How to Save Notes on Xiaomi: Backup in 2026

Notes on Xiaomi smartphones are not just text files, but often critical information such as passwords, ideas, to-do lists or work records. Losing such data can be a serious problem, especially if you haven't backed up. Unlike photos or contacts, notes are rarely synced automatically, and recovering them after a phone reset or breakdown often becomes impossible.

In this article, we will discuss all the current ways to back up notes on Xiaomi, Redmi, POCO and Black Shark devices – from standard Mi Cloud tools to manual export in.txt or.json format. Particular attention will be paid to the nuances that the manufacturer does not advertise: for example, why not all notes are saved to the cloud by default and how to circumvent data volume restrictions.

You'll learn how:

• 🔄 Automatically sync notes with Mi Cloud (including hidden settings)
• 📁 Export notes manually to a PC or flash drive (without root rights)
• ☁️ Use Google Drive for Backup (Even on Chinese Firmware)
• 📱 Transfer notes between Xiaomi devices and other brands (Samsung, iPhone)
• 🛠️ Recover deleted notes (if backup is not done)

1. Backup of Notes through Mi Cloud

Mi Cloud is Xiaomi’s own cloud storage, which offers defaults to save notes, contacts and photos. However, there are pitfalls: first, only notes created in the standard Notes app are synchronized by default, not in third-party ones. Second, on Chinese firmware (China ROM), this functionality can be disabled or unstable.

To enable synchronization:

1. Open the Settings → Xiaomi Account (or Mi Account) app.
2. Select Mi Cloud → Synchronization.
3. Find the Notes item and activate the slider.
4. Click Sync Now to start the process manually.

⚠️ Note: If you have a global firmware installed (Global) ROM), But Mi's account is in China, so synchronizing notes might not work.

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To check if the notes are saved to the cloud:

1. Go to i.mi.com and log in.
2. In the Notes section, all your notes should be displayed.
3. If you don’t have any notes, try deleting and re-addging your Mi Account on your phone.

2. manual export of notes to PC or flash drive

If you don't trust cloud services or want a local copy, you can export notes to a file. This method works on all Xiaomi firmware, including China ROM, and does not require root rights. The only limitation is that only text notes are exported (without attachments like photos or audio).

Instructions:

1. Open the Notes app (Notes).
2. Tap it on. ⋮ (three points) in upper right corner → Settings.
3. Choose Export Notes (Export Notes).
4. Specify the folder to save (for example, Downloads or a connected flash drive).
5. The file will be saved in.txt or.zip format (if there are many notes).

⚠️ Note: Some models (e.g. Xiaomi 13 Ultra or POCO F5) The export option may be hidden, in which case you can use the mailing of notes:

• Open the note you want.
• Click Share → Select Gmail or another email client.
• Send a note to your email, so it will be saved in the letter.

3. Backup of Notes via Google Drive

If you use a Google Account on a Xiaomi smartphone, you can save notes to Google Drive. This method is universal and works even on Chinese firmware, where Mi Cloud is limited. The main disadvantage is that a third-party application (such as Notes Backup & Restore) is required, since the standard Notes app does not support export to Google.

Step-by-step:

1. Install Notes Backup & Restore from Google Play.
2. Open it and give access to your notes.
3. Click Backup → select Google Drive.
4. Sign in to your Google account and confirm your retention.
5. The backup file will be available in the Backup section of your Google Drive.

⚠️ Note: Some Xiaomi models (e.g. Redmi Note 12 Pro)+) The app may not see notes due to restrictions MIUI. In this case:

• 📌 Export notes to.txt (Section 2) and upload the file to Google Drive manually.
• 📌 Use alternative note-taking apps (like Google Keep) that automatically sync to the cloud.

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4.Switching notes between Xiaomi devices

If you switched from Xiaomi to a new smartphone (like the Redmi Note 10 to Xiaomi 14), you can transfer notes in several ways. The easiest way is to restore from the Mi Cloud backup when you first set up the phone. However, if the sync didn’t work or you use another cloud, you will have to manually act.

Method 1: Mi Cloud (if synchronization was enabled)

1. On the new phone, log in to the same Mi Account as on the old one.

Method 2: Through a local backup

1. On an old phone, export notes to a file (Section 2).
2. Transfer the file to a new phone (via Bluetooth, Xiaomi Share or flash drive).
3. Import notes through the Notes app → Settings → Import.

⚠️ Note: When transferring between different regional firmware (e.g., Global) ROM China ROM) You might have problems encoding the text:

• 🔧 Open the exported.txt file on your PC and save it in encoding UTF-8.
• 🔧 Use Google Keep or Evernote as a stash of storage.

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If the new phone doesn’t have the option to import notes, install the Notes Backup & Restore app (Section 3) and recover data through it.

5.Recovering deleted notes without backup

If you accidentally delete a note and don't back up, the chances of recovery depend on two factors: whether it's been less than 30 days and whether you're using Mi Cloud. Unlike photos, notes don't make it into the MIUI Recycle Bin, so you can't get them back by standard means.

Method 1: Mi Cloud (if synchronization was enabled)

1. Go to i.mi.com.
2. Open the section Notes → Recycle Bin (if any).
3. Restore deleted records (retention period - up to 30 days).

Method 2: File Manager (root users only)

If you have root rights, you can try to restore notes from the system folder:

/data/data/com.miui.notes/databases/notes.db

Use the SQLite Editor app to open this file and export the data. Without root, access to the folder is closed.

⚠️ Note: If the notes were deleted more than a month ago and were not synced with the Mi Cloud, it is almost impossible to restore them – they are deleted from the phone’s memory irrevocably. In this case, it remains only to check the cache of applications through specialized utilities (for example, DiskDigger), but the chances are minimal.

6. Alternative note-taking applications with autosynchronization

If the standard Notes app on Xiaomi doesn’t suit you (for example, due to a lack of backup or unstable work), consider automatic backup alternatives:

• 📝 Google Keep – syncs with Google Account, supports reminders and shared access.
• 📌 Evernote – saves notes to the cloud, supports formatting and attachments.
• 🔖 OneNote – Microsoft, integrates with Office 365, is suitable for large projects.
• 📱 Simplenote – a minimalist application with a version of notes (you can roll back changes).

To transfer notes from the standard Xiaomi app to one of these:

1. Export notes to.txt (Section 2).
2. Open an alternative app and import the file (most have the Import option on the menu).
3. Set up automatic synchronization in the settings of the new application.

⚠️ Note: When using third-party apps, turn off sync in Mi Cloud to avoid duplicate notes. Also check how much space your notes take up in the cloud – some services (e.g. Evernote) limit the free rate.

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Xiaomi’s standard Notes app doesn’t always store data reliably. Use cloud-based versioning services (e.g. Google Keep or Evernote) for critical information.

7. Frequent errors and their solutions

When backing up notes on Xiaomi, users face typical problems, and here are the most common ways to solve them:

If none of these methods worked, try:

• 🔄 Reset the settings of the application "Notes" (Settings) → Annexes → Notes → Warehouse → Clear the data. Attention: this will delete all local notes!
• 📧 Contact Xiaomi support via official website (attach screenshots of errors).

FAQ: Answers to Frequent Questions