How to transfer notes from Xiaomi to iPhone: all the ways of 2026

Moving from Xiaomi to iPhone is not just about changing the ecosystem, it's also about moving important data. Notes often contain critical information like passwords, ideas, to-do lists or work records. Unlike photos or contacts, moving them requires a special approach because of the different storage formats between Android and iOS.

Many users face a problem: standard tools like Move to iOS from Apple do not always correctly transfer notes, especially if they are created in the proprietary Mi Notes app. In this article, we will analyze 5 working methods - from official solutions to workarounds, including nuances for different Xiaomi models (for example, Redmi Note 12 or POCO X5) and iOS versions.

Important: If you use encrypted notes in Mi Notes, moving them will require additional steps – read about this in the Mi Cloud section.

1. Transfer over Mi Cloud (official method)

The most reliable method for Xiaomi users is synchronizing notes with the Mi Cloud cloud and then exporting them to the iPhone, which works even for older models like the Mi 9 or Redmi 5, as long as they support the current version of the Mi Notes app.

Step-by-step:

• 📱 On Xiaomi, open Mi Notes → Click on three dots in the upper right corner → Settings → Sync with Mi Cloud. Make sure the function is active.
• 🌐 Go to i.mi.com from your computer or iPhone and log in to the same Mi Account.
• 📄 In the Notes section, select the required records → Click Export (.txt or.html formats available).
• 📱 Send exported files to your iPhone via Email, Telegram or AirDrop, then open them in the Notes app).

If notes are not displayed in Mi Cloud, check: 1) if sync is enabled in the Xiaomi account settings (Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud → Notes); 2) if the cloud storage limit is exceeded (free available 5 GB).

⚠️ Note: Notes with closed folders (password protected) in Mi Notes do not sync with Mi Cloud. To move them, first unprotect: open the note → press the lock icon → enter the password → Choose Delete Password.

2.Using Google Keep or Google Drive

If you prefer Google services, you can transfer notes through Google Keep or Google Drive. This method is universal and works even for devices without the Mi Cloud (for example, POCO M4 Pro with global firmware).

Method 1: Google Keep

• 📲 Install Google Keep on Xiaomi from Play Market.
• 📝 Manually copy text from Mi Notes to new Keep Notes (or use the Share feature). → Google Keep from the Notes Menu).
• 🍎 On your iPhone, install Google Keep from the App Store and log in under the same account. All notes are automatically synced.
• 🔄 If necessary, export notes from Keep to Apple Notes: open the note → Share. → Copy text → insert in the annex Notes.

Method 2: Google Drive (for large volumes)

1. On Xiaomi, export notes to a file: in Mi Notes, select a note → Export → save as.txt to the device.
2. Upload files to Google Drive (via the app or web version).
3. On your iPhone, download files from Google Drive and open them in Notes or another text editor.

⚠️ Note: When copying text from Mi Notes to Google Keep, formatting (bold, listings) and attachments (photo, audio) may be lost. To save the structure, use export to.html via Mi Cloud.

Install Google Keep on Xiaomi

Synchronize your Google account

Check the free space in Google Drive (if you export files)

Disable battery optimization for Google Keep (Settings) → Annexes → Google Keep → Battery → No restrictions)-->

3. Direct transmission via AirDrop or mail

If you don't have many notes, the quickest way is to send them directly to your iPhone via AirDrop (for iOS 7+ devices) or email, a method that works for small text without attachments.

Instructions for AirDrop:

1. On your iPhone, turn on AirDrop: swipe down the screen to open Control Point → press and hold the Wi-Fi/Bluetooth unit → select Reception: All.
2. On Xiaomi, open a note in Mi Notes → click Share → select AirDrop (if you don’t have an option, use Send via Bluetooth or Email).
3. On your iPhone, accept the incoming file and save the text to Notes.

Instructions for email:

• 📧 In Mi Notes, select a note → Share. → Email.
• Send the email to your email (such as Gmail or iCloud).
• 📱 On iPhone, open the letter, copy the text and paste in the app Notes.

Advantages of the method: does not require the installation of additional applications, works without the Internet (for AirDrop), disadvantages: it is not suitable for a large number of notes or notes with attachments.

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If AirDrop can’t find your iPhone, make sure that both devices have Wi-Fi and Bluetooth enabled, and make sure the distance between the devices is less than 9 meters.

4. Transfer through third-party applications (SHAREit, Send Anywhere)

For users who want to move notes without clouds and with formatting, direct file transfer applications like SHAREit, Send Anywhere or Xender are suitable. These services create a local network between devices and transfer data without size restrictions.

The following is a step-by-step guide for Send Anywhere:

1. Install Send Anywhere on Xiaomi (from Play Market) and iPhone (from App Store).
2. On Xiaomi, export notes to files: in Mi Notes, select a note → Export → save as.txt or.html.
3. In Send Anywhere on Xiaomi, click Send → Select Exported Files → Generate 6-digit code.
4. On iPhone in Send Anywhere, click Get → Enter the code → Download the files.
5. Open the downloaded files in the Notes app or other text editor.

Comparison of transmission applications:

⚠️ Note: When using SHAREit or Xender, disable battery optimization for these applications on Xiaomi, otherwise the transfer may be interrupted. → Annexes → Application management → [name] → Battery → No restrictions.

5. Manual transfer through screenshots (for notes with drawings)

If your notes contain handwritten text, diagrams or screenshots, it is easiest to transfer them as images, a method that is relevant for users of Xiaomi Pad 6 or other devices with stylus support.

How to transfer the notes-images:

• 📸 On Xiaomi, take screenshots of notes: simultaneously press the Power button + Turning down the volume.
• 🖼️ Open the gallery, select screenshots → Share. → AirDrop/Email/Google Photo Photo.
• 📱 On iPhone, save images and add them to Notes: Create a new note → tap on the camera icon → Choose a Photo or Video.

To recognize text in screenshots, use the built-in iOS function:

1. Open the image in the photo.
2. Click on the icon Text in the frame (will appear automatically if there is text in the photo).
3. Select the desired fragment → copy and paste in Notes.

Frequent problems and their solutions

When you move notes, you often have errors, and let's look at the most common ones and how to fix them.

Problem 1: Notes are not synced with Mi Cloud

• 🔄 Check your internet connection and restart sync in Mi Notes.
• 🔧 Update the Mi Notes app to the latest version in the Play Market.
• 📱 If you use Xiaomi with custom firmware (like LineageOS), Mi Cloud may not work.

Problem 2: iPhones don’t open.html or.txt files

• 📄 Try opening a file in Safari browser, then copy the text to Notes.
• 📥 Install Documents by Readdle from the App Store – it supports more formats.

Problem 3: Loss of formatting during transfer

• 📝 If it is important to save lists or highlights, export notes to.html via Mi Cloud.
• 🖼️ For tables or complex structures, take a screenshot and paste as an image.

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If the notes contain Cyrillic text, when exporting to.txt, choose the UTF-8 encoding. Otherwise, the iPhone may display "crazy cherries".

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