How to Transfer Notes from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi Note: The Complete 2026 Guide

The transition from Samsung to Xiaomi Redmi Note is always an exciting step, especially when it comes to protecting personal data. Notes you’ve been keeping for years on the standard Samsung Notes app or Google Keep can contain important information, from working ideas to personal reminders. Unfortunately, there is no direct automatic transfer between these ecosystems, but there are at least 5 reliable ways of migration, which we will discuss in detail.

In this article, you’ll find step-by-step instructions for each method, from syncing through Google Account to manual export in.sbn or.zip. We’ll also look at the nuances of working with different versions of the Redmi Note (from Note 10 to Note 13 Pro+) and explain why some methods may not work on devices with MIUI 14/15. If you’re afraid of losing data, don’t worry: at the end of the article there is an FAQ with answers to the most common problems.

Before you start, make sure that both devices have enough charge (at least 50%) and the Internet connection is stable, which will save you the risk of interrupting the process in the middle. And remember: the transfer of notes through the Smart Switch is possible only if Xiaomi pre-installed the Samsung Smart Switch app (available in APK) - this is not very well known!

1. Transfer of Notes through Google Account (the most universal way)

If you've used Samsung Notes with a Google Account binding, you're lucky that it works on 90% of devices without any additional manipulation, and the key is that the notes must be synced with Google Keep or Google Drive in advance.

On Samsung:

1. Open the Samsung Notes app.
2. Tap it on three points (⋮) top-right → Settings → Synchronization with Google Drive.
3. If the option is active, wait until the sync is complete. If not, turn it on and select your account.

On Xiaomi Redmi Note:

1. Install Google Keep from the Play Market (if not installed).
2. Sign in with the same account as you do on Samsung.
3. All notes will be automatically downloaded within 5-10 minutes.

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If notes don’t show up, check the Samsung Notes folder in Google Drive — sometimes files are saved there in.sbn format. They can be manually opened through Google Keep or converted to.txt.

⚠️ Note: If Samsung used a Samsung Account (without Google), this method will not work. №2 or №3.

2. Export of Notes to File and Manual Transfer

If sync with Google is not configured, you can export notes to a file and transfer them to Xiaomi manually.This method is suitable for owners of a Samsung Galaxy Note or Galaxy S with a proprietary Samsung Notes app.

On Samsung:

1. Open Samsung Notes → press three points (⋮) → Settings → Export of notes.
2. Choose the format: 📄 TXT — Simple text (suitable for Google Keep or Mi Notes). 📦 SBN/ZIP — Samsung proprietary format (required to be imported back to Samsung Notes on another device).

Select notes for export (or click "Select all").

Exports

Internal memory.

Google Drive

On Xiaomi Redmi Note:

1. Download the exported file to your device (via Explorer, Google Drive or Telegram).
2. If the file is.txt: Open it via Google Keep (click "Create a Note" → "Import"). or use Mi Notes (the built-in Xiaomi app) - click "+" → "Import from the file".

.sbn

.zip

Make sure there is enough space on Samsung to export | Check the file format (TXT or SBN) | Download the file to Xiaomi via cloud or cable | Install Mi Notes or Google Keep in advance

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3.Using Samsung Smart Switch (power users only)

Samsung Smart Switch is the official application for transferring data between Samsung devices, but with some reservations it can be used for transfer to Xiaomi.

• 📱 Samsung with Android version 9-13.
• 📱 Xiaomi Redmi Note on the phone MIUI 12-15 but not older).
• 🔌 Cable USB-C to USB-C (adapter).

Instructions:

1. On Xiaomi, install the Samsung Smart Switch from APK (you can download from APKCombo).
2. Connect both phones with a cable (on Samsung, select File Transfer Mode).
3. On Samsung, open Smart Switch → Send Data → Cable.
4. On Xiaomi, run the installed app and select Get Data → Samsung.
5. In the data list, tick Notes and click Transfer.

⚠️ Note: This method may not work on the Redmi Note 12/13 s MIUI 14+ Xiaomi's restrictions on third-party data porting apps.If the Smart Switch doesn't see the note, try exporting it to the file first (a method of processing it). №2).

Synchronization via Google| Manual export to TXT|Samsung Smart Switch|Another method |Never tolerated

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4. Transfer through third-party applications (e.g. Evernote or OneNote)

If you don't like the previous ones, you can use third-party services like Evernote, Microsoft OneNote, or Simplenote, which support cross-platform synchronization and often do better formatting than standard solutions.

Algorithm of action:

1. On Samsung, install one of the apps (e.g. Evernote).
2. Import notes from Samsung Notes: Open a note → Share → Select Evernote. Or export to TXT and upload the file to Evernote.

Xiaomi

All notes are automatically synchronized.

Pros of the method:

• ✅ Preserve formatting (bold text, lists, images).
• ✅ Access from any device (PC, tablet).
• ✅ Automatic backup.

Cons:

• ❌ Requires the installation of additional applications.
• ❌ Free versions have a limited volume (for example, in Evernote – 60 MB / month).

5. Computer Transfer (for large amounts of data)

If you have hundreds of attachment notes (photos, PDFs, audio), the most reliable way to do this is to use your computer as an intermediary, which takes longer, but ensures that all the data is safe.

What you need:

• 💻 PC Windows/macOS.
• 🔌 USB-cables for both phones.
• 📂 Samsung Notes for PC (optional, to work with.sbn).

Step-by-step:

1. Connect Samsung to your PC and copy exported notes (in TXT or SBN format) to a folder on your computer.
2. If the files are.sbn, install Samsung Notes for PC and import them there, then export to PDF or TXT.
3. Connect the Xiaomi Redmi Note to your PC and transfer the processed files to internal memory (for example, to the Download folder).
4. On Xiaomi, open files via Mi Notes or Google Keep.

⚠️ Note: When working with.sbn files on a PC, do not open them through standard programs like Notepad, which will lead to data loss.

6. Alternative methods: cloud services and email

If you don't have access to a cable or a computer, you can use cloud services or email, which is a way to carry a small number of notes (up to 20 to 30 pieces).

Method 1: Through Google Drive or Dropbox

1. On Samsung, export notes to the TXT (waywardly №2).
2. Upload files to Google Drive or Dropbox.
3. Download files on Xiaomi and import them to Mi Notes.

Method 2: Through Email

1. Open the note on Samsung → Share → Gmail.
2. Send the letter to yourself.
3. On Xiaomi, open the email and copy the text to Mi Notes or Google Keep.

⚠️ Note: When sending notes by email, consider attachment limits (usually up to 25MB). If the note contains large attachments (such as videos), use the cloud.

Comparison of Note Transfer Methods from Samsung to Xiaomi

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For most users, the best option is synchronization through Google Keep (method). №(1) or manual export to TXT (method №If you want to save formatting, choose Evernote or PC porting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the transfer of notes