Moving to a new Xiaomi smartphone is always exciting, especially when it comes to protecting personal data. Notes with important contacts, passwords, ideas or work plans often become the main headache when changing devices. Many users mistakenly believe that it is enough to copy files to a flash drive — but standard MIUI notes are stored in a closed database, and simply transferring folders will not work.
In this article, we will discuss 5 working ways to transfer notes between Xiaomi phones, including official tools (Mi Cloud, Xiaomi Account), third-party services (Google Keep, Simplenote), as well as manual methods for advanced users. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances of synchronization on devices with different versions of MIUI (from MIUI 12 to HyperOS) and possible authorization errors. If you are afraid of losing data or faced problems in previous attempts, here you will find solutions with detailed screenshots and explanations.
1.Official method: synchronization via Mi Cloud
Xiaomi’s most reliable and recommended method is to use the Mi Cloud cloud service, which automatically backs up notes, contacts and other data, allowing you to restore them to a new device in a few minutes, the main condition is that both phones must be linked to the same Xiaomi account (Mi Account).
How it works:
- 📱 On your old phone: Open Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud and turn on the slider opposite "Notes." Wait for the sync to be completed (the cloud indicator turns green).
- 🔄 On the new phone: log in to the same Xiaomi account and enable synchronization of notes in Mi Cloud. data will appear automatically in the app Notes (Notes).
- ⚡ If no notes appear: Check your internet connection, update the Notes app to the latest version, or restart your device.
An important nuance: on HyperOS devices (such as Xiaomi 14 or Redmi Note 13 Pro+), the Mi Cloud interface may be different. If you don't find Notes, try the path: Settings → Memory → Backup → Backup settings and select manual sync.
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If you have two Xiaomi accounts, be sure to export notes to a file before transferring (see section 4).
| MIUI/HyperOS version | The Way to Mi Cloud | Features |
|---|---|---|
| MIUI 12–14 | Settings → Xiaomi Account → Mi Cloud | Synchronization of notes is included by a separate toggler |
| HyperOS 1.0 | Settings → Memory → Backup | Manual data updates may be required |
| Redmi with lightweight firmware | Settings → Additional → Mi Cloud | Notes function can be disabled by default |
2. Move over Google Keep (for notes from Google account)
If you use Google Keep instead of the standard Notes app, the portability process is minimal, all the notes are tied to a Google account, and you just need to log in on a new phone.
Step-by-step:
- On your old phone, open Google Keep and make sure all notes are saved (the latest date of the last change).
- On the new device, install Google Keep from the Play Market and sign in to the same Google account.
- Wait for automatic synchronization (can take up to 10 minutes with a large amount of data).
A critical feature: If you have previously used standard MIUI notes, you can’t import them directly into Google Keep. First export them to a text file (see section 4), and then manually copy them to Keep.
3. Transfer of Notes over Bluetooth or Wi-Fi Direct
If cloud services are not available (for example, due to lack of Internet), you can use direct transfer between devices, which is suitable for a small number of notes, since it requires manual export of each record.
Algorithm of action:
- 📲 Open the Notes app on your old phone.
- 📋 Click on the note you want. → ⋮ (three-point) → Exports → Text file (.txt).
- 📤 Select the “Send” option and specify the transfer method: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi Direct or Xiaomi Share (for devices with a mobile device). MIUI 12+).
- 📥 On the new phone, accept the file and save it to the Downloads folder or directly to the Notes app (via Import).
⚠️ Note: When transferring via Bluetooth, files can be “cut” if their size exceeds 10 MB. For large notes (with images or tables), use Wi-Fi Direct or Xiaomi Share – they support file transfers up to 1 GB.
Make sure that Bluetooth is enabled on both devices
Connect the phones (input the same one) PIN-code)
Check the space available on your new phone (minimum 50MB)
Close the background applications for stable transmission-->
4. Manual export and import of notes through file
For users who prefer full control of data, export notes to a file and then import them, a method that works even on devices without access to Mi Cloud or Google.
How to export:
- Open the Notes app on your old phone.
- Press on. ⋮ (three-point) → Settings → Export of notes.
- Select the format:.txt (for text) or.zip (for notes with attachments).
- Save the file to the device memory or to SD-map.
How to import:
- Transfer the file to a new phone (via cable, cloud, or messenger).
- Open "Notes" → ⋮ → Settings → Import of notes.
- Select the saved file and wait for the process to be completed.
Note: On HyperOS devices, the path to import/export may be different. If you don't find an option, try updating the Notes app through the Play Market or use an alternative method from Section 5.
What to do if the import does not work?
5. Alternative methods: third-party applications and PC
If the standard methods don't work (for example, due to a phone reset or loss of access to an account), third-party tools will come to the rescue.
Method 1: Simplenote application (cross-platform synchronization)
- 📥 Install Simplenote on both phones from the Play Market.
- 🔑 Sign in to one account (e.g. via Google or Email).
- 📝 On your old phone, create new notes in Simplenote by copying text from the standard Notes app".
- 🔄 On the new phone, the data will appear automatically after synchronization.
Method 2: Transfer over a computer (for advanced users)
This method requires access to the phone’s file system and is suitable for recovering notes after a hard reset:
- Connect your old phone to your PC via USB (in File Transfer mode).
- Follow the path: Internal Memory → miui → notes Copy the entire folder to your computer.
- Connect a new phone and paste the notes folder into the same directory (pre-backing up the original folder!).
- Restart the device - notes will appear in the application.
⚠️ Attention: Incorrect editing of the folder miui/notes Before manipulation, back up your data via Mi Cloud or export notes to a file (section) 4).
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When using third-party applications (such as Simplenote or Evernote), always check your sync settings. Some services default to only store notes locally, which negates all the benefits of cloud storage.
6. Frequent errors and their solutions
Even when following the instructions, users face typical problems, and we'll look at the most common ones and how to fix them:
| Mistake. | Possible cause | Decision |
|---|---|---|
| Notes are not synced via Mi Cloud | An outdated version of the Notes or MIUI app | Update the app via Play Market or firmware via Settings → About Phone → System Update |
| When importing a file, an error appears | A damaged file or incompatible format | Export notes again in.txt format with UTF-8 encoding |
| Notes are duplicated after transfer | Synchronization conflict between Mi Cloud and Google Keep | Turn off synchronization in one of the services or manually delete duplicates |
| You can’t see the miui/notes folder when you connect to your PC. | Hidden system files or lack of rights | Enable the display of hidden files in Windows Explorer settings or use Total Commander |
Additional advice:
- 🔄 If the notes are missing after the update MIUI, Try resetting the "Notes" app settings (Settings) → Annexes → Notes → Warehouse → Drop it).
- 📱 On devices. POCO or Black Shark, the path to cloud sync may be different – search for settings on request “Mi Cloud".
- 🔒 If you forgot your Mi Account password, restore it through the official account.xiaomi.com website (you will need a linked email or phone number).