How to make a backup of Xiaomi Redmi 9: 5 proven ways to save all data

Xiaomi Redmi 9 has become one of the most popular budget devices due to balanced performance and long support for updates. However, even reliable equipment is not immune to failures: accidental fall, critical updates. MIUI A backup is your lifeline that will bring back contacts, photos, correspondence and settings in minutes.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to create a backup for Redmi. 9 (including Redmi models 9A/9C/9T), sensitizing MIUI 12-14 And the limitations of budget hardware, and you'll learn how to save data without root rights, through cloud services, and even with customized recaps for advanced users, and you'll focus on the nuances that the manufacturer doesn't say, like why a standard backup is a good idea. MIUI Does not save some applications and how to get around this limitation.

1. Preparation for backup: what you need to know

Before you start backup, it is important to evaluate the amount of data and choose the appropriate method. 9 s 32/64 GB of memory is often limited in space, and it affects how you choose to redundant:

• 📱 Occupied space: Check in Settings → Memory: How much space is used for photos, videos and apps. If less than 10% is available, clear the cache or transfer the files to the memory card.
• 🔄 Data Types: Contacts and calendars sync with Google Account automatically, but messages in the Google Account are synced with the Google Account. MIUI Messaging and system application settings require manual backup.
• ⚡ Battery Charge: For a full backup through MIUI or TWRP At a low level, connect the charger, interrupting the process can damage files.

Pay special attention to applications with local data: games (save), instant messengers (chat history), banking programs (two-factor authentication settings). Standard tools MIUI They are not saved – this will require third-party utilities or manual copying of folders through the File Manager.

⚠️ Note: If you are using Redmi 9 with an unlocked bootloader, some backup techniques (e.g., via Mi). PC Suite) may not work. In this case, prioritize the methods using ADB or TWRP.

2. Method 1: Standard backup through MIUI (PCless)

The simplest method, which doesn't require any additional software, is suitable for saving system settings, applications (without data!) and multimedia. MIUI 12-14:

1. Open Settings → About Phone → Backup and Reset → Local Backup.
2. Click Create Backup and select elements to save: 📱 System: Wi-Fi settings, wallpaper, sound profiles. 📁 Annexes: only APK-Files (User data will not be saved!). 🖼️ Multimedia: Photos, Videos and Audio Files from the Gallery.

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Confirm the action and wait until it is completed (may take 10-30 minutes).

The finished backup will be saved in the folder MIUI/backup/AllBackup It can be restored through the same settings section, but keep in mind:

• ❌ Not stored: Application data (e.g. game progress), SMS/MMS, call-in.
• ⚠️ Limitation: Backup file takes up a lot of space (up to) 5-8 GB) and not encrypted.

Start cleaning the cache in "Settings" → Memory"

Connect your smartphone to charging

Make sure you're on SD-enough space (minimum 10 GB)

Shut down. VPN (may interfere with the process)-->

3. Method 2: Cloud Backup via Google Account and Mi Cloud

Cloud services are convenient because data is accessible from any device and protected from physical damage to the phone. Redmi 9 can use two clouds:

3.1. Google Account (for contacts, calendars, photos)

Sync with Google is enabled automatically when you add an account, but it is better to check the settings:

1. Go to Settings → Accounts → Google → [your email] → Account Sync.
2. Activate the switches for Contacts, Calendar, Google Photos and Notes.
3. To reserve photos, open the Google Photos app, click on the avatar → Photo settings → Backup and synchronization.

Important: Google Photos compresses images for free storage ("High Quality"). To save originals, choose Original Quality, but note that it takes up space in your Google Drive (15GB free).

Mi Cloud (for the purpose of the SMS, notes, notes)

Xiaomi is offering its own cloud with 5GB of free space.

1. Register or sign in to Mi Account (Settings) → Accounts. → Mi Account).
2. Go to Mi Cloud → Backup of the device.
3. Select data for synchronization: 💬 SMS call-book. 📝 Notes and recordings of the recorder. 📁 System settings (wallpaper, sounds, Wi-Fi networks).

Start backups

The advantage of the Mi Cloud is automatic synchronization when connecting to Wi-Fi. However, there are also disadvantages:

• ❌ Installed applications and their data are not stored.
• ❌ Photos and videos take up space in the cloud (5GB) quickly run out).

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If you use both clouds (Google and Mi Cloud), disable duplicate contact sync to avoid conflicts, and in the Mi Account settings, uncheck Contacts if they are already backed up via Google.

4. Method 3: Complete backup through TWRP (for advanced users)

If you need to save all data without exception (including application settings, SMS and parts of the system, the only reliable way is to use custom recavery TWRP. This method requires an unlocked bootloader and is suitable for users ready for technical manipulation.

Preparation: installation TWRP Redmi 9

Warning: unlocking the bootloader erases all data from the phone.If you haven't already done so, follow Xiaomi's official unlock instructions, and then:

1. Download the latest version TWRP Redmi 9 (codename lancelot) from twrp.me.
2. Connect your phone to your PC in Fastboot mode (keep Volume down + Power on).
3. Open the command line on PC and execute: fastboot flash recovery twrp-3.7.0_9-0-lancelot.img fastboot reboot recovery

4.2. Creating a backup through TWRP

After installation of TWRP:

1. Load into the Recaveri (hold Volume Up). + Power on-set).
2. Pick Backup.
3. Mark backup sections: 📁 Boot (Boot section). 📱 System (firmware and settings). 🗃️ Data (applications and user data). 🔧 EFS (IMEI and network settings - critical!).

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Swipe for confirmation and wait until it is completed (it can take 20-40 minutes).

The backup will be in.tar format and will take 10-20 GB can be restored through TWRP or even on another device with a similar firmware.

⚠️ Attention: Section backup EFS critically important – without it, the phone may lose the network after recovery (IMEI). Keep this file separate and do not edit it!

5. Method 4: Backup to a computer via ADB or Mi PC Suite

If you prefer to keep backups on your PC, you have two options: ADB (for experienced users) or official utility Mi PC Suite (for beginners).

5.1 Backup through Mi PC Suite (a simple way of doing things)

The program from Xiaomi allows you to create a backup without root rights, but with restrictions:

1. Download and install Mi PC Suite from the official website.
2. Connect Redmi 9 to your PC via USB-cable (select File Transfer Mode on your phone).
3. In the program, go to the Backup tab.
4. Select data for saving (contacts, SMS, Applications, Multimedia) and click Start.

5.2 Full backup through ADB (skilled)

Android Debug Bridge Tool (ADB) It allows you to create an exact copy of all data, including application settings:

1. Install ADB and Fastboot on PC.
2. Turn on the debugging. USB on the phone (Settings) → The phone. → Version. MIUI → Click on version 7 times, then return to Additional Settings → For developers → Debugging by USB).
3. Connect your phone to your PC and execute on the command line: adb backup -apk -obb -shared -all -f C:\redmi9_backup.ab where C:\redmi9_backup.ab — path to future backup file.
4. On the phone, confirm the creation of a backup (think up a password for encryption).

The.ab file can be restored by the command:

adb restore C:\redmi9_backup.ab

⚠️ Attention: Backup through ADB It does not include data from some system applications (e.g. Mi Fit or Mi Home) and for these, use the built-in export features.

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ADB-Backup is the only way to save application data without root rights, but it doesn’t work with some secure folders (e.g, /data/media/0/Android/).

Method 5: Manual backup of important data (photos, contacts, SMS)

If you don't want a full backup, but only critical data, you can do without complex tools. Here's how to save certain types of information:

6.1 Photo and video

• 📷 Connect your phone to your PC and copy folders DCIM Pictures from the internal memory.
• 🖼️ Use Google Photos (Settings) → Backup and synchronization).
• 💾 For RAW-Photos or large video files use external SSD-storage OTG-adapter.

6.2. Contacts

Export to the.vcf file:

1. Open Contacts. → ⋮ → Contact management → Imports/Exports → Export to file.
2. Select a storage location (internal memory or storage). SD-map).
3. Copy the contacts.vcf file to your PC or cloud.

6.3. SMS call-book

For reservations SMS without root rights use the application SMS Backup & Restore:

1. Install the app from Google Play.
2. Click Create Backup and select the format (.xml or.json).
3. Save the file to SD-Map or cloud (Google Drive, Dropbox).

Call Logs Backup & Restore (similar to the operating principle)

6.4 Applications and their data

If you need to save the settings of specific programs (for example, WhatsApp or games):

• 🎮 For games: Use built-in sync with Google Play Games or Facebook.
• 💬 For WhatsApp: ⋮ → Settings → chat → Backup copy (save in Google Drive).
• 📊 For other applications: check for the export function in the settings (e.g, 1Password or Evernote).

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Not to lose two-factor codes (2FA) Export them in advance from apps like Google Authenticator. In Authenticator, they do it through a new route. ⋮ → Transfer accounts → Exports (required) PIN-code).

7.How to recover data from backup

The recovery process depends on the backup method, and here are the brief instructions for each method:

Important nuances:

• 🔄 When restoring through MIUI or Mi Cloud phone will restart!
• 📱 If you are restoring the backup to another phone, make sure the models are compatible (e.g. Redmi 9 and Redmi). 9T).
• ⚠️ After recovery, TWRP Reactivation of the Mi Account may be required (due to a change in account) IMEI-parameters).

8. Frequent errors and their solutions

When creating or restoring a backup, Redmi 9 users often face problems.

8.1 “Insufficient space for backup”

Decisions:

• 🗑️ Clear the cache in Settings → Memory. → Clear the cache.
• 📁 Move the files to SD-card.
• 🔍 Eliminate unnecessary data from the backup (for example, application cache).

8.2.Error when creating a backup through Mi PC Suite"

Possible causes and fixes:

• 🔌 Check it out. USB-Cable (Try the original one from Xiaomi).
• 🔄 Reinstall Mi drivers PC Suite on PC.
• 📱 Enable File Transfer (MTP) in the notification curtain when connected.

8.3."TWRP Does not see the internal memory"

It's a frequent problem at Redmi. 9 encryption /data. Decisions:

• 🔐 Enter your password/pattern lock in TWRP upon request.
• 📁 Use it. OTG-flash drive.
• 🔧 Format. /data into TWRP (This will result in data loss!).

8.4.Recovery from the backup interrupted.

If the recovery process has stopped:

• 🔋 Check the battery charge (should be) ≥50%).
• 📶 Make sure you have a stable connection to your PC/cloud.
• 🔄 Repeat or restore the backup piece by piece (e.g. system first, then data).

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If backup is through MIUI When it ends with the error "File is corrupted," try to create it without turning on "Applications." APK-file.

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions