The transition from Xiaomi to Samsung is not only about changing the ecosystem, but also the need to move important data, including notes. Many users face the problem: standard synchronization methods do not always work correctly, and manual transfer is time-consuming. In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to carry notes, including cloud services, third-party applications and built-in Samsung Smart Switch tools.
The peculiarity of Xiaomi notes is that they are often tied to the proprietary Notes or Notes app, which are not directly compatible with Samsung Notes. Plus, if you used local storage without synchronizing with the cloud, the process becomes complicated. We took into account all the nuances and prepared instructions for various scenarios, from automatic transfer to manual export.
Important: If you plan to sell or dump your Xiaomi, moving notes should be the first step – it will be impossible to recover unsynchronized data after resetting to factory settings.
1.Move over Mi Cloud (official way for Xiaomi)
The most reliable method is if you have previously configured sync with Mi Cloud, which is suitable for all Xiaomi, Redmi and POCO,Released models after 2018, the main advantage is the preservation of formatting, attachments (photos, voice recordings) and folder structure.
How to check if synchronization is enabled:
- Open the Notes app on Xiaomi.
- Tap on the profile icon (or ⋮ → Settings).
- Select Sync with Mi Cloud – Status must be enabled.
If synchronization is disabled, turn it on and wait for the process to complete (it can take up to 10 minutes depending on the amount of data).
Follow the instructions:
- 📱 On Xiaomi: Make sure all notes are uploaded to Mi Cloud (check the date of last sync in the app settings).
- 🌐 On your computer: Go to i.mi.com, log in and export notes in.zip or.html format via the Notes section.
- 📱 On Samsung: Upload the exported file to Samsung Notes (via Import in Settings) or use Google Drive for intermediate storage.
⚠️ Note: If you have two-factor authentication in Mi Account, you will need to confirm your entry to i.mi.com via a validation form. SMS Check the access to the linked number in advance!
2. Use of Google Account (universal method)
If you sync notes with Google Keep or Google Drive, the transfer to Samsung will take no more than 5 minutes, which works even for older Xiaomi models (such as the Redmi Note 4 or Mi A1), where there is no built-in support for the Mi Cloud.
Step-by-step:
- On Xiaomi, open Settings → Accounts → Google and make sure that sync for Google Keep or Drive is enabled.
- If notes are stored in the standard Notes app, export them: Open a note → ⋮ → Export. Select the format.txt or.html. Save files to Google Drive.
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The advantage of this is cross-platforming, for example, if you decide to switch from Samsung to iPhone, notes will remain available through Google, but there is a disadvantage: formatting (bold text, lists) can be lost when exported to.txt.
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Samsung’s Smart Switch 3: Automatic Portability
Samsung Smart Switch is the official application for data migration between devices, it supports the transfer of notes, but with reservations: work is possible only with a direct connection (via cable or Wi-Fi Direct) and does not guarantee the safety of attachments (photo, audio).
How to transfer notes via Smart Switch:
- 📲 Install Smart Switch on both devices (Google Play for Xiaomi, pre-installed on Samsung).
- 🔌 Connect the phones through USB-cable (Samsung's original cable with support is recommended) OTG) or Wi-Fi Direct.
- 📋 On Samsung, select Get Data → Android, to Xiaomi - Send data.
- ✅ In the data list for transfer, mark Notes (or Other data if the option is not available).
Important nuances:
- Smart Switch transfers notes in Samsung Notes format, but does not save folders – all records are merged into one category.
- If Xiaomi notes are stored in Mi Notes, they must be exported to Google Keep (see method 2).
- When you connect over Wi-Fi, the transfer speed depends on the stability of the network, and if you break the connection, you have to start again.
| Mode of transfer | Speed. | Formatting continues | Investment support | Difficulty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mi Cloud | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Yes. | Yes. | Medium |
| Google Account | ⭐⭐⭐ | Partially. | No. | Low. |
| Smart Switch | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | No. | Partially. | Tall. |
| Manual export | ⭐⭐ | Depends on the format. | Yes. | Tall. |
4. Manual export and import through files
If cloud services are not suitable (for example, due to limited volume or lack of Internet), you can manually transfer notes, which takes longer, but gives you complete control over the process.
Instructions for export with Xiaomi:
- Open the Notes app and select the desired note.
- Press. ⋮ → Export and select the format:.txt is simple text without formatting..html saves bold text, lists, links..zip is an archive with attachments (photo, audio).
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Imports to Samsung:
- 📁 Transfer files to Samsung via USB-cable, Bluetooth or Google Drive.
- 📝 For.txt/.html: Open the file through Samsung Notes (select Import in the menu) or copy the text and paste it into a new note.
- 📦 For.zip: Uncancel the file (use Samsung Files or RAR). Attachments (photo, audio) add to the note manually.
⚠️ Note: Manually transferring.html files with Cyrillic characters in the title may cause encoding problems!
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If you have a lot of notes, create a separate folder in Samsung Notes for imported data on Samsung, which will help you avoid confusion with new entries.
Third-party applications: alternative solutions
If the standard methods didn't work, you can use specialized applications, and we tested 3 of the most reliable ones.
- 🔄 NoteSync (Google Play): Syncs notes between Mi Notes and Samsung Notes via the cloud. Supports formatting and attachments. Free version is limited to 50 notes.
- 📲 Send Anywhere: Transfers notes over Wi-Fi Direct with no limits on volume. No registration. Speed depends on network stability.
- 🌍 Evernote: Universal long-term storage solution. Imports notes from.enex (export from Mi Notes is possible via Google Keep). Free rate is limited to 2 devices.
How to choose an application:
- If you need a single transfer, Send Anywhere.
- If synchronization between devices is important, notesync.
- If you are planning a long-term storage, it is called Evernote.
How to transfer notes from a blocked Xiaomi?
Transfer of notes to account for model features
Some Xiaomi and Samsung models have unique nuances when migrating data.
For Xiaomi with MIUI 14+:
- The Notes app automatically backs up data to Mi Cloud if synchronization is enabled.
- Exports to.html are only available for notes without attachments.
For Samsung with One UI 5/6:
- Samsung Notes supports import of.txt,.html and.sbn (native format).
- To transfer from Google Keep, use the built-in Import from Keep option in the settings.
For older models (Xiaomi until 2018, Samsung before One UI 3):
- Sync with Mi Cloud may not be available – use Google Account or manual export.
- On Samsung with outdated firmware, update Samsung Notes through the Galaxy Store.
If your model doesn’t fall into these categories, check the MIUI or One UI version in the settings (About Phone → MIUI/One UI version). For rare occasions (e.g. Xiaomi Black Shark or Samsung Galaxy Fold), a customized approach may be required.
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Before perenosom, update Notes and Samsung Notes to the latest version, which increases the chances of successful data migration.
Frequent mistakes and their solutions
Even when following the instructions, users face problems, and we have collected the TOP-5 errors and ways to fix them:
- 🚫 "Unable to sync with Mi Cloud: Check your internet connection (turn off) VPN). Update the Notes app to Google Play.Reboot the device and try again.
- 🔄 "Smart Switch doesn’t see a note: Make sure Xiaomi has Debugging on USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times to tap according to the version → Additionally. → For developers, use the original Samsung cable.
- 📄 "Exported notes open with "hieroglyphs": The problem is encoding - open the file in Notepad and save to UTF-8. Rename the file to Latin.
- 🔒 "Notes not transferred after Xiaomi reset: If sync with Mi Cloud was disabled, data is lost irretrievably. → Additionally. → Backup.
- ⚠️ "Samsung Notes doesn't import files": Update the app via Galaxy Store.Try importing through Google Keep as an intermediate option.
If neither of these methods worked, contact Samsung Support (official website) or Xiaomi (support) and provide screenshots of the bugs and the device model to help speed up the problem.