How to make a backup on Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro: a complete guide with 5 working ways

Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro is one of the brand’s most popular smartphones, but even it is not immune to crashes, theft or accidental deletion of data. Statistically, 68% of users lose important files due to lack of backup. Here you will find 5 proven backup methods, including hidden features MIUI, Cloud services and tools for experienced users.

We will analyze not only standard methods (via Settings and Google Account), but also advanced ones, for example, creating a complete system image through the use of the Internet. TWRP or backup on PC with Mi PC We will pay special attention to typical errors that may make the backup useless, and we will give a checklist to verify the integrity of the copy.

Important: instructions adapted for Redmi Note 9 Pro (models) M2003J6A1G, M2003J6B1G etc.) with firmware MIUI 12-14 If you have a different version, check the compatibility of the methods in the relevant sections.

1. Backup through built-in tools MIUI

The easiest way is to use the regular backup function in the MIUI. She keeps it:

• 📱 Contacts, SMS call-book
• 📷 Photo and video (optional)
• ⚙️ System settings (Wi-Fi, wallpaper, sound)
• 🎮 Data from some applications (not all!)

To create a backup copy:

1. Open Settings → About the phone → Backup.
2. Click Backup Copy MIUI and select Create a backup copy.
3. Check the necessary categories (we recommend to include everything except the "Application" - they take up a lot of space).
4. Specify the location of the storage: internal memory or SD-card (if any).
5. Click Start and wait until it is completed (may take 5-20 minutes).

⚠️ Note: This method does not maintain:

• 🔒 Wi-Fi passwords (network names only)
• 📥 Data from some applications (such as WhatsApp or banking programs)
• 🎵 Music and downloaded files (unless manually selected)

Make sure you're free. ≥30% memory

Disable battery optimization for "Backup" in application settings

Connect charging (energy-intensive process)

Remember the password from MI-Account (required for recovery)

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The finished backup will be in the folder. MIUI/backup/AllBackup. You can copy it to your PC or cloud manually. Use the same Settings section to restore it. → Backup, but select Restore.

2. Cloud backup via Google Account

If you use Google services, this method will automatically sync:

• 📇 Contacts, calendars and tasks
• 📧 Gmail emails and Google Calendar events
• 📸 Photo and video (via Google Photos if Autoupload is enabled)
• 🎮 Data of certain games (via Google Play Games)

Activating synchronization is simple:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts and Sync → Google.
2. Select your account (or add a new one).
3. Turn on the switches in front of the desired categories (we recommend everything except "Chrome" if you do not use the browser).
4. Press More. → Synchronize now.

🔹 Advantages of the method:

• 🔄 Automatic update (once a day when connecting to Wi-Fi)
• 🌍 Access any device via myaccount.google.com
• 🆓 15GB free (shared storage for all Google services)

Once a week.

Once a month

Just before the firmware update

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⚠️ Attention: Google Photos from June 2021 does not provide unlimited storage for high-quality photos. All new downloads are counted within 15 GB:

1. Open Google Photos → Profile → Photo settings → Quality of loading.
2. Select Saving Space (compression to 16 MP for photo).

3. Backup to PC via Mi PC Suite

Official Mi utility PC Xiaomi Suite allows you to create a full copy of data on your computer, including:

• 📱 All contacts, SMS call-book
• 📷 Photos, videos and music
• 📄 Documents and uploaded files
• 🎮 Application data (partially dependent on the program)

Step instructions:

1. Download Mi PC Suite from the official website and install it on PC.
2. Connect the Redmi Note 9 Pro to the USB-Cable (use the original cable for stability).
3. On your phone, select File Transfer (MTP) mode in the connection notification.
4. Launch Mi. PC Suite, wait for device recognition.
5. Go to Backup and click Create Backup.
6. Select categories to save (we recommend all but System Data – it takes up a lot of space and is rarely needed).
7. Specify the folder on the PC and wait until it is completed (may take 30).+ minute).

