How to Transfer Notes from Xiaomi to Xiaomi Redmi: The Complete 2026 Guide

The transition to the new Xiaomi Redmi smartphone is always exciting, especially when it comes to saving important data. Notes created in the standard Mi Notes app or third-party services often contain critical information, from work tasks to personal reminders. But how can you ensure that no record is lost when you change devices?

In this article, we’ll break down 5 proven ways to transfer notes between Xiaomi smartphones, including synchronization via Mi Account, export to Google Keep, use cloud storage, and even manually copy files. We will pay special attention to the nuances that arise when switching between different versions. MIUI or models (for example, with Xiaomi Mi 11 on Redmi Note 12 Pro)+).

Important: The transfer procedure may vary depending on whether you use the built-in Notes app (also known as com.miui.notes) or third-party solutions like Evernote or OneNote.

1.Move over Mi Account: The fastest way

If both your devices, Xiaomi or Redmi, use the same Mi Account, it takes no more than 5 minutes to sync notes, which works for the built-in Notes app and doesn’t require any additional programs.

Algorithm of action:

• 📱 On an old smartphone, open the Notes app and make sure that the settings are in place (⋮ → Settings → Synchronization option: Synchronization with Mi Account".
• ☁️ Wait for the synchronization to be completed (a tick or the words "Synced" will appear in the upper right corner").
• 🆕 On the new Redmi, log in to the same Mi Account, install the Notes app (if it is not by default) and wait for automatic data downloads.

⚠️ Warning: If the new device already has notes under the same account, they will be combined with the transferred ones. Conflicting records (with the same name) can be duplicated. To avoid chaos, before synchronization:

⚠️ Note: Delete or rename notes on the new Redmi if they are temporary, otherwise, after synchronization, you will have to manually sort duplicates.

Check Wi-Fi connection on both devices

Update the Notes app to the latest version

Make sure both smartphones have the same Mi Account

Free up space in the cloud (if sync is interrupted due to memory shortage)

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If the synchronization is stalled or not started, try:

1. Reboot both devices.
2. Manually update data in Settings → Mi Account → Synchronization → Notes.
3. Remove the cache of the application "Notes" (Settings) → Annexes → Application management → Notes → Clear the cache).

2.Export notes to Google Keep: a universal solution

If you prefer not to be attached to the Xiaomi ecosystem or plan to switch to another brand in the future, moving notes to Google Keep is the best option.

• 📝 Mi Notes (export required).
• 🔄 Any other applications that support export to.txt or.html.
• 🌐 Synchronization between Android, iOS and the web version.

Step instructions:

1. On the old Xiaomi, open the Notes app, select the desired entry and click ⋮ → Export: Choose.txt (for simplicity) or.html (if it is important to keep formatting).
2. Save files to a convenient location (for example, in the Downloads folder).
3. Transfer files to the new Redmi via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct, or cloud storage (like Google Drive).
4. On the new device, install Google Keep, create a new note, and import text from the saved file.

Advantages of the method:

⚠️ Note: When exported to.txt, lost:

• 🎨 Color markings and highlights.
• 📎 Enclosed files (photo, audio, checklists).
• 🔗 Hyperlinks (convert to normal text).

If this is critical, use the.html format or consider alternative methods (see section 4).

Built-in Notes app from Xiaomi

Google Keep

Evernote/OneNote

Text files in the cloud (Drive, Dropbox)

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3.Move over cloud storage: Dropbox, Google Drive, Yandex Disk

Cloud services are a universal tool for transferring any data, including notes, and this method is suitable if:

• 🔄 You use a third-party app to take notes (e.g. Evernote or Notion).
• 📁 Want to back up notes in case of a crash.
• 🤝 You need to share notes with other users.

Common algorithm:

1. On an older device, export notes to a supported format (usually.enex for Evernote,.zip for Notion, or.txt for simple entries).
2. Upload files to the cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox, Yandex Disk).
3. On the new Redmi, download files and import them into the desired application.

An example for Evernote:

1. Open Evernote on the old Xiaomi.


2. Go to Settings → Export notes.




3. Select the.enex format and export.




4. Upload the file to Google Drive.




5. On the new Redmi, install Evernote, download the file and import through Settings → Import.

⚠️ Note: Some apps (e.g. Notion) require a premium subscription for export/import.

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If you use Google Drive to transfer, create a separate folder called Notes Xiaomi and access it "For You Only", which will protect the data from accidental deletion or leakage.

4. Manual transfer through the file system: for experienced users

This method is suitable for those who prefer complete control over the process or face synchronization errors, and we will work directly with the note files that are stored in the device's memory.

Where to look for notes:

• 📁 For the built-in Notes app: Files are on the way /data/data/com.miui.notes/databases/ (available only with root rights or through ADB).
• 📁 For Google Keep: Data is synced to your account and not stored locally in readable form.
• 📁 For Evernote: Exported files are usually saved to the /storage/emulated/0/Download/.

Instructions for Mi Notes (required) ADB):

1. Connect the old Xiaomi to the PC and enable Debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Press 7 times; then Settings → Additionally. → For developers → Debugging by USB).
2. Open the command line on PC and execute: adb pull /data/data/com.miui.notes/databases/notes.db /path/on/pc/ (this copies the note database to the computer).
3. Connect the new Redmi and run the reverse command: adb push /path / on / pc/notes.db /data/data/com.miui.notes/databases/
4. Reset the device.

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Use this method only if other methods have not worked, and mishandling database files can result in the loss of all notes!

⚠️ Attention: In manual transfer:

• 🔐 Root rights are required or ADB (fileless /data/data/ closed).
• 🔄 Notes versions on the old and new device must match (otherwise, database reading errors are possible).
• 📱 After the transfer, do not update the Notes app for a day – this can reset data.

5. Transfer through third-party applications: Evernote, OneNote, Notion

If you use one of the most popular note-taking apps, the transfer procedure is simplified to account sync.

Evernote:

• 🔄 All notes are automatically synced to the cloud when logged in.
• 📱 On the new Redmi, just install the application and log into your profile.
• ⚠️ The free version limits the number of devices (usually 2).

Microsoft OneNote:

• ☁️ Linked to a Microsoft account (Outlook, Hotmail).
• 📁 Supports exports to.one or.pdf.
• 🔗 You can open notes in the browser at onenote.com.

Notion:

• 🌐 Cross-platform service with web version.
• 📤 Exports are possible in Markdown, HTML or PDF.
• ⚠️ To import from other services (e.g. Evernote) you need the Notion Importer plugin.

General advice: check the storage size of your account before transferring. For example, in Evernote, the free rate is limited to 60 MB per month, and in Notion, it is 5 MB per file.

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If you go from Evernote to Notion, use the service. 2Notion Automatically transfer all records without loss of formatting.

6. Frequent errors and their solution

Even when following instructions, users face problems, and let's look at typical scenarios and how to fix them:

If none of these methods worked, try an alternative approach:

1. Take a picture of the screen with notes on the old device.
2. Use Google Lens or OCR-a scanner (e.g. CamScanner) for text recognition.
3. Copy the recognized text into new notes on Redmi.

⚠️ Note: If you use Xiaomi Cloud for sync, remember that the free rate is limited to 5 GB, and notes take up space along with photos and contacts.

FAQ: Answers to popular questions