How to Transfer Notes from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi: A Complete Picture Guide

Switching from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi is always an exciting process, especially when it comes to storing important data. Notes often contain sensitive information, such as passwords, ideas, plans or work records. Losing them when changing your smartphone is like losing some memory. Fortunately, you can transfer notes between these two ecosystems in several ways, and we'll go through each one in detail.

In this article, you’ll find 5 working methods for migrating notes, including cloud services, third-party apps, and even manual export.We’ve taken into account the features of Samsung Notes and the standard Notes app on Redmi, and also looked at alternative solutions for users who prefer Google Keep or OneNote. Importantly, some methods require pre-configuration, so start the process in advance to avoid data loss.

If you’ve tried to carry notes and encountered errors, don’t worry. At the end of this article, we’ve put together a section with typical problems and solutions, and added an FAQ with answers to frequent questions. Even if your devices are released in different years (such as the Galaxy S10 2019 and Redmi Note 12 2023), the instructions will remain relevant.

1.Move over Samsung Cloud (official method for Samsung account holders)

The most logical way for users who are actively using the Samsung ecosystem is to sync through Samsung Cloud, which is useful if you previously set up backup on an old device.

• 📱 On Samsung Phone: Open Settings → Accounts and archiving → Samsung Cloud. Make sure that Note Sync is enabled. If not, activate it and wait until the process is complete.
• 🖥️ Export to your computer: go to Samsung Account, log in and find the Notes section, and you can select notes and save them in.snb or.zip format.
• 📲 Import to Xiaomi: Send a file to Redmi (e.g. via Telegram or Google Drive) and open it in the Notes app. If the format is not supported, use a converter (more on this below).

An important caveat: Samsung Cloud has a limit on free storage (usually 5-15 GB depending on the device model).If your notes take up a lot of space (for example, with attached images), you may need to clean up or buy additional space. Also note that from April 1, 2026, Samsung has suspended support for cloud storage for notes in some regions - check the relevance of the service for your country.

⚠️ Note: If you use the Galaxy Note with the S Pen handle, notes in.spd format (with handwriting) may not display correctly on Xiaomi. PDF via the menu Share → Save how PDF.

Check the enabled note sync in Samsung Cloud

Make sure there is enough space on your account.

Export notes to a compatible format (.txt or.pdf)

Download a file to Xiaomi via cloud or messenger

Try opening the note in the standard "Notes" app-->

2.Using Google Keep for hassle-free porting

If you don’t want to mess around with format conversion, Google Keep is a one-stop solution.This app is pre-installed on most Xiaomi devices and easily installed on Samsung via Google Play. The main advantage is cross-platform and automatic synchronization.

Step-by-step:

1. On Samsung, install Google Keep (if not already installed) and log in to the same Google account as Redmi.
2. Open Samsung Notes, select a note → Share → Google Keep. Repeat for all the required entries.
3. On Xiaomi, open Google Keep — all notes will already be there. If you want, export them to the standard Notes app through Share → Save to Notes.

The advantage of this method is to save formatting (lists, highlights, colors) and the ability to edit on any device. However, there are disadvantages: Google Keep does not support handwriting, and notes with a large number of images can be synchronized for longer.

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If there are many notes, use the “Share All” feature in Samsung Notes: click and hold one note → tick the rest → click “Share” and select Google Keep.

3. Manual export of notes in format TXT/PDF

If cloud services are not available for some reason (e.g., no internet or account issues), local export is a good option, which is a small number of notes and takes a little longer, but ensures that the data is safe.

Instructions for Samsung Notes:

1. Open the note. → press ⋮ (three-point) → Export.
2. Select the format:.txt (for text) or.pdf (for notes with images).
3. Save the file to Internal Storage → Download or to a memory card.
4. Connect Samsung to Xiaomi via USB-cable (in File Transfer mode) or transfer files via Bluetooth.
5. On Redmi, open the file through Notes or any text application.

Limitations of the method:

• 📄.txt format does not save formatting (bold text, lists, colors).
• 🖼️ In.pdf, notes become uneditable (for viewing only).
• 🔄 With a lot of notes, the process will take a long time.

⚠️ Note: If you export notes from Samsung DeX (Desktop Mode), files may be saved to a folder Documents/Samsung Notes.Don’t forget to check all possible directories to avoid losing data.

4. Transfer through third-party applications (Notion, Evernote, OneNote)

If you use cross-platform services for notes, data portability will become easier. Let's take a look at three popular options:

Notion (for structured notes)

Ideal if you have tables, databases, or complex formatting.

1. On Samsung, export notes from Samsung Notes to.txt or.pdf.
2. Upload files to Notion via the web version or mobile app.
3. On Xiaomi, set Notion and log in – all data will be available.

Evernote (for large archives)

Supports imports from.enex (Evernote special format) to transfer notes:

• 📤 Export data from Samsung Notes to.txt, then convert to.enex via online services (e.g. Notejoy).
• 📥 Import.enex to Evernote on Xiaomi.

OneNote (for handwritten notes)

If you have a Galaxy Note with handwritten notes, Microsoft’s OneNote will save them in their original form:

1. In Samsung Notes, select Export → OneNote (if available).
2. On Xiaomi, install OneNote and sync with the same Microsoft account.

Comparison of services:

• ✅ Notion – the best choice for structured data (tables, kanban boards).
• 📂 Evernote – Optimal for large archives with tags and text search.
• ✍️ OneNote – indispensable for handwritten notes and drawings.

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Third-party applications (Notion, Evernote) allow not only to transfer notes, but also to organize them more conveniently than in standard Notes on Xiaomi.

5. USB cable transfer (for users without internet)

If you do not have access to Wi-Fi or mobile Internet, direct transfer through the Internet. USB-And the cable is going to be the salvation. OTG-Adapter (if Xiaomi does not have a port) USB-C) or computer as an intermediary.

Option 1: Direct connection (OTG required)

1. Connect Samsung to Xiaomi via USB-C → USB-C cable (or with an adapter).
2. On Samsung, select File Transfer Mode (MTP).
3. On Xiaomi, open Files → find a folder with notes (usually Internal Storage → Samsung → Notes).
4. Copy.snb or.txt files into Redmi’s internal memory.

Option 2: Computer-assisted

1. Connect Samsung to your PC, copy notes to a folder on your desktop.
2. Disable Samsung, connect Xiaomi and transfer files back.

⚠️ Note: When connecting through OTG Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi) 9A or Redmi Note 10) may not recognize Samsung as a removable drive, in which case use a computer or cloud.

Frequent problems and their solutions

Even if you follow the instructions, you can have a hard time.-5 errors and ways of correcting them:

• 🚫 "Failure to export notes to Samsung Notes: Check if sync is enabled in Settings → Accounts → Samsung Cloud.If the problem persists, update the Samsung Notes app via the Galaxy Store.
• 🔄 Notes are not synced in Google Keep: Make sure both devices share the same Google account. check your internet connection and try restarting the app.
• 📄.snb files don’t open on Xiaomi: Use a converter (see spoiler above) or open them via Samsung Notes on another Samsung device, then export to.pdf.
• 🔌 Xiaomi doesn’t see Samsung when connecting USB: Try another cable or turn on the debugging USB In Settings → The phone. → Software version (click 7 times on build number, then return to Settings) → System system → For developers).
• 🔒 Notes are password protected: Unprotect Samsung Notes before export: open a note → ⋮ → Remove your password. If you forget your password, restore it through your Samsung Account.

If none of these methods worked, try an alternative solution:

1. Take photos of notes on Samsung (for example, through the scroll mode in the camera).
2. Send photos to Xiaomi and use Text Recognition in Google Lens or Mi AI to convert the image into editable text.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions