How to Transfer Notes from Xiaomi to Another Android: All Ways 2026

Why is it difficult to transfer notes from Xiaomi?

Xiaomi smartphones use its own Notes app, which by default saves data in a closed format. Unlike standard Android applications, these notes do not sync with Google Account automatically, which creates problems when switching to devices of other brands – Samsung, Honor or even POCO (despite the common ecosystem).

The main pitfalls:

• 🔒 Closed format – Note files (.mnote) are not opened by standard editors.
• ☁️ Mi Cloud binding – without Xiaomi account, note access is lost.
• 📱 No Export – There is no Export button in the old versions of the app».

In this article, 5 working ways to carry notes with current 2026 restrictions, including bypassing locks for rootless devices. All methods are tested on Xiaomi 13 Pro, Redmi Note 12 and POCO X5 with the latest MIUI updates.

Method 1: Synchronize with Mi Cloud (official method)

The most reliable option is if you have a Xiaomi account and a stable Internet connection, suitable for transferring to another Xiaomi/POCO/Redmi, but with restrictions for other Android devices.

Step-by-step:

1. Open the Notes app on the original Xiaomi.
2. Tap it on. ⚙️ → Settings → Synchronization.
3. Turn on the “Mi Cloud” switch and wait until the download is complete (the icon) ☁️ green).
4. On the new device, install the official Notes app from Xiaomi.
5. Sign in with the same Mi Account and wait for sync.

Make sure that both devices have Wi-Fi enabled.

Check out the free space in Mi Cloud (free 5GB)

Update the Notes app to the latest version

Remember the username/password from your Xiaomi account-->

Limitations of the method:

• 🚫 It does not work on smartphones without Google services (for example, Huawei with Google). HMS).
• ⏳ Synchronizing large notes (with images) can take up to 30 minutes.
• 🔄 When you delete a note on one device, it will disappear on the second.

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If notes aren’t synced, try manually updating the data: open Mi Cloud in your browser → Notes → click Update.

Method 2: Export to Google Keep (Universal)

If you need to transfer notes to Samsung, Pixel or other Android without being tied to Xiaomi, use Google Keep.This method requires manual copying, but guarantees compatibility.

Instructions:

1. Open the note in the Notes app on Xiaomi.
2. Press. ⋮ → Share. → Copy text.
3. Install Google Keep (if not already installed).
4. Create a new note in Keep and paste the copied text.
5. Repeat for all notes (or use Allocate everything in the app menu).

Advantages:

• ☑️ It works on any Android device.
• ☑️ Supports formatting (bold text, lists).
• ☑️ Automatic synchronization through Google Account.

⚠️ Note: If you have more than 50 notes, use mass export via Settings → Exports (available in MIUI 14+). The file will be in.zip format – it can be unpacked and imported to Keep via Import. → Text file.

Method 3: Local backup via file system

For users who don’t trust the cloud or want to save notes in physical storage (e.g., on the cloud). SD-map USB-The method requires access to the file system but does not require the Internet.

Where are the notes stored on Xiaomi:

/storage/emulated/0/Android/data/com.miui.notes/files/notes/

Files are either.mnote (encrypted) or.json (newer versions of MIUI).

How to move:

1. Connect Xiaomi to your PC via USB-cable (enable File Transfer in the Notification Curtain).
2. Click the path above and copy the note files to your computer.
3. Use MiNoteDecoder (Python required) to read.mnote.
4. For.json, open the file with any text editor (e.g. Notepad++).

⚠️ Note:.mnote files are linked to UID If you transfer them to another Xiaomi without changing the metadata, the notes may not open. Use MiNoteDecoder to convert to.txt.

Method 4: Transfer through third-party applications (Evernote, OneNote)

If you need advanced features (tags, text search, sharing), use cross-platform services.

• 📝 Evernote – supports export from Mi Notes via Share → Evernote.
• 📋 Microsoft OneNote – Integrates with Office 365, is easy to work with tables.
• 🔖 Simplenote – Minimalist interface, synchronization through your WordPress account.

How to transfer to Evernote:

1. Install Evernote on Xiaomi.
2. Open the note in “Notes» → ⋮ → Share. → Evernote.
3. Select a folder to save (e.g., Xiaomi Notes).
4. Sign in to Evernote on the new device – all notes will be available.

Comparison of services:

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Evernote and OneNote keep formatting (bold text, lists), while Simplenote only keeps the plain text.

Method 5: Transfer over ADB (for advanced users)

If standard methods don’t work (e.g., Xiaomi with Mi Cloud blocked), you can extract notes through Android Debug Bridge (ADB), which requires command line skills.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer installed ADB.
• 📱 Included Debugging by USB on Xiaomi (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times tap to unlock Developer Settings).
• 🔌 Cable USB Type-C (original).

Note extraction commands:

adb shell


su




cp -r /data/data/com.miui.notes/databases /sdcard/NotesBackup/




exit




exit




adb pull /sdcard/NotesBackup/ C:\XiaomiNotes

C:\XiaomiNotes

What to do with the backup:

• Notes.db is a note database (you can open it via DB Browser for SQLite).
• Files folder – contains attachments (images, audio).

⚠️ Attention: On devices with MIUI 13+ The path of the database may be different: /data/user/0/com.miui.notes/databases. Use adb shell ls /data/data/com.miui.notes/, location-finding.

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even when you follow instructions, users have problems. TOP-5 mistakes and their solutions:

1. Mi Cloud is not synchronized 🔹 Check if synchronization is included in Settings → Accounts. → Mi Cloud → Notes. 🔹 Update the Notes app to the latest version. 🔹 Restart the device and try again.
2. I don't see a file with notes on the PC. 🔹 Enable the display of hidden files in Windows Explorer (View) → Hidden elements). 🔹 Use Total Commander or ES Conductor on the phone to access /Android/data/.
3. Google Keep does not save formatting 🔹 Copy the text in parts (list) → text → picture). 🔹 Use Markdown editors (like Notion) for complex notes.

If nothing helps:

• 📞 Contact Xiaomi with the phone model and version MIUI.
• 🔧 Try resetting the Notes app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Notes → Warehouse → Clear the data. Attention: this will delete all local notes!

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