How to Transfer Notes from Xiaomi to Google: All Ways to Go to 2026

The transition from Xiaomi ecosystem to Google services often faces the problem of data migration — especially when it comes to notes. The standard Notes app on Redmi, POCO or Xiaomi smartphones does not directly sync with Google Keep or Google Docs, but this does not mean that transfer is impossible. In this article, we will discuss all the current ways, from automatic synchronization through the cloud to manual export in.txt or.zip format.

The challenge is that MIUI (and the new HyperOS) defaults to attach notes to your Mi Account, not Google. However, with workarounds from backup to third-party tools, you can transfer all records without loss. We tested each method on devices with MIUI 14 and HyperOS 1.0, so the instructions are relevant for 2026.

1.Preparation: What to do before the penosom

Before you start migrating, make sure your notes are stored in the cloud or on your device, without which the risk of data loss increases significantly.

Pay special attention to sync with Mi Account, if it's disabled, the notes are stored only locally, which can be lost when the phone is reset or broken, to check the sync status:

1. Open the Notes app** (yellow notebook icon).
2. Slip on the avatar in the upper right corner.
3. Select Settings → Synchronization.
4. Make sure the switch is active and your Mi Account is listed.

If the synchronization is not working, try:

• 🔄 Reboot the phone.
• 📶 Switch from mobile to Wi-Fi (or vice versa).
• 🔧 Update the Notes app via Play Market or App Store.

⚠️ Note: If you are using HyperOS, check if a third-party developer has installed Notes, in which case the instructions for a standard Xiaomi application will not work.

Method 1: Automatic synchronization via Mi Cloud + Google Drive

The most reliable method is exporting notes from Mi Cloud to Google Drive, followed by importing them into Google Keep or Docs, which works even if the phone is lost or broken, as the data is pulled directly from the cloud.

Steps:

1. On your computer, open i.mi.com and log in to your Mi Account.
2. Go to the Notes section.
3. Select all notes (check at the top of the list) and click Export.
4. Choose the.txt or.zip format (we recommend.zip for a large number of notes).
5. Download the archive to your computer.
6. Upload the archive to Google Drive (drop the files into a folder or use the Download button).

Now you need to import notes to Google Keep:

• 📱 Open Google Keep on your phone or web version.
• 📎 Click Create a note → Add from the file (clip icon).
• 📄 Select the downloaded.txt file from Google Drive.
• 🔄 Repeat for all files (if exported separately).

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If you have a lot of notes, use Google Docs: create a new document, then drag all the.txt files from the archive into it, and it's easier to structure the information.

⚠️ Note: When exporting from Mi Cloud, formatting (bold text, lists, images) is lost. If critical, use Method 3 (manual transfer with styles saved).

Method 2: Backup with MIUI Backup

If notes are not synced with Mi Cloud but stored on the device, you can use the built-in MIUI backup feature, which is suitable for users who do not want to upload data to the Xiaomi cloud.

Instructions:

1. Go to Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Select to create a backup copy.
3. In the data list, tick “Notes” and uncheck the rest to speed up the process.
4. Click Start and wait until it is completed (may take 5-15 minutes).
5. The backup file will be saved in the MIUI/backup/AllBackup folder on the internal drive.

Next, extract the notes from the backup:

• 📁 Connect your phone to your computer through USB (file transfer mode).
• 🔍 Find the file. MIUI/backup/AllBackup Copy the last file with the.mbk extension.
• 💻 Use the MiBackupExtractor program to unpack.mbk file (Java required).
• 📄 In the unpacked folder, find notes in.json or.db format (SQLite database).

To convert.json to readable format:

1. Open the file in a notebook or Notepad++.


2. Copy the contents of the "content" field for each note.




3.Put the text into Google Keep or Docs.

Method 3: Manual copying through screenshots (for a small number of notes)

If you don't have many notes (up to 20 to 30 pieces), the quickest way is to copy text manually or take screenshots, which is important for users who don't want to deal with backups or clouds.

Algorithm:

1. Open the note in the Notes app** on Xiaomi.

For the images:

• 📎 In Google Keep, create a new note and attach an image.

⚠️ Note: It is easy to skip notes or lose formatting when manually copying. Before removing the originals from Xiaomi Notes, make sure all data is ported correctly.

5. Method 4: Use of third-party applications (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work, you can use third-party tools, such as NoteSync, which can synchronize notes between different services, including Xiaomi Notes and Google Keep.

How to set up NoteSync:

1. Install an app from the Play Market.
2. Open NoteSync and give you access to Notes** and Google Keep.

Alternative annexes:

• 🔄 SyncMate – supports synchronization with Google Drive and iCloud.
• 📱 Notebloc – Exports notes to.pdf or.docx.
• 🌐 Evernote – Imports Notes from Xiaomi via.enex files.

Important: Some apps require root permissions to access Xiaomi’s Notes database, and without them, synchronization may not work properly.

6. Method 5: Transfer through ADB (for tech-savvy)

If you're familiar with ADB (Android Debug Bridge), you can extract notes directly from the system folder, which is suitable for devices with unlocked bootloader or root access.

Instructions:

1. Install Platform Tools on your computer.
2. Turn on USB Debugging on your phone (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 times tap the version number → Return to Additional → For Developers).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command:

adb pull /data/data/com.miui.notes/shared_prefs/com.miui.notes_preferences.xml


adb pull /data/data/com.miui.notes/databases/notes.db

The notes.db file contains all notes in SQLite format.

• 💻 Use it. DB Browser for SQLite (see spoiler in Method 3).

⚠️ Attention: Working with ADB Incorrect commands can cause malfunctions in the application "Notes". We recommend that you pre-create a backup copy through the MIUI Backup.

Comparison of Note Transfer Methods

To choose the best method, we will evaluate each according to the criteria of speed, reliability and preservation of formatting:

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For most users, Method 1 (Mi Cloud → Google Drive) is the optimal method, combining reliability and simplicity, although it does not retain formatting.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the transfer of notes