🔹 Advantages over MIUI-backup:

• 💾 A copy is stored on a PC, not in the phone’s memory (more secure when stolen/breakdown is possible)
• 🔍 You can selectively restore individual files (e.g., only photos)
• 🛠️ It works even if the phone is not turned on (under certain conditions)

1. Reinstall Xiaomi drivers via Mi Flash Tool.

2. Enable Debugging by USB (Settings → The phone. → Version. MIUI → 7 times press to unlock Developer Settings, then enable debugging).

3. Use another USB-port (preferably) USB 2.0 on the back of the PC).

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4. Full backup system through TWRP (advanced)

If you need to save all the firmware with all the settings (including root, kernel and application data), use custom recavery. TWRP. This method is suitable for:

• 🔧 Experiments with firmware (for example, installation of LineageOS)
• 🛡️ Recovery after a "brick" (system breakdown)
• 🔄 Transfer all data to another Redmi Note 9 Pro

⚠️ Attention: This method is mandatory:

• 🔓 Unlocked bootloader (instructions on the official website)
• 📱 Established TWRP Redmi Note 9 Pro (download from twrp.me)
• 🔋 Battery charge ≥70%

Step-by-step:

1. Download the current version TWRP For your model (joyeuse or curtana – check in Settings) → The phone. → Model).
2. Reboot the phone to fastboot mode (turn off, then pinch the power). + Loudness down).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute the command: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-joyeuse.img (Replace the file name with yours).
4. Reboot to TWRP (In fastboot, select Recovery with volume buttons).
5. V TWRP Go to Backup and select the sections: Boot, System, Data, Vendor.
6. Click Select Storage and select Micro SD Card (if any) or Internal Storage.
7. Swipe to start the backup (the process will take 15-40 minutes).

Critical: backup through TWRP It takes 8-12 GB and contains sensitive data (passwords, application tokens!

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TWRP-Backup is the only way to save root-access application data (e.g., modified system files or Magisk modules).

5. Manual backup of important data (photos, contacts, messages)

If you don’t need a full copy of the system, only critical data, use manual methods:

📸 Photos and videos:

• Connect your phone to your PC and copy folders DCIM and Pictures.
• Use Google Photos (autoboot) or Yandex.Disk (free 10 GB).

📇 Contacts:

• Export it to the file VCF: Contacts → ⋮ → Management → Exports/imports → Exports to the vault.
• Send the file to your mail or save it to the cloud.

💬 Communications (SMS):

• Install Backup & Restore SMS from Google Play.
• Create a backup and save the file to your PC or Google Drive.

🎮 Application data:

• For games, use Google Play Games (autosynchronization).
• For WhatsApp: ⋮ → Settings → chat → Backup copy (save in Google Drive).

adb pull /sdcard/DCIM/ C:\Backup\Redmi_Note_9_Pro\Photos

This is 2-3 times faster than standard drag and drop through a conductor.

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Comparison of backup methods for Xiaomi Redmi Note 9 Pro

Frequent Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

Even experienced users sometimes have problems building a backup. TOP-5 mistakes and their solutions:

1. Backup. MIUI interrupted by 99%

🔹 Reason: lack of space on the device or SD-map.

🔹 Solution: Release ≥5GB of memory and try again. SD-map, format it in FAT32.

2. Google Photos do not upload photos

🔹 Reason: Traffic Limitation or Background Optimization.

🔹 Solution: Enable Unlimited Traffic for Mobile Data in Google Photos Settings and Turn Off Battery Optimization for the App.

3. Mi PC Suite doesn't see the phone

🔹 Reason: no drivers or Charging mode enabled.

🔹 Solution: Install drivers via Mi Flash Tool and select File Transfer Mode (MTP).

4. TWRP gives out a backup error

🔹 Reason: Data partition is damaged or there is not enough space for the data partition SD-map.

🔹 Solution: Check the memory card for errors (fsck in the TWRP) and use the class map UHS-I.

5.Recovery from backup leads to getting stuck

🔹 Reason: Incompatibility of versions MIUI or a corrupted backup file.

🔹 Solution: restore the backup to the same firmware version only. If the phone freezes, restart it to the same firmware. TWRP and repeat the recovery.

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Before any backup check the integrity of the files (MD5) Original and copied data using the utility MD5 Checker.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions