How to Transfer Notes from One Xiaomi Redmi Phone to Another: All the Ways to Work

Transferring notes between Xiaomi Redmi smartphones is a challenge that users face when buying a new device or changing a gadget. Even if you carefully recorded in the standard Notes app (or Mi Notes), losing them when switching to another phone can be a serious inconvenience. Fortunately, Xiaomi has several built-in and third-party tools for secure data transfer, from cloud services to local methods.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to transfer notes, including synchronization through Mi Cloud, export to file, use of Google Drive and even manual transfer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances of working with different versions of MIUI (12 to 14) and possible errors that can occur when synchronizing. If you move from Redmi Note 10 to Redmi Note 13 or from POCO X3 to POCO F5, the instructions below will be suitable for any model of the line.

1. Transfer notes through Mi Cloud (fastest way)

Cloud sync is the best option for users who already use a Xiaomi account, which works on all devices with MIUI, including the Redmi 9A, Redmi Note 12 Pro+ and newer models, the main condition is that both phones must be linked to the same Mi Account.

To move notes through Mi Cloud, follow the following steps:

• 📱 On your old phone, open Settings. → Xiaomi account → Mi Cloud.
• ☁️ Make sure the switch next to Notes is on (if not, turn on and wait for synchronization).
• 🔄 On the new phone, log in to the same Mi Account and enable synchronization of notes in Mi Cloud.
• 📝 Open the Notes app – all records should appear automatically.

If the notes are not displayed, check:

• 🔄 Active Internet connection (better to use Wi-Fi).
• 🔄 Update the Notes app to the latest version on Google Play.
• 🔄 Time of last sync in Mi Cloud → Notes → Last synchronization.

⚠️ Note: If you used Mi Account on your old phone but don't remember your password, restore it before the data transfer.

2.Export notes to file and import to new phone

If sync via Mi Cloud is not available for some reason (for example, you do not remember data from your account or want to transfer notes to another brand device), you can use export to the file. This method is suitable for Redmi on MIUI 12/13/14 and allows you to save notes in.zip or.txt format.

Export instructions:

1. Open the Notes app on your old phone.
2. Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select "Settings».
3. Go to the section “Export of Notes” (or “Backup” in some versions).
4. Select notes for export (you can mark everything) and click Export.
5. Specify a folder to save (for example, Downloads) and wait for the archive to be created.

For import on a new phone:

1. Copy the note file to the new Redmi (via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or Google Drive).
2. Open the Notes app on your new device.
3. Go to Settings → Import Notes and select the copied file.

⚠️ Note: When exporting to.txt, all attachments (photos, audio, checklists) are lost.

3. Move over Google Drive (for Android users)

If you prefer the Google ecosystem, you can transfer notes through Google Drive, which is universal and works even when you switch from Xiaomi to smartphones of other brands (such as Samsung or Realme), the main thing is that both devices have the same Google account.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 On an old phone, open Notes and export the data to a file (as described in the previous section).
• 📁 Upload the resulting archive to Google Drive (via app or browser).
• 📱 On the new phone download a file from Google Drive.
• 📝 Import notes through the Notes app (or install Google Keep if you want to use an alternative).

Advantages of this method:

• 🌐 Cross-platform (works on any Android device).
• 🔒 Security (files are stored in encrypted form).
• 📱 No binding to the Mi Account.

Disadvantages:

• ⏳ Manual actions (export/import).
• 📶 You need enough space in Google Drive (free – 15 GB).

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If you have a lot of notes, archive them in.zip before uploading them to Google Drive, which will save space and speed up transfer.

4. Local Transfer via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct

If you don't have access to the Internet or don't want to use cloud services, you can transfer notes locally, either via Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct, a method that works for any Redmi generation, but takes longer, especially if you have a lot of notes.

Step-by-step:

1. On an old phone, export notes to a file (as in Section 2).
2. Turn on Bluetooth on both devices and pair.
3. On an old phone, select an exported file and send it via Bluetooth (or Wi-Fi Direct if supported).
4. On the new phone, take the file and import it into Notes.

The transfer speed depends on the file size:

• 📄 Text notes (.txt) – transmitted in a few seconds.
• 📦 Archives with attachments (.zip) – can be transmitted up to 5-10 minutes.

⚠️ Note: When transmitted via Bluetooth, the file may freeze at 99%, in which case interrupt the transfer and try again - usually the second time the process is completed successfully.

5. Use of third-party applications (alternative)

If standard methods don't work, you can use third-party apps to carry notes.

• 📱 Google Keep – syncs with your Google account and allows you to export notes to.txt.
• 📱 Evernote – Supports complex formatting and attachments, but requires registration.
• 📱 Simplenote – a minimalist application with easy export / import.
• 📱 OneNote is suitable for users of the Microsoft ecosystem.

How to transfer notes through Google Keep:

1. Install Google Keep on your old phone and import notes from Xiaomi Notes (via export to.txt).
2. Sign in to the same Google account on your new phone.
3. All notes are automatically synced and will be available in Google Keep.

Advantages of third-party applications:

• 🔄 Automatic synchronization between devices.
• 📱 Cross-platform (working on iOS, Android, Windows).
• 🔍 Advanced functions of searching and organizing notes.

Disadvantages:

• 🔒 Some apps require a paid subscription for full functionality.
• 📶 Dependence on Internet connection for synchronization.

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The side of the app (like Google Keep or Evernote) is the best choice if you change your smartphones frequently or use devices from different brands.

6.Switch notes when changing your Xiaomi account

When a new phone uses a different Mi Account, it makes it difficult to transfer notes through the Mi Cloud, in which case you will have to use manual export or temporarily link the new phone to the old account.

Options:

1. Time-bound: On a new phone, log in to your old Mi Account. Enable note sync in Mi Cloud. Wait for the data to load, then log out and log in to a new one.

Important: If you delete your old Mi Account from your new phone, all unsynchronized notes from the Mi Cloud will be lost.

Frequent mistakes and their solution

When you move notes, you often have a typical problem, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔄 Update the Notes app to the latest version.
• 📱 Reboot both phones.
• 🔧 Reset the settings of the application "Notes" (in Settings) → Annexes → Notes → Warehouse → Drop it).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions