung, use a file manager (such as Solid Explorer) and find a folder with a file manager. APK (usually /data/app, But you need root access).
2. Copy. APK on Xiaomi and set manually (allowing installation from unknown sources in Settings) → Annexes → Special access).

⚠️ Attention: Transfer APK-Files can be insecure if you download them from unreliable sources, and some apps (such as Netflix or banking) check the device's signature and may not work after manual installation.

7 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when following instructions, users often encounter problems. TOP-5 mistakes and their solutions:

Another common problem is that there's not enough space on Xiaomi, and if the transfer is interrupted because of this,

• 🗑️ Delete unnecessary files on Xiaomi (Settings) → Warehouse → Cleanup).
• 🔄 Transfer data in parts (first contacts and messages, then photos).
• 💾 Use it. SD-The card (if supported by your Redmi 10 Pro).

If the battery runs out quickly after the transfer, that's fine -- it takes 1-2 days for the system to optimize its handling of the new data.

• 🔍 Settings → Battery → Battery usage – which app consumes the most.
• 🔄 Turn off auto sync for unnecessary accounts.

8.What to do after the transfer: Optimization Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro

To make the Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro work quickly and stably, follow a few additional steps:

• 🔄 Update. MIUI Up to the latest version: Settings → The phone. → Update system This will fix possible bugs and improve compatibility with transferred data.
• 🛡️ Set up security: Enable unlock by fingerprint (Settings) → Password and security → Fingerprint activate Find My Device (Settings) → Google → Security → Find My Device).
• 📁 Organize files: Move photos to Google Photos or Mi Cloud to save space. Delete duplicate contacts (Contacts) → Management → Unite).

For advanced users:

• 🔧 Turn on Developer Mode and Turn off animations to speed up work: Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (press 7 times) Settings → Additionally. → For developers → The scale of animation (off)
• 🎯 Set up control gestures (Settings) → Display. → Full screen mode) for convenience.

If you notice that some apps are slower than Samsung, try:

• 🔋 Clear the cache (Settings) → Annexes → Select an application → Warehouse → Clear the cache).
• 🔄 Disable battery optimization for critical applications (Settings) → Battery → Optimizing the battery).

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After transferring data, it is recommended to make a cache reset to Xiaomi Redmi 10 Pro (Settings) → Additionally. → Recovery and discharge → Cache resetting. This will delete temporary files and speed up the system.

Finally, if you use two of them. SIM-Do not forget to set the priority of the network:

1. Go to Settings. → SIM-maps and mobile networks.
2. Choose which SIM will be used for calls, SMS and mobile Internet by default.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions