How to Transfer Notes from Samsung to Xiaomi Poco: All Ways to 2026

Why moving notes between Android smartphones is not always an easy task

The shift from Samsung to Xiaomi Poco often involves moving data from contacts to photos, but if media files are more or less clear (just copy them to a flash drive or to the cloud), notes are more complicated, because manufacturers use different storage formats and their own recording apps: Samsung has Samsung Notes, and Xiaomi has Notes or Notes in MIUI firmware.

Compounding the problem, these apps don’t always interact correctly with each other. For example, exporting from Samsung Notes in.snote format won’t open in the standard Xiaomi app. And if you’ve used Google Keep or OneNote, there are already issues of synchronization and compatibility with MIUI. In this article, we’ll look at all the current portability methods, including workarounds for complex cases – for example, when notes are stored in encrypted form or tied to a Samsung account.

Before you start, make sure both devices have enough battery power (at least 50%) and a stable internet connection – this will eliminate the risk of data loss during synchronization. Also check the MIUI version on Poco: older firmware (below MIUI 12) may lack some import features.

Method 1: Export notes from Samsung Notes to a universal format

If you've used the standard Samsung Notes app, the most reliable way is to export notes to a format that Xiaomi Poco can read. Unfortunately, there's no direct export to.txt or.pdf, but you can use intermediate formats.

Here's the step-by-step instruction:

• 📱 Open Samsung Notes on your Samsung.
• 🔍 Press three points (⋮) in the upper right corner and select Settings.
• 📤 Go to Export Notes (or Backup depending on version).
• 📑 Select.snote (if you want to save formatting) or.pdf (if readability is important on any device).
• 📎 Specify a folder to save (for example, Downloads or Documents).

Note files can now be transferred to Xiaomi Poco in any convenient way: USB-cable, Bluetooth, cloud (Google Drive, Mi Cloud) or instant messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp). MIUI The solution is to use third-party applications like Markor (for.md) or WPS Office (for.pdf).

⚠️ Note: If your notes contain handwritten text or drawings, exporting to.pdf may distort them.In this case, it is better to use.snote and convert it through official Samsung software to PC.

Method 2: Sync with Google Keep or OneNote

If you don’t want to mess around with exporting and importing files, you can use cloud services. Google Keep and Microsoft OneNote are supported by both manufacturers and allow you to sync notes between devices in real time.

To move through Google Keep:

• 🔄 On Samsung, install Google Keep from the Play Market (if not already installed).
• 📝 Create a new note or import existing ones from Samsung Notes (via Share) → Google Keep).
• ☁️ Make sure sync is enabled (in Google account settings).
• 📱 On Xiaomi Poco, log in to the same Google account and install Google Keep. All notes will appear automatically.

The advantage of this method is automatic synchronization in the background, meaning that new notes will be available on both devices immediately after creation. However, there are disadvantages: Google Keep does not support complex formatting (for example, tables or nested lists), and OneNote may require a Microsoft account.

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If you are using OneNote, check your sync settings in the app before transferring: go to Settings → Sync and make sure you select the Sync All Notes option, which will speed up the process and avoid data loss.

Method 3: Using Mi Mover (official solution from Xiaomi)

Xiaomi has developed its own data portability app, Mi Mover, which allows you to transfer not only contacts and photos, but also notes (if they are stored in the standard Notes or Notes app), but there is an important condition: Samsung must install the Mi Mover app from the Play Market.

Algorithm of action:

• 📲 Install Mi Mover on both devices.
• 🔗 On Xiaomi Poco, choose I am the sender and on Samsung, I am the receiver.

Unfortunately, Mi Mover doesn’t always work correctly with notes from Samsung Notes. If Notes are inactive, try exporting them to Google Keep first (as in Method 2) and then migrating them through Mi Mover. Also note that the app may not support some Samsung Android 12+ models due to changes in data access policy.

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

If you have hundreds of notes or if they contain large attachments (photos, audio), the most reliable way is to transfer them through a computer. USB-cable and any file application (e.g., Total Commander or standard Windows Explorer).

Instructions:

1. Connect Samsung to your PC and allow access to files (File Transfer in the USB Notification).
2. Go to Internal Storage → Samsung → Notes (or Documents → Samsung Notes) folder.
3. Copy files with the.snote or.zip extension (if notes are archived) to your computer.
4. Connect Xiaomi Poco and move files to the Download or Documents folder.
5. On Poco, install the Samsung Notes Viewer app (available in the Play Market) to view.snote.

This method takes longer, but it guarantees 100% data security, because you control each step. If.snote notes don't open on Xiaomi, they can be converted to.pdf via online services like Zamzar or CloudConvert.

⚠️ Note: When connecting Xiaomi Poco to PC in File Transfer mode, you may need to unlock Debugging USB In Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI (7 times click on the version bar, then go back to Settings → Additionally. → For developers).

Method 5: Alternative Synchronization Applications (Evernote, Notion)

If none of the above methods are suitable, cross-platform services like Evernote or Notion can be used, which support imports from Samsung Notes and have MIUI clients.

For transfer via Evernote:

• 📥 Install Evernote on Samsung and log in.
• 📤 In Samsung Notes, select a note → Share. → Evernote.
• ☁️ Wait for the synchronization (may take a few minutes).
• 📱 Install Evernote on Xiaomi Poco and sign in to the same account.

Notion is suitable for structured notes with tables, databases and attachments.

1. Export notes from Samsung Notes to.csv or.pdf.
2. Import the file to Notion via the web version (Settings → Import).
3. Set Notion on Poco and sync the data.

These services are paid for in advanced rates, but there are enough free options for carrying notes, the main advantage is cross-platform: you can access notes not only on Xiaomi, but also on iOS, Windows or Mac.

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If you plan to actively use notes on Xiaomi Poco, the best option is to immediately switch to a cross-platform service (Notion, Evernote), which will save you from problems when you next switch to another device.

Problem Solving: What to Do When Notes Are Not Passed

Even if you follow the instructions, you can get errors, and let's look at the typical problems and the ways you can solve them.

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

1. Take screenshots of notes on Samsung (you can use Google Lens for text recognition for text notes).
2. Send screenshots to Xiaomi Poco via Telegram or Email.
3. Manually transfer the text to the Notes app on Poco.

It is time-consuming, but it is guaranteed to work even with the most "stubborn" notes.

FAQ: Frequent questions about moving notes from Samsung to Xiaomi Poco