How to transfer notes from Xiaomi to Honor: 5 working ways

Why moving notes between Xiaomi and Honor is not a trivial task

The transition from Xiaomi to Honor is not just a brand change, but a transition between two different ecosystems with unique note-taking apps. Unlike the transition within the same brand (e.g., from Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 13), there are several pitfalls. First, the standard Notes app on Xiaomi (Mi Notes) does not directly sync with its counterpart on Honor (Huawei Notes or Honor Notes). Second, even cloud services - Mi Cloud and Huawei Cloud - are incompatible with each other. Third, many users face problems when exporting / importing notes on Xiaomi (Mi Notes) from different formats.

In this article, we will discuss 5 proven ways to carry notes, including cloud services, manual export and even workarounds for older models. Particular attention will be paid to the compatibility of formats between MIUI and Magic UI, as well as solving common errors like “do not read the file” or “empty import.” If you go from Xiaomi Mi 11 to Honor 90 or Redmi Note 12 to Honor Magic V2, here you will find work instructions for your model.

Method 1: Transfer over Google Drive (universal method)

The most reliable way to work on any model is to use Google Drive as an intermediary storage device, and the advantage of this method is that it is independent of the manufacturer and is suitable even for devices without root rights.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 On Xiaomi: Open the Notes app, tip to three dots in the upper right corner → Exports → Select the format.txt or.html (important: don't choose.mnote, because Honor doesn't recognize it). Download/Notes.
• ☁️ Upload exported files to Google Drive via an app or browser. Create a separate folder (such as "Notes Transfer") to avoid losing files among other data.
• 📲 On Honor: Install Google Drive (if not installed), download note files. Open them through any text application (such as Huawei Notes or Google Notes). WPS Office) and copy the content manually into new notes.

⚠️ Note: If notes contain attachments (photos, audio), they are not exported to.txt. №3 (local backup).

Method 2: Sync with Mi Cloud + Huawei Cloud (for users with accounts)

If you’re a proprietary cloud user, you can try a two-step transfer: first upload notes from Mi Cloud to your computer, then upload them to Huawei Cloud.This method is suitable for Xiaomi owners with a tied Mi Account and the new Honor (Magic, V, X series) supporting Huawei Mobile Services.

Step-by-step:

1. Sign in at i.mi.com → go to Notes → highlight the necessary notes → click Export (.zip format).
2. Unclose the file on your PC. Inside, you'll have.html files, open them in your browser and copy the text.
3. Go to cloud.huawei.com, log in → Notes → Create a note → paste copied text.
4. On Honor, update your Huawei Cloud data (in your account settings) so that notes appear in the app.

⚠️ Note: If you have Honor based on Google Mobile Services (e.g. Honor 70 for the European market), instead of Huawei Cloud, use Google Keep – the algorithm is the same, but in the last step sync with Google Account.

Method 3: Local backup via PC (for notes with attachments)

If your notes contain photos, screenshots, audio recordings or PDFs, the previous methods are not suitable — you need original.mnote files. You have to make a full backup of the note folder through your computer. The method requires a little technical skill, but guarantees the transfer of all data without loss.

What you need:

• 🖥️ Computer with Windows/macOS
• 🔌 Cable USB (better-than-original)
• 📁 Software to access Android files (e.g. Mi) PC Suite or Android File Transfer for Mac)

Instructions:

1. Connect Xiaomi to PC → Allow access to files (in the drop-down menu of the smartphone, select File Transfer).
2. Go along the way: Internal Memory → MIUI → Notes Copy all files with the.mnote extension and attach folder (there are attachments stored) to your computer.
3. Install Mi Notes on Honor (available from APKMirror or through the Aurora Store).
4. Connect Honor to your PC → Create a MIUI/Notes folder → Move the copied files there.
5. Open Mi Notes on Honor – notes will appear automatically.

Enable debugging over USB (Settings → About Phone → MIUI Version → 7 taps)

Use the original USB cable

Copy attach folder for attachments

Install Mi Notes on Honor before file transfer-->

Method 4: Applications synchronizing (SHAREit, Send Anywhere)

If you're looking for a fast wireless way without a computer, you can use file transfer applications. The best options are SHAREit, Send Anywhere or Xender. They create a local network between devices and transfer data directly, without cloud servers. Transfer speeds up to 20 MB/s, which is 4 times faster than Bluetooth.

How to transfer notes through Send Anywhere:

1. Install the app on both smartphones (Xiaomi and Honor).
2. On Xiaomi, export notes to.txt or.zip (see Method 1).
3. Open Send Anywhere → click Send → Select Note Files → generate a 6-digit code.
4. On Honor, enter this code in Send Anywhere → confirm receipt.
5. Import notes to Huawei Notes or Google Keep manually.

Pros of the method:

• ⚡ Quick (it takes 100 notes to move) ~2 minutes)
• 🔒 Secure (data is not stored on servers)
• 📶 It works without the Internet (only a local network is needed)

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If notes are not exported to.txt, try taking screenshots of each note and sending them through the same app. Then on Honor, use OCR (like Google Lens) to recognize the text.

Method 5: Manual copying via email or messengers

If you have a small number of notes (up to 20), the easiest way is to send them to yourself by mail or via messenger (Telegram, WhatsApp), which requires no additional programs and is suitable for urgent transfer.

How to do this:

• 📧 Through email: Open a note on Xiaomi → Share. → Select Gmail or another email client → On Honor, open the letter and copy the text to a new note-taking app.
• 💬 Using Telegram: Create a chat "Saved Messages" → Send each note as a text message. On Honor, open this chat and transfer the data manually.

Limitations of the method:

• ❌ Not suitable for notes with formatting (tables, lists)
• ❌ The attachments (photo, audio) will have to be sent separately.
• ❌ It takes a lot of time with a lot of volume.

Solving Common Mistakes When Transferring Notes

Even when following instructions, users often encounter problems, and let’s look at the 5 most common mistakes and ways to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, check:

• 🔄 Version MIUI: On older versions (below). MIUI 12) export of notes may not work. Update the system to Settings → The phone. → Updating the system.
• 🔐 Access Rights: Notes must have permissions to access storage and other applications.
• 📱 Honor: Devices without Google Services (such as the Honor Magic 5 Pro for China) won’t sync with Google Keep.

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If you are switching from Xiaomi to Honor with the same SIM-check before the note is written, if it is linked to the phone number in Mi Cloud, in which case you will need confirmation through the SMS export.

FAQ: Frequent questions about the transfer of notes